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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 3,175 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Fiery Furnace - Walking Through Fire Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
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     | 19,105 views

    Take a look back at a familiar story in this sermon on the 3 amigos- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

    Tonight, we’re beginning a series on Old Testament Bible Stories. These are the stories your parents may have read to you before bed, or you may have learned in Children’s church, and stories that may have molded the faith that you now have. It was probably easy for you and I to see ...read more

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    Transform Nuh Conform Series

    Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009
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     | 8,998 views

    This is the hour for you to get your minds stayed on God if true transformation is to take place.

    Waltham Park NTCOG Sunday, February 22, 2009 Text: Romans 12:1-2 Theme: Transform nuh conform (my problem is with my head) Introduction There is much debate as it relates to those who profess to be Christians. Many criticize the church and our young people are not exempt as it relates to what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Soldier Or Servant

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008
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     | 4,308 views

    Take a look as God turns a corner on His plan to include the Gentiles in His church.

    Soldier or Servant? Acts Chapter 10 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and what God was seeking to do – toady we are looking at a passage where God is really seeking to turn a corner with His followers. Acts 9 – Saul becomes Paul – we saw this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Of A Nameless Mother

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 8, 2011
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     | 10,125 views

    This mother refused to be put off or intimidated. She was not going to take criticism or silence as an answer.

    The faith of a nameless mother Matthew 15:21-28 21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way We Were, Pt 9 God Food Good Word Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 11, 2009
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     | 4,755 views

    Good Food Good Word, don’t take cheep twisted spiritual food.

    Noel Edmonds hosts a show called “Are you Smarter than a ten year old?” I want to ask you the question this morning “Are you Smarter than the Bible?” We are not going to have a Bible quiz. I am talking about your approach to life and the Bible’s approach to life. Do you know better than the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gifts Are For Giving

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2008
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     | 4,601 views

    Actions we can take to be faithful to God’s design for using spiritual gifts.

    …no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Respectable ... But Deadly Sin

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
     | 2,377 views

    It takes more than knowledge of Jesus Christ for salvation. It requires a personal relationship with Him.

    If I were to ask you if you are a sinner, what would you think of? Murder, adultery, theft, drunkenness, or some other of the most obvious evils? If so, the chances are that you would insist you are not guilty of any of these. One man said he felt it was an insult to call him a sinner. Obviously, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020
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     | 6,161 views

    Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

    Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is That Right?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014
     | 3,859 views

    An unusual take on the truism: God will not put more on us than we can handle.

    Is That Right? 1 Cor 10:13 I have bad news for some of you, today. I am going to de-bunk one of your truisms. A truism is a saying that is universally believed to be self-evident or obviously true. “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do” “What goes up must come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Backsliding(2)

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014
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    Straightforward discussion of consequences of backsliding and what it takes to fully recover from backsliding state

    Every genuine Christian hates backsliding. The mere mentioning of the word should fill a good believer with holy anger and grave watchfulness. 1. Result of Backsliding (a) Captivity and demonic oppression. Judges 4:1-3, 6: 1-6 When there is backsliding, God stops defending the backsliding and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Monica avatar

    My God Is Small...sometimes

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 27, 2015
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    Devotional: Being mindful that God takes us where he desires us to be.

    my god is small…sometimes My God is small (sometimes). I am more than willing to admit that with the ministries I have served alongside and with the areas God has called me to, I haven’t seen the numerical growth I thought would accumulate.  Discouragement is my typical first response ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where God Lives

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2015
     | 3,574 views

    When we are in Christ and Christ is in us, God takes up residence within us.

    Title: Where God Lives Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Thesis: When we are in Christ, God takes up residence within us. Introduction The United States of America has often been referred to as a “melting pot” where people from many different countries, races, and religions, all hoping to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Liar, Liar Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,309 views

    The only problem with lying is that God takes it a lot more seriously than we do.

    Ex. 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Don’t lie! Joe the Butcher had only one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The pastor of the church in town came into the store. He said, “My wife sent me to buy a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 5,598 views

    Taking us through the one major lesson on prayer, taught my Jesus Himself.

    I. Introduction A. A golfer is playing a round of golf with his buddies. On the sixth hole, a hole over water, he proceeds to flub nine balls into the water. Frustrated over his poor golfing ability, and about ready to hit somebody, he heaves his golf clubs into the water, and begins to walk off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist