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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Peace In The Puzzle Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 17, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,848 views

    How to Enjoy the Christian life...from the Beatitudes. We must Eliminate Strife and Endure Spite. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    A ‘Peace’ in the Puzzle Matthew 5:9 The 1st 3 Beatitudes dealt w/ how we ENTER the kingdom of God: v. 3 Humbleness [poor in spirit] v. 4 Brokenness [mourn] v. 5 Meekness [meek] The next 3 dealt w/ how we EXPRESS the kingdom of God: v. 6 A New attitude upward [hunger and thirst after God] v. 7 A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fierce Raged The Tempest O'er The Deep

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    How do we react in the storms of life - like Jesus or like the disciples

    Luke 8:22-25 (revised version) 15-02-04 Briningham and Binham Our Gospel reading this morning is the story of Jesus stilling the storm on the Sea of Galilee as it is better known. Three things strike me from the passage: 1. Jesus’ attitude in the storm 2. The disciples’ attitude ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Leaders' Reputation - (Part 4 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    1. Above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2 This phrase serves as a general summary of all the character qualities a leader should have. The Greek word describes a garment without any "folds." When applied to personal character, it means that leader must be free from any secret or hidden pockets of sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Power In Our Lives

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,530 views

    A look at how the power of God changed a man’s life...and the direction of his life

    “God’s Power in our Lives” 1 Chronicles 13:14 INTRODUCTION: David, the great king of Israel wanted to go and retrieve the Ark of the Covenant which represented the very presence and power of God. The Ark had not been in the midst of the people for some time. It had been stolen ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Is This Happening To Me!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,628 views

    A message on being serious with your life.Refusing to call ’normal’normal,living by questioning your life and enquiring from God!

    “Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23 The LORD said to her, "Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Had A Dream

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,941 views

    lOVE HEALS, HATE POISONS A CHURCH.

    I had a dream last Saturday - I dreamt I was in Church and just about to start my Sermon, when Derek Finney walked in and sat down to listen. Who is Derek Finney? Derek Finney and Ken Hunter and I were great friends when we were in our teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Drawing Comfort From God's Sovereignty

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    We can find ourselves in precarious positions where we wonder what will become of us. And yet our sovereign God is using even our weakness to accomplish His purposes.

    Passage: Acts 23:12-35 Intro: Our lives are filled with questions. 1. when we were seniors in college and not in a serious relationship, we asked “who?” 2. all of our lives we are asked, “What are you going to be…?” 3. and when we are in trouble, we ask two questions: “When is this going to end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Yesterday, Today And Forever, God Is In Control

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,394 views

    we have this assurance that God is faithful over our yesterdays, todays and tomorrow’s. It gives us peace knowing the whole world is in His hands

    Intro: the world news says, everything is out of control, the national news says, everything is out of control, even the local news has the same message that everything is out of control. As we face 2008, some may face it with fear, others may face it with doubts about the future, but in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counter-Attack!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,080 views

    Everything was going well for the church in the first three chapters of Acts. But the crunch comes in chapter four. How do the apostles respond? And how should we?

    Passage: Acts 4:1-22 Intro: The first days of the early church were exciting, thrilling. 1. thousands of people believing in Jesus 2. signs and wonders, healing, “favor with all the people.” 3. they were successful, experiencing explosive growth. 4. but in this chapter, things change ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Are The People Amazed? Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Is the work of Jesus in your life one of authority and power that will amaze people? Series on Mark

    ARE PEOPLE REALLY AMAZED? Mark 1:21-28 INTRO: When Linda and I were in college we attended a service where there was a Christian Illusionist. That morning he carried with him a Chicago Tribune newspaper. It was very thick. He then was blindfolded and turned his back on the congregation. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Principles Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,260 views

    Learning to forgive

    THE PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 11:4 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT REQUIRES US TO LIVE BY CERTAIN PRINCIPLES. PRINCIPLES ARE PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER THAT STANDARDS AND RULES MAY BE MAINTAINED. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT SOMETIMES THE PRINCIPLES ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Josiah And The Passover

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,785 views

    Josiah was a great king, in bringing the land back to God he reinstitutes key elements in keeping the land in revival.

    Josiah and the Passover. 2 Chronicles 35 A little history about Josiah. Josiah, the last good king of Judah, was one of the most righteous king who ever lived. In fact, he is arguably the cleanest and most helpful king in Judah’s history. God spared him from seeing the exile that would occur to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,940 views

    Peace on earth was what the angels said. Have you ever thought about how misunderstood those words are? What is the peace that the angels referred to? Who are the intended recipients of that peace? How can you have that peace?

    Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 Introduction: They hated and they killed each other. Soldiers from invading Germany and defending French and British troops had dug themselves in 1914 along a front line with hundreds of miles of trenches, bunkers and barbed-wire which started at the North Sea at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 9, 2011
     | 4,312 views

    Part 6 of this series reveals through Chapter 5 of Genesis an extraordinary discovery; that even in the beginning of time, God would provide salvation for His creation in the blessed name of Jesus.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 6 Genesis 5:1-32 Introduction - Rev 4:11 says, “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” - We saw last week info that is critical to our understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 2: God Whispers And Whistles

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    Attributes of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION “Did you know that God sings? That He works? Or that He cries? God does many things that you may not have thought about before. But the more you know about Him, the better you can respond to Him. God gets jealous, angry and He smiles. God smells pleasant aromas, collects tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist