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  • John Beehler avatar

    Don't Ever Give Up

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,943 views

    We should pray persistently

    Don’t Ever Give Up Our scripture reading for today is called the parable of the persistent widow. The widow is persistent. Now let’s see, just what does persistent mean? According to the dictionary, persistent means to be insistent in a statement or request, to stand firm permanently ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Insights From Putting Up Hay Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,519 views

    God calls each follower to an effective and specific ministry; the priesthood of the believer.

    Insights from Putting Up Hay Mark 6:6-12, 30 Sermon #1 from the series “Life on the Farm” Sermon Objective: God calls each follower to ministry and personal sacrifice. Series Intro: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    He Showed Up: So What?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

    HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Dressed Up And Somewhere To Go.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,537 views

    Sad, many believers are walking around with grave clothes on when we ought to be wearing grace clothes.

    All dressed up and somewhere to go. Colossians 3:12-17. 10/16/05 Have you ever heard a person say I am all dressed up and nowhere to go? I have as well and in this study Paul is saying as believers, we are all dressed up and have somewhere to go. It has the illustration of putting off and putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Back The U-Haul Up To The Door Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    Obedience to God’s word puts the blessings of faith into action.

    Back the U-Haul Upto the Door Text: Gen. 12:1-4 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 12:1-4 2. During an especially trying time in the work of the China Inland Mission, Hudson Taylor wrote to his wife, "We have twenty-five cents--and all the promises of God! 3. Over the next several weeks we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Life Turns Up The Heat

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    As we look at Shadrach, Meshach, and Abendago, we realize that we have all been in the furnace at some point in our lives. Who we look to for strength and how we react will make all the difference in the world...when life turns up the heat!

    A. Everyone will find themselves in the furnace at some point in their lives. We live in a sinful world. Satan is called the prince of this world. Man does horrible things to one another. Where was God on September 11, 2001? 266 people were on the planes, that could of held 1,000 Less than half ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Steppin Up To A New Level Of Power Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    This sermon deals with how we need to manage the power we already have in our lives.

    Stepping Up To A New Level With Power 2/12/06 Genesis 1:27-30 Matthew 20:20-28 Suppose for a moment that when you wake up in the morning, there is angel at your bed and He says, “God is giving you an unlimited amount of power for the next hour and a half. Do as you please with it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will The Real Enemy Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    To help the listener recognize the enemy.

    Will the Real Enemy Please Stand Up? Scripture: I Peter 5:8-9 Date: 19 March 2006 Purpose: To help the listener recognize the enemy! 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Getting Up When You Are Down

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    Jesus’ counsel to the troubled disciples in John 14 provides the answer to discouragement. We need to (1) trust God fully, and (2) recall what He has said.

    John 14:1-4 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Boldly Building Up The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 4, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 28,234 views

    We all have a part in building the Body of Christ.

    Ephesians 4:11-12 Topic: Boldly Building the Body of Christ If you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of Christ. It does not matter if you are young or old; if you are a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, you are somebody special in the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Setting Up Your Retirement Plan

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    what Jesus says about laying up treasure

    "Setting Up Your Retirement Plan" Matthew 6:19-34 6\8\97 Intro: When people choose a job these days, one of the most important questions is "What kind of pension plan is included?" Americans have devoted great energy to planning ahead so we can enjoy all of the benefits of retirement. A number ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

    INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "And He That Was Dead Sat Up...:

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    When faced with the difficulties of life, how do you respond. When Jesus was faced with death itself we find Him providing a message of hope and help in our most difficult hour!

    "And He That Was Dead Sat Up..." St. Luke 7:14-15a Introduction I. At a recent funeral of a very wealthy man, a news reporter reporting on the event ask one of the attenders, "How much did he actually leave behind?" His answer, "All of it!" That’s a truth we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Never Give Up Seeking Breakthrough

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,198 views

    Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is!

    NEVER GIVE UP SEEKING THE BREAKTHROUGH Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church 20:04:2004 Every advancement in the way people live has come about because someone saw what could be and was no longer willing to accept what is! All Inventions All breakthroughs in science All social change Came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Up Your Anxious Days

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    This is a devotional that i wrote for the church newsletter

    Giving up Your Anxious Days 1 Peter 5:7 Devotional Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 The Greek understanding of anxiety was to have a divided mind or to have anxious interest. The concept of a divided mind is to lose focus or to attempt to focus on too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God