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  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Mystery Of The Valley

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    COPING WITH THE "WHY" OF VALLEYS

    THE MYSTERY OF THE VALLEY 8/2/07 1/17/08 Ps 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Not Afraid

    Contributed by Mick Court on Jun 22, 2008
     | 9,540 views

    This sermon explores fears and a response from God.

    Can you hear the chorus sung between the verses in today’s Gospel? It is one of the most constant choruses echoing through all of scripture. “Do not be afraid. I am with you.” “Do not be afraid” follows songs to people being called, songs to people being sent forth, and songs to people being ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Grace Pays The Bill

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007
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     | 3,582 views

    There is nothign left to pay for the price of sin.

    “Grace Pays the Bill” July 22, 2007 Me: Having dinner with Alana at Carabba’s when the waitress says someone has paid my bill. I am at a loss. It is a great feeling that someone else has paid the price for me. You: have you ever experienced such generosity? Have you ever had someone do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Goes Through The Motions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    We learn about God from His dealings, and in our text we learn that God makes offers He knows will be refused and He frequently stacks the deck.

    When God Goes Through the Motions (Exodus 11:1-10) Main idea: We learn about God from His dealings, and in our text we learn that God makes offers He knows will be refused and He frequently stacks the deck. I. The Announcement of the LAST Plague (Exodus 11:1-8) A. Plague of the FIRSTBORN While ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Call To Grow!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 8, 2006
     | 2,012 views

    God calls us to grow in our intimate relationship (if we are married), in our brotherly love, and in our attitude to work.

    We have just read from a portion of the Bible which could be seen as impossible for a ‘Priest’ to relate to. After all (you might think to yourself), what would a ‘Priest’ know about the intimate relationship between a man and a woman! After all (you might think to yourself), what would a ‘Priest’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Enjoying Your Salvation

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    Maintain the internal until God changes the external...

    Enjoying your Salvation 1 Peter 1:13-16 In the previous verses the Apostle Peter focused primarily on the finished works of Christ. He focused on what the Lord had provided and acquired for the believer, thus giving us all that’s needed in order to live as successful believers. Simply said, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020
     | 2,937 views

    Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

    WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Target Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015
     | 6,292 views

    God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

    The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Risky Business

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,614 views

    A perspective on Luke 5: 1-11. How does one give their life to Jesus? There is only one step. Listen to the Word of God. The rest is up to Jesus.

    Luke 5: 1-11 A Risky Business We have heard in our text a fishing story, the failures and success of catching fish. When we look at our picture with Jesus in the fishing boat it appears as if his hands have just cast out the net. But his net is one to catch the shoal of people that have gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heaven's Call

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 3,849 views

    Heaven's Call

    Isaiah 6:1-13 Heaven's Call The Church's Greatest Need Is :- 1. A Revelation Of God's Sovereignty - Isaiah Saw God 1 In the year that king Uzziah died - his was a Reign of Plenty, a Reign of Prosperity, a Reign of Protection I saw also the Lord (a) God's Person - 5 for mine eyes have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    We Are Called To Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012
     | 3,980 views

    God causes the growth, but we must be faithful to sow.

    We Are Called to Faithfulness August 3, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God causes the growth, but we must be faithful to sow. Focus Passage: Mark 4:26-32 Supplemental Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:4-9 NASB For when one says, "I am of Paul," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Get Serious About Mercy

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013
     | 3,472 views

    We are poor witnesses when we fail to model God's love, mercy, and grace.

    In the book of John, Jesus often uses words and phrases that have more than one meaning to make a point. For example, when he discusses being “born again” with Nicodemus, he uses a word which means both “again” and “from above”. In today’s scripture lesson, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 1, 2020
     | 3,043 views

    The voice you listen to and believe determines how you live!

    WHO ARE YOU? For years I sat under preaching that told me that Christians are sinners, are failures, and are the problem with the world. Over time all the joy that I once had as a young follower of Christ left me. I lived under a constant cloud of guilt, feeling beat up every time I went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thundering Pulpits

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2022
     | 1,734 views

    Preachers have an essential place in saving the souls of their citizens and the souls of their nations.

    Did you know that the Pastors and Preachers of our founding era were different than the average clergyman today? Instead of society relegating them to irrelevance as mere religious storytellers, most early Pastors and Preachers in America were influential in their churches and communities. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gracious King Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    There are 3 proofs of His right to royalty in Matthew 1: His Coming, His Claim, & His Character.

    The Gracious King A Study of Matthew’s Gospel Matthew 1:1-17 A crown, a robe, or a scepter usually identifies kingly royalty. King James V of Scotland would on occasion lay aside the royal robe of king and put on the simple robe of a peasant. In such a disguise, he was able to move freely about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God