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  • Paul Green avatar

    Prayer Of Rest Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,278 views

    Rest is not only vital to our spiritual lives, it is imperative if we are to be effective. Through the prayer of rest, God places his children in the eye of the storm. When all around us is chaos and confusion, deep within we know stability and serenity

    The Prayer of Rest Matthew 11:25-30 The story is told of a lady who became very angry at the pastor. When she finally caught up with him, she said, "I called you all morning at the church and dropped by to see you in the afternoon on Tuesday and you were not there." The minister said, "I’m sorry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Give What You Have

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 19, 2012
     | 2,753 views

    There are so many hurting people in our world and we often feel that we have nothing to offer that will provide any real sense of peace or joy. We can be supportive, we can offer prayer, we can send gifts, and all of these things are great, but, the one

    I like the Christmas Season. Overall it’s a positive time of year when people seem to be more in tune with serving and giving, especially to those in need. I think this is a great thing. It’s appropriate that the time of year when Christians celebrate the birth of our Savior, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Better Way: Jesus Offers A Better Relationship Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 27, 2012
     | 5,496 views

    Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.

    JJESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS OFFERS A BETTER RELATIONSHIP HEBREWS 7:1-28 Big Idea: Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:7-9, 31-34 • ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    “only One Life”—my Favorite Motto

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2014
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    The motto, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last", forms the three points of this sermon of the fact that we only have one life to live in which to prepare for eternity, and that live is brief and and serious.

    “Only One Life”—My Favorite Motto Chuck Slih March 10, 2014 TEXT: James 4:14 – “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” INTRODUCTION Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Things That Are Above

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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    Out of grace and mercy and great kindness, God gathers our burning, blazing life; he glorifies it for the sake of Jesus Christ; he builds it up new and good in that hidden world where the line of death that separates us from God has been taken away.

    (Read Colossians 3:1-4.) Dear congregation, it is as if our whole life were carried, raised up, and protected in these words. Say what you will against this “Seek the things that are above.” You may suspect that those who are constantly seeking things above may lose contact with the ground under ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Problem Of Good

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012
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    Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

    Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nothing! Nada Hay Imposible!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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     | 3,803 views

    I. It Pays to be Right with God! (28-30). II. It’s okay to be Real with the Lord (34). III. Personal Surrender Precedes the Miraculous! (37-38).We will see that when we line our lives up with God’s plan, nothing can stop what He wants to do in and through us.

    Nada hay Imposible! Luke 1:26-38 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who are highly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of A Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    David reflected God’s own heart as He faithfully tended his sheep, as well as when he later was the shepherd king over Judah and Israel. We need a shepherd’s heart to help us care for the people God brings into our lives.

    THE HEART OF A SHEPHERD INTRO: Have you ever thought about what David’s life must have been like as a shepherd? He did not show up for work at 9 am. and go home at 5. He actually lived out in the fields or hills with the sheep. My understanding is that they did not do this year round ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Rooster May Crow But The Hen Delivers The Goods Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2013
    based on 18 ratings
     | 28,959 views

    I don’t want to be too hard on Jezebel this morning, so let me tell you that she was born with some great abilities and qualities. However, she elected to use them in the wrong fashion.

    TITLE: THE ROOSTER MAY CROW BUT THE HEN DELIVERS THE GOODS SCRIPTURE: I KINGS 21:25 I must admit to you this morning that preaching a sermon on Mother’s Day with Jezebel anywhere in the topic may not seem like a wise idea. Mothers are revered – Mother’s are respected - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Two Lost Sons Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 7,848 views

    In this lesson we learn what it means to be lost through the eyes of the younger son

    Two Lost Sons Luke 15:11-32 Do you know what the worst feeling is? It’s not the Saints losing twice in Seattle ending their playoff run. The worst feel is being lost. When I was six, my parents took me to a carnival. It was a kid’s dream: games, rides, cotton candy, hotdogs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Parenting With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 12, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 60,537 views

    Psalm 78 is a hymn for the home. It teaches that the responsibility of each parent or grandparent is that our kids & grandchildren know God & His Word, that they understand that the key to success is to know the Lord, to love Him, & to be obedient to Him.

    PSALM 78: 1-8 PARENTING WITH A PURPOSE [Deuteronomy 6:1-9] Today is that wonderful Sunday we call Mother’s Day, a day when we celebrate our moms and the priceless role they play in family and society. Moms, it’s not my intention today to add to your struggles as a mom, because many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Life Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 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

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Silence And Solitude Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
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     | 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

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    Experiencing The Miracle Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,903 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

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    The Things He Heard

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    Malchus was only a bit player in the Easter Story but his life was changed forever with this one encounter with Jesus.

    The Things He Heard He was there on a whim. He didn’t have to be there, it wasn’t part of his job but he had heard that something was going to happen, got caught up in the moment and there he was. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. As the mob broke through the trees ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan