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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jonah Fleeing From The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,483 views

    This is a message of the price Jonah paid to flee from God, and the counterinsurgency by God to deal with his rebellion

    Jonah Fleeing from the Presence of God Text: Jonah 1:1-17 (Note to pastors, powerpoint with images available, contact me ikings1844@yahoo.com) The book of Jonah has a lot of unexpected twists in it. Last week we talked about how Jonah fled from the call of God, for among other reasons the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    A sermon intended to help people see that they are not here just to be saved, but to serve. We have a purpose that needs to be fulfilled in this present world.

    Called 1Corinthians 1:1-9 Broadway play: Spider Man: Green Goblin has Spider Man in his grip as they fight atop the Chrysler Building in NYC. It is hundreds of feet to the ground. The Goblin says to Spider Man, “Look down there Spider Man. What do you see? Look at all those people. They look ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What Did You Expect?"

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,269 views

    The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

    Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    His Name Through Faith In His Name! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    The power to effectively witness for Christ comes from dependency on the Holy Ghost, The Word and His Name as explained by Peter after the healing of the lame man at the temple gate Beautiful.

    (Act 3:16) And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. (Act 2:21) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Christ Is Formed In You

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012
     | 5,099 views

    An Advent message

    And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me— holy is his name. His mercy extends to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace In Disappointment

    Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Dec 1, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    Abraham’s faith in the face of his disappointment at being without an heir is met with God’s grace--and becomes a model for all who come to faith after him.

    Warring armies carried off Sodom’s people – including Abram’s nephew Lot & Lot’s family. But with 318 men, Abram pursued & defeated an army, rescued Lot, family, and Sodom’s people. Just before our passage, Abram began his victorious return. Along the way, Melchizedek, high priest of Salem, blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Table Manners Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,293 views

    The Table . . . A common everyday item. Every house has one. A simple table or a meeting place. Perhaps a classroom. Could it be that a  simple table is really a blank canvas?

    The Table Pt. 2 - Table Manners I. Introduction I don't know what your home was like growing up, but in my house we were taught table manners. In fact, you need to pray for me as I try to find something to do while I am grounded this week for even playing that video. We had some very specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shattering Confrontation Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,581 views

    Reconciliation, forgiveness, grace

    THE SHATTERING CONFRONTATION Luke 15: 20-24 (p740) July 31, 2011 INTRODUCTION: On Sunday July 17th Casey Anthony was escorted out of the orange County field in Orlando, Florida at 12:14 am. She was accompanied by her attorney Jose' Beaiz and a police officer with a sub-machine gun. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Blessed Hope

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,453 views

    Hope is one of the missing elements in Christianity today. Without hope we have no empowerment to move into the future

    A Blessed Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 September Morning Service Missionary and story of Don’t Despair Hope brings power to people. Hope comforts people in times of pain and uplifts them in times praise. Defining hope How we define hope often shapes how we perceive hope. Hope is defined as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,502 views

    Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

    Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I Didn't Intend To...

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,214 views

    The bridegroom is coming. No one means to get left outside of the wedding feast, but by their actions and priorities, some will not gain entry.

    When I was a kid, I had an excuse for everything. My dad fell for none of them. I’ll spare you most of them and give you just one. My brother, sister and I were playing the basement…with a broom handle…and we broke the light. My dad asked what happened. Did we own up to it? Nope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give Me A Sign

    Contributed by David Holwick on Sep 14, 2012
     | 9,166 views

    God can use signs to confirm his message, as he did with Moses, but signs can also become a way of evading God and rejecting his message, as Jesus found out.

    GIVE ME A SIGN Exodus 4:1-5 I. WHEN WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH. A. It got their attention. On July 1, 2003, a visiting evangelist at the First Baptist Church of Forest, Ohio, was conducting an evening revival. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,801 views

    When Jesus started his ministry it was a new beginning for him. When he called his disciples it was a new beginning for them also. When we become born again it is a new beginning for us as well.

    NEW BEGINNINGS John 1:29-51 1) Jesus’ new beginning. • New title (Vs. 29-31). Lamb of God. In fact, this is the only place in the bible where this title is found; here and in verse 36. Nearly 30 times in Revelation Jesus is referred to as the Lamb. On the eve of the plague of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    John 3:16 Perish Or Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2011
     | 4,227 views

    Final Message from John 3:16 about the difference between perishing or having eternal life.

    Note: The resource I used was from John 3:16 by Max Lucado. Max does a great job in chapter 10-12 in describing Heaven & Hell. Worth reading. Title: Perish and Everlasting Life Outline Theme: Text: John 3:16 Joh 3:16 "For God (the creator of all the universe) so loved (was not absent from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Savior Of Souls

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 14, 2014
     | 6,202 views

    Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is able to save all to the uttermost. He saves from sin, condemnation, and death. We are saved to live with God eternally. Through His salvation believers will be citizens of the New Heaven and the New Earth.

    THE SAVIOR OF SOULS Hebrews 7:25, "Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." Job in chapter 42 and verse two said that he knew that the LORD could do everything. (Illustration) "In 1981, a Minnesota ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God