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  • David Dailey avatar

    I Will Make You

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 11,064 views

    Jesus Is the author and finisher of our faith. if we allow him he will mold us and make us

    I Will Make You Mark 1:16-18 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea: For they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." The part of this scripture that I want us to give our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming Young Again

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Christmas 2001

    12/16/01 - Becoming Young Again Text: Luke 2 & Matthew 18:1-5: What is it about children that endeared themselves to Jesus? Certainly they are cute. Certainly they are innocent in their understanding of life. What impressed Jesus always was faith… Maybe that’s why Jesus came as a babe in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming An Exceptional Christian

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023
     | 1,565 views

    The Spirit does His internal makeover of attitude, desires, and values. As we apply outwardly, we conform to His standard.

    A. HOW TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL CHRISTIAN 1. Daniel became exceptional based on his vow to God. “Daniel purposed in his heart” (Dan. 1:8, KJV). a. Knowing is foundation on which you control your life. b. Feeling is motivation, giving energy to your life. c. Will gives direction to your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hard Wiring God's Character Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,299 views

    Do you revisit old sins? Did you know that God has forgotten them purposefully and it would be wrong to go over and over them? Learn about freedom from guilt in the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

    Have you ever been in a contract dispute? Maybe charges got put on your account that you feel aren’t yours or aren’t fair. I had a situation recently with an agreement that I signed an extension on - and the other party and I discussed the changes and then I signed the document I received. Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • James Jack avatar

    Forgiveness And The Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    As with David, our response to sin should involve confession, grace and transformation.

    When one of my students does something bad and gets caught, there’s a number of different reactions that you can see. It depends on the student, on the teacher, and on what they’ve done. But some reactions are a lot more common than others. • There’s the “I’m really sorry sir and I won’t do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Do Not Become Callous

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 24, 2025
     | 553 views

    Do not wander from the life in Christ.

    Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Thank you for mercy and grace. Lord Jesus, today, we ask that You sweep across this nation and create a clean heart and renewed spirit in everyone who calls You, Lord. I say a special prayer for those with a hardened heart: soften their hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Becoming A Church Of Prayer

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,640 views

    The Jerusalem Church in Acts 2 "devoted thesmelves to ptayer." This messages presents to our local congregation how God is calling us to follow in their steps today.

    Becoming a Church of Prayer --Acts 2:42-47 Sam Walter Foss was a New England poet in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His wife was a minister’s daughter, and their Church was College Avenue Methodist Church in Somerville, Massachusetts [SOURCE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Run That Race!

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    Life is a race that all must run.

    PHIL 3:7-16 We are in a race, aren’t we? Did you know that life is a race that all must run, and when I hear the athletes talk about their "race to the finish line", they always say that it’s all about finishing. Your Christian walk is all about finishing, too. Now, everyone will eventually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Benifits Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    Why salvation? Well other then the fact of eternal life with the Creator (which should be enough) there are some other benifits too

    Romans 5:1-11 Getting on the Same Pages As God About Benefits of Salvation Introduction A. When you are looking for a new job there are many factors you need to consider B. Such as where is it, how many hours do they want me for, what will I be doing, how many employees are their, and What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Blind To The Truth

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    Spiritual blindness

    Blind people have done some amazing things. During one of the recent Olympic games there were blind skiers. They trained going down hill along with a sighted skier who called to them when to turn right or left. There are blind men who have conquered steep mountain heights. Fanny Crosby wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    Forgiveness brings great blessings because one is freed from guilt, granted eternal life, and restored to fellowship with God.

    The Blessing of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1, 2 INTRO.: Most of us are familiar with the sin of David. The story of his adultery with Bathsheba is in the 11th chapter of II Samuel. In the 12th chapter, he is confronted by the prophet Nathan and God’s sentence is passed upon him. David paid a terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Throwing Rocks At The King

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,448 views

    A message on a little known character named Shimei who threw rocks at the King.

    Throwing Rocks At The King 2 Samuel 16:1-13 This morning I want us to look at a little known character in the Bible that we can learn some great lessons from ! His name is Shimei. First impressions are often lasting impressions. The first impression that we get of Shimei is not a good one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Damaged Goods

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 32,226 views

    You may be disappointed, discouraged, emotionally emasculated, and spiritually messed-up.You may get talked about, and criticized. You may even be socially unaccepted, rejected by family, friends, and society has a whole, but that’s what God can use. Dam

    “Damaged Goods” 1st Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Often times in the certain stores they will have a special section of items that are considered to be damaged goods. These items have either been dented, scratched, or something is wrong with them and they are said not to have the value they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Be Prepared - Straighten Pasths Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    The first step in straightening the paths for the coming Lord is to make the U-turn of repentence.

    Matthew 3:1-12 “Be Prepared—Straightening the Paths” INTRODUCTION What would it be like to enter into God’s presence? How would we respond if we met God face to face? Though the Bible is full of stories of God interacting with God’s people, there are very few occasions when people actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kenneth Saurman avatar

    A Message I Can Believe

    Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

    I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran