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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Bridges Swamped, Swamps Bridged

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 10, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    In times like these the very things we have created to solve human problems are easily swamped; but God wants His people to flourish and will build bridges over the difficulties.

    In June of 1972 I was standing in the middle of Colesville Road, not far from my home. I was standing safely in the middle of the road because no traffic was coming through. Why not? Hurricane Agnes had done. Remember Agnes? We’ve had a lot of storms around here, but not many that did as much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Baptism Of Fire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
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    We want the baptism of the Holy Ghost but do we want the baptism of fire?

    A Baptism of Fire Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Luke 12:49-51 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joyful Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Paul is in prison and he has this joyful love because he has a confidence in God. He can write in Philippians 1:6, “Be confident of this that He, who began a good work in you will carry it out until the day of Christ Jesus.”

    Intro: God’s Faithfulness It wasn’t too long ago I was attending a meeting in Scotland. I was in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland and I was looking for a place to park. I received advise on how to find a good place to park. My friend told me to drive up to the top of the nearby observatory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 74,823 views

    Trusting God means both letting go and listening, and it means getting busy and going in the direction He leads

    Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Joshua 2 Intro: There is an old Persian proverb, which says: “Trust in God, but tie your camel.” It acknowledges the tension we often come up against when we talk about trust – what is God’s part and what is our part? When does trust mean that we do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Matters To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,441 views

    This message was designed to help people understand that God desires humility in the innermost being. It was written to move its hearers to examine themselves in order to determine what pride issues in their lives exist and need to be changed.

    What Matters To Jesus? Part 1 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 10, 2002 This morning we are precisely four weeks out from celebrating the single greatest event in mankind’s history. In four weeks we will celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Prostitute Your Body – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,191 views

    Achieving Good Health in 2006

    21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22But if I am to live on in the flesh, this will mean fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which to choose. 23But I am hard-pressed from both directions, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, for that is very much better; 24yet to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Etudes Genèse 22

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006
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    Nous voyons aujourd’hui le moment du test de la vie le plus important qu’un homme puisse vivre, ici c’est Abraham, qui fait face à une demande de Dieu, donne moi ton fils ! Cette étude est tiré des études Zondervan software.

    GENESE 22.1-18 4.L’attache d’Isaac (22:1-14) 1-14 le premier verset de ce récit fournit une compréhension préliminaire nécessaire des événements du chapitre. Sans lui la demande de Dieu qui l’offre à Abraham d’abandonné Isaac car "a brûlé l’offre" serait inexplicable. En énonçant clairement au ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thermometer Or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts With Christ) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    In your relationships are you a conformer or a transformer, Align your thoughts with Christ and he’ll begin to align your relationships with His will!

    Thermometer or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts with Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week six in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Take The Good Problems

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,970 views

    We can solve conflict.

    TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Life's New Ambitions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

    Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Leadership In The Home

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 29, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    How the Biblical model of male headship should work, and what it is meant to show us about God.

    This morning, my choice of topics presents me with a difficult task. No one compels me; I willingly undertake it. But it is difficult. Because I know that what I have to say concerning leadership in the home – or rather, what the Scriptures have to say – will likely encounter some resistance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Your Sweet Spot

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,124 views

    A critical part of stewardship is to discover and use your spiritual gifts as well as "natural" talents for service.

    FINDING YOUR SWEET SPOT What do a tennis racket, a baseball bat, and a golf club have in common? They all have a sweet spot. There is a place on them that allows you the opportunity to make the type of contact with the respective balls they are designed to hit that will allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Will Be Called Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,749 views

    Isaiah 9:6-7 #4

    HE WILL BE CALLED EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 God made us for eternity. Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." This verse seems to suggest that God has so made us, He’s so wired us, that we would be dissatisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wild At Heart

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,616 views

    What has God set in our masculine heart?

    Wild At Heart June 17, 2007 (Father’s Day) Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:7-8 This past Tuesday our family was at the dinner table having supper when I noticed a bunny hop into our front yard. I didn’t mention it at first because it was dinnertime and because I remember the last time a bunny came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

    Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational