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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

    Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 9,943 views

    This is the eight message in a series over the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines God's ability to get us out of impossible situations.

    Perhaps you have heard one of the following expressions or maybe you have used one of them personally. “Up the creek,” “in a jam,” “in a pickle,” “painted into a corner” or “between a rock and a hard place.” Each of these phrases sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Do You Listen To?

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,085 views

    This sermon addresses the importance of listening to God rather than the world.

    Who Do You Listen To? Occasionally I have a dream that is so real to me that it impacts my waking decisions. The inspiration for this sermon comes from such a dream. In my dream I was preaching at a church. I was giving it my all and then I looked at all of the congregation, some were playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Confidence Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2016
     | 15,600 views

    Elijah was forced to live by faith in a place of isolation, totally depending on the Lord. These places of isolation are often difficult, but very beneficial. We should cherish and guard those places where we have an opportunity to hear from the Lord.

    Series: Walking by Faith # 3 The Confidence of Elijah 1 Kings 17: 1-7 Following several chapters dealing with the chronicles of the kings of Judah and Israel, we are abruptly introduced to a man named Elijah. There is no background information leading up to his ministry; he just steps on the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Charting A New Course

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,098 views

    Many people choose to live in the valley of indecision. Deciding not to choose, is still a decision. Unless you are willing to cross over Jordan, we cannot become who God is calling us to be and never possess what God desires for us.

    Scripture: Joshua 3:1-11 “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host; 3 And they commanded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Is Better Than Our Father In Heaven?

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,709 views

    Appreciation to God

    “Who is better than our Father in Heaven?” "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Helen Keller. The issues of life do not seize because your tired, in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Crossing Over The New

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 6, 2019
     | 5,587 views

    Newness of life

    A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heavenly Styled Service Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018
     | 3,596 views

    Our response to praying "your will be done" is to look to the example of the angels and be taught by their example.

    Message "Heavenly Styled Service" A Sermon On 1 Peter 1:10-12 As soon as we start to talk about the will of God all sorts of questions arise don’t they. It happens in relation to our career • sometimes we have setbacks. • there are times when we have a few false starts. • a mid-life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gives Mulligans

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    This promise was made to the Jewish nation when they were reeling from judgment and the consequences of their own actions. Have you ever had to face the consequences of your own actions? Wouldn't it be nice if, at that time, you got handed a mulligan?

    God Gives a Mulligans PPT 1 Title First I want to discuss when we give a mulligan. For those who don't know let me explain mulligans. Mulligans are do-overs for bad shots in golf. I am not a very good golfer so I have become a connoisseur of mulligans out of necessity. The guys I play with have 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrate A Shared Vision Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,305 views

    Commitment, Purpose, Unity, Giving

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Celebrate a Shared Vision Acts 4:31-37 (p. 761) February 19, 2017 Introduction: Every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up you’d find me and my brother Sammy glued to the TV watching Ohio Valley Wrestling. And let me tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But I Have To Trust The Guide Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,952 views

    Today, I want to share with you we have a guide; His name is Jesus. And, if you are not trusting the Guide to walk you through this life, then you are missing the “more” of the Christian life.

    INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gracious Blessings On The Platform Of God's Mercy

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,352 views

    God is a faithful God and full of mercy. He is willing to show His mercy to those who will diligently seek Him wholeheartedly, and who are willing to turn to Him in righteousness.

    GRACIOUS BLESSINGS ON THE PLATFORM OF GOD'S MERCY Study Text: Hebrews 4:16. Introduction - Man doesn’t always get what he requires, pursues or deserves, but what the mercy of God delivers to him: Romans 9:16. - Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the species that always ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024
     | 870 views

    God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

    Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Living In The Times: The Issachar Anointing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 20, 2025
     | 1,769 views

    We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be on all sides. However, as believers, God has equipped us with the wisdom and strength to live faithfully in every season, trusting Him.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Narrative of the present Israel-Iran war. Narrative of the condition of the American church and what we must do. Discerning the times, knowing what to do and then taking action! INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of uncertainty—wars, disasters, moral decay, and trials seem to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    When God Shows Up Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024
     | 1,806 views

    We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

    WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist