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  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Living God's Plan

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,143 views

    God has a plan for the life of each of us just as He had a plan for Zacharias, Elizabeth, and John the Baptist.

    Text: “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Highest; for you will go before the face of the Lord to prepare His ways” (Luke 1:76). God had a plan for the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth. Zacharias was a priest of the division of Abijah (one of the 24 sections of priests) and Elizabeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Impacting Our City--On Mission With Jesus (Part Iii)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,007 views

    This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

    What an exciting concept, to be on mission with Jesus Christ. Jesus is the creator of the universe. It is exciting to think that I can join Him in His work. Jesus is on a mission. Jesus mission in life is to influence people to have a life changing encounter with God. He came to bring people into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deepening Faith

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,682 views

    ." When we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual growth called sanctification. The Holy Spirit works in us to become more like Jesus. God’ accepts us as we are but calls us to become like him. (based on outline

    Deepening Faith Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1 Billy and Ruth Graham were driving through a long stretch of road construction and encountered numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. Finally they reached the end of the construction, and smooth pavement stretched out ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Leads Me In The Right Tracks.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009
     | 5,361 views

    The Good Shepherd is the best guide for arighteous life.

    Changing the Price Tags: Tony Campolo "Who Switched The Price Tags?" One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011
     | 5,303 views

    YOU are the reason for the Season called Christmas!

    The Reason for the Season Scripture: John 10:1-10 John 10:10 “I came so that they” Every Christmas season there’s a point when my spirit becomes agitated with Christmas. The disruption comes and goes all during the festivities. It usually occurs in November or can be as late as ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What 'spirit' Do I Have

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    One of the most needed messages in America Today.

    “What ‘Spirit’ Do I Have” John 9:13-41 * What do you think of when you hear the word, “Pharisee?” Do you think Religious leaders? Or maybe Killers of Jesus? Do you think of their reputation for being judgmental, arrogant, or a people of Law & Rules? Several years ago, I heard Jack Taylor say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall Of Babylon Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018
     | 3,304 views

    Message 28 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the coming fall of Babylon.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Fall of Babylon” Revelation 17-18 Last week we introduced the last player in the great end time drama. Babylon. Babylon as a system of thought and government has existed from the time of Noah. She is pictured as a harlot sitting on many waters and riding on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Power When Your World Crashes

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,820 views

    The gospel of Mark is answering the question who is Jesus? Mark 5 has miracles when two individual's world has crashed. Loss of hope, helplessness. some research from Bob Deffinbaugh 2004 and Rev. Ken Klaas phrases. Death is overcome. There is hope.

    In Jesus Holy Name July 1, 2018 Text: Mark 5:22-24a Pentecost VI Redeemer “God’s Power When Your World Crashes” In last week’s gospel we saw Jesus quite a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee. The Disciples were amazed and asked: “What kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Focus On The Invisible Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 21, 2020
     | 6,712 views

    How do we live in this world when people are so afraid of dying? Fearful of dying? What are we all in this together for?

    5.24.20 2 Corinthians 4:13–18 13 Since we have that same spirit of faith, which corresponds to what is written: “I believed; therefore, I have spoken,” we also believe, and therefore we speak. 14 For we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will also raise us with Jesus and bring us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 2,785 views

    Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Seeking A King (Behold)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 31, 2019
     | 3,770 views

    God wants us to seek him, but we don't always seek him properly. Even with the distractions, we face in life, God is still there waiting for us.

    Opening and Introduction When I think of looking for something, a book designed for kids comes to mind. It’s a book with pictures called “Where’s Waldo”. Did anyone see any of those books? The idea was to look for this guy with a red and white stripped shirt that always seemed to blend-in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Transform Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,527 views

    The Tenth Commandment gives freedom by helping us see that we can have our minds under control

    Message Romans 12:2 “Transform Your Mind” The mind is a dangerous place. I’m talking about all that activity that goes on in your brain. The thoughts that you are now thinking that have nothing to do with church. That process going on in your head which is so easily distracted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    To Be A Follower

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,328 views

    Jesus calls us to be not just a believer but a follower which involves more than merely a kind of thinking - it involves a radical change to follow him to go wherever and do whatever he calls us to do.

    A chicken and a pig were walking down the street one day and noticed some poor children who looked as if they hadn’t eaten anything for days. Moved with compassion, the chicken said to the pig, “I have an idea! Let’s give those children a nice breakfast of ham and eggs.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Godly Wisdom We Need Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 2, 2012
     | 7,581 views

    God wants to help us: 1. Defeat worldly wisdom. 2. Develop Godly wisdom. 3. Demonstrate Godly wisdom.

    Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 8: The Godly Wisdom We Need James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 1, 2012 *James 1:5 gives us one of the most practical promises in the Bible: “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Final Word: Unlimited Opportunity For Every Christian Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,257 views

    Faith, boldness, effective, witness, change

    A FINAL WORD: Unlimited Opportunity for Every Christian. 1 Tim. 6:12 (p841) June 19,2011 "Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses" When does true revival take place? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ