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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Eternal Vigilance Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 18, 2009
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     | 6,711 views

    When you have the right tool for the right job, you can accomplish what you set out to do. In order for the remnant to accomplish the job that God had called them to do, they needed the right tools. They needed the tools of vigilance.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Remember last week we saw how there were two kinds of enemies who were coming against the remnant. There was an outside enemy and an inside enemy. One rule of combat is that you have to deal with the most imminent threat first. In other words, you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil Load

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 85,332 views

    There is only one Person who can break the yoke and remove the burden - God

    THE EVIL LOAD Dr. D. K. Olukoya Matthew11:28-30 “Come unto me (an invitation) all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Messiah Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    If we want to be people of faith we need to put our faith to work.

    A Messiah of Faith Text: Matt. 8:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, And I asked the Lord, "What have we here?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dissin' The Homeboy Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,688 views

    When we disrespect our own children, we disempower them, we give evidence that ours is a sick community, and we write off God’s ability to redeem.

    The church was plagued with two bad boys, or maybe it was three. The two really bad boys offended nearly everybody in that church. They ran through the hails, rudely bumping those who were in the way. Elderly ladies cringed when they saw them coming. Small children screamed and hid behind their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,105 views

    This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

    The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of… Marriage Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010
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     | 5,837 views

    God gives marriage to show the greatness of his love and to work out the glory of his grace.

    Scripture Introduction If I ask you what is most like half the moon, is it half an orange? half a basketball? a round of cheese? The answer is the other half of the moon! So if we ask what is most like a man, the answer is a woman. And what is most like a woman? a man. Men and women are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Freedom From Words That Kill, Prt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010
     | 2,772 views

    Part 4 in series, “Freedom From…” this message examines six things that can be done to deal with our tendency to use words in destructive ways.

    Freedom From Words That Kill, prt. 2 Freedom From... Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 20, 2009 Last week we talked about words that kill. I divided words that kill up into two categories -- angry words, and empty words. Do you remember what I told you these two categories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Difference Fathers Make

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 20, 2009
     | 6,841 views

    Fathers make a difference through leadership, laughter and love.

    Introduction: A. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads among us today!! May God bless you on this special day that we set aside each year to honor our dads. 1. You might take a peak later at the article in the bulletin I put together. It reviews the interesting history of Father’s Day in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah Who Gives Caution Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,406 views

    We need to heed Jesus’ cautions and steer clear of the traps of life.

    A Messiah Who Gives Caution Text: Matt. 6:19-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Several years ago at a Promise Keepers conference, Dennis Rainey placed animal traps on stage. They were big ones too. Bear traps and even an African safari large animal trap that took two men to open. There were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Tender Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,654 views

    Peter in the text that we have before us if the classic case of the "Backsliding" Christian. And in the moment that Jesus spends with Peter before and after the death, burial, and resurrection; we see the tragedy of backsliding away from God. Then we se

    Moments with the Master Series A TENDER MOMENT John 21:1-19 Intro There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. Then he became lax and stopped coming to the services. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so one day he visited his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remediation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,231 views

    As we’ve taken these nine tests of faith througout the book of James, we haven’t gotten the results we were hoping for. That’s why we need to show God’s grace by remediating each other.

    1. Results that show the need for remediation 2. Responsibilities for providing remediation 3. Rewards for giving remediation As many of you know, I used to write curriculum for our military schools. And one of the things you have to do when you write curriculum is that you have to write tests. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Smart Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,428 views

    The Challanges that lay ahead for the believer who wants to reform his mind.

    Get Smart Ephesians 5:13-20 Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” We have been looking at the expectations that the Lord has for us as individuals and as a Church. We have learned we need to Grow up, Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    A sermon that uncovers the heart of a true servant of God

    Nehemiah 1:1-11 The Heart of a Servant. 3rd February 2008 Basingstoke Nehemiah lived in the same era as Ezra and Esther around 450BC From our recent studies you know how Jews spent 70 years in exile The city of Jerusalem and the temple had been destroyed by Babylonians Remember how Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Open Doors Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    God opens doors as we pray and act with wisdom and grace toward unbelievers.

    Trinity Baptist Church March 9, 2008 Against the Tide God�s Open Doors Colossians 4:2-6 This week I read about a new book which has been on best-seller lists recently. The book was written by a pastor and his wife -- its title is Thirty Days to Live. Apparently it examines the idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,709 views

    Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

    Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational