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  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Rise And Shine!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
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    God urges us through the prophet Isaiah to rise and shine as God’s people because his light has come to the world at Epiphany!

    Hope Lutheran Church, Irmo SC - Pastor Jason Zahn Epiphany - January 6, 2002 Isaiah 60:1-6 "Rise and Shine!" Dear Christian Friends, Nearly 2000 years ago a special, bright star rose in the night sky. It was unlike any other. The men who saw it were so moved by its appearance that they rose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
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    So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

    Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Challenge For Elijah

    Contributed by Richard Hosea on Jun 15, 2010
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    A challenge to the congregation to listen to the still small voice of God.

    A Challenge from Elijah And The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19: 1-18 All of us want to be heard and understood. We want to make sure that what we say is understood so that there will be no misunderstandings Right communication is very important if we are going to get our message across. “I know you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Legacy Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015
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    Sixth in a series on Elisha. Elisha's ministry was to establish a zone of milk and honey in a land of death and bloodshed. Ultimately, God works all things together for good in God's own time. We live as people of the Resurrection.

    SLIDE: Cave > Elijah’s ordination of 3 Last view of Elisha’s life, many of the events go back to the early ministry of his mentor, Elijah, finally coming to fruition. I want to begin at a cave. Elijah traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    At All Times Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 30, 2023
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    David speaks of God’s provision in the trying times and in the presence of those who oppose him as marks of God’s goodness as shepherd.

    INTRODUCTION • When times are going well, do we question God's love, protection, and provision? • I believe that during those times, we probably do not question it much or may not give it much thought. • David has proclaimed that the Lord is his shepherd and that, as a result, he lacks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Claiming Your Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001
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    1 Peter 2 gives insight into the Christians identity...do you know who you are in Christ?

    We are moving into a fresh stage in our Christian faith, a birthing of victory in the church that has been unprecedented since the beginning of the church in the Book of Acts. Even as we sing that song, Enemies Camp where we talk about Satan being under our feet, God is bringing forth a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fringe Benefits

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 27, 2012
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    Jesus is still a Healer. He is the Great Physician. Isaiah 53:5 says, “By His stripes, we are healed.” We don’t have to pray under a “little tent”; For God dwells (tabernacle-ed) within us today!

    Quotes: Dependence upon God makes heroes of ordinary people like you and me! -Bruce Wilkinson There are always uncertainties ahead, but there is one certainty--God's is good. -Vernon Paterson A person who wholly follows the Lord is one who believes that the promises of God are trustworthy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Genesis 19:1-38 - Happily Ever After - Not! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 3, 2010
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    Lot was saved because God ANSWERED Abraham's prayer back in Genesis 18:23-32. James 5:16 (NLT) says "...The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results." So Lot starts afresh and they ALL LIVE HAPPILY EVER AFTER. NO

    PART 5 - GENESIS 19:1-38 - HAPPILY EVER AFTER - NOT! Julie and the kids were on their way home from the park when it happened. Ben was only about 5 years old and happily walking and running ahead on the edge of the road. There was no footpath beside the road but he was still on the grassy area. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Is Your Conscience? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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    Who would have blamed David if he had taken his sword and plunged it in the back of Saul for all that Saul had done to him? David drew his sword, but sliced off a portion of Saul’s robe. He felt guilty. His conscience pricked him. How is your conscience?

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 8: How Is Your Conscience? 1. 1 Samuel 24:1 After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2 So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    For Better And Not Worse Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    David, Pt. 5 of 15

    FOR BETTER AND NOT WORSE (1 SAM. 24:1-22) When we applied for a mortgage we discovered how unforgiving the system is. Our credit report was not as impeccable as we thought. A few late or overlooked credit card payments caused us a major deduction of points. Unfortunately, our society keeps a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Bread

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
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    Do you want bread, or The Bread? Are you willing to live a life of abandon for Christ?

    Plato’s Cave is an allegory told by the ancient Greek philosopher. In the allegory he tells of people who live in a cave who have been chained there since childhood. Their limbs have atrophied and their heads are fixed so that they can only look at one wall in the cave. Behind them is a fire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    "All By Myself"

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 14,188 views

    The story of Elijah, his success and his fear. His false assumption that he is all alone. How God spoke to him and to us in a gentle whisper. Today we hear the gentle whisper of the Gospel.

    Text: 1 Kings 19:9-18; and Matthew 14:22-33 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Way, way back in early 1970’s there was a singing group known as the Raspberries. One of the members of that group was a fellow by the name of Eric Carmen. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    Jesus Died That We Might Live

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
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    The Good Shepherd Laid Down His Life for the Sheep.

    John 10. In March of 2004 a group of people on an expedition in Israel came up to a cave, and discovered the mangled body of a man dressed as a shepherd. His half-eaten body was lying across the mouth of the cave, and as they were examining things they began to hear the bleating of sheep inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Glory

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2007
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,258 views

    1. The Word dwells with us. 2. The Word is the glory of God. 3. The Word shares his glory with us.

    The Glory John 1:1-14 Leonard Slatkin, music director of the National Symphony Orchestra, was asked a hypothetical question: “What would happen if one of the world’s great violinists performed incognito before a traveling rush-hour audience of over 1,000 people?” “Let’s assume,” Slatkin said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    The Bible Is Accurate And Reliable

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,939 views

    The bible is reliable and accurate so can be trusted

    “How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth.” (Psalm 119:103). “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal