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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018
     | 11,835 views

    Have you been caught in the middle,feeling like no matter which direction you go, it will not be a good one? This is how the Israelites felt and that is the place that God want to meet us.

    Introduction- Good morning, How you ever heard some of these familiar terms? Caught in the middle In a jam Painted in a corner Up the creek without a paddle These phrases let us know that someone is in ‘over their head.” In a mess they will have a hard time getting out of. We have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Our Source Of Success Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 11,154 views

    It is not by our abilities, wealth, popularity, etc. that we become successful in the eyes of God. We succeed whenever we rely on His Spirit to teach us and direct our steps.

    1. THE IMPORTANCE OF FOCUS When the Alaskan Pipeline was being built, there were many Texans who went to Alaska and found work on the pipeline. The Texans could only work a few hours in the frigid weather, yet the Eskimos, the native Alaskans, could work indefinitely in the cold. They decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Games People Play: Twister

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

    Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    It Doesn't Matter: Who You Are Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 29, 2019
     | 7,369 views

    This sermon should help people realize that their Pedigree and financial statement are not enough to give them salvation. It helps point them in the direction of Christ and a relationship with Him for true eternal salvation

    In our world today who you are means something, you hear it a lot from folks who think their family name and genealogy should mean something to someone. I think the phrase “Do you know who I am” comes out most often when those who think more of themselves than they should are struggling at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundational Guidance (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
     | 11,802 views

    From Psalm 50 message explores basic direction for what to do. For example, we are to be thankful; we are to do what we promise to do; and in times of trouble, call on the Lord.

    Psalm 50:7-15 Richard Tow 3/13/16 Last week I spoke from Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?”1 We entitled that message “Foundational Guidance” because in that verse God tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Problem Of The Heart

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,071 views

    There is a direct correlation between the heart and the mouth. We have a heart problem in the church and in the family in the USA. We need to return to the altar and alter our lifestyles. Never forget God.

    THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Evil Men In The Hands Of A Good God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2017
     | 8,522 views

    In the midst of evil, God is watching. He is not oblivious. God's decree directs history. He will judge evil and sin. His light still shines through His faithful prophets.

    1 Kings 15-16 Evil Men in the Hands of a Good God ES 1 Oct 17 1828 We are going to touch on 1 Kings 15 today. Now that we have two kingdoms – ISRAEL and JUDAH, the author swings from one to another, telling us about the reigns of the Kings in both Kingdoms. • Following the account of King ASA of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go Forward With God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,239 views

    Christians: We must go forward: 1. Because God will protect us. 2. Because God will provide a way. 3. Because God will point us in the right direction.

    Go Forward with God Exodus 14:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, and in Exodus 3-4, the Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Right God, Wrong Place Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2014
    based on 26 ratings
     | 30,463 views

    For years I thought the only reason the Wisemen came to Jerusalem was to get directions. But I was wrong. What other possible reason could the Wisemen have had for going there?

    My home church met in a huge building. The main sanctuary had four sections of pews that ran back 12 rows or so and the back section had another 2 sets of pews. Then there were two balconies that ran along the sides of the main area. They said they could seat over 600 people in that building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Holiness At The River

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,743 views

    John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction

    Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12 Title: Holiness at the River John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jamie Bogaard avatar

    Who Do You Love Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2016
     | 5,060 views

    How are we as Christians to view money. What do we love more, God or money. Jesus has some direction about where our treasures should be.

    Who Do You Love Matthew 6:19-24 We have been walking through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount together over the past several weeks. We took a break for Palm Sunday and Easter. We last talked about prayer and the Lord’s Prayer. I want to say a quick word about fasting before we get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Renew Nehemiah Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021
     | 3,764 views

    The Body of Christ in America needs to be renewed in 2021. They need to follow the example of Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate, reform and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

    Series: Renew 2021 Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scriptures for the year: “Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Quarrel On The Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,135 views

    The sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of forgiveness, letting go of resentment and bitterness, and trusting in God's divine direction to move forward without quarreling, as instructed in Genesis 45:24.

    Good morning, friends! We are gathered here to explore some profound wisdom from the Book of Genesis. Together, we'll navigate through the murky waters of resentment and bitterness, the urgency of moving forward without quarreling, and the absolute necessity of trusting in God's divine direction ...read more

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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Who's Shaping You? Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,737 views

    Like guardrails on the highway, God’s wisdom gives us guidance on how our desire for intimacy can be channeled in an appropriate direction, without bringing harm to us or others.

    Who's Shaping You? Prov. chapter 5: 1-23 Prov. 6:20-35 In our study of the Book of Proverbs we find that the promise of success for the righteous and destruction for the wicked need to read as general principles that are usually—but not always—fulfilled on this side of glory . ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are We To Teach Our Children To Obey God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 27, 2023
     | 691 views

    To enable every age to learn how to obey God and to set their expectations in him, God directed that his laws and acts be instructed to children and that they ought to be passed from age to age.

    Monotheism is the faith in only one God. It was an unmistakable component of the Hebrew religion. Numerous old religions trusted in a large number of divine beings. However, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is the God of the entire earth, the only genuine God. This was a significant knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible