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  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,365 views

    How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

    “Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Others At Their Worst

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,050 views

    The more intimate a relationship is, the more certain we are to experience the worst side of a spouse, child, parent, friend... Jesus loved--and yes, loves--us at our worst, and beckons us to be his ambassadors by doing the same for others.

    LOVING OTHERS AT THEIR WORST I. Introduction - Not long ago I read the story of a man who came to love a woman named Helen, who was a drug addict. She was living with an abusive man who supplied her drugs and in return used her for his pleasure. But another man, an honest and virtuous man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Battles At The Edge Of Breakthrough

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025
     | 614 views

    The journey to breakthrough is often filled with intense battles, especially at the edge of divine visitation. Many people give up right before their miracle because the pressure increases just before the victory is birthed.

    BATTLES AT THE EDGE OF BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:10-16 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Job 42:10, Psalm 30:5 INTRODUCTION: The journey to breakthrough is often filled with intense battles, especially at the edge of divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Limit God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 51,181 views

    Don’t limit God by unbelief, which can be caused by limited viewpoint and a doubting heart, and thus hindering the flow of God’s power and blessings. Have faith in Him.

    How can I be sure not to miss out on God’s best for my life? • How •can I avoid missing that door of opportunity which has been placed before me for me to walk through? • How can I avoid limiting what God can do in my life, and thereby limiting what I can do through Christ? None of us want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Was A Dark And Stormy Night... Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    It is dark and scary living in our sinful world. But Christ lights it by: 1. Chasing the darkness out of guilty consciences, and 2. Chasing the darkness from the problems sin causes.

    Epiphany 3 Isaiah 9:1-4 If I were teaching a class called “Scary Story Writing – 101,” the very first thing my students would learn is how to write the beginning sentence of a scary story. I would have them use the classic line: “it was a dark and stormy night.” You see, darkness sets the tone for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Signal Of The Soul

    Contributed by Ken Dillingham on Dec 25, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,118 views

    Evangelistic Sermon focused at two things. 1. To draw attention to the unsaved listener to the felt need of salvation. 2. To cause the church to realize that desparate people are all around us.

    Signals of the Soul Mark 5:2-6 I. Introduction A. There are various signs, certain signals, that are given by men who are prisoners of war, or floating helplessly on the wreck of a ship, or stranded in some way. Signals that make their presence and peril known to a busy outside world. Signals ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Waters Of Meribah

    Contributed by James May on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,574 views

    Moses and Aaron missed out on God’s best because of the waters at Meribah. Will doubt, frustration, and fear cause us to miss out on God’s best at our Meribah?

    THE WATERS OF MERIBAH By Pastor James May Numbers 20:1-2, "Then came the children of Israel, even the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there. And there was no water for the congregation: and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's Your Price?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,687 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

    What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Hearing God: Motives Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,717 views

    The motives of our heart are of extreme importance in getting guidance from God. Baalam was a spiritual man but the greed in his heart caused him to miss God’s will for his life.

    Hearing God: Motives Series: Hearing God #2 Numbers 22:1-35[1] 8-28-05 Intro What does God want me to do? Have you ever wrestled with that question? Most of us have. Most of us will at some time in the future. It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #4doomed To Failure: Looking Out The Big Window

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    We consider the attitudes that cause people to be doomed to failure. One man looks out the window and sees trouble, another man looks out the same window and sees deliverance.

    #4 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN SEE BIG TROUBLE OUT THE WINDOW? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be done in one lesson if you move quickly. If not do it in two parts. I. SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE FOCUS ON THE PROBLEM, AND NOT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,621 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    5 Rewards To Pain

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    God does not cause painful experiences in our lives, however, He allows them. Why? To test our faith, to mature us and to bring us into a closer relationship with Him.

    Rewards to Pain Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Pain- to hurt, wound, damage, offend, upset, insult, impair, and cause suffering! Types of pain: Physical pain- arthritis, from abuse Emotional wounds- grief, depression, anger, revenge (brought on by words) Mental anguish- paranoid, Relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring Others Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,873 views

    This world tries to honor, but it only seems to honor those who are great, those who gave to a great cause, or have done some great feat, but what about the rest?

    INTRO: It’s good to be back, vacations are nice but there is nothing like being home. I had the opportunity to travel to some different places. One of them was Washington D.C. It was beautiful and crowded. The thing that stood out to me was all the monuments. -They have monuments for honoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    The Contamination Of Your Connection Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Again Israel had fallen captive to the Philistines so God raises up Samson who was devoted by his parents from birth to be a Nazirite - but his connection causes a contamination.

    The Contamination of Your Connection Judges 16: 1-18 Again Israel had fallen to captive to the Philistines so God raises up Samson who was devoted by his parents from birth to be a Nazirite. Nazirite – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Mild Mannered Man

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 7, 2010
     | 2,665 views

    As we look at the life of Jesus Christ it helps us understand more about the nature and character of God. Jesus exhibited meekness, not weakness, for the higher cause of mankind’s salvation.

    Mild Mannered Man Mtt 16:13-17 Peter- standing in the physical presence of Jesus- but his understanding- did not come by- natural senses. His understanding- who Jesus was-came by revelation. Today, each person needs- same revelation of Christ. Much can be learned about Jesus by His ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic