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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Hearing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,417 views

    Ministry and hearing God's voice are important aspects of our service to God. The more we learn how to hear from God, the more we receive godly instructions. In this message we will learn how Samuel heard from God and shared this to Eli.

    Through constant prayer and worship, we can hear God's voice. The more we hear Him, the more we receive fresh instructions from God for daily living. We need to hear Him speak to us on how we should act and what we should say to people. We need to hear Him how we should budget our finances well. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Door Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,913 views

    The only way to heaven is through Jesus the Door.

    The Door John 10:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 20-21, 2016 A mixed metaphor combines images that don’t always make sense. Here are some of my favorites: • Running around like a chicken chasing its tail. • Stick your neck out on a limb. • We’ll burn that bridge when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Wise Guy (Or Gal) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 5, 2019
     | 11,890 views

    To be wise in God’s eyes, let’s revere and draw near in the new year.

    How to Be a Wise Guy Proverbs 1:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 5-6, 2019 The weekend between Christmas and the New Year is often difficult for churches to navigate. One church I know cancels services the last weekend of the year and instead encourages its members to have “Church in My Jammies” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2018
     | 7,689 views

    In Galatians 1:1-5, the Apostle Paul explains these facts of the Gospel in stating: 1) His authority (his right to speak) (Galatians 1:1-2), 2) His message (the truths he speaks) (Galatians 1:3–4), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking) (Gal.1:5).

    Martin Luther (1483-1546), is known by many as the father of the Reformation. Luther had tried everything he knew to be a good Christian. He wrote:?"I was a good monk and kept my order so strictly that I could claim that if ever a monk were able to reach heaven by monkish discipline I should have ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gifts Of Singleness And Marriage

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 16, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,219 views

    There is a prevailing belief in modern culture that never getting married is a fundamental failure of fitting in and belonging, therefore marriage will make a person happy.

    My best friend since High School never got married. He says it wasn’t his choice to be single. He is now in his 60’s. I learned more about unconditional love through him than from anyone else. As an eighteen-year-old teenager, I was taken under the wing and discipled by a person in her 70’s who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We All Need A Better Attitude Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 13, 2020
     | 3,875 views

    He's writing to a church like mine, with problems

    Thank you for inviting me. It’s nice to be invited where people like me for who I am. When I was born they asked, “So, how’s his mother.” And when I got married they said, “My, what a lovely bride” and I have no doubt that the day I die, they’ll probably say, “I wonder how much did he left her.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 7, 2020
     | 4,689 views

    1) The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a) , 2) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b), and 3) Feet prepared with the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15) These are metaphors for the spiritual resources given to those in Christ.

    Ephesians 6:14-15 [14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (ESV). The retailer “Whole Foods” raised great hostility this week when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Show Me Your Glory Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 19, 2025
     | 460 views

    Moses prays an audacious prayer - show me your glory.

    Moses: Show Me Your Glory Exodus 32-33 Pastor Jefferson M. Willams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-19-2025 Squab When I was younger, I was invited to attend a birthday dinner for a friend at Ducks. Ducks was a five-star restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. It was very expensive and quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Worshipping An Empty God Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

    1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The First Church Of The Potpourri

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

    The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Happy Are The Dissatisfied Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    Jesus gives us his tips for being happy in life; but they sure are different than what you’ve always heard! The world says, "Happy is the man who has ever desire met..." but Jesus says... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOD AND OTHERS Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Robert Baldwin avatar

    More Like Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,527 views

    Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then it

    More Like Jesus John 15:1-13 Rom. 8:29 Intro. Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Raiford avatar

    Take Hold Of A Life That Is Real!

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Searching for the real meaning of life? St Paul describes how Christians life a life of purpose.

    LIVING A LIFE THAT IS REAL 19th Sunday after Pentecost October 10, 2004 I Timothy 6:6-19 But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. People who want to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Ward avatar

    Dueling Spirits Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    BIG IDEA: How can we recognize false prophets? By what they say, and by who listens to them.

    “Dueling Spirits” 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: How can you tell if someone is lying to you? [ASK] How do you spot a lie? Some people give it away in their body language--not making eye contact, for example. What about spiritual things? How can we recognize a “false prophet”? This is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,464 views

    It is time for Christians to awken from the slumber of indifference, complacency, and slothfulness in light of Christ’s coming.

    WAKE UP! ROMANS 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how time has changed through the years of my life. Someone wrote: What Happened to Time  When as a child I laughed and wept, time crept.  When as a youth I dreamed and talked, time walked.  When I became a full-grown man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist