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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Nobody Wants To Be Poor

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 23, 2013
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     | 4,690 views

    Cause of Spiritual Poverty & the Remedy for it

    1. Hands Across America - May 25, 1986 - 6.5 million people held hands in a human chain for fifteen minutes along a path across the continental United States. - Many participants donated ten dollars to reserve their place in line - To fight hunger and homelessness and help those in poverty - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Farewell Homily

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013
     | 6,356 views

    Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

    Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Where Does Your "Help" Come From?

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jul 15, 2013
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    The fact is that any of us have the potential within us to become fornicators, liars, drunkards, adulterers, or even murders and we could become guilty of ever evil work of the flesh; except for the Grace (help) of God! Where does your help come from?

    Quotes: “People are like dirt. They can either nourish you & help you grow as a person or they can stunt your growth and make you wilt and die. “ –Plato --It all depends on what they have within them. “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inheritance Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 20, 2014
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    Broken in spirit focuses on my sinfulness.- Meekness focuses on God’s holiness. - Broken in spirit is negative and results in mourning. - Meekness is positive and results in seeking righteousness.- Meekness is power under control

    Mt. 5:5 (KJV) Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Philips: Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them! J. Upton Dickson, wrote a book called “Cower Power,” he was thinking about founding a society called D.O.O.R.M.A.T.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stations Of Life: Husband And Wife Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2014
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    One frequent station of life is that of marriage. Paul discusses the duty of husband and wife in very simple terms.

    Stations of Life: Husband and Wife (Colossians 3:18-19) 1. Favorite comic: husband and wife reading… 2. When it comes to roles in marriage, I have long learned that what people say they believe and what they actually practice can be two different things. 3. I know some women who say they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Behold The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013
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    What might John the Baptist's hearers have understood by his declaration: "Behold the Lamb of God"?

    BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD. John 1:29-37. John the Baptist pointed to Jesus and said to the crowds around him, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” The next day he repeated to two of his own disciples, “Behold the Lamb of God!” What did John the Baptist mean when he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Need For Spiritual Change

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013
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     | 9,064 views

    When we listen to and obey our Lord Jesus we are received into a new spiritual family.

    THE NEED FOR SPIRITUAL CHANGE. Matthew 12:22-50. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. A demon-possessed man, who was physically both blind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jehovah Jireh The Lord Who Provides

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Apr 16, 2014
     | 5,131 views

    This is one of the covenant names of God

    Jehovah Jireh The Lord Who Provides In the Old Testament Jehovah-Jireh occurs only once in Gen 22:14. Genesis 22:14 (KJV) And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. Genesis 22:14 (NKJV) And Abraham called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Push Beyond Your Limit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,175 views

    An assurance that every believers have been empowered by God to do what he does and even greater things...

    “Push Beyond Your Limit” Introduction: Whenever we struggle in our walk with God there’s always a tendency for an immature believer to entertain the option of quitting. The easiest thing to do is to quit but of course all of us know that this is not the best solution. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “prayer Impacts Our Hope” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Nov 7, 2011
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     | 9,948 views

    Our hope develops every time we pray. As we pray we put our hope in God alone and not to somebody else.

    “Prayer Impacts our Hope” Text: Ps 71:14 “But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more”. NIV Introduction: Good morning, we are about to conclude our series on “The Impact of Prayer”. The focus of our ultimate message is on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    The sermon marked the beginning of a new field of ministry for me. The children of Israel were on a journey as all churches are. There are principles we can learn from them about getting to our Promised Land.

    THE JOURNEY BEGINS July 10, 2011 Jay Robison EXODUS 12:31-40 As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outreach Potential

    Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,017 views

    It takes more than talent to realize your full potential.

    Your talent (potential) is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” – Leo Buscaglia The truth is everyone has a seed of success within them. It’s how we were designed, yet many never tap in or live up to their potential and most, for the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey Begins

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011
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     | 7,241 views

    This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

    As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011
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     | 5,270 views

    Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.

    Scripture Reading: John 21:1-11 Opening Prayer John 21:14-17 14 His disciples after He was raised from the dead. 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,725 views

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. Saint Francis was a man of God and a man of peace. His life is a wonderful example for us all.

    “Lord, use me as an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow your love; Where there is injury pardon; Where there is doubt keep strong my faith; When in my life I face despair O Lord, my faith but comes from hope, in sadness there is joy found in You” This beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church