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  • Rob Yanok avatar

    Live Like You Were Dyin' Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
     | 7,987 views

    “Life is a dash between two numbers on a tombstone, and everybody should enjoy that dash” Dr Neil Shulman (Movie Doc Hollywood) 18 times a minute you breathe, 25,920 times a day FREE of Charge. Learn to live your life with passion

    Live Like You Were Dyin’ Life is valuable. “Teach us to number our days and recognize how few they are; help us to spend them as we should.” Psalm 90:12 (LB) Don’t turn over a new leaf. Turn over a new life. “Life is a dash between two numbers on a tombstone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Thankfulness With A Grateful Heart; Why?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014
     | 5,415 views

    The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here comes from the Greek word “Eucharist”.

    Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-9 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37 Summary: The apostle Paul always gives thanks in his prayers and so thanksgiving needs to be a major part of our prayers. Jesus did it, and so did Paul, and look at their ministries, and the word “thanks” used here ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    I Need A Refill

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,280 views

    As Jesus turns water into wine as a symbol of bringing joy, He specializes in re-filling life's empty places.

    Re-Filling Your Empty Life by Kraig Pullam John 2:1-2:1 One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Almost Revival-What Went Wrong? Series

    Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,705 views

    God is always working to get His people follow Him with all their heart. However, we are prone to wander far from God's perfect design. Why do we choose the temporal things of the world over the eternal things of God?

    2 Chronicles 24 Almost Revival Illus: (Sermon Central) In June 1995 the space shuttle Discovery was being readied to be launched to meet with the Mir space station to begin working toward the International Space Station. One of man’s most daunting endeavors. Billions and billions of dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Jesus Matters - Philippians, Part 7 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,289 views

    Think of your most favorite possession, if that were taken away for the sake of the Gospel, would you be OK with it? This is the calling and the encouragement of Paul's letter.

    “Knowing Jesus Matters” - Philippians, Part 7 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 7 Philippians 3:5-14 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel personal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chosen

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2023
     | 1,220 views

    Is there a group of people called the chosen ones, the elect?

    Is there a group of people called the chosen ones, the elect? If God doesn’t make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God’s chosen ones [the elect], he will make the time shorter. (Matthew 24:22 CEV) How are people chosen for life? Does God’s sovereignty turn us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lovers Of God

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 5, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

    Lovers of God Scripture: John 15:9-17 Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love,    just as I have kept my Father's commandments    and remain in his love. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Abraham 2024 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,041 views

    To see something we have never seen before requires us to do something we have never done before.

    Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before requires us to do something we have never done before. What is that “One Thing” you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    9 Biblical Principles To Friendships

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,822 views

    We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.

    9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Choose The Path Of Faithfulness - Psalm 119:30 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 523 views

    I have chosen to be faithful; I have determined to live by your regulations. This is not accidental. This is a deliberate act. This is a commitment. This is a declaration of allegiance to the God of truth.

    Go! And Choose the Path of Faithfulness - Psalm 119:30 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We gather in Your presence with thankful hearts. Thank You for Your Word that is alive, active, and transformative. Lord, speak to us through Your truth. Stir within us a greater hunger for righteousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choosing The Good Portion (Luke 10:38-42) Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 23, 2026
     | 131 views

    This sermon calls you away from the noise of busyness and back to the one thing that matters most: choosing the presence of God above everything else you carry daily.

    Choosing the Good Portion MORNING LENT PRAYER DAY 6 INTRODUCTION Church, I want you to take a breath this morning. Just breathe. Before you check your phone, before you run through your to-do list, before the noise of the day crowds in, I want you to stop and breathe. Because the Word of God today ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

    How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,270 views

    Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

    Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bondage Or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 29, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,025 views

    The rules or laws of a nation or a church is not our main message, our main message, rather it is Jesus Christ’s liberating and soul saving love!

    Bondage or Liberty? You Choose: But Christians Are Free People! Re: 4th of July Kelly Durant 7- 2015 John 8:36 36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,580 views

    Loneliness, isolation and depression are wreaking havoc in the church today and we need to be aware of this and help those around us who need to feel more included and loved.

    When We Feel Alone, We Need A Friend This message is for people who feel alone and isolated and it is also for the folks here this morning who don’t feel that way but these two groups of people need to know that the other group of folks is there. I can hardly think of a worse feeling than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist