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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Some Reasons For Paul's Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    True Success is Found in Following Paul as He Imitated Christ

    Some Reasons For Paul’s Success (Acts 20:17-36) Illustration:Someone once asked Paul Harvey, the journalist and radio commentator, to reveal the secret of his success. "I get up when I fall down," said Harvey. Bits & Pieces, March 3, 1994, p. 16. Characteristics of Paul’s Successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 15,550 views

    Daniel in the face of persecution and threatening circumstances prayed as he always did.

    Daniel is an incredible person to look at for a life study. He shows us with living example what it is to live in a society wants nothing to do with God and His Word. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from the grip of the world and at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At Least Peter Got Out Of The Boat...

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 334 ratings
     | 51,383 views

    Don’t crtitize Peter too much. At least he did get out of the boat. But what about the 11 other disciples who stayed on the boat?

    Matthew 14:22-31 Topic: At least Peter did get out of the boat… When we think about Peter walking on water with Jesus, we usually think what could have happen if Peter did not take his eyes off of Jesus. As long Peter kept his eyes on Jesus, he was able to walk on water. But when he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Given For The Life Fo The World Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    He was given - for a purpose...

    Given, for the Life of the World 1 Kings 19:4-8 Eph 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51 Aug 27 P12 † In Jesus’ Name † For you, there is grace, and mercy and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction – a need for more…. A very famous Russian pastor, two months before he would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Are More Than A Conqueror

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    Because of Christ's love, you are more than a conqueror of all of life's problems.

    Have you ever witnessed a team getting beaten very badly? Just last month, in Major League Baseball, the White Sox lost to the Twins, 20-1. Can you imagine losing by that much? How would that feel? The most lopsided loss in modern baseball history was when the St. Louis Browns lost to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Parents "Rewedding"

    Contributed by Lyle Asbill on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    This was the service in honor of my parents 50th wedding annivesary where they renewed their vows.

    Who brings these two, who after fifty years want to declare that their only regret is that God has not promised fifty more but also that their greatest joy is being able to look forward to walking hand in hand for eternity? (in unison “We Do”) (Assume our positions on the platform) Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Good Times And Bad

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,219 views

    Does your faith waver during bad times?

    Faith in Good Times and Bad Times Scripture: Job 1:7-12; Luke 10:1-3; 17-20 In the traditional marriage vows, we make the commitment that we will stay with our spouse in good times and bad, sickness and health and for richer or poorer. In other words we are to remain with the person that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pure In Heart

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,948 views

    A sermon on the beautitude of the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8, Adapted from an article by Spiros Zodhiates)

    Evening Service for 10/26/2003 Blessed are the Pure in Heart Introduction: Two theological students were walking along a street in the Whitechapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Leaning To The Wind"

    Contributed by Thomas Bartee on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    This message vividly illustrates the folly of leaning too heavily on our own understanding, leaving God out of our lives.And the blessings of trusting God!

    Introduction: My sermon title is, "Leaning To The Wind." If you have your Bibles, please turn with me to the third chapter of the book of Proverbs, verses five and six. (ILL). Circuses and carnivals often have a special attraction called, "The Tight Rope Walker." A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Pain Of Purposelessness? Trust?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 2, 2021
     | 1,897 views

    Few people will acknowledge they have no idea what their Divine Purpose is? How can you accomplish what you do not know? Will Jesus find faith when He returns?

    THE PAIN OF PURPOSELESSNESS? Vs TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? ARE YOU GOING TO QUIT ALSO? WILL WE KEEP OUR PURPOSE AND GOD’S PLAN WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding Both Good And Bad Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,705 views

    This message looks at how we are to live our lives understanding that God allows both good times and bad times.

    Let’s Talk About Understanding Both Good and Bad Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckxJooHDCwc&t=11s In another one of my 2 a.m. morning routine, which seems to be when God wants to give me something to share, I read from evangelist Philip N. from Kenya how we are to consider the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Funeral For A Believer

    Contributed by Jeremiah Heydt on Sep 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 49,908 views

    Based on John 14:1-7, the sermon tells of some of the greatest truths and promises of God to be found anywhere in the Bible.

    John 14:1-7 Funeral Sermon We gather here this afternoon in memory of our brother/sister in Christ, ____________________ We gather here to grieve and mourn our loss.... We gather to remember and reflect upon his/her life.... A life in which each of you were blessed to share.... We gather here to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Payment For The Sin Of David

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2016
     | 3,074 views

    To show that GOD exacts retribution from us, whatever we sow, we will reap in this lifetime. Be sure to harvest righteousness in this life by sowing righteousness in peace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you paying your debt of sin? No. CHRIST JESUS paid it all for me. 2 Corinthians 5:21 (Amplified Bible) For our sake He made Christ [virtually] to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in and through Him we might become [endued with, viewed as being in, and examples of] the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Cry Of Victory To God Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 21, 2023
     | 2,997 views

    The cry of victory to God represents the acknowledgment of divine intervention and the recognition of God's power and grace. In many cultures, this cry is also seen to express gratitude and thankfulness for the blessings received

    The cry of victory to God Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 21, 2023 Psalm 3:1–8 (NKJV) “Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are They who rise up against me2 Many are They who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah But You, O Lord, are a shield ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Teflon: No Stick Offenses

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 21, 2023
     | 858 views

    Life can be hard and cruel. We must learn to shake off the obstacles. TEFLON: the no stick surface.

    TEFLON--- NO STICK OFFENSE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEFLON: Teflon is the DUPONT TRADEMARK. It is a polymer for non-stick and electrical insulators. The carbon and fluorine atoms stick to each other but not to food or other substances. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God