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  • Thomas Miller avatar

    Diamonds Are Forever

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    God created us with more love and compassion then we will ever know. Because He created us knowing that the freedom He gave us would be abused, causing Him to have to give His Son’s life to save ours.

    Diamonds Are Forever Even the hardest rocks crumble with enough pressure and heat over time. But creations process creates the most beautiful things out of pressure. Remember no pain, no gain. What was once ordinary is now precious and sought after, the diamond. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,290 views

    Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

    Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Insignificant?

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,570 views

    No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

    Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believe 24 - Self - Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 5, 2015
     | 8,212 views

    Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit - Self-Control

    Believe 24 – Self-Control May 3, 2015 Titus 2:11-14 If we could take an honest picture of ourselves, what would we say we struggle with? Actually, if others could take a look at us, what would they say we struggle with? There are so many things in life which trap us, things which turn us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Just Say Thanks, Show Thanks Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 11, 2020
     | 4,984 views

    Ever feel ripped off when trying to help someone? Ever feel taken advantage of, abused and used? Of course, you have, we all have. In Luke 17, 10 lepers were healed, only one returned to say thanks

    Don’t Just Say Thank You Celebration Church, November 15, 2020 Tom Bartlett OUTLINE On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus' Authority Questioned: Who Has Authority Over Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023
     | 1,614 views

    We want to understand as Christians that Jesus Christ fundamentally has authority over our lives. What does authority mean? Authority is power, control, influence. My life is not my own, my life belongs to God. God has authority over me.

    "In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the Lighthouse. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Divide Your Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,488 views

    The command to love one another is sandwiched between two reasons to love that are both descriptions of the birth of hope. Love is encased in hope.

    “What oxygen is to the lungs, such is hope to the meaning of life” (Emil Brunner) There are a lot of reasons for us not to be hopeful. I listed some just this week as I thought about this message: Suicide Stillborn children Multiple Sclerosis Sexual Abuse Eating Disorder Special Needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Plugged In? Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 1, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    Showing how connecting with the wrong power source can influence your life and destiny

    Are You Plugged In? CCCAG April 1st, 2018 Scripture- John 4:31-38 Introduction Purpose unfulfilled Early days of being a Paramedic I started working full time as a paramedic when I was in my mid 20’s, and as with everyone who starts in Fire or EMS, you start at the bottom. At the company I worked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    But God...

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Aug 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    such power in two three letter words

    BUT GOD... Each word…three letters long…. Such power in these words…But God BUT GOD… Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Whether it be sex outside marriage, a bitter heart, unforgiveness, alcohol/drug abuse, cheating, lying. Each of us has a story, a part we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,032 views

    All of us face giants of debt, abuse, rejection, troubled children, battle fears, health issues, habits, failure, or depression. They seem impossible to overcome. But David shows us how to trust in God to save us. Jesus, our Champion, won the victory!

    BECOMING A GIANT KILLER 1 Sam. 17:2-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You have to know…“HOW TO GET HELP” 1. One day Jacob, a Jew living in Russia, slipped on the wet riverbank and fell into the water. Unfortunately, Jacob couldn’t swim and was in serious danger of drowning. 2. Two Communist ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Anthony Neal on Jul 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 54,575 views

    Jesus Christ is the name above all names! There is power in His name!

    9 THEREFORE GOD ALSO HAS HIGHLY EXALTED HIM AND GIVEN HIM THE NAME WHICH IS ABOVE EVERY NAME, 10 THAT AT THE NAME OF JESUS EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, OF THOSE IN HEAVEN, AND OF THOSE ON EARTH, AND OF THOSE UNDER THE EARTH, 11 AND [THAT] EVERY TONGUE SHOULD CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST [IS] LORD, TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2014
     | 3,131 views

    Jesus demonstrated true gentleness, true strength under control

    Homily Given at an "Alternative Church" setting at a mission in downtown Toronto My son is a songwriter and music teacher. His entire life is music. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, sometimes. Recently he wrote a song comparing his view of a Type A personality to another view. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Spirit Moves

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 16,605 views

    The movement of the Holy Spirit brings revival to the church

    We desire a revival from God that is anything but Biblical. We want God to come on the church in power and do amazing things. We also want God to leave things the same and not change anything. There has never been a time in history when God moved in power among people and left things as He found ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When God Moves Through Us

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 25, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,720 views

    Pentecost showed a God whose power comes upon us, whose presence rests gently upon us, and whose power manifests through us, to help a world in much need of a loving and forgiving Christ.

    Acts 2:1-21 When God Moves Through Us A few days after Thanksgiving of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack slipped and fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God In The Last Days

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 15, 2022
     | 2,442 views

    When evil closes in on Christian's everywhere we are going to need to be fully armed with the armor of God's truth. To abide in Christ as the vine is to be able to stand firm in the midst of chaos and wickedness.

    Crucial is The Armor of God in the Last Days Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–13 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist