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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Stronghold Of My Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 27,403 views

    Looking at David’s example - his confidence in the midst of hardship is not the result of the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.

    David was able to say "I will be confident" (v.3) even in the midst of hardship and trouble. We can make 3 observations form these 3 verses: (1)His confidence is not the result of the ABSENCE of problems. It is very clear that David encountered many problems and difficulties. He mentioned evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Give" Is Not A Four-Letter Word

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,433 views

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    “Give” is not a four-letter word! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Time and Money – both are hot commodities in Northern VA. Both cause a great deal of anxiety in our lives because we never think we have enough of either. People are even now talking of the economy and about pouring money into it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Randolph avatar

    Preparing For Vision

    Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Getting your church and yourself ready to receive God’s vision.

    On day six of the ill-fated mission of Apollo 13, the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed, they might never return to Earth. To conserve power, they shut down the onboard computer that steered the craft. Yet the astronauts needed to conduct a thirty-nine-second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Law Vs. Grace

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    Law vs Grace

    Colossians 2 Law Jokes Stories Paul was concerned with the law. I can identify with Paul People can not understand Grace Vs Law. They know what Grace is but for one reason or another they just cannot let go of the Law In part because of Jesus Teaching At one point in the Gospel Jesus tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "An Identity Crisis"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,549 views

    Many of us are faced with an identity crisis, and must embrace Christ in order to get a handle on this crisis.

    John 9:1-41 “An Identity Crisis” By Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Ross Perot was running for President against George Bush Senior and Bill Clinton....Perot’s running mate in the Vice Presidential debate began his remarks with, “Who am I? Where am ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shallow Spirituality

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,679 views

    Attitudes to avoid because they promote shallow spirituality.

    Last week we looked at "surface spirituality", the soil that did not receive the seed because it had been "walked on" and was hardened. We learned that we can develop a hardened heart when others hurt us if we’re not careful. If we let our hearts become bitter and unforgiving the Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The One And Only Gospel

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    All must come to obedience of the one and only true gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Introduction: I. Shh, don’t speak too loudly or someone might hear you. A. They might hear you say there is only one church 1. They might hear it is mandatory for a person to be baptized to be a Christian 2. They might hear you disagree with their understanding of the gospel. 3. Shhh, don’t let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wondrous Cross

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    The song Says "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross." What do you see when YOU survey the wondrous Cross?

    The Wondrous Cross TEXT: Matt. 24:31,35; John 19:19; Matt. 27:39,40,46,50; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 2:13; Col. 1:20; Gal. 1:20; 6:14 INTRODUCTION 1. After Scripture reading have song leader Sing: 1) The Old Rugged Cross (vs. 1&2). 2) Beneath the Cross of Jesus (vs. 1&2). 3) When I Survey the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pursuit Of God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

    THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dallas Powell avatar

    Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty

    Contributed by Dallas Powell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    An Acceptable sacrifice begins with love. Do you love him?

    Sacrifice, Our Christian Duty Hebrews 13:7-16 December 1996 Sacrifice of Leaders Charlotte was born of hearty stock an old Virginian family. Her brother would be a respected physician, and a sister would be also be a doctor, the first female doctor south of the Mason-Dixon line. She would serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready To Go!

    Contributed by Patrick Doherty on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,163 views

    Letting the Christian idea of death change the way we live.

    Getting Ready to Go! Letting death change the way you live! Six frogs are on a lily-pad and four decide to jump off, how many are left? There is a huge difference in knowing something and letting affect your actions. According to a newspaper report a private school was have a unique problem. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Is There Church?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,942 views

    What is the purpose of "church"?

    Why is There Church A young man & friend were driving to a football game when they were hit by a semi. Both were knocked out and the car was thrown into the ditch. When the driver woke up, he realized he wasn’t too badly injured, but his friend was bleeding and in serious trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Psalm 6: Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes! Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 24, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 14,320 views

    David cried out to God, overwhelmed by his guilt, and found mercy. So can we.

    Sunday Night, May 25, 2003 Title: Psalms for Psummer Psunday Nights "Guilt--No, Mercy--Yes!" Text: Psalm 6:1-10 Introduction 1. Psalms is such a special book of the Bible. A. Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote: "more and more is the conviction forced upon my heart that every man <and woman> must ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Be Fully Charged With The Spirit's Empowering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Ask yourself what are the reasons why many content themselves in living on low power when they could be operating on the awesome power of the Holy Spirit of God and the word’s sanctifying influence.

    Acts 1:6-8 What is the source of your power? Theme - We can only know the power of the Spirit through being His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) Quote:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Facing Me

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    We need to look at ourselves - inward instead of outward.

    Facing the Inside Matthew 26:20-22 Jeremy Farmer Pomona Assembly of God May 5, 2002 PM Service Matthew 26:20-22 “WHEN THE EVENING HAD COME, HE SAT DOWN WITH THE TWELVE. NOW AS THEY WERE EATING, HE SAID, ‘ASSUREDLY, I SAY TO YOU, ONE OF YOU WILL BETRAY ME.’ AND THEY WERE EXCEEDINGLY SORROWFUL, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal