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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Three Things That We Cannot Live Without.

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
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    Communion Meditation for September 7, 2008

    (Slide 1)When you go on a trip what are the three things that you don’t leave home without? (Allow for feedback.) (Slide 1a) What are three things we physically cannot live without? (No not chocolate, chocolate, and chocolate!) Water, air, and food. (Slide 1b) What are three things we spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Safety Net

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012
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    In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

    Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Human Understanding

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 26, 2023
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    God is able to do more than we can ask or even imagine. This message will enlighten us on what’s our part in God’s amazing plan.

    Today’s meditation is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, which reads, “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” (ESV) We will dwell on the words, ‘God is able’ and study the scriptures to see how we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Preparing For A Showdown

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
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     | 4,877 views

    Jacob Prepares to Meet Easu. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 1-21: Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Power Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 16, 2012
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     | 20,156 views

    The Gospel has the power to radically change us from the inside out.

    The Power of Transformation Text: Gal. 1:11-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of Him to make me love a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Baptist Preacher Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,578 views

    “It’s not about me. It’s all about Jesus.” If you make that your motto, then you’re on your way to understanding what abundant life is all about.

    INTRODUCTION Most towns in America have a “first Baptist church.” That means they were the first Baptist church organized in a particular city. For instance, First Baptist Church Tyler was established in 1848, two years after Tyler became a city. They are our mother congregation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctified Sex Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2020
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     | 3,781 views

    Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe; and God's Holy Spirit dwells within every believer.

    In the late 60’s, MGM produced a movie based on the true-life experiences of a widower with 10 children who marries a widow with 8 of her own. The movie is a comedy entitled Yours, Mine, and Ours. Henry Fonda and Lucille Ball are the co-stars, who play the parts of Frank and Helen Beardsley, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Do It Without Me 2024

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 2,255 views

    This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

    Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparation Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 3, 2025
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    Moses tries to kickstart the deliverance process and ends up on the backside of the desert.

    The Story of Moses: Preparation Exodus 2:11-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-02–2025 Obituary Last week, I helped Debbie, Patrick’s daughter, write his obituary. It’s a strange thing to write an obituary of someone you loved. It’s even stranger to read your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Looking For A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 10,741 views

    An examination of God’s forgiveness in the light of true repentance

    1. Title: God is Looking for a Broken Heart (Manasseh) 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; 2 Kings 20 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, June 25, 2006, last in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what motivates a person to repentance; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Plan For Victory (6 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,087 views

    The Church hopes that Jesus will come soon; but until He does, we must be believers of faith who are about the business of trying to reach the people of our cities for God.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION God’s plan and will for us is to reach our cities with the gospel of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Things Only God Can Do Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2023
     | 2,711 views

    In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark continues to help us see who Jesus is and why we can trust Him. In this section we see that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds His sheep and rescues His sheep.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have ever fed 5000 men, plus women and children with only five loaves and two fish? Anyone? 1. Well, our Camp Hunt cooking staffs have come pretty close, especially in those early years when we had a shoe-string budget and got by on government surplus commodities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Passion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST SHOULD LEAD US TO WATCH AND PRAY!

    THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST GOSPEL: MATTHEW 26:36-46 MARCH 3, 2004 MOUNT HOLLY LENTEN LUNCH HYMN: JESUS PAID IT ALL 210 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago, as a part of orientation for new students at Belmont Abbey College, Father Martin, an elderly monk, gave a tour of the monastery. When the group ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
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     | 10,125 views

    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stand At The Crossroads

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 23,215 views

    At the crossroads of life when we are faced with making a decision, the Holy Spirit will direct us if we only but listen to Him. This was originally preached for a Church anniversary celebration.

    Stand At the Crossroads—Jeremiah 6:16-17 When Harry informed me that today was the 95th anniversary to the exact date when the congregation of Centenary United Brethren in Christ Church, then located on East Decatur and what is now Martin Luther King Boulevard, met at the old sanctuary and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist