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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How's Your Trip So Far? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,879 views

    Life is a journey and we, like Joseph, have a lot of choices to make as we travel.

    I’ve been across the U.S. by auto two times. In 1965 I was the moody 12 year old traveling with parents in the cab of a non-air-conditioned F-250 pickup with a camper on it. The second time was the driver of an Areostar with six people and a heavy 19’ trailer. Both times were adventures. Both times ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Women Of Mission Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,835 views

    Though women were often given background roles, the New Testament shows them heavily involve in advancing the mission of the church

    Women play key parts in Biblical history. They include good and bad queens, righteous maids, praying mothers, powerful leaders, influential wives, generous givers, protitutes, prophets, deaconesses, gracious hosts, and faithful supporters and friends of Jesus. IN such stories as Esther and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Success In God Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    Just as Paul experienced in Acts, we can have success in God no matter where life takes us.

    Are We There Yet? How we can experience success in God’s will. Have you ever thought “Will we ever get there?” Do you feel successful? Or do you feel like a failure? Paul is a prisoner for Christ. He had some tough days. The book of Acts with Paul getting to Rome as God had told him. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,119 views

    A look at what the armor of God provides for us.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,288 views

    Like paratroopers who have been dropped behind enemy lines, Christians have a job to do in sometimes-unfriendly territory.

    The End is Near (I Peter 4:7-11) 1. AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectual leadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who’s lacking intelligence. Police in Oakland, California spent two hours attempting to subdue a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do I Face The Critical Moments?

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    At any time, we may face a critical moment, a moment that defines or changes our lives? Are we ready for that moment?

    “How do I prepare for the critical moments?” (Proverbs 2) Intro: Inspiring story of virtue from tsunami hero…man who has orphanage and rescued all his kids in the boat… Power of moments… “What if you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Much Time Do You Have?

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    BIG IDEA: We make the best use of our time by discerning and doing the will of God.

    How Much Time Do You Have? Psalm 90 / Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: I’d like to ask you “How Much Time Do You Have?” (which is probably not what you’d like to hear a speaker ask at the start of a talk.) Do you realize that over the course of our lifetimes, each of us is expected to spend: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conspiracy Or Assurance Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 8. God is calling out for this church, and for all believers, to put their faith and trust totally in Him and not rely on the conspiracies of this world. Otherwise our future, even our hope, will be replaced by despa

    Conspiracy or Assurance Isaiah 8:11-22 Introduction - On Wed night, we discussed the importance of relying on God; trusting 100% - If God is for us, who can be against us (Isa 8:10 is frontrunner to Romans 8:31) - Even though our enemies devise plans against us, we will be victorious - With God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Or Not To Forgive

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,720 views

    Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

    Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Funeral Service For Elderly

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,275 views

    A funeral sermon for the elderly.

    • Memorial Sermon for Robert ______ ____________ March 7, 2009 by Pastor Terry Barnhill Jesus told us, “Do not let your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 15: The Way Of The Philistines Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014
     | 4,577 views

    How do we live our faith during the long periods of ordinary life between our mountaintop spiritual experiences?

    The Life of Abraham, Part 15: The Way of the Philistines Genesis 21:22-34 Introduction In the last lesson we saw the expulsion of Ishmael and his mother from Abraham’s family and their harrowing exodus into the wilderness which nearly proved fatal. As the boy was dying, God heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hagar Affair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,235 views

    The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

    “The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    By Chance Or By The Will Of God?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2017
     | 4,082 views

    Does God ordain all that happens or is He captive to Chance?

    By Chance or by the Will of God Genesis 29:1-14 It is never bothersome to remind you that every Scripture in the Bible is set in context with what comes before and after it. This is the literal context. Even though it would be centuries before Moses would write the Book of Genesis by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Super Servant

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Feb 1, 2021
     | 2,332 views

    A super servant is faithful, obedient and unwilling to give up on the mission God has called him or her to. As a result, a super servant will be richly rewarded by going deep with God throughout their lifetime of serving him.

    Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy’s, once appeared on the cover of their annual report in a knee-length work apron holding a mop and a bucket. He said, “I got my M.B.A. long before my G.E.D. Here M.B.A. doesn’t mean Master of Business Administration. It means Mop Bucket Attitude.” Dave got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayerful Waiting

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019
     | 3,117 views

    The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

    October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran