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  • David Taylor avatar

    Getting Perspective

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014
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    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Getting Perspective 9:28-36 In Chapters 8 and 9 Luke describes a series of miracles demonstrating Jesus’ power and authority over every obstacle we face in ministry – healing the sick, delivering the oppressed, stopping storms, and providing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surrounded By God's Peace

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 15, 2015
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    This world is anxious to strike you with its rod and beat you at every opportunity whereas our Heavenly Father uses His rod to guide you and comfort you, by protecting you from this fallen world that is - the valley of the shadow of death.

    Surrounded by God’s Peace Psalms 125 K.J.V. They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever. 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. 3 For the rod of the wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Most Dangerous Word Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014
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    Part 7 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

    INTRODUCTION: What’s the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done? I know for me the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done was to go swimming in some of the most shark infested waters on earth! It was a total rush! Some people thrive on danger… the adrenaline junkies. Las Vegas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 9, 2014
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     | 5,560 views

    Without a shield, we will falter on the battlefield. With the shield of faith we can ward off attacks. Don’t let your shield down; it receives the blows meant for you. Keep the faith!

    “Above all, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,” Ephesians 6:16. Some of our forward-deployed soldiers are using Exo-Shield body armor, comprised of a series of contoured, ergonomically designed armor plates for the upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Divine Appointment

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012
     | 5,168 views

    Exposition of Opportunity

    Text: John 4, Title: Divine Appointment, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Demographic information. THRIVE Team long term planning. B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: Divine Appointment—an appointed time and place for God to unfold His plan to reach the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Go And Letting God

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 22, 2013
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    Defeating Strongholds in the Name of Jesus!

    Letting Go and Letting God 2 Corinthians 10:4 All of us in this room at some point or the other have dealt with issues in our lives. These issues have a direct impact on how we live on a daily basis. These issues have a name – “Strongholds”. Strongholds directly effect our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always Consult The Lord First

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT)

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you done anything without consulting the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To remind leaders to always consult the LORD first in everything they do. IV. TEXT: Joshua 9:14 (NLT) 14 So the Israelites examined their food, but they did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sword And Trowel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013
     | 7,634 views

    Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

    We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Desire To Grow

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 9,608 views

    Using the idea of desire or crave milk to grow in Christ, then illustrating the idea with Demas and John Mark as one who did not grow and one who did grow in Christ and the results of that

    The Apostle Peter talked about milk and its value to us in our spiritual growth. Please turn with me to I Peter 2:1, 2 READ. I am so excited for Mitch, Taylor and Tyler this morning. You have the opportunity to begin your commitment to Christ today. You have your whole life ahead of you and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011
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     | 9,874 views

    Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

    INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promoting Priestly Vocations Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2010
     | 3,581 views

    We must all pray for vocations to the priesthood and ministry, but we must also invite young persons to consider that vocation, and create an environment that reaches toward the transcendent in our worship.

    24th Sunday in Course Supporting the Priestly Vocation What is the most important day of my life, or of yours? The most important day to each of us is the one that will determine the rest of our unending existence. It is the last day of our life. The key question we must answer at that moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 3,064 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Midst Of Your Struggle Don't Forget Who You Are

    Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,248 views

    When Jonah was in the depths of despair, he remembered who he was. That saved him from his dilemma.

    In The Midst of Your Struggle (Don't Forget Who You Are)   Jonah 1:7-9 & Jonah 2:1-7   Jonah found himself in a situation that many people today find themselves in. They have at some point in the past heard the voice of the Lord calling them, instructing them, and leading them. But through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    05 Still Waters For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011
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     | 4,069 views

    We can have Still Waters for the Soul if we: REMEMBER 1. To Obey God’s Will 2. Jesus Our Shepherd 3. Promises of God 4. His Priorities 5. His Leading 6. His Grace

    The clock is my dictator; I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me to deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activity's sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my 'ideal' is with me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    An Honest Prayer

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 8, 2007
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     | 5,825 views

    Prayer is a conversation with God in which we need to both speak and listen.

    An Honest Prayer I can’t remember if I’ve told you all this before, but early in my pastoral calling I attended a conference that I was very passionate about. It was a conference talking about the spirituality of children and how we can help our children grow in their faith and in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed