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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Your Need For Worship

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021
     | 3,755 views

    Worship is a big deal: Cain killed his brother, Abel. Moses asked Pharaoh for some time to away in the wilderness to worship. Ancient Jewish families would bring animals to Jerusalem for the purpose of worship. And Jesus turned over the tables in the Temple because they were ruining worship.

    Your worship is a big deal to you personally. Worship is a big deal down throughout history. Think about the importance of worship down through the ages: Cain killed his brother, Abel, over worship in Genesis 4. Moses asked Pharaoh for some time to away in the wilderness so the children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Sheep & Prayer

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    Right now the Holy Spirit is touching someone I can guarantee that! Why not take five minutes now to pray for someone you know who needs Jesus.

    I have been moved by the Lord to share some amazing ways that He has reached down and touched some people I know to win them into the Kingdom and to remind us all that it is he who calls us! JOHN 6:44 kNo one can come to Me unless the Father who sent Me ldraws him; 1) Barry: Barry was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Doing Thanksgiving Right

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,787 views

    Christians can do Thanksgiving right

    Intro: Out of the many nations of the world, America is one of only a few that celebrates Thanksgiving Day. In most nations there is not a day set apart to offer thanks. This thought hit me, it is because we were established as a Christian nation, and Christians have the most to be thankful for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Laugh...all Over Again!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    As we allow the spontaneous movement of this life within us we are able to experience a joy unspeakable and full of glory.

    The world pays people to make it laugh. Stand up comedians are paid to make people laugh. Books, movies and pictures abound that has one purpose…to make people laugh! The laughter lasts for a moment and then ceases. The child of God however has within him rivers of living water flowing, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praise The Lord Anyway! Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to praise the Lord no matter what.

    Praise the Lord Anyway! Phil. 4:4-7 Little Johnny and Susan proudly walked into the house with a new house plant they had bought for their mother. “We even used our own money,” Johnny said. But then, Susan, with a sad face replied, “There was a bouquet that we wanted to give you that was real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trying Times - "Make Noise And Finish Course" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    Modern church in trying times, praising God despite division.

    Trying Times - “MAKE NOISE AND FINISH COURSE” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013) “And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    A New Song

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    God has give us "A New Song".

    A New Song Psalm 98:1-9 Reading: Psalm 98 Intro: God has given us a NEW song. We used to sing songs of misery -“Low friends in low places” -Songs of heartbreak, anxiety and hopelessness. Country backward masking… -Quit drinking, my wife came home and I got my dog back. Now we sing a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Withstand Trials

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,377 views

    How to handle the trials of life

    HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Breaking Christmas Chains

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,719 views

    Part 1 of a series based on Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol"

    Slide 1—Advent Candles Welcome, to the beginning of our Christmas Celebration here at Bethany. This is the first Sunday in Advent—which means we are begiining a look forward to clebrating both the first and seconding coming of Christ. I’m Pastor Don and I’m especially honored to have guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Living A Life Of Sacrifce"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    In this message we will see what it means for us to be living sarfices pleasing to the Lord.

    “Building A Life Of Sacrifice” Building A Great Life – part 5 Today is week 5 in our sermon series, “Building A Great Life.” Now a great life is something that we all want – BUT it is also something, that will not and does not, happen automatically. UNDERSTAND - to have a great life you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Widow And The Prophet.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 19, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    Good people suffer to when a land is being judged for its sin. Paul says in Romans 14:7, “none of us live to himself.”

    The widow and the prophet. First King’s 17: 8 -- 16. 05/19/04 The scene opens with the Brook Cherith, the only water supply for Elijah had dried up. It had dried up because of the lack of rain. The lack of rain was the result of Israel worshiping Baal a false god. So, it is safe to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God' S Portait Of Peace -- A Complete Masterpiece

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    God’s peace is a work of art in Christ

    Sermon Text: Philippians 4:1-7 July 22, 2001 GOD’S PORTRAIT OF PEACE – A COMPLETE MASTERPIECE Today, I want you to use your artistic ability. (Now, no groans or sighs, please!) What I want you do is relatively simple. I want you to paint a mental picture -- a picture of peace. Close your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Singing In The Rain Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,673 views

    James calls us to trust in God as weather the trails of life

    Singin¡¦ in the Rain James 1:2-8 August 6, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In the center of main street in Enterprise, Alabama, stands one of the strangest monuments in the world. It’s a memorial to an insect! Handsomely carved in stone is the likeness of a boll weevil. Many believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus, The Source Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,891 views

    The Source of Peace and Strength to cope with life is found in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace.

    Jesus, The Source of Peace (Philippians 4:4-7) 1. The most infamous young lady to win the Miss Williamsburg, VA beauty pageant has to be Tracey Lippard. She was crowned Miss Williamsburg 1993. She served her year well representing the City of Williamsburg in many activities. As her reign came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom McCrossan avatar

    Grateful To God

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,020 views

    We are people who have been blessed beyond measure, and people who NEED to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.

    Thanksgiving Eve - Psalm 100:1-5 Harriet Martineau was an atheist. One morning she & a friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As she saw the brilliant sun peaking through the haze, & the frost on the meadow, & the brightly colored leaves making their way lazily to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed