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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 19,592 views

    Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

    OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Thanks To The God Of The Waters Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,584 views

    The Lord who brings rain on the earth has provided us with many blessings. Are we experiencing those blessings to the fullest?

    Give thanks to the God of the Waters Psalm 65 I am struck by the similarity between this psalm and number 93. In both, • God arms Himself with strength • The thundering of the waves is referenced • God is shown in His relationship to both land and sea Psalm 93 is in book 4 of the psalms, so it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    To Obey Is Better

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    Those in positions of leadership answer to God. When they desert God and go their own way, God can humble them.

    “To Obey is Better” I Samuel 15 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In John’s Gospel, Jesus explains how to prove our commitment to Him: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments” (14:15). In I Samuel 15 King ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Special Lessons For Spiritual Leaders

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,795 views

    The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership.

    Special lessons for spiritual leaders Malachi 2:1-17 06/04/06 The Bible places a premium on spiritual leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve in the churches with a position of leadership. The Bible places high standards on those who serve as deacons. The Bible places high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Toni-Brooke Brown avatar

    A Famine In The Land

    Contributed by Toni-Brooke Brown on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 80 ratings
     | 42,367 views

    There is a famine in the land, not because there is no water and food available, but because we are not taking the water and food to those who are hungry and thirsty.

    Famine – meaning starvation, deprivation, a shortage, in need, in want. Famine is lack, insufficiency, hardship, distress Famine is the opposite of abundance In this chapter of Amos, God is pronouncing judgment on Israel. God showed Amos a basket of ripe fruit and He told Amos it was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Beat The Blues

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    Everyone gets discouraged from time to time. here is a good formula to beat those BLUE times in your life

    How to Beat the B-L-U-E-S Pastor Jamie Wright * May 4, 2005 Psalm 42:5 “Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled? I will put my hope in God and once again I will praise Him! B- Believe the positive Story of Mikey Dalton Your outlook determines your outcome Your attitude determines your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost In The House

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    The Canaanite woman is an example of those who are lost in the house; Jesus called her “the lost sheep of the house of Israel”.

    SERMON TITLE LOST IN THE HOUSE Matthew 15:21-28 21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Great Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    This is a message filled with direct truth on the hopeless plight of those that go into eternity without Christ from the series through Malachi.

    The Great Day of the Lord Malachi 4:1-3 I. The Declaration of God’s Judgment (v. 1a) “For behold, the day is coming….” V. 1a A. Judgment Day is clearly taught in scripture (II Peter 3:10) B. It is a day that we should look for “For behold…….” – v. 1a C. It is a day that should be declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risk Of The Steward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

    THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hell And Late Concern

    Contributed by Russel Buchanan on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,015 views

    This sermon hopefully will grant to those who grasp it a real glympse of what eternity might be like should they not make it into heaven.

    Hell and Late Concern Text: Luke 16:19-31 16:19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 16:20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 16:21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 466 ratings
     | 103,039 views

    Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

    “Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Active God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    God is very active in the moment to moment lives of those Who know Him in ways in which we are rarely conscious.

    An Active God (Romans 8:26-28) 1. God’s providence and planet earth. Our Earth, for instance, is perfectly designed for life. It’s the "just right" size for the atmosphere we need. Its size and corresponding gravity hold a thin, but not too thin, layer of gases to protect us and allow us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Holiness?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 73,149 views

    This message gives a practical explanation to those seeking to learn how authentic holiness is lived out in the life of a committed Christian.

    What is Holiness? This morning I would like for us to take a look at one of the most amazing, overwhelming, misunderstood appeals in scripture. Leviticus 11:45 NIV I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. That’s quite a challenge! ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dan Campbell avatar

    Pursuing God

    Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,236 views

    We all have goals and dreams. And, we are all hopeful that those dreams will one day come true.

    PURSUING GOD Psalm 27:1-4 How did you do with your homework from last week? How did what you wrote as important line up with how you’re living? I trust that your response was to ask the Lord to help you put things in the right order. (Show movie clip from National Treasure) All of us are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding God.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,314 views

    "The Lost are those that do not, or have yet not, accepted the truth of Jesus Christ being the Son of God."

    Finding God. 1John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. What is in the minds of those that are lost, indecision, controversy, doubt, lack of knowledge? Who are the Lost and what does it mean? "The Lost are those that do not, or have yet not, accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal