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  • John Williams III avatar

    Unlocking Potential (August 13, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 6,218 views

    One of the things that parable points out is that actions have consequences. That means that we have choices that have consequences both good and bad.

    UNLOCKING POTENTIAL Text: Matthew 13:31 - 33 Have you ever underestimated the potential of anything? It only takes a spark to get a fire going right? Just think of the potential that lies within a match. One match has the potential to burn down a forest. When Jesus told the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Two Sons..."By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,979 views

    A wise old man once said, "A lot of good luck is undeserved but then so is a lot bad luck..." The younger of the "two sons" wished he hadn’t had his run of bad luck. Let’s examine the Portrait Of A Prodigal together!

    Introduction No other picture in the Word of God speaks louder than the example Jesus’ gives us about the love and mercy of God as seen in the Portrait of a Prodigal. We all have had our own share of rebellion. Yet, God in His infinite wisdom and love waits for us all to return. Nowhere is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reality

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    So we need to not be paralyzed by bad stuff, but in the midst of such tragedies, failures and sinfulness, there is one thing we need to do: remember who God is. That is what Nehemiah 9 is about. When you have bad things happen, first and foremost, remembe

    [Re]ality Nehemiah 9:5b-9, 32-38 We’ve all been there. When life is falling apart, things seem to be going against us and we descend into a pit that’s darker and darker. A parent loses a young child, a healthy man with young children discovers he has cancer and just months to live, someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Deceptive Looks

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2018
     | 5,861 views

    Jesus enters Jerusalem as the Messiah—King of the Jews. Kings hate other kings coming onto their turf. The king is crucified—a messenger of love and a victim of hate. In the process, what looks good turns out bad and what appears to be bad becomes good.

    INTRODUCTION There is a Chinese story of a farmer who used an old horse to till his fields. One day, the horse escaped into the hills and when the farmer's neighbors sympathized with the old man over his bad luck, the farmer replied, "Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?" A week later, the horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Break Free

    Contributed by John Ong on Jan 12, 2016
     | 7,334 views

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back.

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back. Letting go is an act of power, but with a heart that is ever enduring, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am With You In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,478 views

    Psalm 34 is a gift from David to us. It gives us a rare and honest glimpse into the heart of a Godly man who was overwhelmed by fear and fatigue and for a moment panicked … just as we are being constantly being overwhelmed and worn down by what seems like a non-stop barrage of bad news lately.

    It seemed like just another day in the sleepy little town of Gath. Merchants selling their wares in the little local market. People standing in front of the shops, discussing the latest news and gossip. Small town folks just going about another typical day … when “they” appeared. Now … any ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Two Conversion Stories Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,237 views

    Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

    Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying In The Care Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 118 ratings
     | 7,782 views

    We’ve got a decision to make--the fox with a sure and violent death or hovering under the wings of Jesus.

    Parents love to give advice to their children. As they are young, parents say, "Don’t run out in the street. Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t play with fire." As children get older, parents continue, "Don’t use drugs. Don’t have pre-marital sex." Parents hope that the children will follow ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • James May avatar

    The Value Of Life

    Contributed by James May on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,806 views

    Life is a valuable thing and we should not take lightly the decisions of the courts of our land to allow someone to die.

    THE VALUE OF LIFE By Pastor Jim May Life is a precious thing. All too often we take it for granted, especially when things are going well, or when we are young. We never give a thought to death and the things of eternity. It isn’t until we start getting a little older and whole lot wiser, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Three Communities

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    Egypt-the place of slavery, Desert-place of indecision, Promise land--place of abundance the decision is up to you

    Intro: in this church we have people who live in different communities. As a matter of fact, some of you in this room today are rivals of each other in high school sports. This fall you might even sit on opposite sides of a field screaming for your team to beat the tar out of the other team. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Friends Or Enemies Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.

    Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek God's Best For You

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,318 views

    A brief message to Jr./Sr. High school students at a Christian school regarding how to make godly decisions

    GoSeek God¡¦s Best for You Various Scriptures ACHS Chapel, November 17, 2003 Introduction One of the dangers of speaking right after lunch is that some of you may fall asleep. But to help with that, some of the chairs have been equipped with little shock devices. But only the chairs with blue ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "What Is Truth?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Pilate asked, but he didn’t really want to know. Knowing the truth calls for decision. Easter sermon.

    “Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say correctly that I am a king. For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.’ Pilate said to Him, ‘What is truth?’” Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    I Wish I Could, I Wish I Had....

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    Your Decisions today may mark the future that you have tomorrow. Wishing that you could change the past.

    I wish I could, I wish I had..., In the life of many people there are two phrases that many people often say, I wish I could... and, I wish I had..., what they are really saying is, “I’m unhappy with the choices that I’ve made and I’m so far gone in this life, I can never go back and change my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Is Good

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    The 2 1/2 tribes decide that the land on the east bank of the Jordan is good enough and they are confronted about their decision.

    THIS IS GOOD Text: Numbers 32 : 33 The children of Israel have come full circle. They have been in the wilderness 40 years since leaving Egypt. 38 ½ years earlier they had stood at this place as children. Now their parents generation was dead and they were the adults. They were faced with the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God