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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Wicked Schemers Are Ignorant Of The Power Of God's Lovingkindness Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
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    THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKED

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS WILL PROTECT US AGAINST THE SCHEMES OF THE WICKED I. (:1-4) EVIL SCHEMES FILL THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO HAVE FORSAKEN THE FEAR OF THE LORD A. The Root Problem = No Fear of God 1. "There is no fear of God before his eyes" (:1) 2. "He does not despise evil" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church That Lost Its Fire

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 26, 2001
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    They were sound in doctrine, but they had left their first love.

    THE CHURCH THAT LOST ITS FIRE (Revelation 2:1-7) Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happiness In Holiness

    Contributed by John Price on May 9, 2007
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    This sermon is intended to describe what true holiness is. Its not merely an outward change, but rather a heart change, and that there can be happiness in true scriptural holiness.

    Happiness in Holiness By Pastor John Price Wednesday, May 09, 2007 Intro: **Can we find Happiness in Holiness? 1 Peter 1:15-16 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, "Be holy, for I am holy." NKJV Hebrews 12:14 14 Pursue peace with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Things Christians Struggle With

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007
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    Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

    THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caritas In Veritate Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2009
     | 3,628 views

    The Pope’s new encyclical fits well with the Exodus account of a people oppressed and needing growth and development, but enslaved by a culture of death.

    Caritas in Veritate Monday of 15th week in Course July 13, 2009 It is providential, perhaps, that we have in today’s readings all the elements for talking about the role of faith in society. Here we have an oppressed people, enslaved by an unjust system, whose children are being systematically ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
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    This is where worship occurs. Every time we find Mary of Bethany, we find her at the feet of Jesus.

    At the Feet of Jesus Luke 10:38-42  The heart of worship is to find ourselves at the feet of Jesus in submission.  How often do we find ourselves there? o Do I really possess a strong desire for God and His presence in my life? o Do I go through life largely consumed with secular ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Qualities Of A Real Daddy

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 14, 2003
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    The bible records a man named Jarius who displayed the qualities that every real daddy should exhibit.

    Introduction: In our text, a man name Jarius pleaded with Jesus on behalf of his daughter. Jarius was a man of position in the Jewish Synagogue. He did not allow his rank or position to supercede his love for his daughter or his need of Jesus. A man of high rank pleads publicly for his daughter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of A Christ-Centered Life Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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     | 5,876 views

    If a believer has truly made Christ the center of their lives then there should be a change in their purpose, perspective of death, performance, the their personal relationships.

    #11 6-3-07 Evidence of a Christ-Centered Life Introduction, What does it mean to be a Christ-centered person? It means first that you know Christ as your Savior and then have made Him the Lord of your life. Text; Philippians 1:21-28 I. A Change in Your Purpose A. Previous goals of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seperate Yourself From Delays

    Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    Spiritual Maturity

    The Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family, and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you.” God told Abram to do three things: (1) leave his country, (2) separate himself from his family, (3) and go to a land that God promised to show him. Abram followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demands Of Christianity - Part One Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    Expectations of Christians.

    Demands of Christianity – Part One Introduction: A. Hebrew Letter sets forth the “better” things of Christianity in contrast to the Law of Moses. Thirteen times. B. Many demands under Old Law; If the New is better, not to expect the demands to be less in either quantity or quality. C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    As The Hart Panteth

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 5,789 views

    As the hart panteth

    Psalm 42 1. THE REVELATION OF A STRONG DESIRE (a) The Pursuit - 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Vanity

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Jul 10, 2014
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     | 4,347 views

    The soul is the hallmark of man's existence. Therefore, effort must be geared towards things that will nourish and enrich the soul. Unfortunately, what we seek today are the things that glorify the flesh to the detriment of our soul.

    "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" Mark 8:36 The above passage of the scriptures makes us understand that the whole essence of man is centred on the soul. No wonder the book of Genesis told us that man became a living soul when God breathed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revival By The Word Series

    Contributed by Kevin Eaton on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,822 views

    Psalms 119

    What struck me right away was David's use of the phrase ,"revive me..." through out this psalm! I was most intrigued by what he asked God to revive him with!! It wasn't what most in our day and age would have ! Verse 1 states , "Blessed are the undefiled in the way , who walk in the law of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Divine Words Grow With The One Who Reads Them Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2012
     | 3,175 views

    The culture of death cannot win true arguments with the Truth, so they change the topic. But if we study the Scriptures with faith, they become more and more our prayer.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Lent Verbum Domini The wicked and adulterous generation that our culture has become is heartily in favor of the words of Jesus here–it’s about the only ones they ever quote–“Judge not, and you will not be judged.” They believe that if one loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Return To God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,962 views

    Move back to our first love.

    Return to God April 6, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Move back to our first love. Focus Passage: Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction: I. Notice what was good. a. Their deeds – they were a bunch of do gooders – a lot of churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist