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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Got Wisdom?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008
     | 2,776 views

    Wisdom is a gift from God. It is something that we can ask for and only useful if the wisdom we share has a heavenly source.

    Got Wisdom? James 3:13-18 I hope you recall that James is speaking to Jews living in a foreign land. Jews that believe that the messiah has come and are persecuted for their belief. The book of James teaches us a bout a faith that works, a faith that is made visible by actions. Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    An Expectancy Of God

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on May 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,872 views

    Consecrate yourselves, set yourself apart to God, and expect God to do great and mighty things in you and through you.

    Introduction: There was once a jockey who had an unbelievable winning record. Just before the end of any race, the jockey would lean way over and seemingly speak to the horse and then almost instantly the horse would have a sudden burst of energy and win the race. A reporter asked the jockey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise Participation Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020
     | 4,197 views

    Promise Land We have been set free . . . now what? It isn’t enough to break out of bondage unless we learn to move to blessed. In order to do so we must find and live in promise land!

    PromiseLand Pt. 2 - Promise Participation I. Introduction We have had a good vantage point to reflect on what has taken place in the incredible exodus of over a million slaves who had been in brutal bondage for over 400 years in Egypt. History allows us to see from the perspective of overview. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “commemorate My Saving Acts!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 18, 2011
     | 3,456 views

    “Commemorate My Saving Acts!” 1) God's charge to Joshua 2) God's charge to us

    The plot of land that for a decade has been known as “the pile,” “the pit,” and “Ground Zero” opened to the public last Sunday for the first time since that terrible morning on September 11th, 2001. Where the Twin Towers once stood is now a memorial consisting of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Betrayal Of A Friend

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,165 views

    To share how we need to respond when a friend disappoints us.

    Illustration: Living in a small town as many of you know, has its pros and it has its cons. I believe the pros are that you become friends with several people within the community and always see a friendly face. Now this can also weigh in on the cons. knowing everyone, you hear when someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Making Resolutions That Count

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 26, 2013
     | 5,003 views

    The majority of us make New years resolutions only to fail. Why not make some resolutions that count and keep them

    In a few days around 60 hours to be more exact that ball at times square is going to drop and millions of people all over the country will usher in the start of a brand new year. My friends 2014 is upon us a new year a chance to start fresh and set some goals and make some resolutions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens When We Pray

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019
     | 6,506 views

    This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

    What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Truths About Spriritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,748 views

    Christians who are uninformed about their spiritual are not able to enjoy their ministry. The Bible encourages us that each of us has been given at least one spiritual gift for us to discover and use.

    TRUTHS ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS Scripture reading Exodus 31:1-11 (NIV) "Then the Lord said to Moses, 2 “See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, 3 and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All At Sea Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 46 views

    All at Sea

    Acts 27 v 27 - 44 All at Sea The Delay - 27 But when the fourteenth night was come, The Distress - as we were driven up and down in Adria, The Discernment - about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country; The Distance - 28 And sounded, and found it twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Let's Be A "Liberal" Church Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,669 views

    Are you Giving God what is Left or what is Right? Let us explore the three R’s of giving; the Requirement, the Reason, and the Reward.

    Let’s Be A "Liberal" Church 1 Corinthians 16:1—3 INTRODUCTION Burt Reynolds starred in an old movie entitled The End. In this film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. After going under he is looking at the surface from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Redneck To Riches

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,248 views

    This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

    “From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The 12 Days Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    A fun look and Scriptural examination of the doctrines and teachings reportedly behind the symbols of the popular song.

    “THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 3 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/14/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: The Twelve Politically-Correct Days of Christmas On the 12th day of the Euro-centric-intolerant-fundamentalist-imposed midwinter festival, my current true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nicky Evans avatar

    Extra Ordinary Jesus- Resurrection Power Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Oct 25, 2011
     | 3,775 views

    Part 12 of a series looking at the Extra Ordinary Man Jesus

    First thing I want to ask you is this -- What's the greatest source of power you can think of? Next thing I want to ask you is this -- Has that power ever brought anyone back from the dead and given them a new, sinless, sickless, weakless, glorified, eternal body? And the last thing I want to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Lieder avatar

    Life Guard On Duty Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    Rip Tide Series Week 2: Life Guard on Duty This message stresses the importance of warning those we see falling into sin, and our responsibility to heed the warnings that God sends to us.

    RIP TIDE 2. Life Guard On Duty As we continue in our message series RIP TIDE, this evening we are talking about Life Guard on Duty. Last week we heard God’s warning to us about the Rip Tide of sin and the pull it has in our life. He tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Six Warning Signs Of Drifting Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,541 views

    2nd in Drifting Series. I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. On the dash board of your Christian walk I want to point out some hazard lights. Though not an exhaustive list, these are some of the warning signsthat you are

    Six Warning Signs of Drifting July 24, 2005 Hebrews 2:1 HEB 2:1 We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. “Warning comes before destruction.” Jonah / Nineveh I believe God sends us warning when we start drifting away from Him. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational