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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    What To Pray For

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

    What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does It Pay To Serve God?

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 27,281 views

    Does it pay to serve God?

    Malachi 3:13-18 "Your words have been harsh against Me," Says the LORD, "Yet you say, ’What have we spoken against You?’ 14 You have said, ’It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have walked as mourners Before the LORD of hosts? 15 So now we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope In The Rain

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 16,488 views

    When life seems to be a steady, heavy burst of soul chilling rain, you may find yourself asking, where is the hope?

    Hope In The Rain Psalm 27:13 (NAS) NAS “I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” KJV “I would had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” NIV “I am still confident of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission: Its Authority Series

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,226 views

    the authority behind the great commission

    THE GREAT COMMISSION ITS AUTHORITY Matthew 28: 18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Shortly before Jesus ascended unto the Father, He gave His disciples, and us, what we call the great commission 1. That commission is really the basis of all we do as a church 2. Notice the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord 2000 And Beyond!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,581 views

    Are you really ready for the Day of the Lord?

    If you are reading this on January 1, 2000 or shortly thereafter, then we are all still here and civilization like time is still marching on. If you are reading it, say June 2000 then we still managed to get by since you must have a computer to read it and they are fixed. If all the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    Simeon as an example of person who has the Holy Spirit working in their life.

    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (Read also to verse 32) The Holy Ghost was upon him. The wind of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transforming Power Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    No matter what your circumstances, Jesus cares about you and has the power to transform your life in an abundant fashion if you will allow Him

    Series: It Took a Miracle Transforming Power of Jesus 7/6/97a BBC John 2:1-11 Our Lord Jesus was a master teacher. His teaching methods focused around parables or stories about very common things in order to teach profound truths. How many lives have been touched by his parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Chair Are You Sitting In?

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 16,430 views

    An illustrate message challenging youth to determine their commitment level to Jesus.

    What Chair Are You Sitting In? Introduction: When I was small, I used to play a game with my friends called musical chairs. Do you remember it? The object of the game was to be in possession of a chair when the music stopped. All through life it often seems we’re caught up in this game. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cleaning Up The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    We overcome bad habits and neuroses by the power of His Spirit

    I will praise You, O Lord, for I am awesomely and wonderfully made. Your works are marvellous, they move me to the very depths of my soul. (Psalm 139:14) Don’t you know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which God has given you? You have been entrusted with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cross Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,836 views

    Sin is universal! When Jesus said, Father, forgive them... just what was He asking the Father to do...and is there any connection with us in the 21st century?

    Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. Luke 23:34 (NIV) Jesus answered him, I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 (NIV) Menelik was the king of Ethiopia from 1899 to 1913. He heard about a new device that could be used ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Unpardonable Sin

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    What is the Unpardonable sin and when does it take affect?

    Unpardonable Sin Matt 12:22-32 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24 But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Weak Strong Man 10

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    It is odd when you get to thinking about the Philistines and Samson. They knew his weakness but did not know what gave him great strength. His weakness of course was women.

    The weak strong man 10. Judges 16:4-21. 07/20/05 These last two studies in the life of Samson are dark scenes and a great warning of the danger in walking after the lust of the flesh. Samson’s disregard of the call of God in his life has led him down the street of dead end and no turning back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Hanging Around God: The Start Of The Growth Cycle

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need; it both diagnoses our problem and starts us on the road to recovery; it is a growth cycle that can be described in several phases...

    1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Frozen Custard....lemon custard sounds bad but is delicious! 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hanging Around God

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    Hanging around God both exposes our spiritual need and helps us to address that need.

    1. I do not deny that I am a fan of Kokomo Frozen Custard....lemon... 2. Interesting watching the groups of people who go there...groups of teens/adults...alike...birds of a feather flock together... 3.Ever wonder, which comes first? (1) people choose to hang around those like them... (2) people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Anatomy Of Religious Hypocrisy, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014
     | 5,976 views

    The Gospel According to Hosea The Anatomy of Religious Hypocrisy, part 6

    The Gospel According to Hosea The Anatomy of Religious Hypocrisy, part 6 Hosea 6 David Taylor We are well into our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love for an unfaithful people. Let me recap where we have been. The first three chapters set the foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational