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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Gideon Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 5, 2022
     | 6,491 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of Gideon and how in spite of his insecurities God saw him as a "mighty warrior" and used him to deliver the Israelites from the Midianites, and can also use us all of us as his instruments of deliverance today.

    We will be starting at Judges 6. If you have been with us for a while, you know we are going through the series called Extraordinary People. Basically, the series is about the lesser known people of the Bible who, because of their faith and obedience, God used in extraordinary and unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Forsaking The Nets

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
     | 1,896 views

    In life, there are three major decisions we make that will change our lives forever. Your life will never be the same ONCE YOU MAKE THESE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS!

    WHAT ARE THESE THREE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS? (1) WHEN YOU GET MARRIED Ask any married person if their life changed when they got married, and I am confident you will find that there were many changes made when they made this life changing decision. (2) WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN When a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Habits #2 - Knowledge Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 27, 2025
     | 632 views

    James Clear: “The seed of every habit is a single, tiny decision. But as that decision is repeated, a habit sprouts and grows stronger. Roots entrench themselves and branches grow.”

    HOLY HABIT #2: KNOWLEDGE Introduction Imagine that you have an ice cube sitting on a table in front of you. The room is cold and you can see your breath. It is currently 25 degrees. Ever so slowly the room begins to warm up. 26 … 27 … 28 degrees. The ice cube is still sitting on the table in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Water Walking 101 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 21 ratings
     | 76,884 views

    What does it take to walk on the waters of faith? This message looks at what we can learn from Peter as he stepped out of the boat and walked on water

    Water Walking 101 Matthew 14:22-33 Walking on Water requires Courage (14:27) Obedience (14:28-29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Perseverance (14:30-31) Intro Slide Good day. We are about 2/3 of the way done with the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavy? When Life Seems So Heavy?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,454 views

    Courage does not always ROAR! Sometimes real courage finds a quiet place, and rest, and listens for the quiet voice at the ending of the day, and purpose within the heart, "I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW!"

    HEAVY? LIFE SEEMS SO HEAVY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Sometimes Christmas, sickness, and life can be SO HEAVY? WHAT CAN I DO? I. TEXT: Matthew 11:28 Come to me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I WIL GIVE YOU REST! 1 Peter 5: 7 CASTING ALL YOUR CARE UPON HIM, FOR HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Can't Cover Your Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    Deciding to 1)Cover up 2) Give up or 3)Stand up in the midst of difficulties.

    A firestorm has been brewing as of late over revelations of lavish and questionable spending at eHealth Ontario, a provincial agency tasked with creating electronic health files. A freedom of information request revealed the agency spent $5-million in untendered contracts in only four months, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Making The Message Clear Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 13, 2011
     | 3,472 views

    The 8th talk in a series. This talk encourages believers to have some resources to explain the hope we have, and challenges not-yet-Christians to respond to Christ.

    “…in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give a reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15). When people know that we’re Christians they will watch us carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Inttersection Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 8, 2014
     | 5,232 views

    Change, Crucifixion, Surrender

    Road Trip #1 – Intersection Galatians 2:20 (p. 811) July 13, 2014 Introduction: Rick Rusaw is the lead minister at Life Bridge C.C. in Littleton CO. He was president of the North American Christian Convention a few years back. He’s a graduate of Cincinnati Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    "Let's Make A Deal" Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2014
     | 7,681 views

    Life is always tempting us with doors number 1, 2, or 3. It takes wisdom, prayer, planning, preparation, and pusuing godly counsel to make the right choice.

    This morning we are going to play a game that became very popular in the seventies and continues today. It’s called “Let’s Make A Deal.” Do you remember it? People would dress up in the most silliest of costumes in hopes of being selected to play in the game. If you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Righteous Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2014
     | 7,990 views

    Though the pursue of God may bring affliction, a transformation toward righteousness is found by abiding in God's Righteous Word

    PSALM 119: 137-144 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S RIGHTEOUS WORD [1 Peter 1:21-23] The Word of God reflects the character of God. This stanza [Tsadhe, the 18th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] declares that because the Lord is righteous, His Word is righteous (vv. 137-138). While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Navigating God’s Will Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 17, 2018
     | 3,226 views

    God’s will is something we usually discern with our renewed minds, but sometimes God directs us differently (but never contrary to Scripture); sometimes He hints at those plans, but has not been clear about them — yet He reveals them in His time.

    Navigating God’s Will (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. Some people think you can find God’s will by opening up a page of the Bible and putting your finger down, “Bible dipping.” So this guy tries this method of finding God’s will for him. He prays for guidance. He closes his eyes, lets his Bible fall open, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Two Most Important Moments Of Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    “What are the two most important moments in any person’s life?”

    Tuesday of the 5th Week in Easter 2019 What are the two most important moments in any person’s life? In your life? In my life? I’ll come back to these questions–really a single question–in a moment. But first I’d like to point out that as Jesus concludes the long sermon at the Last Supper, He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Elijah's Question For Pagan America

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 24, 2021
     | 2,599 views

    Just as the prophet Elijah challenged the people of Israel to make up their minds as whether to serve God or Ba'al, the same question needs to be brought before America today. The time has come to settle the issue and accept the consequences.

    This nation is at the edge of the cliff. All it will take is one more step to go over, regulating America to the dustbin of history. For over sixty years since prayer and Bible reading were removed from the public schools by a poor interpretation of the First Amendment by a liberal Supreme Court ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Shoots avatar

    An Exodus Man/Woman Series

    Contributed by David Shoots on Jan 15, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,308 views

    We all need to know that there is a way to walk in the World. In order to do that, we need to remember things about God. we need to always remember that God is a Deliverer.

    Exodus 1:11-22 So they put slave masters over them to oppress them with forced labor, and they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and spread; so the Egyptians came to dread the Israelites and worked them ruthlessly. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Four Gospel Pictures From The Parables Of Jesus

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021
     | 2,954 views

    But did we allow that consuming power of God's love reshape our lives? Did we make a decision to give our whole lives to Jesus Christ the savior of all? That is the question I want you to ask yourself today.

    "Kenneth Clark, internationally know for his television series Civilization, lived and died without faith in Jesus Christ. He admitted in his autobiography that while visiting a beautiful church he had what he believed to be an overwhelming religious experience. "My whole being," ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army