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  • James May avatar

    Living With The Sifter

    Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 20,227 views

    Satan’s attempts to destroy God’s People are just as they were in the days when Peter was being sifted, but Jesus limits Satan’s sifting power.

    Living with the Sifter By Pastor Jim May Luke 22:31-36 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Joseph: A Christmas Sermon

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 173 ratings
     | 34,681 views

    Joseph played an important role in the birth of Jesus. We can learn three lessons from him in: Righteousness, Redemption, and Ready Obedience.

    Joseph Scott R Bayles, preacher This time of year is always special to many people. Families all have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit family and friends. Many people enjoy driving around the neighborhood, looking at the twinkling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Will Make A Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 49,409 views

    How God makes a way when your problems seem unsolvable.

    This is the 3rd installment in the 4-part series on Second Chances. We’ve been looking at the times the Bible uses the phrase "a second time" and we’ve been learning more about how God gives each of us numerous opportunities to do His will and experience the joyful life He offers. It is so good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Applications Of Spiritual Realities Spiritual Warfare Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    Understanding Spiritual warfare is useless unless you can put it to use in the natural world.

    September 25, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:18-20 Subject: Spiritual Warfare – Part 4 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Practical Applications of Spiritual Empowerment I’ve been talking to you for the last three weeks about spiritual warfare. Today we conclude the series. I’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1putting Out Fires:communication Skills Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

    #1 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jude: A Warning Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,936 views

    There are people trying to lead you astray, that are themselves headed for judgement. Be careful of them and help others be careful.

    Jude: A warning Jude 1-25 How many of us have had some wild idea in the past that we have since come to regret. I remember as a child becoming enamored with a conspiracy theory, led by a vocal and well spoken leader. When I heard him, he was talking about some conspiracies associated with Rock ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Who Hath Known The Mind Of The Lord?

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    Our mind is important in our Christian walk in three ways.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHO HATH KNOWN THE MIND OF THE LORD? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading The Spiritual Life (Part 3 Truth) Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,682 views

    Looks at Truth from the true worshipper’s perspective and the role of Truth in the believer’s life.

    Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida January 2002 True Worshippers Do So "In Truth" We started this series on the spiritual life with this text: John 4:23 "But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Will Rescue Me From This Body Of Death?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,997 views

    What’s wrong with us? Why do we keep sinning, even if we hate sin? Let’s take a spiritual "x-ray" and let the Apostle Paul diagnose what’s wrong with us. Then the great physician will heal us!

    Who Will Rescue Me from this Body of Death? By Stephen H. Becker, M.Div., Ph.D(c) Romans 8:14-25 Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran—Yuba City July 6, 2008 Have you ever thought to yourself – "something is wrong with me...what should I do?" Maybe you’ve fallen on a wet slippery floor, like I did in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus' Invitation

    Contributed by Alfredo Torres on May 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,073 views

    I find this sermon is for everybody because it is applicable for evangelistic approach so with those who are already grown beliebers.

    Text: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) Subject: Invitation Theme: Jesus’ invitation to everyone INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been invited by someone? What do you feel if you are being invited by an influential person? Great, isn’t it? Especially when the president of our country was the one who invited us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Babatunde Olugboji avatar

    The Philip Philosophy And The Andrew Approach

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,768 views

    Never assess a difficulty in light of your own assets and whatever you transfer to God will be transformed by Him.

    The Philip Philosophy and the Andrew Approach John 6: 1-13 Introduction This was the only miracle of Jesus, apart from His resurrection that all four gospels recorded (Mt. 14 Mk. 6; Lk. 9) I am sure you have read this passage before and have heard it preached, but I believe there is something new ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    New Israel's Shepherd-King, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    After the visitation of The Cornerstone, The Tent Peg, The Battle Bow, The Ruler of them all an amazing change takes place in His flock. God will restore & strengthen His people who turn to Jesus Christ for their deliverance.

    ZECHARIAH 10: 5-12 NEW ISRAEL'S SHEPHERD-KING, Part II After the visitation of The Cornerstone, The Tent Peg, The Battle Bow, The Ruler of them all an amazing change takes place in His flock. Instead of being defeated by the adversary they will be as mighty men in battle for the Lord will be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Adventure Ahead”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,723 views

    Four suggestions to facing the year ahead with faith rather than fear

    “The Adventure Ahead” January 4, 2009 “The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Unwrapping The Gift Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    Focuses on the Shepherds and how to unwrap the gift of God’s love

    Unwrapping the gift of God’s Love God’s Love should be unwrapped by All People (Luke 2:10) God’s Love is unwrapped by Accepting the Son (Luke 2:15-20; John 3:16) God’s Love is unwrapped by Abiding in the Son (John 15:9-10) Slide Here we are at Christmas Eve. By this point, all the gifts should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,535 views

    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist