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  • Lance Hostetter avatar

    "Myth 1-"I Can Do Whatever I Set My Mind To!"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2014
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    This sermon exams the statement: You can do/be whatever you set your mind to!

    Mythbusters Matthew 19:26; Phil. 4:13 Title: “We can do whatever we set our minds to!” Introduction: Show Coleman video. We have all heard motivational speech about the power of human will! The strength of the mind! “Don’t let anyone tell you –you can’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifted For Growth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 5,111 views

    If you are sealed by the Spirit then you are gifted by God to help the body grow in Christ. This is an introduction to a study on the gifts of the Spirit discussing their source, significance, and stewardship of the gifts.

    Intro: Ephesians 4:8 quotes Psalm 68:18 which says “You received gifts from men.” Paul is saying something that would have been understood by people in His day. You gave gifts to men. Paul is using this under the idea of a King who has conquered his enemy coming back into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father, Son And Holy Spirit: Practical Implications Of The Triune God

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017
     | 9,584 views

    The doctrine, importance and value of the triune God is incalculable for born-again Christians. Denying this doctrine rejects the whole of Christianity.

    Humorist Garrison Keillor, host of the radio show “A Prairie Home Companion,” said this of love: “We should not think that we have figured this out, because it is not a problem, it’s a mystery and always will be.” “It is not a problem, it’s a mystery, and always will be.” We’ve become so advanced ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Getting Even Somehow Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2017
     | 4,513 views

    The emotion that wells up within us to “get even” is about control, consequences, and vindication. Relational issues are never JUST relational issues!

    Getting Even Somehow (Proverbs 25:21-24) 1. Nobody likes a power outage. You may light oil lamps or use LED lanterns. 2. You enter a room, try to turn on a light switch. There is a lot of psychology there. 3. This is even true of an internet our computer outage. We have become so dependent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life Is Better At The Beach - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 7, 2017
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     | 13,723 views

    Today we will talk about how God has designed each of us in our own unique way. We will discover that sometimes we have to search for purpose before we can live it and we will talk about “Playing in the Sand”.

    ¥ I use everyday life illustrations because I want us to understand that God is trying to communicate with us everyday! There is a message from God in almost everything that we see, touch, taste, smell or feel. God is everywhere just waiting for His creation to cry out for its Creator! Psalms 19:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Treasures

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 26, 2017
     | 8,864 views

    The kingdom of heaven is like treasures old and new.

    Intro, Purpose & Plan Do we have any special treasures? Do we own heirlooms from distant lands? Are our families among our greatest treasures? Do we treat the things of God as our greatest treasures of all? Let’s look at some special aspects of the kingdom of heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Christian Is About Being For Something, Not Just Against Something

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2017
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     | 8,847 views

    A Reformation sermon focussing on Martin Luther's great discovery that God is for something, being a graceful and merciful God and not just against people and things.

    A question I would like us to think about as God’s church today How do the people you mix with view Christianity today? How does the media view Christianity today? Do they see Christians as ambassadors of God bearing His grace and being generous with His love? or do they see Christianity as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    True Leadership

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 31, 2017
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     | 7,570 views

    When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good?

    Prelude When is religious authority right and wrong? How should we behave in an imperfect church? Should we quit church and return to the devil or stay and be a force for good? Let’s look at Jesus’ blunt assessment of human religious leadership in Matthew 23:1-12 and see if we can learn a better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Short Personal Example Of The True Gospel Message

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2016
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     | 9,278 views

    The true Gospel message is everywhere in the bible, yet most church goes cannot see it. They cannot see the wood for the trees. This short sermon hopefully summarises this message in a way that relates to people.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th September 2016. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow & Dumfries) Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Prayer: Loving God, Father Son and Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Assertive Submission: How To Balance Meekness And Boldness

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 13, 2022
     | 1,170 views

    Being a leader there are many philosophical concerns that I wrestle with: Where does my emphasis belong? How do I balance all my responsibilities?

    Being a leader there are many philosophical concerns that I wrestle with: Where does my emphasis belong? How do I balance all my responsibilities? How do I balance evangelism and discipleship? But recently, here is the question on my mind: What is the appropriate balance between speaking out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Triumphant Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 30, 2015
     | 5,000 views

    Jesus triumphant procession into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday seems straightforward enough, but the implications of this special event — documented in all four Gospels — run so deep that we may not have uncovered them all.

    The Triumphant Sacrifice (Mark 11:1-11) 1. "Children’s Letters to God" series, actual authentic letters written by kids to God: "Dear God, I read the Bible. What does ’begat’ mean? Nobody will tell me. Love, Alison." "Dear God, did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Breaking The Cycle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,412 views

    Present generations can choose to follow the Lord despite the ridiculous or ungodly example of their forefathers. The Psalmist gives us advice to help us do so.

    Breaking the Cycle (Psalm 78) 1. A couple decided to go to Cyprus for the weekend, but because they both worked it was hard to coordinate their diaries. So they decided the husband would go a day early, and his wife would join him the following day. On arriving, the husband thought he would email ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Through The Red Sea

    Contributed by John Gail on Aug 12, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,548 views

    Outline of Exodus ch. 14. This sermon exposes the love, care and protection of our great God for His children. God saves, protects and guides His followers through the trials of life even when confronted by overwhelming odds or the finest chariots.

    THROUGH THE RED SEA Text: Exodus 14:1 – 31 Intro.: The book of Exodus records the story of the history of the nation of Israel from their arrival in Egypt with the seeds of the nation, 70 people, during the service of Joseph to the pharaoh. Now Joseph has died and a new pharaoh has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can Do It!

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 20, 2020
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     | 13,836 views

    I can do all things through Christ, because he strengthens me!

    2020 - THE YEAR OF THE TURNAROUND (It Starts With Me!) YOU CAN DO IT! TEXT - Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. There are three things you have to do to be able to do all things through Christ which strengthens you: 1. You must identify your weaknesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Different Angle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019
     | 3,100 views

    Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

    A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible