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  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013
     | 5,530 views

    A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

    I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    First Sunday In Advent: The Hope Candle Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 1, 2022
     | 5,134 views

    Hope. Something everyone needs. This message describes times when hope seemed gone but reminds us that Jesus provides hope!

    (Modified from a message preached at FBC Chamois, MO on 11-27-2022; not an exact transcription) Introduction: This is the first Sunday in the Advent season, the four or so Sundays before Christmas Day. Now I understand that some churches believe in using these candles and some don’t; and there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happen To The Other Nine ?

    Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021
     | 3,878 views

    So many times in life we take advantage of the Lords blessings, and we forget to thank Him for what He has done

    ? Luke 17:11 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.  12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off.  13 And they lifted up their voices ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Passion Restored

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,033 views

    Paul’s encouragement to Timothy

    Intro: 2 Timothy the first chapter is a great chapter to read if you need your passion restored. To understand this book, you must realize the time in which it was written. Christianity was booming for a while and churches were being established everywhere. Revival had swept the nations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Courageous Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    This message focuses on the need for believers to have courageous commitment as they follow God in this world

    INTRODUCTION * Those God has used to accomplish his will and extend his mission are people who had courageous commitment - commitment = completely dedicated to the task at hand - courageous = complete the task regardless of the threat they experience * Some examples of courageous commitment: - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Cermony

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,452 views

    Marriage Ceremony

    PROCESSION Dearly Beloved; We are gathered here today in the presence of God; And this company of love ones and friends; To join together this man and this women in the bonds of holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate, instituted by God. It is therefore not to be entered into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Went Camping

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,081 views

    God decided to go camping at Christmas time. For that is what He did – God went camping. But he didn’t go camping for a holiday, his ‘camping trip’ was scheduled because of his love for you and for me.

    WHEN GOD WENT CAMPING John 1:1-18 This morning’s talk is based on an article written by Tony Payne. Some of the text is taken directly from that article too. Now, I’d like this to be a little bit interactive – not too interactive because I don’t want you to be asking me questions that I might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

    Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,499 views

    Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

    Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Month To Live - Pt. 3 - Bucket Lists Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018
     | 7,178 views

    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?

    Pt. 3 - Bucket Lists I. Introduction It hit national consciousness in 2007 through the tale of two men, played by Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freemen, who both discovered they had a limited time left to live. The idea of a bucket list may not have been birthed by the movie but it was certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Authenticity

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,472 views

    To become authentic means to become genuine. Hints in becoming genuine. 1. Honest -- Speak the truth. 2. Direct -- Speak in terms that are clear, concise and focused. 3. About here-and-now -- Speak about what is going on right now.

    Authenticity 1 Samuel 17:38-40NKJB Haddon Robinson once gave this word of wisdom "In any situation, what you ARE determines what you see, what you SEE determines what you DO." Keep that in mind as we study David, Saul and Goliath. So Saul clothed David with his armor, and he put a bronze ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Only One Came Back

    Contributed by Scott Hollebrands on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 27,399 views

    Jesus healed ten lepers and only one came back to thank him, how thankful are you?

    Only One Came Back Today we are going to take a look at a section of scripture in Luke 17:11-19. Please open your bible to those pages.(Luke 17:11-19). 11Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. 12As he was going into a village, ten men who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Passion Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,460 views

    Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

    The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Mays avatar

    Loving As He Loved

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013
     | 6,159 views

    We can love like Him only by abiding in Him.

    “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life.” (1 John 1:1) “But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How A Ministry Is Multiplied

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,441 views

    How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

    Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clarifying Our Mission And Purpose, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    Unless we know who we are, where we are going and who we are trying to minister to, how can we fulfil our mission as a church family?

    What are we aiming for? Clarifying our mission and purpose Part 2 Review: Write down on a paper, last weeks main point of the message. Put your name at the top of the paper and pass it forward. The main thrust of the message was, Do we know who we are as a church? What do we stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite