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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Live Your Life Like You Mean It

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    We cannot shut our eyes to this one fact: The way we live reflects on the One who gave us life.

    LIVE YOUR LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT Isaac Butterworth November 14, 2010 2 Peter 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Critiquing The Critic Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012
     | 5,313 views

    Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

    1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Be Compassionate Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,577 views

    Would you characterize your vision as 20/20 or do you need a little help to see things clearly. Today I want us to focus on what do you see? We are in a new series titled “I Will” we are looking at 4 resolutions we should consider if we are going to ple

    Introduction: (Play Video – Open Your Eyes) How is your vision? Would you characterize your vision as 20/20 or do you need a little help to see things clearly. Ophthalmologists tell us it is normal for our eyesight to start to become weak as we enter our forties. By the time we are in our sixties, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanding The Floors Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 5, 2009
     | 4,216 views

    Developing leaders is like sanding floors -- acknowledging that flaws will be removed only by abrasion. But such weaknesses become a channel for strength and for God’s grace to work.

    We could all have such perfect houses if people didn’t use them. The most beautiful and perfect rooms you will ever see are the ones in furniture displays at the store or maybe in a museum someplace, and the reason they are so perfect is that nobody uses them. But in the real world houses are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raw Honesty

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,381 views

    "I believe, help my unbelief" is a confession of sin and of faith that takes real courage to make. In the Cross we know what God’s response to us is and forever will be.

    Mark 9:14-29 Today the Word of God that engages us is from Mark chapter 9. In the middle of these verses is one God-Inspired phrase that has been a real help to me on my own journey of faith. Words spoken first by a man who had the courage to be truly honest with himself, and honest with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Python Spirits

    Contributed by Chika Ossai-Ugbah on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 35,380 views

    It treats demonic avenues through which people are deceived and enslaved even with the supernatural. It calls on believers for discernment and confrontation through prayers

    In Acts 16:16, Paul and Silas encountered a young woman who prophesied to them through what Luke calls a “spirit of divination.” However, the Greek word from which “divination” is translated is python. “Python” was a word associated with prophecy amongst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Give Out, Don’t Give Up, Don’t Give In!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,930 views

    Paul had just endured 3 years of imprisonment without trial, a two-week storm in a ship and then shipwreck, and having escaped, was bitten on the hand by a viper. What else could happen? It's time for Jesus to show up -- and He does, in a big way!

    DON’T GIVE OUT, DON’T GIVE UP, DON’T GIVE IN! Acts 28:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man went to visit a psychiatrist one day. When the Dr. came in, he asked, "What can I do for you today? What seems to be the problem?" 2. "I have a problem. Every single time I go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Armor Of God 7 Of 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,245 views

    The reason many of us like to study on the Armor of God is because Paul does not just tell us to run for the hills. He also tells us what we are to do once we get to the hills.

    He tells us in this passage of scripture how we can DEFEND OURSELVES and how we can DEFEAT SATAN. One of the obvious problems it seems among Christians today is that they are not aware they are at war with Satan. Illus: A lady was talking with another lady on her job about attending church with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023
     | 5,349 views

    A storm could be a financial hardship, a personal loss, a sickness, or a troubled relationship. We can’t always predict them. We can’t outrun them. But we can navigate through them by the power and presence of God.

    Sermon – Navigating Life’s Storms Scripture-Acts 27:13-44 ‘When a light wind began blowing from the south, the sailors thought they could make it. So they pulled up anchor and sailed close to the shore of Crete. 14 But the weather changed abruptly, and a wind of typhoon strength (called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Beyond Grit: The God Who Brings Walls Down

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 654 views

    Move beyond human grit and trust in God’s power, showing through the fall of Jericho that walls of fear, hardship, and sin collapse not by strength or strategy, but through patient obedience and unwavering faith in the God.

    Beyond Grit: The God Who Brings Walls Down Joshua 6:1-20 "Sheer grit can only take you as far as your strength allows. But many walls only crumble through faith in the One who is able." Even though Abram was given the astonishing promise, “I will make you into a great nation, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on May 8, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 29,731 views

    This sermon brings to light that no matter how terrible life may seem, God can break in and make a difference.

    When All Hell Breaks Loose, God Breaks In Jonathan Lucas Text: Acts 16:16-30 Introduction: On April 20th, 1999, Cassie Bernall was a typical 17 year-old teenager, having a typical day. But with a single word she said that Tuesday, Cassie Bernall’s life and courage stirred the hearts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Little Yeast

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    As a church, as Christians we may wonder what influence we have or can have in the world today. What difference do we make.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Sometimes I feel that I am living in two completely different, unattached worlds. a. I live in God’ world or kingdom. I read His word, hear His promises and see that he is a work in my life and in the lives of others. See Him answer prayer, and offer comfort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    No 3-Strike Rule Here!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    A very short message about the forgiveness available to all who call on God through Christ.

    “No 3-Strike Rule Here” 1 John 1:9 This morning I’m wearing my favorite tie. It is my Minnesota Twins tie. You may or may not be aware that baseball season is just about to start. In fact, they are in Spring Training right now, and the Twins have one of the best records of anybody right ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    The God Who Is Able. (El Saddai) Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    This is the second in a series on the names of God. El Shaddai speaks of God’s omnipotence.

    Who is God? The God Who is Able. (“El Shaddai”) Genesis 17:1-8 God is able to, “do what He asserts Himself to do.” Discuss the Background of “El Shaddai” "The greatest single distinguishing feature of the omnipotence of God is that our imagination gets lost when thinking about it." Blaise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    The Introduction - Patch Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,657 views

    Attitudes. We’ve all got them, and we’ve all seen them. What do you do when you have a bad one? Jeremy offers three practical steps.

    We live in a world littered with bad attitudes. You’ve seen the people before, they like to make you feel bad, they love to make others feel miserable. Check this video out. Sadly, some people need the patch. They can’t figure out how to say the right things…EVER, and all they do and say is be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational