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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Eyes Of Faith, Not Sight Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 26, 2017
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     | 20,974 views

    Elisha and his servant were surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant was fearful, seeing only the enemy. Elisha was confident, seeing the host of God about them. We tend to see only the adversity, but fail to see God. He is able to meet our needs.

    Eyes of Faith, not Sight 2 Kings 6: 15-20 During this time Israel faced numerous attacks from the Syrians. Each time Syria’s king planned an attack, the Lord gave Elisha insight to their plans and he was able to warn Israel. Knowing someone was sharing their plans with the Israelites, the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoration Of A Failure

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
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     | 6,770 views

    A look at several (from entertainment and science) who started out as failures but became great successes. Samson is our model of one who started well, failed miserably, but was restored.

    The Restoration of a Failure Judges 16:20-22 Today I want to start by looking at some Famous Failures. 1. He was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of creativity and imagination. 2. He did not speak until he was 4 and didn’t read til 7, his teacher called him "Slow" 3. He went broke 5 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Broken Heart: Lessons From Jesus' Words To Mary From The Cross

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 21, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,797 views

    Jesus’ words to Mary from the cross speak to our relationships with our parents and also our spiritual family.

    Mary proudly holds her newborn baby boy as she and her husband enter the temple court. Only forty days ago she gave birth to her firstborn Son. Today they have made the short trip from Bethlehem to dedicate her firstborn son to the Lord. As they make their way through the crowd, an elderly man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Visit To The Upper Room

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

    A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Baptized Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 27, 2008
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     | 6,230 views

    The final message of our Spring Life Series deals with the importance of baptism in a believer’s life. We will look at the who, why, when, where and the how of baptism.

    Spring Life 2008 Part 9- Be Baptized Pastor Ryan Akers *parts of this sermon where borrowed with permission from Pastor Joe Colaw of First Wesleyan Church in Bartlesville, OK. Matthew 3:1-17- Amazing transition in people’s lives, beginning of Christ ministry, proof of the trinity(3 distinct ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Holy Spirit Poured Out

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 27, 2008
     | 4,713 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to examine who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the lives of believers. Thoughts taken from an article by Jack Hayford, "Symbols of the Holy Spirit."

    The Holy Spirit Poured Out Introduction We have been experiencing somewhat of a drought in that it has not rained significantly for some time. Evidenced by the fires in PB that destroyed 42 homes. Be thankful- the drought has not been as serious as many the world has experienced through history. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Don’t You Love A Good Storm?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 1, 2012
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     | 4,301 views

    Don’t You Love A Good Storm? 1) It destroys our sense of self-importance. 2) It heightens our sense of God’s providence.

    Lord of the winds! I feel thee nigh, I know thy breath in the burning sky! And I wait, with a thrill in every vein, For the coming of the hurricane! William Cullen Bryant (1854) Do you get as excited about storms as the poet Bryant did? I don’t think little children especially enjoy storms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unsung Heroes: Ananias Series

    Contributed by Sam Draper on Jul 9, 2012
     | 13,879 views

    Because of his courage and obedience, Ananias is a model unsung hero.

    Unsung Heroes: Ananias Acts 9.10-19a Have you ever heard of Jeremy Lin? Some of you have, but many of you probably have not. Jeremy Lin is a basketball player in the NBA. He plays for the Knicks, but up until this past February, very few people had ever heard of him. No one thought he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Far Beyond All We Can Ask"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 18, 2012
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     | 8,620 views

    Do we know the love of Christ?

    “Far Beyond All We Could Ask” Ephesians 3:14-21 The main theme of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is that there is no nation, no family, no person—no matter who they are, what they have done, where they come from that is beyond the love of God in Christ Jesus our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blush - Pt. 3 - Pool Parties Or Pity Parties? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,148 views

    Cheeks bright red. Eyes averted. Head ducked in shame. There are some questions that should still embarrass us. However, red cheeks may just lead to changed hearts!

    Blush Pt. 3 - Pool Parties or Pity Parties? Cheek coloring moments. We all hate them. That instance in which you would like to crawl in a hole. You thought no one noticed and you discover that everyone saw you fall, fail, make a fool of yourself. You find yourself with a blush. Like . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Special Day! Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,945 views

    Which day is THE Special Day? Saturday or Sunday? The Old Testament Shabbat or the New Testament Lord's Day? What do you think?

    Exodus 20:8-11 This Special Day! As I prepared this series, I realized how little we actually preach or teach on the Ten Commandments as if they are neither important nor relevant. They are both. It was very enlightening to me to preach through them. I learned a lot! I trust this series will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Giver

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 22, 2012
     | 6,386 views

    In spite of all the ways we give, we can never be the greatest giver. That place is held by God alone.

    She was born in 1910 and was one of the most highly respected women in the world. Her home was Macedonia, and she was of Albanian ancestry. In 1928, she went to Ireland to join the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Some six weeks later, she was on her way to India as a teacher. She studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
     | 4,862 views

    A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

    A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus Pays ... Mankind Stutters Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 1, 2013
     | 6,427 views

    Why has Jesus been forsaken? So that we do not need to go through heel and so we can have a relationship with God.

    Message Matthew 27:45-56 Jesus Pays ... Mankind Stutters Good Friday is the day we specifically focus on the death of Jesus. Now let’s remember that His death is just a small part of the whole – what we call – Passion Narrative. It seems a bit strange to call this act “The Passion” especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unto The Church In Philadelphia, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2013
     | 5,468 views

    The persecuted church in Philadelphia is part of the true Israel

    Unto the Church in Philadelphia, Write Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction Philadelphia was the sixth church which Jesus addresses in Revelation. It was noted for its rich volcanic soil which was good for the raising of grapes. But the presence of volcanic soil also meant that the area was subjected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible