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  • Howard Strickland avatar

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

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,210 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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    Am I Getting Through? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,160 views

    It is worth great effort to communicate better!

    Am I Getting Through? (topical) 1. A man with a wife and daughter picked up the phone and dialed his home. There was a phone in the kitchen and an extension upstairs. Two female voices answered simultaneously, “I’ve got it,” followed by two clicks as both hung up. Bits and Pieces, Dec, 1991, p. 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Purpose

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,844 views

    Simple Definition for Purpose: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal:

    The Power of Purpose Text: Romans 8:28NKJ Before you ask for prosperity, ask for purpose. Before you ask for relationships, ask for direction. “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” Everything has purpose, and you were created for purpose. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory In The Midst Of Destruction Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2012
     | 6,706 views

    All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped. But How? Victory in the midst of destruction requires...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—VICTORY In The MIDST Of DESTRUCTION—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,870 views

    The Bible always points us to 1) Morality, 2) Magnanimity, 3) Mindfulness, 4) Modesty, 5) Management, and 6) Minding.

    The Benefits of Living for God. Proverbs 3:1-12 • There is a song from my generation. • I believe one of our members, Ron Carter, personally knows the writer of this song. • It says, "Sign, sign, everywhere a sign, Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind. Do this, don't do ...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
     | 1,953 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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    Which Way? Series

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023
     | 2,373 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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    New Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,922 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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    Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018
     | 4,548 views

    Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

    Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-10

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019
     | 1,918 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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    The Wisdom Of This World

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 24, 2025
     | 454 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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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 8 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018
     | 2,684 views

    Message 8 in our series exploring the essential directives for every believer. This message continues discussion of the elements related to directive 2 - Persistently pursue meaningful relationships.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk -- Part Eight – “Build the body” I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray (intercede) for one another B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Is There Only One Ark?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 7, 2023
     | 1,195 views

    God has given us directions on what to do and how to do it, but how many of us have actually paid attention and are following those directions?

    The First Ark. No doubt many people have heard about The Ark. But what is The Ark, really? Is it more than the Old Testament story about a man who built a boat and put a bunch of animals on it before a great flood? What is or was the purpose of The Ark? We will take a few moments to go back and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Persevering In Faith During Trials. James 1:2-4

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 935 views

    A message about continuing on in life by moving forward from the past. A direction of forgiving things that hold us back from the Lord's direction in life.

    Persevering in Faith Amid Trials Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 16, 2020
     | 7,459 views

    In your time of need, trust God for direction, protection, and provision.

    After a night out with friends, David Brown, an Englishman, woke up with a series of random numbers in his head. After trying to figure what those numbers meant, he sent a text message using those numbers. In the message, he asked, “Did I meet you last night?” The recipient was a confused Michelle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free