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  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,312 views

    When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

    The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Gift

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,088 views

    God’s gift fits the needs of the Workers (shepherds) the Weary (Simeon) and the Wanderers (Wise Men). This sermon was given in 3 parts with songs in between.

    Christmas - God’s Gift to the Workers, the Weary, and the Wanderers Luke 2 and Matthew 2 Christmas Eve 2006 PART 1: God’s Gift to the Workers – The Shepherds And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8 When we hear those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Priority Of Praise

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,160 views

    Praise must be a priority in our lives

    The Priority of Praise Psalm 150 July 9, 2006 Morning Worship Introduction Mike Ditka is one of those sports personalities who seem larger than life. Now coach of the New Orleans Saints, he recently shocked his coaching staff when he announced that he would not use profanity anymore. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Much Does Worship Cost? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    This describes Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, and why He did it: because the leaders were making worship too hard, and too easy.

    John 2:13-25 – How Much Does Worship Cost? We started this passage this morning, but I felt as though I needed another message to give you a better idea of what was happening. This morning dealt with Jesus’ personality and response to injustice. This morning we saw that Jesus was a social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Healing Only Comes From Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    We need Christ’s help to bring real healing

    Christianity or Churchianity - Which are you a part of?” Some THINK they are part of Christianity when in truth they are really only part of a church. You can find people who are a part of Churchianity in any denomination that preaches that Jesus is the Son of God. Here is a question I ask when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Forgotten Prayers

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    When Zacharias met an Angel in the Temple, announcing the birth of his son, he was confronted with an answer to a long-forgotten prayer. Like him, we should be prepared to find forgotten prayers answered, and to perservere in praying for those things whi

    First Sunday in Advent Luke 1:5-25 "Forgotten Prayers" Today is a day of beginnings. It is the beginning of the Christian year. It is the beginning of the season known as Advent, the four Sundays prior to Christmas. And, it is a beginning for St. Athanasius Anglican Church, because this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Diving In"

    Contributed by Roger Thompson on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    A Confirmation sermon about diving in to discipleship.

    TOPIC: ?Diving In? TEXT: Acts 2:47 The view from the bottom of the ladder was bad enough. As I stared up to the top, the ladder seemed to stretch a mile into the air ? up and up and up. The platform for the high dive looked a mile away. Then again, I was only 10, and small for my age. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What A View!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,966 views

    Since, we have a view of God’s rich mercy we are able to serve him with our lives.

    I can still remember the first time I had the courage to take the elevator to the top floor of the Sears Tower. It’s over 1,400 ft. tall and rises up hundreds of stories. The elevator ride to the observation floor is even daunting. There are surveillance cameras everywhere, even before you get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Throne Of God Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,799 views

    Now we begin a new vision—the second vision given to John the Apostle. Now it’s time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth.

    The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only overcome. Now we begin a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,027 views

    People still need to know that there is a Man of God in the house. We all have the mandate, to be Men of God.

    The Man of God 10/28/07 am I would like to take the opportunity this morning to welcome our guest to Central. Let’s make our profession, “this is my Bible, God’s holy word…. OPENING Andrew Cruz – I’m a man of God. The greatest comment that anyone could give me is not you are a good preacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer That Brings Response

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,877 views

    A look a how to pray and expect a response.

    Prayer that brings response 2/27/08 In the beginning of Acts Chapter 3 Peter and John heal a beggar as they are going into the temple. They then take the time to preach to those who saw or, heard about it, and let them know that it is through the power of Jesus and not their own power that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pulling Tent Pins

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 125 ratings
     | 14,865 views

    Gods message to the church today is I want you to PULL THE TENT PINS and GO FORWARD!

    Pulling Tent Pins TEXT: Exodus 14: 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 11 And they said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do I Know God's Will? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    The last burning question that was asked: How do I know God’s will? Simply put: by learning to wait on the Lord. However, waiting is active not passive. Through Samuel we can gain some insight into how we might go about this.

    The Burning Question How Do I Know God’s Will? March 9, 2008 1 Samuel 3:1-11 Well, this is a tricky one. In fact there are really no easy answers. Basically I want to suggest an emphasis today. This is what has worked for me and for thousands of others who follow Jesus. It works like this. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith For The Race

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
     | 2,783 views

    Faith is wonderful to talk about, but sometimes we just can’t seem to believe the promises of God that are given to us.

    Faith for the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: 1 a journey, 2 a battle, 3 a pilgrimage, 4 a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always the same. 1 For if life is a journey, it must be completed. 2 If life is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God