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  • Robert Parker avatar

    Looking Up, When Life Has Got You Down

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,621 views

    No matter what hardships, mistakes or mishaps that can occur in life God allows us to Look up when Life has got us down. A message of encouragement during tough times...

    Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4: 7 – 10, 14 (4:7) “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” (4:8) “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair.” (4:9) “Persecuted, but not forsaken; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Test After The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    after transformation, there is going to be an examination. The Bible clearly teaches that after the resurrection of the saints, the rapture of the survivors, and the reunion in the sky, that there is going to be a reckoning for God’s servants.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION The Word of God clearly teaches that after transformation, there is going to be an examination. The Bible clearly teaches that after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith Of Two Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,869 views

    This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

    A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Is Thy God?

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    Never doubt where God is when you’re going through a battle.

    PSALM 42:1-11 “WHERE IS THY GOD?” A) The Psalmist says in v.7 ....... What does that mean? * That means there are times when over and over again there are waves of trouble after another wave of trouble! * There is one wave of discouragement after another wave of discouragement! * There is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cleavon Matthews Sr. avatar

    Pursuing The Prize

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,307 views

    Christ allows us to forget our past.

    PURSUING THE PRIZE Philippians 3:12-16 By Cleavon Matthews December 28, 2008 INTRODUCTION Paul pens this epistle while imprisoned. He was apprehended and arrested for preaching Christ. Paul writes out of concern for Epaphraditus. This is one of four prison epistles written at this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Gospel According To Isaiah

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 17, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    Isaiah prophesied long ago that the Messiah, Jesus, was coming, and therefore, we must accept Him into our hearts today.

    The Gospel According to Isaiah Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Art Good avatar

    What Do These Stones Mean? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    These stones speak to me of God’s grace. They are my pile of stones that remind me that God has worked powerfully in my life in times past, and He will do so again. These stones remind me of the thousands of stones God has moved in my life, of the thousan

    How many early risers do we have here today? When you wake up you are ready to go! Wide awake! People who aren’t early risers can’t stand to be around you. When travel, I like to leave early! Excited to get where I’m going. Well, imagine dreaming and planning to go someplace your entire life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Push

    Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,509 views

    pushing toward the goal and receiving the promises of God.

    Exo 3:7 And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry because of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows. Exo 3:8 And I am coming down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, to bring them up out of that land, to a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Truth About Truth

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,961 views

    It may take a crucified church to bring a crucified Christ before the eyes of the world. Christ’s cross makes foolish human wisdom. The cross insults our intelligence (too simple), ability (nothing to do), and ambition (not glory for self).

    Opening illustration: When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know The Stratagem Of Our Enemy!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,517 views

    Our enemy has a basic stratagem against God’s people. The first stradegy is to steal, kill, and destroy. The second stratagem is digression, diversion, divison, and death.

    KNOW THE STRATAGEM OF YOUR ENEMY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PEOPLE NEVER PLAN TO FAIL, THEY FAIL BECAUSE THEY NEVER DEVELOPED A PLAN. A. Without a plan people drift where ever the current flows. B. Without a game plan how can you evaluate where you are as compared to where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Warning - Beware Of Dream Killers

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,819 views

    A dream happens in the unconscious mind but it affects your behavior and they will affect your behavior to the point that you operate a certain way without even thinking about it.

    Warning Beware of Dream Killers By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Jesus states in John 10:10 that the thief comes to steal kill and destroy. And to counter that Jesus say that he has come to give life in abundance. If you would happen to look up the word abundance you will find that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Exploring Canaan

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012
     | 12,677 views

    Moses sends out the 12 spies into Canaan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Their Opportunity - Special. (2). Their Outlook - Small. (3). Their Opposition.- Strong (4). Their Omnipotence.- Sovereign (5). Their Outcome.- Sad. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The bishop’s car ran out of petrol, • His wife, who was a passenger remembered seeing a garage half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Apocalyptic Literature Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2019
     | 3,119 views

    God reveals himself to humanity through his sovereign control, infinite wisdom, and ability to reveal secrets. We can learn to trust God through Apocalyptic Literature, by understanding that the future is in his hands.

    INTRODUCTION ·     SLIDE #1 ·     Today is the last message in our Binge Reading the Bible series. ·     I hope that the series has touched your heart and motivated you to spend more time in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Strategy For Success In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,878 views

    in these confusing times, how can we reach our potential for Christ? How can we give it our best? How can they stay focused during these difficult days? Discover a helpful Strategy!

    A Strategy For Success in Troubled Times Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Promises Made Promises Kept

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 2, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    There is power, there is life, there is Victory in His words! There is power, there is life, there is Victory in your words when you believe and declare His Words!

    Promises Made Promises Kept Illus. The Weight of a Prayer by Dr Wheeler Jones Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational