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  • James Snyder avatar

    The Basis Of Our Love Life With The Lord

    Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 14, 2016
     | 5,513 views

    Our appetite really defines us, drives us and is the explanation for the quality of our life right now.

    Song of Solomon 1:1-17 Introduction… Appetite is what really defines and drives a person. It is quite difficult for a person to overcome their appetite. This may be a good thing and then again, it may be a bad thing. If you can find a person’s appetite, you can control that person to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God: An Exposition Of The 19th Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 23, 2019
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     | 7,789 views

    There is more to this psalm than teaching us about natural revelation or a useful benediction to our church service.

    The Heavens Declare the Glory of God: an Exposition of the 19th Psalm The nineteenth psalm is majestic and begins with lofty words. The Holy Sprit who inspired the psalmist to write these words speaks in beautiful poetry. The use of poetry paints a picture that lifts our soul to God. The King ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Off With The Old, On With The New Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 18, 2018
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     | 8,232 views

    God wants us to us our minds for something much, much greater than futile thinking.

    February 18, 2018 Sermon “Off with the Old, On with the New” - Ephesians 4:17-24 How many of you were here last Sunday? How many of you are here today? I hope you were able to listen to Tom More’s message last week on Christian maturity. He gave an excellent overview of what maturity in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Limitless Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,784 views

    It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love them that hate us. Love never fails.

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Must I Do? You Must Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 23, 2014
     | 4,300 views

    Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world.

    WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE HOLY EPHESIANS 4:17-24 Big Idea: Loving the world separates us from God – loving God separates us from the world. 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you MUST no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. 18 They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Everydaay Hope Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,360 views

    Message of hope. The hope that sustains us through rough times and keeps us focused on the things of Christ.

    Everyday Hope 1 Peter 1:3-7 Introduction- As we get closer to the Christmas season, in the 2nd week of Advent, we must stay focused on Jesus. All the distractions only put Jesus on the outside looking in on our Christmas instead of us looking in on Jesus and the true reason of Christmas. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Art Of Remembering

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 7,663 views

    The Bible encourages us to continue to make a difference in the world around us and to leave a lasting legacy behind.

    The Art of Remembering Hebrews 12:1-4 Intro: Tomorrow we will be celebrating Memorial Day and many of you have made plans for the day. Maybe a picnic or going to a parade. Maybe a big party or just a quiet afternoon with family. Maybe you’re just going to enjoy that extra day off of work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conversations With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2014
     | 5,842 views

    Prayer is keeping company with God. It fulfills us. Prayer is taking the view from above. It assures us.

    [Play video-clip: WITHOUT PRAYER] • This is what it feels like when you live without prayer. Prayer provides clarity. It is a conversation with God. • It is a conversation that provides clarity - to our life’s purpose, our life’s path, and our life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Failure To Future Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 8, 2013
     | 7,502 views

    God uses failure in our lives to teach us we are totally dependent on Him for our future

    FAILURE TO FUTURE – when life falls apart, runs to Jesus! God uses failure in our lives to teach us we are totally dependent on Him for our future Luke 22:24-46 The Disciples Argue About Greatness (people want attention) Jesus Predicts Peter’s Denial Take No Baggage for the Road (good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Helped The Fallen

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 19, 2013
     | 3,289 views

    To show that JESUS helped us by becoming a human being, much more, He became sin for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you helped by JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS helped us by becoming a human being, much more, He became sin for us. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) 5:21 For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
     | 3,055 views

    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    You Can Pray Like Elijah Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    James encourages us to pray, pointing to the example of Elijah, a man with all the frailties that characterises each of us.

    JAMES 5:17, 18 YOU CAN PRAY LIKE ELIJAH “Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.” Flashing like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson Learned: Surrender Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 10, 2018
     | 5,020 views

    The road to surrender to the Lord’s will is different for each one of us, but it is where God wants to take us.

    A Lesson Learned: Surrender (Luke 1:57-80) 1. Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Customs officers at the Port of New York/Newark made an unusual seizure recently when they uncovered a shipment of 9,024 pairs of counterfeit Nike shoes. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said officers inspecting a shipment from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Part 2 - The Meaning Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,214 views

    In order for us to worship, we must know what worship means. That helps us understand the why

    We are coming into the heart of our worship series. This is crucial for us as a church to understand. It is my belief, that the American Church lost its identity, especially when it comes to issues of worship. We are in trouble theologically and spiritually when it comes to worship. So, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Happened To Shame?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,457 views

    God has given us all a conscience. This conscience can cause us to have a lot of GUILT!

    Illus: The minister rose to address his congregation. "There is a certain man among us today who is flirting with another man's wife. Unless he puts $100.00 in the collection plate, his name will be read from the pulpit." When the collection plate came in, there were 19 one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist