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  • David Flowers avatar

    Promises That This Too Shall Pass Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,628 views

    Last of the 4 part series Power for Living, based on Romans chapter 8. Last week’s message looked at statements that God put an end to suffering and struggling, this closing message contains promises and assurances that will happen.

    Promises That This Too Will Pass Power for Living, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers August 19, 2007 People can’t live without hope. And they shouldn’t have to. People can’t live without hope. And they shouldn’t have to. One way we say that here at Wildwind is in the phrase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Magi) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013
     | 6,352 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/23/2012 I’d like to welcome all of you to Blooming Grove and wish you all a Merry Christmas. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or life-long member, we’re glad you’re here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,325 views

    We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

    Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mother Hunger

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,885 views

    When we study the mothering side of God, we discover a God who yearns for intimacy with us. This Holy One longs to be close to his people as a mother longs to be with her child.

    Mother Hunger Isaiah 66:7-13 Last week we looked at God as our Father, and for everyone here that’s not a very hard concept to get your head around. We have heard it, read it, and even sung it. While we are comfortable with talking about God as a father, many of us may break out in a sweat at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Six Hundred Threescore And Six..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,633 views

    Look closely at the closest associations in your life, for that is the direction you are heading. Hopefully those you associate with are saved. If not then you should be aware of the dangers ahead. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction Man has always been intruiged with the message & often times mystery of Revelation 13:18. As a Christian, one might be tempted to say, "It isn’t that hard to understand.." Well, Yes and No. To better comprehend the interpretation of Revelation 13 we have to study the whole text. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ashamed

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    A close look at how often we can feel ashamed of the gospel, ashamed of our brothers and sisters because we loose sight of the fact that we are to stand unashamed as Gods Army.

    I heard the story of a man, (an alcoholic, drug addict) a bum. He was saved but the hard life he had lived showed on his face. He saw a woman getting into a limousine and felt the need to witness to her. She was appalled at him. She said, "You should be ashamed of yourself". He said, "Mam, I’m am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Piece Of God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,035 views

    God left some of himself in the very words of John’s gospel. Looking closely we see Him there, loving us, calling us, filling us, and blessing us.

    Have you ever been on a spiral staircase? When we lived in Lancaster we would often visit Prospect Mountain where there was a stone tower about 45-50 feet high. You could go in a door at the bottom of the tower and climb up a spiral stair to the top and look out on a panoramic view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crown Of Creation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,802 views

    Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.”

    THE CROWN OF CREATION Genesis 1–2 “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.” Overview God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Joy Of Serving God

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 73,761 views

    Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

    The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A New Way

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    Helps close the distance between the Passover and Communion. Communion reminds us that God provided a new Exodus in Jesus - a way to get us out of Egypt and to get Egypt out of us!

    A New Way Matthew 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Shepherd & The Sheep 1 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 5, 2017
     | 7,189 views

    The Promise For His Sheep: Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where we instantly recognize His voice (and it doesn’t take 25 years either)

    The Shepherd & The Sheep The Promise For His Sheep John 10:1-11 Recognizing Yvonne’s voice… I can hear her call me “Charless” and I don’t need to see her, I don’t need to be looking at her to know without any doubt that its Yvonne… Jesus calls us to a similarly close relationship with Him where ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Travailing To Prevail

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 19, 2015
     | 28,495 views

    We are called to fervent prayers over any difficult situation in our lives. Prayer will open closed doors, pull down satanic oppositions and barriers and give victory on every side.

    TRAVAILING TO PREVAIL Study Text: James 5:16-18 Jam 5:16 Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. Jam 5:17 Elijah was a man of like passion as we are. And he prayed earnestly that it might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Of The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,943 views

    Closing this amazing chapter, Peter emphasized the importance and great significance of the Gospel. Not only does faith in the Gospel lead unto salvation, but the Gospel should continue to shape and guide our lives.

    The Gospel of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Having spent several weeks in this opening chapter of Peter’s second epistle, we have discovered his love and devotion for the church. He sought to strengthen their faith, encourage their spiritual maturity, provide guidance for their daily lives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Denis avatar

    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,862 views

    Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result

    Introduction. Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result. However, a desired result can be either good or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ