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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    40 Days Of Purpose: Week 2 – Worship: You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    “It’s not about you.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

    A. HOW DO WE LIVE A LIFE OF WORSHIP, A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD? “Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 - Genesis 22:1-11 - Lord, What Were You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    Sacrificing a human life is not the point here, as horrific as it is, and as abhorrent to the Lord as it is. I can think of only two or three other valid reasons why God would ask Abraham to sacrifice his only son whom he loved, as a burnt offering, only

    Part 2 - Genesis 22:1-11 - LORD, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? There’s plenty of evidence of blatant disregard for human life today. Terrorism and suicide bombers? Capital punishment? Human trafficking. Abortion? So what is God thinking when He asks Abraham to take his only son, the son he loves, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessings? I Didn't Think We Were Going To Make It?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2022
     | 1,612 views

    Things sure don't look good? I didn't think we were going to make it? God did it again!

    BLESSINGS? WE DIDN’T THINK WE WERE GOING TO MAKE IT… GOD DID IT AGAIN! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Franklin Roosevelt said: We have always held to the belief and the conviction that there is a BETTER LIFE! A BETTER WORLD! BETTER IS JUST BEYOND THE HORIZON… THE PARADIGM ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 6,663 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey In Galatians Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    This is the opening message in a series covering Galatians

    Mark Twain wrote on Puddinhead Wilson’s calendar this thought: Behold the fool saith, "Put not all thine eggs in one basket,"…but the wise man saith, "Put all your eggs in the one basket and watch that basket." Paul’s letter to the Galatians is perhaps the outstanding example in Scripture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Psalm 16 - The Preservation Of A Godly Man Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 16,458 views

    This message is about the ways and means that God preserves the godly.

    THE PRESERVATION OF A GODLY MAN TEXT: Psalm 16:1-11 Psalms 16:1-11 KJV Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. [2] O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; [3] But to the saints that are in the earth, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Narnia: The Wardrobe's Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    Open the door to life, adventure, and royalty.

    Introduction: Today we are concluding our sermon series based on C. S. Lewis’ classic Christian allegory, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” In this story, four British children enter through a wardrobe to a new land called Narnia. In this land, it is always winter, and never Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,360 views

    In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

    When LIGHT is conquered by Darkness - I. INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that as we believe and follow Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, we have become lights of the world (Mat 5:14). As we follow the Lord Jesus, we shall not walk in darkness, and shall have the light of life (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

    Now brethren, let’s continue our theme last meeting: "When Light is Conquerred by Darkness." Today, we will tackle our next topic: The reasons why light is overtaken by darkness. II. THE REASONS WHY LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. WE ARE MISFOCUSED (Judges 14:1-7; 16:1-4 “Then Samson went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    Wearing a mask that shows everything’s fine Says that life’s struggles are not God’s design; But when we’re open, transparent, and true, People will trust God to meet their needs too

    Spirt Led Helps In Managing Conflicts I Cor 2:7-10 - "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began...but God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." Illustration: We were troubled on every side. Outside were conflicts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The List

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2012
     | 3,937 views

    Veterans sermon about a group of men whose names were on a list and God also puts people on a list known as "The Lambs Book of Life."

    "The List " Hebrew 9:24-28 There were 496 names on the list. 496 names that Johnnie Johnson didn't want anyone to forget. The year was 1950, and Johnson was a army private., just 18 years old thrown into combat in Korea and his regiment was captured. While being held as a POW many men were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Study In Revelation6 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009
     | 2,998 views

    Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

    Study in Revelation: Smyrna, The Persecuted Church Rev. 2: 8-11 There have and will be times when the church is called on to suffer for Christ. Smyrna was no different. The believers were under heavy attack from the community, as well as the city officials. According to verse 10, more was on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Jesus And His Church: New Beginnings

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,681 views

    God’s desire is that His church would walk in the Spirit, living the Spirit-filled life, and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    THE STORY OF JESUS AND HIS CHURCH: NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO TO THE BOOK OF ACTS: The Book of Acts is the Story of the Church • QUESTION: What is the church? (Discuss) INTRO TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: • One day, Jesus made the most shocking statement to His disciples: • “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Deo Volente - God Wills Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 21, 2023
     | 1,944 views

    Looking at the practical wisdom from James.

    Deo Volente (God’s Will) James 4:13-17 July 23, 2023 How many decisions do you think you make in a given day? From the simple of what to wear and eat for breakfast to the more significant decisions. Let me ask you - - - How many of you have purchased homes in your lifetimes? How many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church With Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    No matter how excellent our ministries are, no matter how diligently we execute them, if we tolerate sin in our midst then Christ's abundent grace must inevitably move to judgment. Not because He desires it, but because His eternal word requires it. Wake

    The Church with Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Reading Rev 2:18-29 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God