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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Mind Predestined For Leadership."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,296 views

    Beloved, the writings of great men such as Plato, have inspired world leaders who made precise decisions that changed the course of history, and this message invites us to seek their secret for raising up prominent leaders that are willing to pour their knowledge and wisdom into others.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 2:4-8) (4) "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (5) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" (6) "Who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rugged Path To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    Part 13 of the Romans series dealing with the necessity of trials in achieveing glory.

    Chico Alliance Church August 26, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Rugged Path to Glory” Romans 5:2-8 Review I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 A. God proves every man needs His righteousness 1-3 B. God explains and illustrates His way to righteousness 3:21-4:25 C. Justification ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,308 views

    God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

    Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Why Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,326 views

    Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

    Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,562 views

    A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Every Member Matters

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,082 views

    The scripture reveals the significance of every member within the body of Christ, the church. We all are important to God; and should in like manner be important to one another in Christ.

    The story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a letter to a particular campground and asked for reservations. She wanted to make sure the campground was fully equipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Ford avatar

    Living Stones: Purpose Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012
     | 9,146 views

    2nd in a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series

    “LIVING STONES” (3) PURPOSE ACTS 10:36 & ECCL. 1 We’re in week 3 of our 7 week series “Living Stones” where we as a church have been given the God-sized task, after nearly 100 years, (pic of Phase 1) of building a new facility and a new campus that will allow us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Things To Remember This Mother's Day

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 10, 2015
     | 10,597 views

    In this message, we will study closely the right attitude to our mothers, how we express our appreciation to them and the result when we honor them. The more we express our love and appreciation to our mothers, the longer our lives will be on earth.

    Exodus 20:12 (NIV) "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." There are three things we are going to talk about from this verse: 1. What is the right kind of attitude we need to show towards our father and mother? We are to HONOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    My Spiritual Bucket List Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 11,237 views

    Jesus lived and died for me so that I can die and live for Him

    ENGAGE/TENSION Did you know that there are a number of online calculators that will calculate your life expectancy? Just for the fun of it, I tried a few of them this week. Some of them, like the once used by the Social Security Agency are pretty simple, requiring you only to submit your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brett Crosson avatar

    Purpose Of Home Groups..pitfalls Of Home Groups...the Potential Of Home Groups

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019
     | 5,227 views

    Home groups are a great way to encourage fellowship, a sense of belonging and to facilitate discipleship. However, we have to understand what makes good house groups and be aware of the potential pitfalls too.

    Key text: acts 2 Some of the topics I want to cover this morning: Purpose of Cells, the potential of cells, and the pitfalls of cells Biblical basis for cells In Genesis, God established a model of the context in which we ought to live. And that model was the family. Adam and Eve, along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    2020 My Year Of Greatness

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020
     | 8,617 views

    The Lord says Y2020 is our year of Greatness!!!! I pray that this prophecy shall come to pass in your life. Let’s look at three bible characters Abraham, Moses and Joshua whom God promised greatness as we proceed in this message:

    The Lord says Y2020 is our year of Greatness!!!! I pray that this prophecy shall come to pass in your life. Let’s look at three bible characters Abraham, Moses and Joshua whom God promised greatness as we proceed in this message: How did Abraham become great? “Yes, think about Abraham, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    First Church Of The Couch Potato

    Contributed by James May on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    God wants Christians off of the couch and into the trenches, working in the Kingdom of God. This sermon is a little different from most that I preach but it does make the point.

    FIRST CHURCH OF THE COUCH POTATO by Pastor Jim May 1 Peter 2:2-3, "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." Nothing is more precious in the eyes of a young couple than a newborn baby. It is the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 30,542 views

    Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives.

    Our whole goal is to lead people to fall in love with God. Not to make them better people or better Christians, but to help them to better know the awesome power and intimacy of God’s love, and that will radically change their hearts and lives. Humor: A rather pompous-looking deacon was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marks Of Maturity

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,347 views

    A description of four marks of Christian maturity.

    I found a poem on the internet that I would like to share with you. It bears some striking resemblances to a very well-known poem. Listen carefully, though, because it is not quite the poem that you might expect. One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    When Conflict Contends With Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 2,731 views

    How to work towards forgiveness and reconciliation among Christians in community

    Beginning a new series today… “You Asked For it”… Desire is to let God speak to some of the needs that you help identify… either because topics that you find challenging… or needs that you are facing. Explain: Some of the top most noted themes are being developed into series that will follow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational