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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Believe It Or Not? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,613 views

    Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

    Bench Warmers Pt. 3 – Believe It Or Not? I. Introduction Teams with stars win championships. Teams that play their best with the game on the line win championships. But championship teams share another common trait: Often, they have the reserves and bench players that step up at the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chronos: James #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,790 views

    Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

    Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daniel: The Wise Will Be All Right Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 1,998 views

    God knows the future. Even if we don't know the future, we can be wise about how we live. At the end of God's future, we will be all right--ALL right--righteous in glory.

    THE WISE WILL BE ALL RIGHT—Daniel 10-12 ***The 2010 movie, “The Kids Are All Right,” was about two women who married, with each having children by the same sperm donor. They raised their kids together. The plot takes crazy twists and turns, as one of the women has an affair with the sperm donor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding New Strength In The Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 4, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,028 views

    Where do you go when you feel weak, powerless, and defeated? Isaiah gives us hope by sharing with us 3 truths to restore hope and be strengthened by the Lord.

    FINDING NEW STRENGTH IN THE LORD Isaiah 40:28-31 This prophecy of Isaiah is during a very dark time in the nation of Judah. God had delivered them from the Assyrian Army decades ago, but Judah has continued in sin and been judged. Isaiah had prophesied and it is now happening that Babylon has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tune In - Pt. 1 - Dead Air Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,728 views

    Dead air. Static. Interference. All keep us from tuning in and being able to hear. However, hearing is essential. Lean in and tune in this year!

    Tune In Pt. 1 - Dead Air I. Introduction ?Silence. It is the most dreaded moment for television and radio stations. It is avoided at all costs. Dead air. Dead air isn’t the result of being tuned in to the wrong station. There is no issue with the reception. It doesn’t signify faulty equipment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,921 views

    Have you ever wondered, "What's wrong with Halloween?" This message takes a Biblical examination of this holiday's origins and provides guidance on how Christians should view this "holiday".

    What’s wrong with Halloween? (Ephesians 5:11-17 & Deuteronomy 18:9-12) Introduction Small detour from the current series in Acts for this week only Right up front - this message comes from a friend of mine, Pastor Jimmy Dillon, and is used with his permission. I first heard this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Have Victory In Christ! Series

    Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,270 views

    We have victory in Christ! Live from the position Christ won for you. Be fixed in your faith and God will use you mightily!

    Get your walk right! July 14, 2019 1 Corinthians 15:57-58, Romans 8:1, 5 1. We fight from victory; not for victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57; Romans 8:1 2. Be immovable in 2019. 1 Cor. 15:58 3. Give your best to Kingdom work. 1 Cor. 15:58, Romans 8:5 Key words: victory, work, firm, kingdom Key ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Who Can

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025
     | 1,959 views

    The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

    The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unexpected Path To Perfection

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 23, 2025
     | 141 views

    This sermon explains how God purposefully uses the trials of life to refine our faith, produce steadfast endurance, and develop us into spiritually mature believers who are complete in Christ.

    If you were to take a survey of every person in this room, and perhaps every person in this city, and ask them, "What is your main goal in life?" you would get a lot of different answers. Some would say to be successful, to provide for their family. Others might say to be healthy, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purity Principles Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2024
     | 888 views

    Based on several passages from Proverbs - Challenges hearers to immerse themselves in the wisdom of Proverbs to live a life of purity.

    “PURITY PRINCIPLES” Prov. 2:16-19; 5; 6:20-7:27 FBCF – 5/26/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Bible: - Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mile Markers

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025
     | 84 views

    Remembering God’s past faithfulness sanctifies Him in our present and guides us forward; our mile markers become tomorrow’s testimony of hope.

    Opening Illustration – Finding the Road Again Have you ever driven a long stretch of unfamiliar highway at night? You keep glancing for the next green sign or reflective number — a mile marker — proof that you’re still on the right road. Without those markers, even a straight road can feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Turn The Page

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2025
     | 780 views

    Every season brings about a new change and every time you turn the page a new season in your life is ready to bloom. So, no matter what you are dealing with, no matter if you don’t understand it all right now stand like a tree planted by rivers of water.

    Turn the Page By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER SCRIPTURE: - Jeremiah 23:20 NKJV “In the latter days you shall understand it perfectly”. John 13:7 “Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter”. OPENING: - I will compare different versions ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,427 views

    The main point of this sermon is that God is continually working on us, shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, and we should celebrate and trust in His process and promise of completion.

    Good morning, church family! Today, I want to talk to you about a journey. Not a journey of miles, but one of faith, transformation, and growth. It's a journey that we're all on, whether we realize it or not. It's the journey of becoming the best possible versions of ourselves, the versions that ...read more

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    Jesus--The Rejected Lover Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 185 ratings
     | 26,933 views

    Jesus’ love is fearless and protective, as a hen gathers her chicks. He wants us to seek His love and we have the power to choose–if we are willing.

    Jesus–The Rejected Lover Luke 13:31-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Have you ever had your love rejected? Her name was Sandra Moody and I first met her in the third grade. I thought she was the most beautiful girl on earth. I can remember thinking, “When I stop hating girls, she is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God Even There? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

    As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God