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  • Jim Kilson avatar

    A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,567 views

    Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Focus Of Our Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2013
     | 4,022 views

    To enumerate the focus of our heart, namely: (a) GOD's love for us, (b) CHRIST's Perseverance.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is the focus of your heart? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the focus of our heart, namely: (a) GOD's love for us, (b) CHRIST's Perseverance. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (Amplified Bible) May the Lord direct your hearts into [realizing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Steps In

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013
     | 28,486 views

    A sermon that details a series of miracles from Jesus ministry and the reaction of those who were involved.

    "When God Steps In!" Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Life-Map

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    The Bible is our compass and map for life.

    One time, I searched the Internet with this question, “What to do if lost?” According to Hike Safe, a hikers’ website, “Obviously the best thing you can do for yourself and the search team is to avoid getting lost… The best ‘rescue’ is the one that is never needed. Hiking safely is about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Go That Way, 2016 Go For It And Follow Wisdom

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,286 views

    Andy Stanley once noted: “Many people are what you might call directionally challenged; They don’t know where they’re going, They haven’t a goal, They just wander thru life expecting that everything will turn out all right.”

    Don’t Go That Way, 2016 Go For It and Follow Wisdom Proverbs 7:1-27NLT On New Year’s Day, 1929, Georgia Tech played UCLA in the Rose Bowl. In that game a young man named Roy Riegels recovered a fumble for UCLA. Picking up the loose ball, and he ran 65 yards toward the goal line. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Feeling Sorry About Your Sin Isn’t Repentance

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 19, 2013
     | 7,071 views

    A look at real repentance versus the emotion that we often mistake for repentance.

    THE NEXT STEPS (LITERALLY): Even after surviving the whale ordeal and getting a second chance, Jonah’s repentance begins with a lot of walking. - Jonah 3:3. - This is a fact that at one level seems rather obvious but that hit me hard a while back. As I considered the story of Jonah, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-10

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019
     | 1,957 views

    10 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-X—John 4:1-26+(:1-42) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: In 1975, A 790ft. container ship was built by the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. of Chester Pennsylvania. The ship was named ‘Puerto Rico’ as its major ports of call were in Puerto Rico. In 1991 the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guided By God's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,068 views

    Seeking God's wisdom and guidance in our lives, focusing on how God teaches us what is good for us and leads us on the right path.

    "Guided by God's Wisdom" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 48:17 (NLT) - "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow." Explain that today's sermon will explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,970 views

    There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

    Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Way? Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,458 views

    There's only two options open to us...the narrow way which leads to eternal life, or the wide way which leads to eternal death. Heaven or hell. Which will it be?

    Mat 7:13-14 Do you know what any good preacher does when he begins to wind down his sermon? He tries to pull together everything he has already said and guide his audience to his ultimate goal of bringing them to a decision. For the Christian preacher, the decision he is leading his audience ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Wisdom Of This World

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 24, 2025
     | 588 views

    The wisdom of this world is finite, foolishness and futile. The wisdom of God will make you wise to salvation.

    Alba 3-23-2025 THE WISDOM OF THIS WORLD I Corinthians 3:18-23 Chris Surber, a minister in Florida, told about being a child growing up in North Central California. He said his favorite time of year was winter. While it would seldom snow in the San Joaquin Valley where he lived, only a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We've Got A Connection Here Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God.

    WE GOT A CONNECTION HERE Mark 1:32-39 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Personal relationship with God: Jesus stayed spiritually connected and directed. Pr: We need to stay spiritually connected and directed by God. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Commitments TS: We will find in Mark 1:32-39 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Right Path

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 77 ratings
     | 39,206 views

    The story of Lydia gives us direction for the new believer.

    She was a successful business woman, actually she was a successful business owner and that was virtually unheard of in the time and society she lived in. Remember this was 2000 years ago in a culture that was slightly male centered; actually it was very male centered. Females weren’t exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    How do we and the church find our direction?

    Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 Last week we came to understand that we must understand our purpose if we are to ever be what God wants us to be. We have come to understand that in our lives we must strive to answer the question, Why? No more are we going to walk through life without a clear sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "What Does It Take To Be #1?"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    This is a message directed to young people about success and salvation.

    "What Does It Take To Be #1?" Text: Mark 9:35 Introduction- The title for this sermon today came from a song I heard my children listening to on the radio. It is by someone called Nellie, and it carries the title listed above. As I overheard some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist