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  • James May avatar

    Let God Be God

    Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2009
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     | 53,058 views

    Job’s story is a learning lesson for all of us to not question God, but to trust Him to the end. His love in the midst of trial will build up us, not allow us to be destroyed.

    Let God Be God Job Chapter 38-39 By Pastor Jim May Right now there are many of you in the church who are facing some really tough times; some in the area of finances; some in the area of family relationships; some in the area of your relationship with the Lord; some in the area of physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Can Boast

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,525 views

    We find much in our lives that do not live up to God's standard. Yet we can boast in Christ - who for us is God's wisdom, righteousness, holiness and deliverer

    Concordia Lutheran Church Epiphany 1 - January 10, 2010 You Can Boast, in and of Christ ! Corinthians 1:26-31 & Joshua 3 † IN JESUS NAME † May you realize your place in Christ, the place where God has called you to. A place of mercy, and of peace, where His love is so incredible, it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 4,342 views

    James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

    INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah And Prayer ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
     | 13,194 views

    James in teaching a lot on the subject of prayer, now brings up the great example of Elijah and some of his prayers and from which Christians are exhorted to pray with the fervency that Elijah prayed.

    INTRODUCTION #37 1. Open your bibles to James 5:17&18. 2. In a previous study we studied James 5:16. In James 5:16, James teaches that prayers can be effective and will avail much (that is have great force and provide benefits over and over again) when they are prayed with fervency and by those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Spiritually Ashamed? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 11, 2010
     | 4,197 views

    Are you afraid? Do you fear failing in your walk? Are you ashamed of who you serve? Are you ready to shed the shame and step up to Courageous Christian Character?

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 11, 2010 Date Preached: March 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Are You Spiritually Ashamed? Part 6 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
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    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 4,781 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jailhouse Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
     | 9,736 views

    Can we be honest? we have all thrown up jail house prayers to the Lord when we were in a jam and needed His help. What is the better solution?

    Jailhouse prayer Acts 12:1-12:19 Introduction- Jailhouse prayer because we have all prayed desperation prayers when we were in a jam. We have been in the book of Acts looking at the life of the early church. We saw what a Barnabas church would look like in generosity and service. The challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Full Of Use"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016
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     | 5,716 views

    The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

    “Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Discovering The Mission Of Mankind-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 21, 2010
     | 3,019 views

    2 of 2. God had a mission for mankind. & He still does. How is it to be experienced/entered/engaged/found/discovered? Mankind’s mission is bound-up with....

    DISCOVERING the MISSION of MANKIND-II—Genesis 2:4-25 Attention: A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician & member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation & to give a little speech at the dinner. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Prodigal Son" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Anyone would be crazy to give up a relationship with God for the pleasures of this world. We would be foolish to give what we cannot LOSE to gain what we cannot KEEP!

    “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11:32 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Jan 2011 “God’s Joy and Sorrow” The term “Blood is thicker than water” is an old proverb referring to the strong ties which bind families together. Persons who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    How do we feel when we are alone and discouraged? When we are beat up by the world wondering where God is in our lives? God is right beside us.

    Last week we read a portion of the account of Jacob’s life. We read how Jacob had fallen in love with Rachael, but he was tricked into marrying Rachael’s sister Leah first. We looked at the children of Jacob, and who they were. And we looked at what would become the twelve tribes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If You Really Knew Me Student Guide

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
     | 3,214 views

    I took the cultural phenomenon from the MTV show "If you really knew me" and used it as a tool to encourage teens to open up, support and pray for one another.

    “If You Really Knew Me!” John 14:7-10 If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 1. All of us carry within our ___________ emotional hurts, wounds and even scars. 2. God's gave us a remedy/prescription to heal all of of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Man Who Went To Hell Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,596 views

    Does Hell exist? And, if so, why did the Rich man end up there? What had he done that was so terrible that he deserved that type of punishment?

    POEM: An old man sat by an open fire and dreamed the years away, While, outside in the battle of life, many perished in the toils of day. He never did any good, nor did he ever do any wrong. He just sat by the open fire and dreamed the whole day long. Now he’s left a vacant chair and they say ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    What Are Folks Made Of? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    Sermon #1 of a two part sermon dealing with humans being made up of body, soul, and spirit, and explaining what God does for all three when a person is saved.

    Life in the Spirit #1 What are folks made of? I Thessalonians 5:23 CHCC – December 4, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Have you heard this old nursery rhyme: What are little boys made of, made of? What are little boys made of? Snips and snails and puppy-dog tails; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ