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  • Ben Thomas avatar

    I Wanted To Be The King Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,043 views

    There was a need of leadership and many trees desired and boast that they are the candidate. But God has a better plan about the leadership

    One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’ 9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hatred

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,545 views

    They know the way they are living, so to put a Christian down makes them feel better about themselves.

    Strife-bitter conflict or rivalry: bitter and sometimes violent conflict, struggle, or rivalry Hatred is inescapable. Sooner or later, despite all our precautions, someone, somewhere will hate us. And if we're followers of Jesus, it will happen sooner rather than later. In John 15:18-16:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
     | 3,242 views

    We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready.

    What Time Is It? October 25, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:36-44 Supplemental Passage: 2 Peter 3:9 NASB The Lord is not slow about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,096 views

    Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am Resolved

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2011
     | 8,443 views

    New Years often bring resolutions of all sorts, but how about a resolution to become a better Christian?

    Well it’s 2011, who would have thunk it. And I would suspect that there have been a pile of New Year’s resolutions made in the past 2 days and if the truth was known there have probably been a pile of New Year’s resolutions broken in the past 2 days. We have probably all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith Tested

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,302 views

    God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

    FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Will Wait Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,320 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us gain a better understanding of how to wait on God - especially as it applies to prayer.

    I WILL WAIT Habakkuk 2:1 INTRODUCTION: Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance – you may be seated. (Video) If you have served in the Armed forces of our country, law enforcement or fire department please stand and be recognized (applause) A. Who here likes to wait? 1. Not many of us do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
     | 8,142 views

    Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

    God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham, Isaac And Jacob Lived As A Stranger In Tents Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014
     | 9,459 views

    To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sojourner here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Opportunities

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014
     | 6,501 views

    At sunset it is better to say: I AM GLAD I DID... Then to say: I WISH I HAD...

    OPPORTUNITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOSE LIVE IN LIVING? IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOSE WISDOM IN KNOWLEDGE? SUCCESS IS NOT THE KEY TO HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. I. AT SUNSET IT IS BETTER TO SAY: I AM GLAD I DID... THAN TO SAY I WISH I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Coming Back, The Judgment (4 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 20, 2020
     | 3,131 views

    Jesus is coming back and we better be prepared to meet Him. There will be judgment of people to either heaven or hell.

    “Jesus is coming BACK, Judgment” Hebrews 9:27/Matthew 25 CREDIT: I used Jeff Strite heavily as a source for this sermon. I do not think I improved on his work and can't really figure out what parts in the sermon below are mine and which are his. I share this sermon with hesitation, knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Root Of Our Spiritual Problems

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017
     | 8,100 views

    Bitterness can cause the most devout Christian to become ineffective, don't be bitter,,,,be BETTER

    Bitterness is known in the Bible as spiritual poison and a means by which many are defiled (Hebrews 12:15). It is the source of countless spiritual and physical problems in millions of lives today. The Bible tells us that MANY are defiled by the means of bitterness. Bitterness can be tricky to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Be A Good Neighbor?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,129 views

    In this message we look at what it means to be a good neighbor and how we can become better at it.

    THE ART OF NEIGHBORING “HOW can I be a good Neighbor?” 1st Corinthians 9:20-23 So we began a new series of messages last Sunday I have titled “The Art of Neighboring.” Last week we looked at the story of the Good Samaritan and we said that there are often several things that seem to keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 9,582 views

    God is in the business of giving people a second chance. Probably no one knew this better than Simon Peter.

    THE LORD OF SECOND CHANCES Luke 9:28-36 Exodus 34:29-35 2 Peter 1:16 Matt. 16:18, 23 2 Peter 1:12-14, 17-18 Matt. 5:47 When Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, he handed the bulb to his young apprentice who anxiously carried the bulb upstairs. Yes, you might have guessed it; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Hope Again

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 7,180 views

    HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO.

    TO HOPE AGAIN 1 PETER 1:1-9 HOPE IS THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT. HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO. 1 PETER 1:3-4: “3 ¶ PRAISED (HONORED, BLESSED) BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist