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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Escape From Lonesome Valley Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2008
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     | 3,701 views

    There are numerous that we face that can pull us and distract us from serving the Lord. It is important that we know the Word of God, so that we maybe able to escape from their pull.

    Escape from Lonesome Valley Eccl. 4:9-12 Intro In our evening services we have started a sermon series entitles, “Salvation from Destructive Emotions.” I am not leading this series, because I am a psychologist or psychiatrist. I am leading us through this series, because there is a vast realm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Extravagant Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 8, 2019
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    Mary makes an extravagant sacrifice; soon Jesus will, too.

    April 7, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 43:16-21; John 12:1-8 An Extravagant Sacrifice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fragrances ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 1: God Gives Work

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011
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    Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Killers- Assumptions

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2013
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     | 4,973 views

    Zacchaeus, the tree-climbing tax collector, met Jesus and was changed. He vowed to repay four times the amount of money he had dishonestly taken form others. This is the first of a series of messages on grace.

    Grace Killers- Assumptions Text: Luke 19:8 What is the difference between a taxidermist and a tax collector? The taxidermist takes only your skin. (Mark Twain) One person said, “Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss.” (Unknown) Zacchaeus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Turned On To The Truth

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 17, 2012
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    The tendency is to avoid being concerned with the truth when life is a big party. But when the pressures of life are applied, and one understands that he has to be responsible; then truth means everything. It is high time for you to be excited about the

    EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH Phil. 1:15-20 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014
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    How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing Our Hearts For Easter: Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
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    Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation Philipians 2:5-11 David Taylor Main idea: Christ is the ultimate model and example of selflessness. As we started this series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Failure Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 4, 2017
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     | 7,508 views

    All our failures are prayer failures

    A. INTRODUCTION “Joshua sent his soldiers to spy out the small village of Ai. They returned saying, ‘It is a small town, only send two or three thousand soldiers.’ They went and were defeated; they ran from battle and 36 soldiers were killed” (Joshua 7:2-5, ELT). 1. Six weaknesses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,474 views

    Christians are being martyred all across the Middle East in countries that once tolerated them. Churches are being destroyed and brought to rubble. Entire Christian communities are being wiped out and even crucifixion is back. Can we patiently wait?

    Patience 2 Peter 3 For many of us patience is a virtue that is difficult to cultivate in our hustle bustle society. The world moves at the speed of the internet while many of us are left trying to keep up. I’m reminded of that old ketchup commercial for Heinz were two small boys are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Thank God For You

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 11, 2016
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     | 6,325 views

    The love of Jesus growing in you as a Christian is becoming a harvest of praise for our Heavenly Father. A big Thanksgiving to God. Maybe you have people in your life who are demonstrating similar fruit of the spirit in their walk with Jesus.

    I Thank God For You Thanksgiving (Canada) 2016 Thanksgiving is pretty nearly as good as Christmas in my book. You get to visit with family and friends, share a huge dinner, catch up with who has had a new baby, who has a new job, who is engaged and all the personal information that gets glossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Real Life Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 28, 2016
     | 5,183 views

    It is the simple things of the Christian life that determine our spiritual success. It is often the simplest wisdom that also pays the greatest dividends. It’s not rocket science!

    Real Life Wisdom (Proverbs 24:27-34) 1. Everyone has to make judgment calls, using what wisdom they have. 2. Take an event that happened this week. It raises the question “Where’s the Beef?” PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- A bull escaped from a Philadelphia slaughterhouse and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Atlas For The Soul

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013
     | 4,209 views

    God gives us His word to guide us through life. It is our road map to follow on life's journey.

    I love to travel. I love to hit the open road and see new sights. On many of the vacations I’ve taken, the best and most enjoyable part was the journey itself. Just to be out there on the open road and see all the beautiful country God has made is so exciting and thrilling. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Hold Back

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015
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    Prayer, fasting and tithing are little gifts we give so that God's power can fill up our weakness.

    First Sunday in Lent 2015 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” These words of Jesus, recorded by St. Mark for the Church at Rome, conclude the shortest of the accounts of Christ’s forty day retreat in the wilderness near ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Blessed In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
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     | 3,601 views

    What does it mean to be blessed in Christ

    Genesis 12:1-3 Intro: One morning R. C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. “I’m burdened this morning!” was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, “Are you really burdened, Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving The Inward Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
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    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". There will be inward struggles when you rebuild.

    Series: Rebuilding [#6] RESOLVING THE INWARD STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 5:1-19 Introduction: One of the most common and unfortunate stories of the Church, the workplace, and the home is fighting amongst each other. Nehemiah faced some inward struggles also. Nehemiah 5:1-5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist