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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,029 views

    Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

    1. Well, the most common question I ask, & I hear in the midst of trials is WHY! -- Why this? Now? Me? Why him? WHY LORD?!!?! • But I’ve noticed that God doesn’t always answer that question. • He doesn’t always reveal the WHY, or explain the details. • He simply calls us to trust… cling… hold on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blood Is Thicker Than Water

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 70,018 views

    God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

    At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reasons To Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 6,482 views

    From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

    Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Rebels Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    Looking at Jesus’ Temple cleansing, we can see He was a social revolutionary and a rebel against the culture, even the religious culture. This sermon calls people to rebel as well, as long as they’re obeying God.

    John 2:13-25 – Called to be Rebels You may have heard of Emily Post. She was born in the early 1870’s and died in 1960. She was the Martha Stewart of her day. Although she wrote a syndicated newspaper column and for a time also hosted a radio program, what made her famous was her book, called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

    A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obey God's Plan For Giving Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. One of the more important aspects of any Christian’s life is giving and tithing and we will look at that topic today. The passage that we will look at is a simple one

    8 RULES FOR LIVING A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFE: OBEY GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING MATTHEW 19:16-22 INTRODUCTION What does a successful Christian life look like? My desire as your pastor is that all of you experience success in your Christian life. I would define ‘success’ in the Christian life as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 7,493 views

    The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

    Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Must Be Told

    Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

    On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Becoming God's Sign

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,350 views

    Mother Teresa said become God's sign in your community. We must point others to Christ

    BECOMING GOD’S SIGN Aug 14 2011 J Robison JN 1:43-51 PS 139:1-6 13-18 2 COR 5:16-21 Title for today’s message comes from quote Mother Theresa Make it a special point to become God’s sign in your community Becoming a sign for God in US has become increasingly difficult Yr ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Faithfulness To Mothers.

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 13, 2014
     | 7,618 views

    This incident is used of God to show He had given Solomon the wisdom he had requested as king. It proves that wisdom comes from God. It demonstrates that love comes from God, and love is present even when one is undeserving and perhaps unlovable.

    God’s Faithfulness to Mothers. 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NASB) Solomon Wisely Judges 16. Then two women who were harlots came to the king and stood before him. 17. The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house; and I gave birth to a child while she was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Renders Vengeance On His Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 15, 2015
     | 4,034 views

    To show that GOD does the avenging.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you avenge yourself? No. Only GOD can avenge Me. GOD is the Avenger. Romans 12:19 (Amplified Bible) 12:19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave the way open for [God’s] wrath; for it is written, Vengeance is Mine, I will repay (requite), says the Lord. Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Fear The Mighty Hand Of The Lord Forever

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016
     | 3,036 views

    To show that GOD shows His mighty works among His people for people of the earth to fear Him, reverence Him and fear Him forever.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you fear the LORD? Yes. Only the LORD I fear and no one else. Matthew 10:28 (Amplified Bible) And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; but rather be afraid of Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell (Gehenna). II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Have Hope Because Of Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,379 views

    To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hopeless case? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are full of hope, even the hopeless because of JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:19 (Amplified Bible) 6:19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Today, The Holy Spirit Says

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2013
     | 2,487 views

    To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to the HOLY SPIRIT's Voice now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:7 (Amplified Bible) 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Altar Of God In The New Testament

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 88,773 views

    To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Are you an altar of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace. IV. TEXT: Genesis 8:20 (Amplified Bible) 8:20 And Noah built an altar to the Lord and took of every clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal