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  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    God Got A Blessing For You

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 15, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,430 views

    IF YOUR RELATIONSHIP IS COMING UNDER ATTACK, PERHAPS YOUR CURE REST IN ONE OF THESE FOUR AREAS. GOD WANT TO BLESS YOU, BUT HE WON’T BLESS MESS.

    RUTH 2:1-4 GOD GOT A BLESSING FOR YOU DR. WILLIARD HARLEY STATES THAT MOST MEN IDEA OF UTOPIA IS: AFTER WORK EACH DAY THEIR WIFE TO GREETS THEM LOVINGLY AT THE DOOR AND HIS WELL-BEHAVED CHILDREN ARE ALSO GLAD TO SEE HIM. HE ENTERS THE COMFORT OF A WELL-MAINTAINED HOME AS HIS WIFE URGES HIM TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    The more we identify with Christ and His ministries the more we will share in His empowerment, purposes, and processes.

    How to Deal With Difficult People Romans 12:18-12:21 Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "As far as it is possible, be at peace with all men. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--A Fairy Tale For Adults, Cont. Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    Moral Reasons to reject Evolution: It produced RACISM, NAZISM, COMMUNISM, HUMANISM, SEXUAL REVOLUTION. Powerpoint at website.

    EVOLUTION: A FAIRY TALE FOR ADULTS, PT. II 3 Reasons to reject evolution: Logical/Moral/Spiritual 3 bridges no evolutionist can cross: Origin of life/fixity of species/2nd law of thermodynamics Last Sunday we dealt w/ the logical reasons…I appealed to your mind. No transitional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Times And The Season

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,222 views

    Reflections on the Columbia Disaster

    The Times and the Seasons 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I remember, as many of you do, 1957. We each remember ift for many different reasons. Television was new in my hometown. Cable had found it way to that part of Texas. The world was opening up and it was opening at a time that I was growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "A True Salvation Experience"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,037 views

    In this message I try to get across the truth that in order to be saved we must have a changed life.

    "A True Salvation Experience" Text-Acts 4:9-12 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction-I hope that you will listen to this message very closely and intently today, because I feel that I have a much needed word from God to share with you. My message concers having a genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now And Then Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006
     | 5,077 views

    Are we in the last days? What did the disciples think about it then? What about our times now? Understand critical components to the end times in this message from Luke 21.

    “Now and Then” (Luke 21:5-38) Welcome to Thanksgiving Sunday at First Family Church. Today’s text is not an easy one to dissect…it has caused much debate and discussion. A variety of questions surround these verses and this topic. In fact, lots of different opinions exist regarding the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battle Tested For The Lord

    Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    The story of Gideon and his army of 300 men teaches us some great lessons about life and faith. If God were going to give a report card, what grade would we get. God’s grading system is completely turned around from the worlds, as you will see in this se

    Battle Tested for the Lord Judges 7 What grade would God give you? Unlike most grade cards, in this grade card A is bad and F is good! 1. What grade would God give you when it comes to your Heart? A -Afraid or F- Fearless Gideon- Anyone who trembles with fear may “turn back” and leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Protection Plan

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    Once you are in Christ you have God’s ‘Hedge’ around you? That does not mean problems or adversaries won’t arise? There will be more than you can imagine but you won’t be going through it all alone. The presence of God will never leave you nor forsake you

    Opening illustration: During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades. Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming The Messiah's Disciple Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    The basics of discipleship are easy to understand, not always easy to do, but thye are the prerequisites to become the kind of Christian God expects you to become.

    Becoming The Messiah's Disciple (John 1:35-51) 1. Sometimes we hear phrases and teachings so often that we could easily parrot them back, but we really understand? 2. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life After Christmas Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,828 views

    Life after Christmas is really not about life after December 25 but life after believing and receiving Jesus Christ in your heart.

    Most people have a wonderful time during Christmas! But once December 25 is over, what do most people think about?? Many will say, “the reason for the season is Jesus Christ!”; but many people really don’t think about Christ with their plans after Christmas and the New Year! How about us? What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Gift To Mankind: A Lamb Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    The focus of our personal ministries should be introducing and calling attention to Jesus Christ, not ourselves.

    God’s Gift to Mankind: A Lamb (John 1:19-34) 1. For about 14 years, I have been teaching AWANA. I teach each of our three division, beginning with a puppet skit and then a flannel graph lesson with felt figures… 2. I taught the Christmas Story to the Sparks, K=2nd grade…then Austin helped me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    The Apostle Paul is thrown into (literally) a very tough spot while on his way to possible execution in Rome. Why does God allow turmoil upon turmoil in our lives and how can he use it for His (and our) good?

    Recently Margaret and I had the opportunity to spend some time at sea. At times all you could see was ocean. There were no islands or land of any kind in sight. All you had was the rolling waves. I thought what it must have been like for the Apostle Paul—on his way to Rome where he would most ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Peace Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    If we would look at the truth surrounding this heavenly event, then we can find the purpose of God’s Peace

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Peace of Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Christmas celebrates God’s initiative to reconcile humanity to himself. Christmas also celebrates God’s entry into this broken world to set it right. Christmas is were God’s left the glory of heaven, to live and understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life's Foundational Choice

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,074 views

    It’s very basic, this choice. And the results of the choice are also very basic, very universal. You will believe that God is and shape your life accordingly, or you will not. And the results of the choice are eternal

    Passage: James 4:13-17 Intro: There are two distinctly different ways to view the world. 1. and they produce very different results in a persons life, and in the life of a nation. 2. one view is very common, the other somewhat rare. 3. one view is very safe, the other very dangerous. 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Preparation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,802 views

    Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan