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  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Going God's Way?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,717 views

    Using the story of the Exodus I talk about how God guided his people and how that applies to us today.

    “Going God’s Way?” Intro: We have been talking about things that rob your joy these past few weeks. I was thinking this week about what robs my joy and that is getting lost. Especially when you have been given directions. ILLUSTRATION: on not knowing where to go. For the past few weeks I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Repentance

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    The significane of fellowship with God in light of His calling and Jesus’ death, without practicing of which we all need repentance.

    Christian Repentance As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent. Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with Me. (Rev. 3:19-20) What do you think is the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning How To Forgive

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    God can teach how to accomplish the hardest thing we struggle with as humans - learning how to forgive.

    Learning How to Forgive Ephesians 4:32 Today, I would like to talk with you about what I believe is the most difficult thing we are asked to do as a human being and that is to forgive. You remember the old cliché: To err is human, to forgive is divine. Yeah, no kidding right? I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time For A Revolution (Part Iii) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,689 views

    Today, we continue our study of the word revolution and we concentrate on its final meaning: “The overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed.” Throughout history, we’ve seen many situations in wh

    For the past two weeks we have learned that a revolution is the action by a celestial body of going around in an orbit. It also has the connotation of a sudden, radical and complete change. Thus, we established it is time for a revolution in our lives because we have orbited too far away from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Helping The Hand Of Moses

    Contributed by Elvis Chinguwa on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,727 views

    When Moses held up his hand, Joshua prevailed and when he let down his hand Amalek prevailed..Amalek represents the devil, evil all that is satanic. How many times has Amalek prevailed in your life? Its time to defeat the Amaleks of your lfe!

    Some time ago the children of Israel were travelling to the promised land under the leadership of Moses. They were on a journey. Do you know that you are in a journey of life to a promised destination? God predestined your life to a glorious future just as the Israelites were meant to be in Canaan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Sorrow Comes

    Contributed by Claud Lowe on May 17, 2007
     | 2,767 views

    When sorrow comes, how do you handle it and where do you turn?

    When Sorrow Comes Pastor Claud Lowe D.D.L.S. When sorrow comes, most turn to alcohol, drugs, sex, or suicide. None of these give real relief. Of course suicide is permanent and seems like the answer. It isn’t and never was. Sure it’s the easy way out but the result is forever and deadly. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Most Important Thing In The World

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,864 views

    Don’t coast through life hoping that staying out of trouble and occasionally doing a good deed will be enough when it counts. Stop being a “casual Christian”, and start having a relationship with the God of the universe.

    THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 11 What is the most important thing in the world? The scripture I just read was written by Solomon, who was the richest, wisest, and most influential king of Israel. If you were paying attention, you heard Solomon say that he had it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Promises

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    In O.T. times some Israelites made vows to God. Definition: Vows are commitments to God to perform some duty or abstain from some activity.

    Gal 3:15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Reconciled To God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,781 views

    The father only seems like a chump, taking back the wastrel son. But I am not the elder son, I am the prodigal, needing forgiveness.

    4th Sunday of Lent 2010 So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. If God had to join the rest of us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Be In Readiness

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    Whether we live to see the second coming of the Lord or are called home to Him at the end of our lives, we do not know the day or the hour of His return and we need to live in readiness, looking toward the appearing of the Lord.

    Introduction First month of 2008 almost over- 1/12th of year gone. Prophetically- across differing streams of ministry- there is a serious about the season in which we live Local pastors- sense that God is beginning to move in a special way- dream Pastor Merton Clark had. Important- understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Where Did Jesus Go? Series

    Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,605 views

    Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

    Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Loving The Lord, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,412 views

    Loving the Lord through loving our Nation.

    Loving the Lord, Part 4 Loving your Nation Introduction Memorial Day is a time to remember – do you remember the soldiers of the Lord? Do you know what they have gone through to give us the testimony of the Jesus? America, we need to remember their testimony and put into practice what they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romans, Part 26 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2011
     | 3,696 views

    The most critical point in Christian growth is understanding that we must have a total love for God, and from that love we would be obedient to do His work in every aspect of our lives.

    Romans, Part 26 Romans 8:28-30 Introduction - Mission of our church: To connect people with Jesus Christ - How? By loving God and especially by loving our neighbor - The most critical point in Christian growth is understanding love for God; first! - If we have no love for Him, then there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Church Could My Church Be?

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011
     | 4,295 views

    THE KIND OF CHURCH WE NEED

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH COULD WE HAVE? Text: Acts 2:41-47 Intro: Sing “What kind of church could my church be” WHAT KIND OF CHURCH COULD MY CHURCH BE IF... 1. EVERY MEMBER WERE SAVED Ac 2:47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Comedy - Easter Day

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,660 views

    Jesus has the last laugh! In Jesus' resurrection, the Creator of the Universe gives His answer to the rejection of His Son at Calvary. In Christ, our lives no longer end in our funeral but rather in the Wedding of the Lamb.

    Jokes can be pretty mean, and maybe April 1st, being April Fools Day in some parts, can be a pretty worrying time – you might be always looking over your shoulder, not sure if you’re going to get pranked before mid-day strikes. However, this April 1st, this April Fools Day, also happens to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican