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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Fulfilling Your Potential And Being A Witness To The Lord Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 11, 2010
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    1. GOD WANTS US TO USE THE GIFTS AND TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAT HE HAS GIVEN TO US 2. GOD WILL REWARD US FOR ALL THE GOOD DEEDS THAT WE DO TO OTHERS 3. GOD WANTS US TO HIS WITNESSES AND BE A SALT AND A LIGHT IN THIS DARK WORLD

    FULFILLING YOUR POTENTIAL AND BEING A WITNESS TO THE LORD JESUS IN THIS NEW YEAR ************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. GOD WANTS US TO USE THE GIFTS AND TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAT HE HAS GIVEN TO US 2. GOD WILL REWARD US FOR ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003
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    Haggai challenges the restored remnant from Babylonian captivity, whose desire was to seek their own welfare, to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem that stood is ruins for many years.

    CONSIDER YOUR WAYS “Now therefore, thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways! You have sown much, and bring in little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but your thirst is not quenched; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warmed; and he who earns wages, earns wages to put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    When You Walk In A Dream

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 14, 2008
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    Walking in a dream…surreal, unbelievable…is this really happening? That must have been what God’s people experienced when the captivity was over in Babylon.

    1When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then it was said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” 3The LORD has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. 4Restore ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Lies Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007
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    Part 1 of series Every Thought Captive. This message looks at our human tendency to lie to ourselves, explores the consequences, and challenges people to come clean.

    Lies Every Thought Captive, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 21,2007 What do the following people have in common? 1. A woman who goes to counseling for 26 weeks in a row but never takes any action to actually fix her problem. 2. A man whose wife keeps saying over and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Joy Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 10, 2016
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    God created us as emotional beings, yet even our emotions should come into captivity to Christ. This message on joy is the first in a series on human emotions.

    Back in the summer, Disney’s Pixar Studios hit yet another home run with the film Inside Out. The film enters the mind of eleven-year-old Riley, and personifies five dominant emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. The five characters in Riley’s head, led by Joy, man a control ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
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    Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

    Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    My Black Christian History Wisdom Of Ethiopia (February 11) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 16, 2024
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    We embark on a journey into the depths of Scripture, exploring a captivating encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, as recorded in 1 Kings 10:1-10.

    "My Black Christian History Wisdom of Ethiopia" (February 11) Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we embark on a journey into the depths of Scripture, exploring a captivating encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, as recorded in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
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    A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (GENESIS 14) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Prophecy Of Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 14, 2009
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     | 19,094 views

    A look at three prophetic passages that Jesus Christ would be born in Bethlehem, that he would be a great light shining in the darkness, that he would be "God with us" and that he would be Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor.

    When you look at the life of Jesus, He fulfills all 322 of the prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. The odds of just 8 of the major prophecies being fulfilled by one person is 1 in 10 to the 17th power, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000. And this is only 8 of them! To help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thriving Or Surviving Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012
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     | 16,148 views

    We will examine what it tookDaniel and his three friends to thrive amidst difficult times.

    Thriving or Surviving Feb 5, 2012 Dan 1 Intro: What does it take to not merely survive, but to thrive amidst difficult times? That is the uncomfortable question that jumped out at me through the pages of Scripture this week, in a story that I am going to tell you in a moment. See, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Redemptive Role Of Africans

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 20,601 views

    This message deals with How God uses Persons of African Descent in His Redemptive Plan based on the Young Egytpian Man found in the field in our Target Text. This message was preached during Black History Month in Bryan, Texas.

    WE NEED TO TALK! Jesse Semple, a Harlem cab driver, asked Derrick Bell, a profound Black author, “Tell me what’s to celebrate about the condition of Black people who die too soon, go to prison too long, and come to know life’s blues far too early? Tell me how a holiday for Dr. King or a month of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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    As we approach the end of the year, we gather with our loved ones to celebrate and welcome the New Year. This is a time of change and hope, a time to leave behind the past and embrace new beginnings.

    Today is the last day of the year, and in just a few hours, many of us will gather with our loved ones to celebrate the New Year. While some may host parties with alcohol, we must be cautious as it can lead to dangerous consequences such as drunk driving accidents and harmful actions. ...read more

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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Abraham: Persistance In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    Abraham shows us the persistance in prayer pays off.

    ABRAHAM PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER “LORD I’M ASKING ONE MORE TIME” Date: February 24, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Genesis 18:23-33 Introduction This may sound or may be a strange lead in to my sermon, but I ask you stay with me for a while. As we pick up in the story, God here tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Farrell avatar

    The Thief

    Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,707 views

    Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the other is the enemy / opposition, whether it is a war... a battle... a football game The Best Way to go up against the opposition, is t

    INTRODUCTION: John 10:10 ~ The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they (you) may have life, and have it to the full. (KJV- more abundantly) Any time there is a war... a battle... a football game... there are two sides ~ the one side to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Devon Witherspoon avatar

    Why Do I Still Have Hope In The Midst Of Troubles

    Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Mar 13, 2008
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    In this world of trouble there is for all that we go through.

    Prayer Text: Lamentation 3:21 – 26 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. (22) It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. (23) They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. (24) The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist