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  • Terry Stivers avatar

    Surrounded

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    In the loss of a loved one we need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and let Him surround us with His love.

    SURROUNDED Heb. 12:1-2 INTRO: When we were little kids we would play army. We would come upon the “enemy” and yell, “Your surrounded – surrender or else!” God has a plan to surround you and will tell you to surrender or else. We need to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ or live in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Call To Courage

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 143 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

    CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Follow Jesus Without Embarrassing God

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 10, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,595 views

    lesson outline based on Tony Campolo’s book of the same title.

    HOW TO FOLLOW JESUS WITHOUT EMBARRASSING GOD A. We ____________________________. (fumble) Discuss the following passages where people don’t see eye to eye in church. Examine the need to acknowledge that we all fumble around and the fact we know in part and do not see things perfectly. Do we then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Getting Through The Valley

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 21,520 views

    Life will take you through a series of valleys. But God is always there to help you through.

    “ Getting through the Valley “ Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Psalm 23 Many of us are so focused on life’s valleys that we tend to miss the joys of this journey we are on. The psalmist has gracefully put a few, but meaningful, words together that can be used to help examine, with remarkable views, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Song Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    The nature of life flows in two directions either toward God or away from God

    The Song of Life Psalm 1 July 27, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. People with No Character: Known liars, people who can not be trusted, character is needed to be a fine servant of God, without character there is no evidence of christian faith II. The Path of Character: quote from Horace ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Expecting Revival

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008
     | 4,000 views

    Five steps to revival

    EXPECTING REVIVAL 8/24/08 Acts 12 1. Revival is the Need of the hour a. Church is on the defense b. From sinner seeking to seeker sensitive 2. Pompous Personalities and Pleasing programs 3. No longer what He did for us but what’s in it for me 1. RECOGNIZE OUR PERIL A. Hatred of the Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
     | 4,300 views

    What and Where is Your Treasure

    Treasure reading: Matt.13:44+45 When one speaks about treasure, there is often formed in peoples minds romantic pictures of adventures on the high seas, or in the depths of a wilderness, be it jungle or desert. There is the travelling for miles with an old map with the mystical "X",marking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Loves Divorced People

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 3, 2009
     | 2,360 views

    Jesus hates divorce but He loves divorced people. How do I know -- The Bible tells me so

    The Bible is a big book. It contains over 31,000 verses and lots of words. Some verses are difficult to understand and some are so clear that we wish they were harder to understand. Peter addresses this subject when he talks about some of Paul’s letters in particular and all scripture in general. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stock Market Jitters

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,541 views

    Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

    Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Drift Away

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    When you neglect your spiritual walk for even a short time you begin to drift away from God.

    Drift Away – Hebrews 2:1; Revelation 2:2-5 Intro.: Dobie Gray wrote a song called “Drift Away” in 1973 – verse 1: Day after day I’m more confused So I look for the light in the pouring rain You know that’s a game that I hate to lose I’m feelin’ the strain, ain’t it a shame READ: Hebrews 2:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Search The Scriptures

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    How we are to search the scriptures for Jesus

    Search The Scriptures John 5:17-47 Prayer Indtroduction People deny that Christ was who He said He was. People even deny believing that Jesus is God. Many People don’t believe that there is a God. They have bought into the lie that this life is all there is so we need to live our life to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation, Part 35 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,286 views

    Study of the Book of Revelation

    Revelation, Part 35 Revelation 18:1-24 Introduction Previously we had seen the destruction of the woman who has convinced the world to be a part of her sin, and we have also watched humanity be stricken with horrible diseases and plagues that have destroyed the Earth. The religious system of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Romans, Part 24 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,647 views

    Paul's encouragement to the Gentiles in Rome continues with his explaining that there is nothing we could ever go through in this life that will compare to the Glory of Jesus which is revealed in us.

    Romans, Part 24 Romans 8:16-22 Introduction - Christ was the only way God could reconcile us to Himself - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My "Hands On" Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
     | 4,425 views

    Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

    NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pleasure Or Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2010
     | 3,593 views

    To understand our duty to ourselves and God, we must distinguish between seeking pleasure and seeking joy.

    Third Sunday in Advent Dec 12, 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy–Sunday Series The haunting strains of chant mode 1 set the admonition of St. Paul in the Introit of today’s Mass, in both the ordinary and extraordinary form. The Church looks at the world through rose-colored vestments, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic