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  • Richard Cook avatar

    Stop Watching The Wind

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,868 views

    Teaches us to keep our faith in Christ and to keep our eyes on him; not letting ourselves get distracted by the storms that are raging outside

    Matthew 14:22-33 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    14. A Living Hell Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,917 views

    Anarchy descends on humanity

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 14 – A LIVING HELL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stand Firm Against The Flesh Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018
     | 5,189 views

    Message 20 from Philippians. This continues exploring the admonition to stand firm. Stand firm against the flesh.

    “Stand Firm Against the Flesh” Paul addressed the important things around which to align our life that enables us to find joy no matter what in a letter written to followers of Jesus living in the Greek city called Philippi. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Should I Pray For Others?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,584 views

    Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give us the power to live a Holy Life

    Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Theme: Prayer Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Freedom From Generational Curses

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,443 views

    Why would God want you to confess the sins of your father or mother when you had nothing to do with their sins in the first place? He wants you to know the severity of their sins. A generational curse comes through the blood line and can only be cancelled by the blood of Jesus.

    FREEDOM FROM GENERATIONAL CURSES “Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and upon the children’s children, unto the third and to the fourth generation” (Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whoville: We Are Free Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,740 views

    Jesus promised us that we would be free, but what does that mean? And what doesn't it mean? This message looks at those two questions.

    Since it was first Introduced in Dr. Seuss’ 1954 Horton Hears a Who, Whoville has been a staple in popular culture. In 1957 Seuss reintroduced Whoville in his book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and the location and residents have been popularized in different media through the years. There has ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rebuilding Jericho

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    The curse on Jericho, and the consequence of rebuilding.

    REBUILDING JERICHO. 1 Kings 16:34. In the recitation of the ten commandments we read that the LORD our God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation.” It is important that we keep a balanced view of Scripture because the passage goes on, “but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Wise Guy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,388 views

    The aim of the Book of Proverbs is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. The starting place in becoming a wise guy (or woman) is to treat God with reverence and awe.

    How to Be a Wise Guy Happy New Year! How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Not so good, huh? As the year unfolds before me, I often find it difficult to even remember what I resolved to do. I tell myself, “This year I’m going to turn over a new leaf. I’m going to start rooting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Trials To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,725 views

    This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

    “EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2020
     | 3,738 views

    Part 3 of this series focuses on IF as it pertains to our heart and the beliefs that resides within it.

    IF – Part 3 Scripture: Daniel 3:12-18; John 11:21-26; Romans 10:8-10 This is part three of my series on “IF”. As I have shared previously, “IF”, as defined in the dictionary, is “a conjunction used to indicate the circumstances that would have to exist in order for an event to happen.” When this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turing Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2021
     | 6,307 views

    The first subject that James addresses in his letter is how to face our trials. His suggestion is shocking: we should welcome our trials with joy. But his reason for the suggestion makes sense when you understand things from God's perspective.

    A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm, he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming -one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The problem began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

    Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Light For The Path Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,843 views

    In Psalm 119:105-112 the word of God is shown as: 1)Light Points Our Direction (Psalm 119:105-108), 2) Light Presents Our Defense (Psalm 119:109-110), 3) Light Provides Our Delight (Psalm 119:111-112).

    Psalm 119:105-112 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to your word! 108 Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Hosanna

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2013
     | 4,019 views

    To show that GOD's Presence is among us, He is our Emmanuel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you need saving? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's Presence is among us, He is our Emmanuel. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 And those who went before and those who followed cried out [ith a cry of happiness], Hosanna! [Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Passion Of The Christ

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    We know about His passion....where’s yours?

    COL 3:1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is your life, appears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal