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  • Victor Nazareth avatar

    Healing To Wholeness

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 13,784 views

    God allows difficulties in our lives to cause us to turn to Him. He is always there to meet our needs for healing, deliverance and success. However, He desires beyond these felt needs that our greater need for wholeness be met.

    Introduction: God allows difficulties in our lives to cause us to turn to Him. He is always there to meet our needs for healing, deliverance and success. However, He desires beyond these felt needs that our greater need for wholeness be met. This story traces the path from healing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    And Jabez Called On The God Of Israel

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 11,958 views

    The importance of prayer

    And Jabez called on the God 1 Chronicles 4 Text Verse: 1 Chronicles 4:10 (1 Chronicles 4:10) "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,965 views

    BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY

    BIG IDEA: BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL FOR THEY SHALL RECEIVE MERCY (amplification of the Beatitude from Matthew 5:7) I. (:1-3) THE MERCIFUL WILL BE SUSTAINED BY THE MERCY OF GOD A. His Character: The Merciful = The Helper of the Helpless more blessed to give than to receive consider the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Examine Yourselves

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    A plea to determine whether a person is in Christ.

    By Bart J. Leger Have any of you had a check up lately? You know, many people go to the doctor only when they’re about ready to die. We had a couple of folks go to the doctor the past two weeks. It’s a wise thing to do because when something serious is found early enough usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sin Of Partiality

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    To note that Christians are to love all peoples.

    The Sin of Partiality Text: James 2.1-13 Thesis: To note that Christians are to love all peoples. Introduction: (1) There was a problem with favoritism/prejudice in the 1st century and there still is today in the 21st century. (2) Story: Behind the line in World War I, rest homes were operated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Left Behind

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,103 views

    A sermon warning of the dangers of unbelief.

    LEFT BEHIND Mark 6:1-6 Introduction Steven was a young man who felt the call of God on his life. He came from a very close family. He finished college and then went off to seminary. After finishing seminary he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Work Hard, Pray Hard

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,087 views

    We serve God and others in our daily labors and activities. As we share God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ, God calls us to work hard and pray hard.

    Ecclesiastes 2:24-26, 12:9-14 “Work Hard, Pray Hard” INTRODUCTION For over one hundred years, the people of the United States have celebrated Labor Day on the first Monday of September. Labor Day began as a concession by the government for its poor, violent handling of the Pullman Railroad ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Provision

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,583 views

    Achoul has destroyed and killed many lives; it’s times that we wake up as believers, and take a strong stand for rightousness!

    NO PROVISION TEXT: ROMANS 13:11-14 Remember the story of the scorpion that asked a frog to carry him across the river because he couldn’t swim? "How do I know you won’t sting me?" the frog asked. "If I do, we’ll both drown," he replied. So the scorpion hopped on. Half way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Process Of Transformation

    Contributed by John Price on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    This Sermon is intended to explain how Gods Word will transform our lives and establish a life changing realtionship with Him.

    The Process of Transformation By Pastor John Price Wednesday, January 17, 2007 2 Timothy 3:16-17 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Built Church Pt. 3

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,939 views

    knowing what is the most important thing is an important thing

    Intro: in a Jesus built church you find people with the right priorities. Their goals, dreams, pursuits all pass through God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Way. It is very important to have your priorities in the right place. Tonight our message is: Knowing what is the most important thing is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    A Solemn Charge To Fathers Part.#2

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Dad, I charge you be careful in the kind of example you are setting for your family

    A Solemn Charge To Fathers- Part# 2 Text. I Timothy 5:7-8 II. Dad, I charge you, Be Careful in the Kind of Example You Set. 1. Genesis 13:12 “Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.” a. Notice, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dale Bird avatar

    America Must Choose

    Contributed by Dale Bird on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    Just as Joshua confronted Israel, Christian Americans must Choose as did Israel - Will we committ?

    We all face choices every day. Some choices are big and some are small. Some choices have only a limited effect while others may affect the course of our entire lives and the lives of others. Today as Americans, and as Christians we continue to be called to choose. The days of free choice are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Consider Him

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,658 views

    ...when we consider the great things that God has given us, there is at the very least a small portion of us that can just easily list all of the disappointments we face each day.

    Responsive Reading Psalms 68:3 thru 11, NIV. Challenge for growth: 1. How can we be more honest with one another? 2. Who should we consider when we are faced with a difficulty in our lives? 3. Why does God allow Hardship in our lives? We are blessed today, amen? God has given us so much to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blood Everywhere! Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Question and answer series message dealing with the violence in the Old Testament.

    TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Blood Everywhere! Numbers 31:2-18, Deuteronomy 20:4, 12-16 Joshua 8:24-25, Judges 21:10-11 July 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Why, since God is loving and caring, does He command so many killings? This is an important question. It has broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan