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  • Brian Chandler avatar

    God Meet My Needs Series

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jul 21, 2011
     | 6,247 views

    Learning to ask God to meet our needs through prayer

    Get Connected: A Daily Pattern for Prayer "God Meet My Needs" Matthew 6:11 Children writing to there pastor about prayer: Dear Pastor, Could you say a special blessing for my Aunt Beatrice? She has been looking for a husband for 12 years and still hasn’t found one. Yours sincerely, Debbie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, According To Paul Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011
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     | 7,241 views

    This sermon explores the Apostle Paul's understanding of the person of Jesus Christ

    INTRODUCTION * Paul’s life before Christ and after Christ - from persecuting the church to planting churches - from arresting Christians physically to arresting unbelievers spiritually - from hindering the work of Christ to hindering the work of Satan - from being openly opposed to Christ to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shape Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    The shape of hope is not wishful or positive thinking, but rather action

    Romans 8:12-25 “The Shape of Hope” INTRODUCTION Some of the greatest Christian hymns are songs of hope: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” “Rock of Ages,” “Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past,” and many more. Christians are a people of hope. But, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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     | 8,967 views

    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Positional Thinking: Victory From Defeat Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 14, 2011
     | 9,409 views

    The world wants us to think positive. This leads to separation from God and others. God wants us to think positionally. We are seated in Christ Jesus according to His finished work. Joshua and his generals were positive they could take AI. However, t

    Intro: An interesting way to begin this morning is to talk about Ai and its meaning. I believe last week I informed you that Ai means heap of stones or heaping ruin. It was first mentioned in Genesis 12.8 and 13.3 in regard to the place that Abraham chose to pitch his tent. We are told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Psalm Of Jonah Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,906 views

    We all run, we all disobey, we all fall short but in His grace God grants us a second chance just as He did Jonah. In his psalm Jonah expresses just how marvelous God's love is for all who seek his forgiveness.

    I Am Jonah Part 2: The Psalm of Jonah Pastor Ryan Akers Recap: Jonah/prophet- Jonah means messenger of truth/also called the reluctant prophet. Jonah 1:1-2(READ). You know when the bible says a city was wicked it was wicked. Regardless of their wickedness God wanted to give them an opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Knowledge": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 3b Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 3,915 views

    To know is to be free, adding knowledge to virtue.

    Would you believe a smoker who warns you about the dangers of smoking? Or, would you believe a drunkard who warns you about the error of drinking alcoholic drinks? Would you say that they really believed what they claimed to believe? What about Christians who sing that God will make a way but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2010
     | 6,787 views

    What is the true extent of our faithfulness?

    Luke 16: 1 – 13 / Faithful Intro: A farmer’s cow gave birth to identical twins. He said to his wife, “Mary, because the Lord gave us 2 instead of 1, we will raise 1 for ourselves and the other for the Lord. We’ll feed and treat them the same. . . The calves grew and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Determination (Spiritual Formation Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Determination as one on the key of true Spiritual Formation

    Determination Philippians 3:10-14 1. Determination is the act of deciding definitely and firmly; also : the result of such an act of decision A. It begins by releasing yourself from the past B. Forgetting what lies behind (Verse 13) C. The past can be our greatest enemy and our greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thanksgiving 101: Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 4,159 views

    TRUE THANKSGIVING BEGINS WITH RENEWING A SPIRITUAL BASIS FOR THE HOLIDAY.

    Thanksgiving 101: Back to the Basics November 21, 2010 Psalm 100 WASHINGTON’S PROCLAMATION Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Eternity Is Now Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
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     | 6,097 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [2] How long is eternity? Think about it. Just how long is eternity? Can we even wrap our minds around how immeasurable the eons of time will be in eternity? I think we’re such a time-obsessed culture that it’s hard for us to imagine anything besides finite time. Think about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Jesus Every Day

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Dec 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,587 views

    The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and death. I submit to you this morning

    Celebrating Jesus Every Day I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Rodney Langley Introduction The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Year - New You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,442 views

    As we enter a New Year lets pause and think about some keys to successful living; Evaluation, Elimination, Concentration and Determination.

    NEW YEAR – NEW YOU An elderly man moved into a retirement community. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was attracted to him, also. They spent a lot of time together. Finally one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Richard Down avatar

    Emergency Planning

    Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011
     | 5,247 views

    Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

    Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,680 views

    God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

    Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church