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  • Matthew Grise avatar

    The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 5, 2009
     | 2,770 views

    Genesis 2:24. The conclusion of a look at the biblical covenant of marriage.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 2: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:24 INTRODUCTION - During our look at the doctrine of marriage last time we began to lay the foundation for a biblical view of this great covenant. We began by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Miracle Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    Celebrate Christmas from the very core of who we are because wrapped up in this God child are salvation, a relationship with God, the revelation of God, forgiveness of sins, and eternity with God.

    Christmas is almost here, just one more day to wait! This is an exciting time! Tomorrow morning, when we get up, the day will be filled with laughter and fun and all of those great traditions that take place on Christmas morning. The kids will come in early and make Erin and I send them back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Life Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,616 views

    The life line between Paul and God was the Spirit of God and his spirit. In this on-going sanctification process, Paul relied upon the Spirit of God to minister to his spirit, thus the comment in verse nine, whom I serve with my spirit.

    Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Life Line 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; When I was just a youngster in the military, I had the occasion, because of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Choose Life!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    In response to Virginia Tech: we have choices -- to choose to live in the here and now; to choose to give life to our children by contradicting this violent culture; and to choose life eternal for ourselves.

    “I had no choice.” Of all the things we heard this past week from the deeply disturbed mind of Cho Seung Hui, that stands out for me as key: “I had no choice.” Cho Seung Hui felt trapped and cornered. He felt driven to do this terrible thing. In his mind, every victim was to blame – they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Revival From The Rubbish

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    Several lessons can be drawn from the actions of Nehemiah that prove that God can create when chaos seems to reign.

    Nehemiah 4:1_3 – “1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews.” “2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking Risks For Homeland Security

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,764 views

    For Men’s Day at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA. Aquila is an example of taking risks to secure his self-knowledge, his relationships, and his contribution to the church.

    Anything worth doing involves risk, doesn’t it? Nothing great has ever been accomplished by people afraid to take risks. I have seen a poster that showed a small fish, closing in on a worm and a fishhook, but unaware that he was about to be gobbled up by a large fish, which was itself about to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One God Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 22,529 views

    Part 1 of a series looking at the relationship God desires with us through the 10 commandments. In our relationship with God He must be first.

    A recent cover story in Time Magazine was entitled “The God Gene.” It was an expose on research that is being done in over a dozen universities in the United States. Different researchers in different universities from California to New York are all looking into the same question: Does our DNA ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Applause Of Christmas

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,319 views

    Ultimately, the birth of Jesus is about who gets glory. Glory to God!

    We haven’t spent too much time thinking about the way things were in the world when Jesus was born. I listened to a talk by speaker Rob Bell this week and I started thinking about what the world was like when Jesus was born. Look at Luke 2:1. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Kim avatar

    He Came In A Box Of Cowfeed

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    Christmas is all about Jesus, who is God’s gift to us, and for this reason it is special.

    He Came In A Box of Cowfeed I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 children, working every day, never quite getting everything done, never making ends meet? What does Christmas mean to her? I wonder what Christmas means to the little man ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Real World Spirituality

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,346 views

    How do we live a life of holiness in the kind of wold in which we must now reside

    This morning I would like to talk about how to live spirituality in the real world. We live in a world of terrorist attacks – of sexual predators that prey on small children – of gang violence and drug busts – of economic hardships, poverty, homelessness, and starvation – of battered spouses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor The Overlooked

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    This message consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. The message gives honor to those who are often overlooked.

    Honor the Overlooked Luke 2:8-20 This morning I want to consider the Shepherds that first heard of the birth of Jesus. I want us to give honor to those who are often overlooked. Abraham Lincoln once said, "Die when I may, I want it said of me by those who know me best that I have always ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Sep 30, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,226 views

    God wants us to hunger and thirst after Him (4th Beatitude)

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be filled. (Matthew 5:6) 1Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wheels Are Turning

    Contributed by Seth Aryee on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,670 views

    Why are so many people living with frustration, emptiness, despair, hopelessness, disgust, apathy, or anger? Such people have given up hope of finding relief to their inner ache for answers. Who has the answers and why are so many people still searching

    SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: THE WHEELS ARE TURNING JEREMIAH 18:1-11 TEXT: “And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Silence And Solitude Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,730 views

    Learning what it means to practice silence and solitude. Part 8 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Discipline: Silence and Solitude February 17, 2008 Part of our morning routine is for me to drive Joshua and Zachary to school. About two weeks ago I was waiting in the lineup of cars to drop Joshua off at the intermediate school. Now, I have to confess, I don’t like waiting in lines, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Switched - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 20,311 views

    We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

    “Switched” Text: Genesis 48:1-2, 5, 8-20 1Some time later Joseph was told, "Your father is ill." So he took his two sons Manasseh and Ephraim along with him. 2 When Jacob was told, "Your son Joseph has come to you," Israel rallied his strength and sat up on the bed. 5"Now then, your two sons born ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal