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  • Michael Gates avatar

    God Speaks To Reveal And Reward Series

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 11, 2012
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     | 4,228 views

    This message demonstrates how our Lord will lead us and guide us if we will but allow Him to have His way in our lives.

    1st Kings 19: 1–16 God Speaks To Reveal and Restore In God’s Word in Isaiah 45: 22 The Bible Says “Look unto Me, and Be Ye Saved, All the Ends of the Earth: For I am God And There Is None Else.” In Isaiah’s Generation… And in ours as well God Says Look unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living Beyond Today Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,864 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent that helps us see that despite troubles, God has not deserted us and that we are still blessed.

    As we continue in this Advent season it is important to remember that we are not just preparing for Christmas but when Jesus comes again as our saviour and our judge. In today’s Gospel reading we hear of John being in trouble because he was a witness of Jesus. John’s story of following Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Accepting The Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 12, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    Jesus has transferred to us the fulfilling of His mission. Yet, He has given us everything we need to accomplish it.

    Intro> I had just turned nine years old on that cold January morning in 1961, but I remember it like it was yesterday. I was young, but I knew something truly significant was happening. Up until that day all the Presidents I was aware of had been my grandfather’s age. But in January of ’61, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan And The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 14, 2007
     | 3,351 views

    Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.

    The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Week 4: Be Series

    Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,302 views

    Jesus doesn’t intend for us to be disciples forever. One day soon he will call us friends, and we will take on disciples.

    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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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,457 views

    Discribes the devious ways of Satan and how he tries to discourage us from working for Christ. Explains the depth of the love of God for us.

    The Love of God At a time when Jesus was disputing with the Jews they said to Him, “We have only one Father and that is God Himself.” Let’s see how Jesus responded to them in the scripture. John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
     | 3,482 views

    Grace to put the past behind us. Grace to Become what our Lord whould have us be. Grace to face the future.

    Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 8:7 KJV 1. God’s Amazing Grace for Spiritual Warfare We are engaged in a great spiritual battle. Satan’s cannot outright defeat us, but he will work on us until we lose our first love if we allow him. Great sorrow can stun, and it can make you forget the best source ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Diggin Your Own Grave

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    How are we using what God has given us to build His kingdom. We are either life givers or grave diggers.

    Digging Your own Grave Matt 25:15-30 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going into another country, who called together his servants and loaned them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave $5,000 to one, $2,000 to another, and $1,000 to the last-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perspectives On Suffering, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Mitchell on Jan 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,297 views

    Focuses on how God uses the comfort He gives to us in our afflictions so that we might comfort and encourage others in their faith.

    PERSPECTIVES ON SUFFERING, Part 2 January 27, 2008 Series: 2 Corinthians- Strength through Weakness 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Introduction- C.S. Lewis said that God speaks to us our well being, but shouts to us in our sufferings… I don’t think he means that God raises his voice… I think he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust In God's Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,829 views

    Do not define God by our experiences. God is with us in suffering. Stay faithful unto death and He will reward us with the crown of life.

    Stay faithful to God. Don’t let disappointment and pain draw us away from Him. ?The church in Symrna was in suffering, under great persecution. ?But the Lord reveals Himself to them as One who is on their side, fighting the same foe. ?Despite the evil they see around and the hardship they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    His Own Special People Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
     | 3,124 views

    Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

    1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Dream

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    Part 3 God has called us all to have a dream that is larger than us. www.craneeater.com for the video for this sermon.

    Living the Dream Text: II Corinthian 12:1-5 Show video Let me qualify my dream, it isn’t a horse, piano, or a plane. The only dream I have is to see this body grow, salvations occur and build the first phase and maybe the second phase of Crane Eater Community Church! Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Woodshed

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

    1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    The Name Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,720 views

    Fear not only makes us afraid to die, but to live too. Jesus helps us break through the fear to live the ultimate life.

    WMD’s – A Spiritual War INTRO VIP Warfare – 1. the process of military struggle between two nations or groups of nations; war. 2. armed conflict between two massed enemies, armies, or the like. We are in a spiritual battle: John 10:10 (English Standard Version) 10The thief comes only to steal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Secret Of The Hidden Room Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 23,777 views

    The Ark was the center of the worship at the Tabernacle. What made it so important, and what does it teach us about what Jesus did for us?

    OPEN: A black Methodist preacher, was sent to a formerly all white church in Cincinnati, Ohio. His daughter, Leontine Kelly remembered it was the most magnificent church she had ever seen. • It was a Gothic structure with beautiful polished wood. • It had a beautiful crystal chandelier. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ