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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Same As Others

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,143 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trying to imitate the world? or be like somebody else except GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to imitate GOD and acknowledge GOD as King of kings and Lord of lords IV. TEXT:

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you trying to imitate the world? or be like somebody else except GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to imitate GOD and acknowledge GOD as King of kings and Lord of lords IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 8:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Born Free Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 17,691 views

    The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

    Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Grace And Truth

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    I want to expose Lucifer for who he is and what he is trying to do to God’s people.

    The Word of God was sent to us in the form of a man. And His name was, and still is, none other than Jesus Christ. He is the living Word of God, the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We have come to God’s House to see Jesus as our Savior. But I also have a message the devil is not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Worship: Uzzah Dies, David Dances, Michal Scorns. Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,203 views

    In our worship, we must not try to control God or others, buit give ourselves fully to God.

    2 Samuel 6 Worship: Uzzah Dies, David Dances, Michal Scorns. When you hear this story, beyond “what is an ephod?” your first question might be, “Why did God kill Uzzah?” - He seemed to be doing a good thing – stopping the Ark of the Covenant from falling and smashing on the ground! We aren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Build-A-Bear Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 18, 2019
     | 6,824 views

    We were created in the image of God. Now many are trying to create God into an image that is comfortable for us.

    Build-A-Bear Jesus Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Divine Direction Connection

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,888 views

    Do you realize if you are God’s child and are trying to do something that is against His plans for you that it will fail or make you miserable? How can I know what God’s plans are for me?

    The Divine Direction Connection I Kings 22:48-49 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 Intro: Text about King Jehoshaphat making ships to haul gold from a distant land. In 2 Chronicles see not God’s will him join forces with Ahaziah the wicked king of Israel. So God ruined their plans and destroyed these expensive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 47,023 views

    We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Out From Hiding

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    we all try to hide from God at time, how do we aviod it

    Come out from hiding Matt 26:30-35 1. Acknowledge God’s direction A) Denying God- How we don’t by denying God’s leadership B) Tells us to do something and we fail C) Out of comfort zone D) Doesn’t make sense E) Failure F) Gets in the way of our desires 1) Peter and other disciples said they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Positioned For Transition

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 66,365 views

    God is trying to get us to a place in the Spirit, the key to that journey is remaining, positioned for Transition.

    Isaiah 43:18-19 [18] Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. [19] Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. … Remember... *To call to mind. *To be thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    We Need A New Thing 2nd Kings 2:19-21

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 12, 2021
     | 11,904 views

    God is looking to move us forward, when we keep trying to go backwards.

    We find here an amazing part of history. It is the story of two things happening. One Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots, and secondly we see the transferences of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. Here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Falsely Accused

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,249 views

    How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us five great responses to this type of unfair attack.

    Falsely Accused Prairie Baptist Church – 10/4/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 7 Key verse: Psalms 7:10 - My defense is of God, Who saves the upright in heart. Premise: How do we deal with false accusations as we try to live righteously before ungodly and sometimes vindictive people? David gives us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What The Church Should Do With Its Casualties

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022
     | 2,373 views

    Some who would try to convince us that there are contradictions in the Bible, point to Galatians, chapter six, to try to prove their point.

    • Verse 2 says, "Bear ye one another's burdens..." • Verse 5 says, "For every man shall bear his own burden." They err because they do not realize Paul was speaking of two different things. Verse 5 refers to people who, like soldiers, must bear their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Order Out Of Chaos

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,619 views

    I want us to take a trip through the Bible and see that God is a God who can bring order, peace and glory out of chaotic, confused and hopeless situations. The devil has been trying to bring disorder and chaos to our lives since creation.

    TEXT: Genesis 1:1-3a TITLE: ORDER OUT OF CHAOS Chaos – (Web.) (1) The disorder of formless matter and infinite space, supposed to have existed before the ordered universe. (2) Extreme confusion or disorder. A state of utter confusion. Verse 2 could be translated that the earth was waste. TLB – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    Don’t Put A Question Mark Where God Puts A Period!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 21, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,718 views

    Frequently when we experience bad circumstances we begin feeling like God doesn’t love us or has failed to keep His Word. God's trying to teach us to trust Him no matter what our situations look like.

    DON’T PUT A QUESTION MARK WHERE GOD PUTS A PERIOD! Judges 6:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BED FEARS 1. From childhood, a man had a terrible fear that someone was under his bed at night. Finally he went to a Psychiatrist, who told him he could solve his problems. 2. "Just put yourself in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kamalanathan Francis avatar

    Start Fresh Life Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Jan 22, 2022
     | 1,406 views

    With our strength, we try everything possible, from reading books, listening to motivational speeches, taking up new resolutions, and so on. If you have been through this and asking questions, "Why my life is without any change?"

    For many of us, our life never seems to have experienced any newness, Though we have stepped into a new year, It's been a similar experience each and every year. The expectations and enthusiasm we have at the end of the year slowly disappear as there are no exceptional things happening. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible