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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Riches In A Clay Pot

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,580 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    “FOR GOD, WHO SAID, ‘LIGHT SHALL SHINE OUT OF DARKNESS,’ IS THE ONE WHO HAS SHONE IN OUR HEARTS TO GIVE THE LIGHT OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE FACE OF CHRIST. 7 BUT WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN EARTHEN VESSELS, THAT THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF THE POWER MAY BE OF GOD AND NOT FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Fragile: Handle With Care

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,195 views

    Our eternal salvation is secure because of Christ, but when it comes to the daily routine of following the Lord, we desperately need God's grace each day.

    Every now and then I receive, or send, a package labeled "Fragile: Handle With Care." It might be a very expensive crystal vase inside, or maybe it is just a small toy, but the purpose of the label is to warn the friendly UPS, or Postal Service, employee that if they are not careful how they handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Will You Be?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 5,947 views

    Are you a Believer, or an ’I don’t know’, or an ’I don’t care’?

    Where will you be, 5 minutes after you die? I have seen that question printed on a tract to be handed out. I have heard the question asked. I have asked that question, on occasion, of people I’ve witnessed to. Let’s use that question today as a spring-board for discussion, and think it ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Lose Heart

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    A devotion for young believers

    16 “THEREFORE WE DO NOT LOSE HEART, BUT THOUGH OUR OUTER MAN IS DECAYING, YET OUR INNER MAN IS BEING RENEWED DAY BY DAY. 17 FOR MOMENTARY, LIGHT AFFLICTION IS PRODUCING FOR US AN ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY FAR BEYOND ALL COMPARISON, 18 WHILE WE LOOK NOT AT THE THINGS WHICH ARE SEEN, BUT AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Jars Of Clay Or Pots Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 7,709 views

    There is a resounding cry in our churches for a stallworth hope that encourages and does not fester. Let us be Pots of hope, and encouragement.

    JELLICO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH/JELLICO. TENN. SUNDAY Morning: January 7, 2001 PASTOR: Michael Blankenship WHO ARE WE: JARS OF CLAY OR POTS OF HOPE? Introduction: Paul is writing to the church at Corinith, as well as to each of us today. Many false profits had sought to destroy Paul’s work that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Spotlight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    Funeral for Stephanie Parker, a jazz and blues singer and spiritual seeker, done at the request of her sister, a member of our church.

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT Henry David Thoreau, in Walden, wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He saw that most of us seem destined to live in frustration. Most of us will never be able to do what we would really want to do. Most of us will never truly fulfill what we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral - Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 685 ratings
     | 60,892 views

    There is a spiritual gift in the life of those who die in the Lord.

    Jars of Clay Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Treasures Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 171 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    As Satan attacks on all sides, hold the gospel close

    INTRODUCTION… from barna.org 6 out of 10 Americans believe Satan is only a symbol and not real 47 % of Christians believe the same thing 1 out of 4 Christians believe it doesn’t matter what religion you are because all of them are the same and they all lead to God 31% of Christians believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victory Over Spiritual Problems

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,550 views

    Search for God and victory through problems.

    VICTORY OVER SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION Last week I told you victory is possible. Today, I want to teach you to get victory over problems. The biggest problem facing America is not racism, corporate greed, the budget, environment factors or people being de-humanized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely?

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,039 views

    In the New Testament times and down through the ages men, women, boys and girls have experienced spiritual awakening, have followed the highway of holiness, have served the needs of humanity and shared their faith. Let us go and do likewise.

    Have You Traveled These Roads Bravely? II Cor 54 Introduction: The highways of the 1st century were very extensive and widely traveled. Rome was a great builder of roads. Some of these roads that we read about in the Bible are tied up with spiritual experiences that are just as important ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Lose Heart!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 13,219 views

    Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

    DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stress Or Distress

    Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,775 views

    Not All Stress Is Bad

    Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Have This Treasure In Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 47,529 views

    PENTECOST 2(B) - June 2, 2002 - Believers have God’s treasure in jars of clay: this treasure is God’s light and Jesus’ life.

    WE HAVE THIS TREASURE IN JARS OF CLAY 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 - June 2, 2002 . 5For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts to give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Believe And Therefore Speak

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,537 views

    PENTECOST 3(B) - June 9, 2002 We believe and therefore speak that Christ is raised from the dead and therefore our burdens are lifted.

    WE BELIEVE AND THEREFORE SPEAK 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 - June 9, 2002 13It is written: "I believed; therefore I have spoken." With that same spirit of faith we also believe and therefore speak, 14because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus from the dead will also raise us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran