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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Running With Horses

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,843 views

    Perhaps you’ve run into some difficulties recently: your boss, an illness, conflicts in family. You’ve pleaded with the Lord for relief. But He may have said in response, “Toughen up. Dig in. It may get worse.” And then He asks you to “run with horses."

    Opening illustration: Can you imagine what it would be like to be at a track meet waiting for the start of the 100 meter race? Gathered together are the top runners from across the world. Fractions of a second separate these runners. While the marathon is a test of stamina and endurance, the 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satan Zero God Won

    Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Mar 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,635 views

    Easter Sunrise 2008 If they kept a tally.

    Devil Zero…Jesus Won Matthew 28:1-10 3-23-08 Easter Sunrise (PDBC) What we celebrate today is the culmination of a conflict good and evil, sin and righteousness, condemnation and redemption, the condemner and redeemer. Today we celebrate the discovery of those who walked with and loved our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    God’s Orchestration Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    It may seem like Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were at the mercy of innkeepers and emperors, but, in retrospect, the birth of Jesus amplifies God’s control and involvement in the entire matter. God is strong and in control.

    God’s Orchestration of Christmas (Luke 2:1-7) 1. This story broke this week from the United Kingdom: " LONDON (Reuters) – Gone are the days of shepherds in tea towels and tinsel-clad angels. Britain’s competitive parents are forking out on luxury pashmina shawls and velour dressing gowns to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus’ Love 20 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 28, 2017
     | 3,564 views

    Christ Jesus stepped out of the temple, time and time again, to teach and preach the gospel, confirming the Word of our LORD God.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 20 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 27, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Steve Ely avatar

    You Don't Look Good In Green! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,152 views

    Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

    OCD Pt. 3 - You Don't Look Good In Green I. Introduction The sickness we have been examining called OCD - Obsessive Comparison Disorder is deadly. In fact, this morning I want to very quickly look at one the symptoms or fruit of OCD and there is no doubt it is terminal if not addressed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Giovanni Solares avatar

    Provision In The Midst Of Depression

    Contributed by Giovanni Solares on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    In the midst of this crisis, who’s fault is it, are we part of it? Does God wants something from us? Or is this just a test?

    Genesis 22:1-14 1. The presence of God "...after these things, that God di tempt Abraham..." vs. 1 Jesus is all we need. He is the only satisfaction of our soul, our lives. 2. The problem of God "...thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest..." vs. 2 "Isaac" could be our job, our money, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Favorite Sins

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 17, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,950 views

    We must look upon all sin as an offense to God.

    Our Favorite Sins July 26, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must look upon all sin as an offense to God. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:19-21 It is obvious what kind of life develops out of trying to get your own way all the time: repetitive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    And The Winner Is...esther! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,389 views

    In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    The Virtue Of Self-Control (10 Of 10) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 246 ratings
     | 30,580 views

    Self-control is not when I control my "self". It when my "self" is controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    The Virtue of Self-Control Part 10 The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester (I appreciate the sermon "Strawberry of Self-Control" by James Westervelt, which is on this site. His outline inspired me as I prepared this message. I encourage you read his sermon as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Duck, Duck Goose

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    Words of encouragement for when we are tempted to "duck" out of our Christian responsibilities and Christian living.

    This past week Justin began dancing around the floor saying “Awses, Awses, Awses” and then he would fall over and just laugh and laugh. At first I couldn’t figure out what he was doing then he repeated it again laughing with the delight the whole time and I realized he was playing Ring Around the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Getting Hungry

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 24,091 views

    Unfortunately, we are not only physically spoiled in America, we are also Spiritually spoiled.

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,309 views

    The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,668 views

    Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

    In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    What Might Have Been

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    Look at famous failures (like Mike Tyson and Michael Vick) and Judas to see how we can avoid failure in our life.

    WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN Luke 22:1-6, Mark 14: 17-21 He was a big man on campus, a quarterback with the speed of a gazelle, his moves left would-be tacklers holding a handful of air, an arm like a rocket launcher, and the looks of a model. He had it all… but then he went to the dogs. He found he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    Keep Growing

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,663 views

    Are you growing? We should examine ourselves daily to see if we're really growing.

    KEEP GROWING "And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him." Luke 2:40. The Lord Jesus is our role model. Notice the four areas in which He grew: 1. Intellectually (wisdom) 2. Physically (stature) 3. Spiritually (favour with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational