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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Avoid The Negative Messagethe Spirit Of Defeat

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,996 views

    We must examine why we feel defeated and develop a plan that will lead to deliverance and victory. Listening to the negative crowd can hinder God’s work.

    Listening to the Negative Message THE SPIRIT OF DEFEAT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. YOU CAN NEVER OVERCOME THE NEGATIVE, YOU MUST OVERWHELM IT! I. INTRODUCTION: A. A BIG PART OF WINNING IN ANY GAME IS ATTITUDE. I am told when a professional sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Freedom: Let It Ring Again!

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,169 views

    Thomas Jefferson said, “Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure, when we have removed their only firm basis - a conviction in the minds of the people that these liberties are the gift of God?” Learn how important freedom is as a gift from God t

    Erma Bombeck – “You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Vila avatar

    How To Make The Dream That God Places In You A Reality Series

    Contributed by Tony Vila on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    Last week we looked at kinds of dreams and what happens when you follow the dreams God gives to you. This week in Part II of “Dreams with my Father” we will look at HOW to achieve them successfully.

    ALL of the good things we want for our children , HE wants for us as well HE wants to teach us , train us and build us into the children He has planned for us to be Dreams with my Father Part II Josh 3:1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and they set out from Acacia Grove and came to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Once A Teacher Always A Teacher Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    We need to learn from Jesus and be people that serve.

    Once A Teacher Always A Teacher Text: John 13:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: In May of 1846 an evangelist, now mostly forgotten, named “James Caughey” (pronounced “coffee”) visited a chapel in Nottingham England and preached a sermon on the words recorded in St. Mark, “Therefore I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Are You Moved?

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,728 views

    The cross is the powerful event of all time and it is meant to move us. (Good Friday 2005)

    Unmoved By The Cross Good Friday - 2005 It was only a few days before His death. Jesus was in Jerusalem. Philip comes up to Jesus and tells Him that there are a group of Greeks who have come to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast who want to see Him. AND - this simple request to see Him, really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    David’s Mighty Men

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
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    David’s Mighty Men are not in the Bible just to incite idle curiosity, but to teach us something the qualities that will make us mighty men and women of God. Let's look at 5 mighty men & the qualities that made them great.

    DAVID’S MIGHTY MEN 2 Sam. 23:8-12, 18-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Many times, life requires us to have courage. 2. We're going to be looking at courage this morning. 3. “NO NOVOCAIN” a. A woman and her husband interrupted their vacation to go to a dentist. "I want a tooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cricket...cricket....

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 25, 2015
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     | 4,342 views

    Gleaning some spiritual lessons from the game of Cricket at a time, Cricket World Cup tourney 2015 in Australia has reached its climactic stage!!!

    CRICKET, CRICKET… Nothing quite like the sweet sound of the willow striking leather …more so if the Cricket World cup is on. As the game of Cricket originated in the ole English village greens there are some xenophobic ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Leaving The Comfort Zone (Vision 2012)

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 29, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 31,945 views

    All of us are surrounded by comfort zones; those invisible barriers that make us feel cozy and secure. Comfort zones develop after we have done things a particular way for a period of time. Unfortunately, they can make us feel so comfortable, that we neve

    Opening illustration: A spy was captured and sentenced to death by a general in the Persian Army. Before carrying out the sentence the general gave the spy a strange choice. He told him he could have his choice of a firing squad or a big black door. After much deliberation the spy chose the firing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Miller avatar

    Do Not Worry Series

    Contributed by Justin Miller on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,599 views

    1. Today we’re in Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches us not to worry and tells us why we don’t have to.

    1. Today we’re in Matthew 6:25-34 where Jesus teaches us not to worry and tells us why we don’t have to. Interesting timing and I can’t take credit for planning the Sermon on the Mount; that was Jesus. But I do have to say that it’s perfect timing for all of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Amazing Grace: First Verse Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 53,915 views

    This is the first in a 4 part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. Each main point is alliterated and derived from the lyrics of Amazing Grace. PowerPoint is avaible, jsut e-mail me.

    AMAZING GRACE: FIRST VERSE Scott R. Bayles, pastor Adapted from Capture by Grace by David Jeremiah First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois St. Augustine once wrapped a powerful thought in vivid imagery when he said, “God always pours His grace into empty hands.” No ones hands could have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Honesty Is Always The Best Policy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2023
     | 3,638 views

    When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy.

    Intro: When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy. This story occured in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her: • "Do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Were You Chosen

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,665 views

    We are chosen by God to become workers in the fields for God to reap a great harvest among the lost.

    Why Were You Chosen 1 Samuel 10:17-24 Matthew 9:35-38 Ephesians 2:8-10 August 25, 2019 Have you ever been chosen for something that caught you completely off guard and you were surprised by it? One day a man by the name of Saul went looking for his father’s donkeys that had been lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    God’s Calling For Believers

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,828 views

    Today's sermon is about knowing God's calling upon our lives through His revealed will, which includes to love Him, be missionary, worship Him, to be holy, to grow in our faith, and to serve God by serving others.

    God’s Calling for Believers After last week’s Sunday night message and again this morning, I think it’s important to lay out how we’re to go about fulfilling the third dimension, the dimension of commission. And how we do this is to know and walk in God’s will and calling. For our lives Further, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Joel Sumagaysay avatar

    To Be Like Christ

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Aug 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,641 views

    Let’s make Christ’s life as our pattern.

    TO BE LIKE CHRIST Philippians 2:1-2:11 Philippians 2:1-14 (NIV) Imitating Christ’s Humility 1.Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2. then make my joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Ch.ch.ch.changes Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 9,874 views

    Some people will change when they see the light. Others change only when they feel the heat. Change is an odd thing - everyone wants to change, but few actually do.

    “Ch.Ch.Ch.Ch.Changes” 3 John After watching sales falling off for three straight months at Kentucky Fried Chicken, the Colonel called the Pope and asked a favor. ''I need you to change the daily prayer from, 'Give us this day our daily bread' to 'Give us this day our daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist