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  • Terry Jones avatar

    Playing Smart Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
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    Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. In part 3 of this

    Playing Smart Soul Survivor Part 3 Text: Job 1:6-8 This may come as a big surprise to most of you, but I’m not a real sports buff. I mean I can sort of follow the plays of several sports but am not a real enthusiast of any in particular – with, of course, the exception of - - football. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Will Keep His Promise

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 4, 2006
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    The disciples thought Jesus would return for them in their day, but He did not return. After the cross, the Christians were persecuted for their faith in Jesus and what He did for them at the cross. Many suffered torturous deaths because they would not

    Jesus Will Keep His Promise by Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org Right before Jesus went to the cross to die for our sin, He made a wonderful promise to His followers. He said (John 14:1-3 NIV) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. {2} In my Father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
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    Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

    FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Watching Over Us

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2013
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    An Advent season topical message about angels

    When Mary and Joseph learned that they would become the parents of the Messiah, it was by an angelic messenger. Christina Rossetti penned these familiar words: Love came down at Christmas; Love all lovely, love divine. Love was born at Christmas; Stars and angels gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    The Nativity Set:: Joseph And Mary Series

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Dec 5, 2011
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    Is has always been hard to get to Bethlehem for Christmas.

    A Charlie Brown Christmas opens with Charlie Brown talking to his best friend Linus. "I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I'm not happy. I don't feel the way I'm supposed to feel. I just don't understand Christmas. I guess I like getting presents, sending ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Unbeliever Funeral

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 26, 2015
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    This funeral was for Tom, a 68 year old man who was not a church-goer.

    Song – Peace in the Valley 14 The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. 15 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. 16 You open your hand; you satisfy the desire of every living thing. 17 The LORD is righteous in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    The Bible, Our Foundation, 1. Desiring God's Word Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 18, 2015
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    Do we really believe this Book to which we refer, on which we preach? This series of messages will review the basics of Biblical Inspiration and Revelation.

    Our Foundation: the very Word of the Living God Psalm 11:1-3 1 To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. In the Lord I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain"? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, They make ready their arrow on the string, That they may shoot ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 2,921 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Living Proof

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 11, 2012
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    What proves that we are disciples of Jesus is our love for one another.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 11, 2012 Witness to the Resurrection Mildred M. Jones Jernigan (January 1, 1914 – February 9, 2012) LIVING PROOF Isaac Butterworth John 13:34-35 (NIV) 34 ‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Theresa Ratliff avatar

    Praise The Lord Anyway

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013
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    Life is messy. PRAISE THE LORD!

    I want to spend a little bit of time talking about just a small piece of Habakkuk 3 this morning. Let me reread verses 16-18 before we go any further: 16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 16, 2013
     | 4,587 views

    There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

    Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 1 Acts 21 Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When God confronted Adam about ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Faithful Parents Mary & Joseph Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,576 views

    In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God!

    We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. Here’s a question: As Mary and Joseph dealt with Baby Jesus or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Call To Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,285 views

    This message deals with what total commitment really involves.

    And finally we come to the final passage of John’s gospel. This last passage in John is a call to total commitment. There are 4 things we are going to cover tonight as we look at total commitment. 1. Total commitment demands following the leadership of the Holy Spirit. 2. It demands the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Practical Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013
     | 4,932 views

    The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

    Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Johnson avatar

    "God Has Come To Help His People."

    Contributed by Paul Johnson on Sep 4, 2015
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    Words of Assurance given at a funeral of a young man who I did not know.

    Grace and peace to all who have gathered this morning to remember, reflect and rejoice as we celebrate the life of Mr. J.R. Reid Franklin. This is a time to mourn because the earthly journey of someone so young has come to an end. But this is also a time to rejoice because to depart from the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist