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  • Ray Waldo avatar

    Good News About Trouble Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

    Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Week 2: Belong Series

    Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    When a young person has something to give, we should accept it, bless it, and immediately begin to look for a significant role in the church for them.

    A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grateful For Grace

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    God’s grace is the source of all our spiritual blessings in Christ Jesus. By grace He has saved us, secured us, and sustained us.

    GRATEFUL FOR GRACE Text: John 1: 17; I Cor.1: 4; I Cor.15: 10 Intro: I don’t know how often most of you have thought about the importance of God’s grace in your life. But lately, God is bringing me to the realization that God’s grace is the foundation stone upon which His plan for the ages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Calls Us

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    There is no blessing in serving God unless it begins with our being personally reconciled to Him. Such peace with God comes with a sacrifice - the blood of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    For the fourth time Israel sinned, and God handed them over to their enemies, this time to the Midianites (6:1). God chastens His people’s sins. The familiar pattern of sinfollowed-by-chastening continued in Israel (see 3:7, 12; 4:1). Once again Israel’s predicament was a desperate one. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have I Got Something For You!

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    Many think that the laying on of hands was for the early church only. I believe that God is still working through ministers to impart His blessing on His people

    June 3, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Acts 19:1-7 Subject: The Anointing of God By the Laying on of Hands Title: Have I Got Something for You! I’ve shared with you before from one of my favorite book series – The Chronicles of Narnia – and I want to begin today by telling a story from the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    A Great Rule To Live By Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    How we treat others will largely affect how they treat us, and understanding Christ’s golden rule will bless us as we deal with others.

    A Great Rule to Live By Griffith Baptist Church – 3/2/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:12 Key verse: The Introduction Life is filled with rules Here are some rules given by different dad’s to their kids: Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. - Rich Constand’s Dad An excuse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning The Tables Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    Jesus’ story knocks us off balance. Position is nothing and relationship is everything. Possessions are not signs of God’s love but tools for God’s blessings

    Luke 16:19-31 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Often times we go through life on auto-pilot. • We may spend most of a day in meetings with a person and not be able to describe what that person was wearing. • We driving down the highway. We reach a particular point in our journey and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God’s Friends - Good Friends - Bad Friends : International Friendship Day

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,098 views

    THIS SERMON TEACHES ABOUT HOW TO BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS AND THE RESULTANT BLESSINGS AS WELL AS THE NATURE AND VALUE OF GOOD FRIENDS AND THE NATURE AND THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS

    GOD’S FRIENDS - GOOD FRIENDS - BAD FRIENDS : INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MUSINGS ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE A. GOD’S FRIENDS ********************************* 1. WE BECOME GOD’S FRIENDS WHEN WE OBEY HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Bartee avatar

    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,647 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    As The Summer Turns To Snow Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 5,498 views

    As the summer turns to snow, we thank God for the richness of our past years as well as the many blessings He will have in store for our future years.

    As we inch our way into the upcoming months, I am reminded of two favorite songs I really liked while growing up, entitled “See You In September” and “The Summer Song.” Both were love songs, and both were recorded in the early sixties when I was just this side of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    I Just Believe I'll Take Mine Now

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 24,558 views

    You can wait till you get to heaven to get blessed if you want to, but Jesus said I could have mine now.

    Jos 18:2-3 (There were 7 tribes who had not taken possession of their inheritance) 3 And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you? Slack: fail, (be) faint, (wax) feeble, forsake, idle, leave, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Path Of Servanthood

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    Each one of us is responsible to find out where we fit into the kingdom of God as a worker who shows himself approved by God. servanthood is a blessing.

    The path of Servanthood John 13:1-09 Introduction This morning I want to talk to you about servanthood. About serving others. After about 30 of us have given 5 nights to VBS, they are probably sitting here saying I cannot give anymore time , I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Fear The Roar Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,425 views

    Whether ancient Israel, a modern nation or a local church, God always responds harshly when those He has blessed rebel against Him.

    1. God’s first response is He speaks His warning 2. God’s second response is He shows His witness 3. God’s third response is He sends His weapon 4. God’s fourth response is He separates His wheat Anybody who has been married for more than five minutes knows that there are some things you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas?

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,239 views

    This message looks at the question that is raised from Narnia about always winter but never Christmas. It is count down to the importance and blessings of the fact that there was a Christmas and Christ is there for us.

    What if there were No Christmas? Matt. 1:18-25 Intro.: A. Well, Christmas Day is Tomorrow. We gather here tonight to Celebrate and Worship the Birth of Jesus Christ, as Savior and Lord. The whole world sings, decorates, give and share in this special time of Year and I want to extend to you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    I Promise Mom!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 13, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,394 views

    We need to promise our mothers that we will do the following 4 things so as to please the Lord and really bless our mothers at this time of the year.

    I Promise Mom! Opening Video Illustration: Honoring Mothers from BlueFishTV.com Movie honoring New Life Moms made by Pastor Mike Thesis: We need to promise our mothers that we will do the following 4 things so as to please the Lord and really bless our mothers at this time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational