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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Order Brings God's Spirit!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    Order in the house of God always welcomes God’s Spirit! Without order, men won’t honor the Holy Spirit.

    Order Brings Anointing! Text: I Corinthians 14: 37-40 God never intended for His Spiritual gifts to confuse you, or to make you feel like you have been left out in the cold. No, I believe we don’t see or posses many of God’s gifts because we really don’t do anything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Wants To Test Me Before He Bless Me

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,915 views

    HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHY GOD WOULD ALLOW YOU TO GO THROUGH SOME THINGS IN LIFE AS IF HE IS TESTING YOU? GUESS WHAT, HE IS, BUT DON’T WORRY THERE IS A PURPOSE TO YOUR TEST. GOD WANTS TO BLESS YOU THROUGH YOUR TEST. LET’S LOOK AT ABRAHAM.

    GOD WANTS TO TEST ME BEFORE HE BLESS ME GENESIS 22:1-18 (1, 18) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU HAD SURVIVED THE WORST THAT LIFE COULD THROW YOUR WAY ONLY TO BE SURPRISED BY A NEW BATTERY OF TESTS? SUCH HAD TO BE THE THOUGHT OF ABRAHAM. CHAPTER 22 (NKJV) “AFTER THESE THINGS GOD TESTED ABRAHAM.” THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Changing The World In A Moment

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    When we share our faith, we have the chance to change the world for an individual, and perhaps even thousands of people, in a moment.

    Change the World In a Moment It was likely a day as any other. The work day was over and she was looking forward to spending time at home doing the things she did each night. To look at her, you would not see anything but another woman heading home after a long day at work. You would not see ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,718 views

    How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

    JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Mile Marker 0

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,834 views

    Jesus tells us that if we love God and neighbor, then we are close to the kingdom.

    Title: Mile Marker 0 Scripture: Mark 12: 28-34 Theme: If you love God and neighbor, then you are close to the kingdom. 28One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Respond To Suffering

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006
     | 2,414 views

    How to message about dealing with the suffering.

    Appropriate Response To A Divine Mystery Colossians 1:24-29 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting Down The Thessalonian Thoroughfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2007
     | 2,873 views

    An ideal church is made up of Christians who sense no constraint to follow the crowd and are eager to learn and obey God’s Word.

    Starting Down the Thessalonian Thoroughfare (I Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-12) 1.) Author: Paul (with Silas and Timothy) Original language: Greek Date written: 51A.D. Written from Corinth, where Silas and Timothy had rejoined Paul after checking up on the Thessalonian church. "This is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is Your "Saving Place?”

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    An unusual Christmas message.

    WHERE IS YOUR “SAVING PLACE?” Luke 2:41-51 INTRO: One of the images that we can get from the Christmas season comes from the TV commercial played during the holiday season. A discount chain calls itself the “saving place” in its commercials. The announcer informs us that “Christmas is here at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gift Of Helpful Service Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 8 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF HELPFUL SERVICE Romans 12:7 INTRO: Recently I came across this question, “Would you do for GOLD what you would do for GOD?” What does this mean? The answer is clear. If you’re not attending prayer services now, would you do so if you were paid for it? Would you witness for Christ more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Cox avatar

    Bad Intentions

    Contributed by Kenneth Cox on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    This sermon deals with the situational irony in the life of Joseph.

    BAD INTENTIONS The workweek seems to have more hours in it than it used to have. A housewife with three children she adores becomes tired, exhausted, and wondering why she ever married in the first place. A healthy, robust man suddenly becomes ill and has to be rushed to the nearest hospital for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There Any Place You Would Rather Be?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
     | 2,921 views

    A Christmas Eve Sermon addressing those who would like to be someplace else.

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who is born this day. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Is there any place that you would rather be on Christmas Eve? I remember when I was growing up, Christmas Eve was always a night filled with joyous ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preparing For Change

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    On the dawn of a new year, we must be ready for new changes but keep our faith in a God who is always the same.

    Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Preparing for Change Dr. Elmer L. Towns December 30, 2007 “Generations come and go but it makes no difference. The sun rises and sets and hurries around to rise again. The wind blows south and north, here and there, twisting back and forth, getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Jesus Renews Your Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    The demon possessed man had totally lost his purpose in life. Jesus restored it. This sermon aims to encourage people to know the purpose God has for them.

    A little camel asks mummy camel, “Mummy, why have I got such big flat feet?” She replies, “Well darling, in the desert you need big flat feet because the sand is soft and they help us to keep stable.” The little camel goes away but then comes back. “Mummy, why have I got such big eyelashes?” “Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • KERMIT REAVES avatar

    How Should We Pray Series

    Contributed by Kermit Reaves on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    P.U.S.H.PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS

    HOW SHOULD WE PRAY P.U.S.H. MATTHEW 6:5-7 I WANT TO ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS CONCERNING PRAYER:FIRST,WHAT IS PRAYER? SECOND,WHY PRAY? THIRD,WHAT IS THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL PRAYING? WHAT IS PRAYER? FIRST PRAYER IN IT’S SIMPLEST FORM IS NOTHING MORE THAN JUST ASKING FOR THINGS.ASK AND IT SHALL BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Spiritual Addictions

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,600 views

    This message shares four things that are good addictions for the Christian to have.

    Spiritual Addictions 1 Corinthians 16.15 Thompson Creek Baptist Church September 23, 2007 (a-m) There are all types of Addictions. Many people are addicted to the wrong things. Drugs, Alcohol, Sexual addictions, shopping addictions, food addictions. I believe that a person can become addicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist