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  • John McCormack avatar

    Goal Attainment Series

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 18, 2013
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    VISION IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF GOAL ATTAINMENT.

    GOAL ATTAINMENT PART 5 OF 5 INTRODUCTION: VISION IS A NECESSARY COMPONENT OF GOAL ATTAINMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ PHILIPPIANS 3:14. PAUL EXPRESSED HIS GOAL ATTAINMENT IN THIS VERSE. AMPLIFIED BIBLE: “WHERE THERE IS NO VISION (NO REDEMPTIVE RELATIONS OF GOD), THE PEOPLE PERISH: BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War Of Thoughts

    Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    A call for believers to take seroiously the manner of thoughts that they accomodate in thier hearts and recognise that it is an area that must be handled as a warfare if victory is to be attained.

    Topic: War of Thoughts God is resolutely committed to having those of us who are born of His Spirit operate from the position of power, the realm of dominion where everything Jesus has accomplished will be translated into the physical reality by our presence. We are the “little christs” left behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2011
     | 8,890 views

    "Peace on Earth" is illustrated through God’s reign in Isaiah 52:7-10 as seen through: 1) The Peaceful Reign (Isaiah 52:7), 2) The Peaceful Return (Isaiah 52:8-9), 3) The Peaceful Reveal (Isaiah 52:10)

    This week, the Canadian federal government has launched voluntary evacuation plans for the roughly 5,000 Canadians remaining in Syria. On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said: "The time to leave Syria is now,". "We can offer you assistance now. If the situation continues to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020
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    After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

    For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
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    Christ promise to bring us out of darkness into light. When we discover this we have a responsibility to share with others

    - June 25, 1990 NYT - Choose to leave the light of this world to walk in darkness - Lost In a Dark Labyrinth - Gary Lutes, 37 & sons Buddy 13, and Tim, 9, of Tampa, Fla., - New Trout Cave - Smoke Hole Caves - Lost for 5 days - Violated Cave Rule - Never leave emergency pack behind - 200 ft ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce: Been There, Done That, Now What? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 22, 2015
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    The purpose of this message is to: Summarize the necessary steps in divorce recovery. Evaluate incorrect attitudes in divorced persons, due to their divorce. Assist divorced persons in developing correct attitudes regarding their divorce.

    In Matthew 19:3-9 Jesus talked about divorce and adultery. But Jesus told the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you: go, and sin no more.” John 8:11 Jesus made it clear that adultery was a sin, but certainly not the unpardonable sin. Therefore just like with any other sin, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 15,336 views

    Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

    Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Oh, Rats!

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    The ’rats’ that eat us up

    Here is a brief news item I ran across this week on the internet: “In July, the town council in Peru, Vt., ordered Roland Williams out of his house for a month while authorities cleaned the place up. Williams had been purchasing large quantities of dog food and cola every day to feed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Why Is The Spirit Of The Lord Upon Us?

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 18,432 views

    Jesus had a mission and a game plan to build his kingdom? The mission of every born again child of God should be the same as Jesus’ was.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Out With The Old Series

    Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,526 views

    We must let go of sin so new life can flourish. An end-of-year message with application to Passover, Communion, Lent, New Year.

    Eccl 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tigers And Trainers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    1. Never underestimate the power of sin. 2. Never underestimate the power of God. 3. Determine to live in freedom.

    Earlier this month, the Siegfried & Roy show in Las Vegas was brought to a dramatic close when a seven-year-old, white Bengal tiger attacked Roy and drug him off the stage before an audience of 1500 people. It was Roy’s 59th birthday, and shortly after introducing the Tiger, it bit Roy on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Battle Of The Sexes: Save The Male

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series.

    Battle of the Sexes: Save the Male 03.07.07 Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Battle of the Sexes series. To listen to the podcast or watch the webcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. Or check out Pastor Mark’s blog @ www.markbatterson.com. In Florence, Italy there is a museum that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Holy Thoughts, Part One Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    Part One of Two-Part Message in Pursuing Holy Thoughts, distinguishing between that which is presented as truth and truth as Scripture accurately presents it.

    PURSUING HOLY THOUGHTS (Part One of Two) *INTRO> In the Antarctic summer of 1908, Sir Ernest Shackleton and three companions, plus two ponies, attempted to travel to the South Pole. However, weeks after they set off, with their rations all but exhausted, they turned back toward their base, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaim God's Glory Among The Nations

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,659 views

    Pentecost 14(C) - Believers are to proclaim God’s glory among the nations. God’s glory is his glory found and seen in judgment, grace, and heaven.

    PROCLAIM GOD’S GLORY AMONG THE NATIONS September 10, 2006 - PENTECOST 14 - Isaiah 66:18-24 * * * * * * * * * Dear Friends in Christ: The text for our meditation this morning contains the final words of the prophet Isaiah. Verse 24 sounds pretty harsh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Heaven Is Even Better Than You Imagine” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,623 views

    # 3 in series on Eternity. Deals with the glory of heaven.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 3 “Heaven is Even Better Than You Imagine” Luke 16:19-26 Today we return to our series “Eternity: What Awaits After You Die” and today we return again to Luke 16:19-31 to look at two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist