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  • josh foster avatar

    A Time To Remember Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014
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    Sabbath is a time to remember what we were and why we are no longer what we were! We have a Deliverer! We have a Rescuer! The bondage that we’ve been released from is no less dramatic than the bondage that the Israelites were delivered from in Egypt!

    Sabbath: A Time to Remember Scripture Text: Deuteronomy 5.12-15 INTRODUCTION As you may remember, …we’re devoting our attention to the subject of “Sabbath-keeping” ~ What does it mean to ‘keep’ Sabbath? There’s-really a-lot-of-material contained-within ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Guess Who's Coming For Dinner Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 7,000 views

    Abraham and Sarah host the Angel of the Lord and learn about their relationship with the Father.

    • Laura and I are almost always on a diet or considering one. • We are doing pretty good this time, but I have been really struggling lately. • I found a health website that I really like, but since I begin reading and following the advice, my weight is not coming off. • As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 5,948 views

    The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2014
     | 9,462 views

    We are not to get over worried. Leave the worrying to God. Commit your way to God. Roll everything onto Him. Do your duties and enjoy His blessings. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Stealing And Labor Series

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 15, 2014
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     | 4,819 views

    We here the phrase I can't afford to work. The implication is that if I work I will earn less than not working. Eph. 4:28 says that is stealing! The reason I believe many hold this wrong concept and steal is they do not understand God's design for work.

    Passages from the NIV on Bible Gateway Introduction Have you ever wished that you had grown up in the first century; being a part of the church at the very beginning? Being in the crowd as the apostles are preaching on the day of Pentecost hearing them speak in our own language. After hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How U Do In Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,657 views

    A study of the letters to the 7 churches - Philadelphia

    Revelation 3: 7 – 13 How U Do In 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: 8 “I know your works. See, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Michal's Tragic Life Of Wasted Devotion Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    This is the sixth message in the series on the life of David.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 06—MICHAL’S TRAGIC LIFE OF WASTED DEVOTIONS TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:17-23; 18:28; 2 Samuel 6:16 1 Samuel 18:17-23 KJV And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The First Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 13, 2014
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,289 views

    Nakedness is equated with sin in Scripture and Adam and Eve tried covering their nakedness with fig leaves. Do we do the same? And, if so, how successful can we be at doing that?

    The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. He introduced himself to her… and then offered her an apple. She was a little surprised, but he explained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Letter And The Spirit: Murder Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,504 views

    OUTLINE: The Letter of the Law (Do Not Commit Murder) The Spirit of the Law (Anger and Hatred are the Root of Murder) The Application of the Law (Seek Peace with Others)

    The Letter and the Spirit: Murder Matthew 5:21-26 There is a famous quote about the Bible which has been attributed to everyone from Abraham Lincoln to Mark Twain. The quote is this: “It’s not the parts of the Bible I do not understand that worry me, it’s the parts I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fig Trees And Phonies

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 27, 2014
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     | 6,890 views

    Is there more than merely an appearance of Christianity about us? Is there real substance to our lives as believers? Is there real fruitfulness for Jesus Christ?

    Fig Trees And Phonies Mark 11:11-26 11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. 12 On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry. 13 Seeing at a distance a fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How The Shield Works

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
     | 7,834 views

    A message on the great power and quality of the shield.

    Ephesians 6:16 KJV Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. Ephesians 6:10-19 WEYMOUTH In conclusion, strengthen yourselves in the Lord and in the power which His supreme might imparts. [11] Put on the complete armour of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mom: Wisdom Personified Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2014
     | 6,846 views

    Do you want to be truly wise? Then be worthy like a mom. Work hard like a mom. Live well like a mom, and find honor like a mom. To put it simply: Trust and obey your mother’s God.

    Some time ago, Peg Beukema of Nyack, New York, collected the responses of several elementary school children to some questions about moms. I got a kick out of reading them this last week, and I thought you’d enjoy them too, especially on this Mother’s Day. Why did God make mothers? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is It Grace Plus Works?

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,094 views

    To add anything whether it is baptism or good works or whatever it may be as a requirement for salvation is to diminish grace.

    “Is It Grace Plus Works?” Acts 15:1-23 Paul and Barnabas had just returned from their first missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Liberator

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 12, 2014
     | 11,702 views

    This is a message on God's Liberation of Women throughout the Old and New Testament. Jesus was a liberator because Jesus was doing what He saw God the Father doing. The message was done on Mother;s day.

    God, The Liberator Mother’s Day 5/11/2014 Genesis 3:1-15 and John 14:1-10 Today is a day of celebration for the women that God has placed upon this earth. We call them friends, teachers, mentors, cousins, nieces, aunts, mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, great-great ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Restoring The First Love

    Contributed by Samuel Young on May 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,068 views

    Sermon outlines the simple formula established by God 2000 years ago for church growth.

    -- Introduction -- When Dr. Larry Wong decided to step-down as the Head Elder, Ps. Yuen and the other elders asked me to step-up as become the head elder of this church. I prayed and asked God what is it that He wanted me to do? What do You want for the Loma Linda Chinese Church? During one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist