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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Importance Of Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 4, 2019
     | 6,239 views

    What does it mean when only one in ten returns to give thanks?

    The Importance of Giving Thanks Luke 17:11-19 Leprosy was the worst form of excommunication. Many have criticized the use of excommunication as a means of discipline in the church to cast out members for some heresy or misconduct. But to be excommunicated simply because they caught a disease ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ask-A-Pastor.com (2 Out Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,023 views

    A series where people emailed in questions and we gave them a biblical answer.

    Ask A Pastor Does God Care? By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org. Questions: 1. Why does God let bad things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,382 views

    Message 6 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem.

    James—Faith & Works Message 6 The Heart of the Matter Text: I think everyone would agree this morning that words matter. And no one probably thinks more about word choice then those who work in marketing. But sometimes, despite their experience and expertise, even marketing professionals miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Committing To Spiritual Resolutions.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 235 ratings
     | 19,140 views

    This is the time of year we resolve to change our lives. Let’s resolve to make some spiritual changes that truly reflect Christ.

    This is the time of year when we resolve to change our life. Usually it has something to do with our physical health. We resolve to stop smoking, to quit eating so much, to start excercising and so on. We are lucky if these promises that we make ourselves last 6 months. As important as those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,001 views

    Romans 12:1-8 Part 1

    Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Well here we are in chapter twelve of Romans. Paul has now turned the corner in his instruction to us. We have gone through eleven chapters in these past eight months in which we have learned about how God out of His grace and mercy for us imperfect, undeserving sinners. ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Wicked Words Vs. God's Word

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,049 views

    Part of our continuing study of the book of Psalms- David is concerned with dishonesty of those around him and compares their words to God’s.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson 11/28/07 Psalm 12 “Wicked Words vs. God’s Word” VERSE 1: “HELP!” This word is sometimes translated as rescue, deliver, or even bring salvation. It is a powerful word, and is the root for the Word which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Millennials Are Coming/Leaving! Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,853 views

    How do we reach millennials before they leave the church. Unleash the boomers as undercover mentors.

    The Millennials are Coming/LEAVING! The below is a roadmap to understanding the Millennials depicted in statistics. May this serve as your roadmap as you chart new territories with today's largest generation. Venture on. The Millennial Generation A new breed of American is about to impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Protection Of A Mother - Mother's Day 2019

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 24, 2019
     | 7,010 views

    A Mother's Day message preached on Mother's Day 2019. The significant Hebrew word רחם is the focus of the message.

    Message Mother’s Day 2019 The message input today is not so much around a text as it is around a significant Hebrew word. But you can’t start a great message without a story Start with Duck Story Alisha 12 yo … look at ducklings The Mother Duck saw her … and attacked. James … older brother … came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Battle Plan

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,095 views

    How's your warfare going?

    We often do not think about spiritual warfare and hence that explains why we do so poorly when we are engaged by the enemy. Doing battle with demons is something belonging to the past or what goes on in dark parts of Africa or among nations where voodoo priests cause fear in the ignorant. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Is The Man

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2018
     | 9,847 views

    We all want to be blessed. How does one come to be blessed?

    Blessed is the Man Psalm 1:1-6 The influence of the first Psalm has been great for the better part of 3000 years. We are not sure when it was written, but it could go back to the times of David. Theologians are undecided if it is a separate psalm as well. Some hold it to be the introduction to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    We, as a church, are the body of Christ. Are we functioning as we should?

    THE BODY OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRO: The producers of our church literature are always anxious to receive evaluations of their product by those using them. Some is good, some bad. One comment was: "Why all this talk about the Body of Christ in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 14 - Stand Still And Move Forward! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 51 ratings
     | 27,900 views

    Sometimes God says to me "Get on with it! That’s when you will see My deliverance! Get moving! Do something with your faith, don’t just stand there!" and then the way opens up, and the waters part, the impossible happens and the enemy is defeated.

    Exodus 14 - Stand Still and Move Forward! Exodus 14 speaks about the miracle of the division of the Red Sea. I was wondering why would Pharaoh want to go after Israel after all that he had been through. You would think that he would know by now that it was an exercise that would only produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ranting At The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2024
     | 1,105 views

    So you are greater than Michael the archangel and can "beat on the devil?"

    Jude 1:8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. 9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee. 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Some Fruit To More Fruit Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    Based on Bruce Wilkinson’s study

    I admit that I am not much of a gardener, but let me share what I know. The best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell somebody else where to dig. I’d be a great gardener if I could only grow green ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3fruit Of Spirit Peace Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,920 views

    This is the 3rd study in the fruit of the Spirit:PEACE.

    #3 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: PEACE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE STUDYING THE FRUIT OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God