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  • James Turner avatar

    The Book Of Ruth - Lesson 1

    Contributed by James Turner on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,702 views

    A book study of the Book of Ruth, this lesson deals with chapter 1, verses 16-17.

    The Book of Ruth Lesson 1 - Ruth 1:16-17a And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: they people shall be my people, and thy God my God. I. Background. A. The book of Ruth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Son Will Come Out Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    In the musical Annie, Annie was an eternal optimist. Her reoccurring promise was, “The sun will come out tomorrow.” Unfortunately, real life is not always as promising as the little orphan said it was. God wants you to know that tomorrow can be hopeful bu

    ”Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up treasure in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,467 views

    We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

    At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Say I Am

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    Jesus’s call to understand and accept him as the Messiah.

    Who do You Say I Am? Matthew 16:13-23 Great leaders have arisen throughout time: Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Gandhi. Not all Political leaders, but Social leaders: Gandhi; Philosophical leaders: Socrates, Aristotle, Kant, Buddha; Religious leaders: Martin Luther, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Thanksgiving Is An Attitude (Not A Day)

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,610 views

    This message looks at the idea of developing thanksgiving as a lifestyle and attitude.

    Thanksgiving Is an Attitude (Not a Day) Psalm 95 Abraham Lincoln in his Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1863 said this: We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth and power as no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Brings Us Joy

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    This sermon was preached on the Third Sunday in Advent and is based on "The Magnificat" in Luke 1:46-55.

    Jesus Brings Us Joy --Luke 1:46-55 Music is central in the message of Christmas. I love the carols of Christmas; and, as I have said so often Handel’s Messiah. I love to hear the organ and trumpet resonate during the Christmas season. Christmas began with singing months before the Angel Choir ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    When Trying To Figure Out How To Love, Look At Your Mother

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,786 views

    Mothers Day sermon from on of the greatest passages about love.

    When Trying to Figure Out How To Love, Look At Your Mom I John 3:11-24 Introduction A. It is mother’s day B. No it is not a day we just have for the fun of it C. MOTHERS DESERVE IT!!! D. Mothers act out of love E. You can never escape that love of your mother F. John must have been thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Rainbow In The Clouds

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,511 views

    The light of God’s wonderful grace shining through the dark clouds in our life produces a spiritual rainbow that will gladden our heart.

    THE RAINBOW IN THE CLOUDS "I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the rainbow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Progress Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,898 views

    Part 8 in a series on Philippians focusing in the keys to Spiritual Growth

    The Joy of Progress Philippians 3:12-21 I. Introduction A. The Two Trappers 1. In the mid 1800’s two trappers were diligently collecting skins in the Cumberland Plateau area of Tennessee. a) At the end of the season the two decided to pack up and head home. b) They made their way back to the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 2: An Announcement Of Preparation

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 935 views

    An important duty of angels is to bring messages. Their name means “messenger” (Heb. 1:14). They tell believers the good news and we must tell unbelievers.

    A. ANGELS PREPARE ZECHARIAH: LUKE 1:5-25 1. Silence. There were 400 silent years when no voice or miracles were sent from heaven. Angels only appear in history when God re-directs His program. 2. A forerunner is predicted (Luke 1:11-14, 18-20, ELT), “Zechariah was in the sanctuary when an angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,150 views

    All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. All Christians should grow spiritually. “As new born babes desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow” (I Peter 2:2). 2. Non-growth is rejected by God. “You have been Christians a long time now, and you ought to be teaching others, but instead you have dropped back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Holiness Series

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006
     | 3,718 views

    This sermon deals with personal holiness and freedom from sin. Part 1 of 3

    Personal Holiness: Freedom From Sin Romans 6:1-10 June 26, 2005 I. Introduction A. The text today, Paul is addressing what it means to live a life of personal holiness 1. Paul addresses this issue because of the curse of Original Sin a. Original sin has come to mankind because of the headship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus On Right Ministy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

    JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Against All Odds

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,210 views

    This sermon shows how Abraham believed God in spite of a hopless situation. It also shows how we can believe God when things look hopless to us.

    It is easy to believe God when we can see a physical answer to our situation. Such as believing for : A job when unemployment is low, Healing when your doctor has prescribed medicine, God’s provision when you just inherited $1 million. On the other end of the spectrum, some things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change Your Clothes

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,245 views

    In the book of Colossians we are told to put on the new man. We need to change our clothes.

    Change Your Clothes I. Clothing – What does it represent? 1. Sign of wealth, prestige and social position  Priestly Garment – Exodus 39  Joseph’s Coat – Genesis 37:3 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal