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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    What Change Loks Like Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    Think about the one thing in yourself that you would most like to see changed before you get too old. Or better, what would those closest to you say that they would like to see changed in your life?

    About 30 years ago, I started to see poems and prayers pop up on my mom’s refrigerator. They read something like this: “Lord, don’t me become a mean old woman. Help me become sweeter and sweeter as I grow older and older.” I called her yesterday and asked her about those poems and prayers. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2 Rock & The Rubble – A Reproach To The People Of God Series

    Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,416 views

    #2 in the Nehemiah Series. The destruction of our walk with the Lord leave clear signs that indicate the spiritual condition of our soul.

    Book of Nehemiah Series #2 Nehemiah Chapter 2 By Pastor Jim May Rock & the Rubble – A Reproach to the People of God Nehemiah 2:1-18, "And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing Victorious Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,317 views

    As Christians, we will engage in battle with the enemy. Actively taking up faith, assurance, and the Word of God are the keys to being victorious in the battle.

    1. The first key to victory is standing armored through the battle (6:16) 2. The second key to victory is standing assured through the battle (6:17a) 3. The third key to victory is standing armed through the battle (6:17b) EPHESIANS 6:16-17 A story is told about a man who was really down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Roller Coaster Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 6, 2012
     | 9,955 views

    This sermon is a case study in the causes and cures of depression. Elijah is depressed and God knows how to help him out of that dark place.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a depressed man who was sitting at a bar just looking at his drink. 1. He stayed like that for half an hour. 2. Suddenly, a big, mean-looking man stepped next to him, took the drink from the guy, and just drank it all down. 3. This caused the depressed man to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving: 4 Top Reasons To Give The “thanks” To God!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012
     | 5,571 views

    What more if we RECEIVE the GREATEST GIFT of ALL? It is a GIFT that the world can never provide! But before you RECEIVE this GIFT, are you WILLING to PAY the PRICE? It’s up to you! The PRICE is FREE! Absolutely, no hidden strings attached! Yes! It is PAID

    Intro: When you RECEIVE a GIFT, what’s next? I mean, what are you going to do? ILLUST: I remember the chorus of the song, “The Gift” by Collin Ray: “All I WANT is to HOLD YOU FOREVER All I NEED is you MORE EVERYDAY You SAVED my HEART from being BROKEN APART You GAVE your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Affirmation Factor Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,254 views

    9th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message focuses on the fact that God is an affirming Father.

    “The Affirmation Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 9) Review If we only had the image of God painted by Nahum, it would be most frightening. Nahum 1:2-6 Fortunately, Nahum’s image of God is not the only image found in Scripture. The Bible employs numerous images to communicate the attributes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Gone!" Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015
     | 10,105 views

    This is the sixth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

    TITLE: “GONE” #6 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 16:1-8 GOOD MORNING! It is RESURRECTION SUNDAY! Boy, do we ever have a reason to rejoice!!! Jesus is alive!!! So, we have no reason to be down, but every reason to be ecstatic! And not just today, but always! ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,940 views

    The power of having a focused life of worship.

    THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encountering Jesus On The Emmaus Road

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2016
     | 11,000 views

    Encountering Jesus on the Emmaus Road – Luke chapter 24 verses 13-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Broken Hearts (vs 13-14) (2). Blinkered Hearts (vs 15-26) (3). Briefed Hearts (vs 27) (4). Burning Hearts (vs 28-32) (5). Boasting Hearts (vs 33-35) SERMON BODY: Ill: • DVD Clip: • Or Story: https://youtu.be/hnOPu0_YWhw • On January 12, 2007 at 7:51am in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Biblical Strategy For Success In The New Year

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 10, 2022
     | 3,671 views

    Paul recognizing that the believers were facing great difficulties and knowing the problems created by a pandemic of persecution and present trials, he wanted to be an encouraging example for the church at Philippi. Here is His biblical strategy for success.

    Subject: A Biblical Strategy For Success in the New Year Text: Philippians 3:7-14 Php 3:4 “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: 5 Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Distinctive Role Of Women Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 25, 2022
     | 6,500 views

    Men and women are created in God's image and have equal value and access to spiritual benefits, but are designed for and given different roles in the church and the home. 1 Timothy 2, Paul gave instructions for women and the explanation of the reasons for those instructions.

    Introduction: A. In Psalm 119:103, David wrote: How sweet your word is to my taste - sweeter than honey in my mouth. 1. The Word of God is sweet indeed, and nourishing too, but scooping a hand full of honey from a bee’s nest can be dangerous and painful. 2. And whenever a preacher dips his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Second Mile [going The Extra Mile / Faithfulness / Steadfast]

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 114 ratings
     | 44,981 views

    Biblical reasons we don’t go the 2nd Mile and the reasons that we should go the 2nd Mile. Powerpoint at website.

    The Second Mile Matthew 5:38-42 powerpoint and formatted text at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SecondMile.html Mt. 5:41 "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." INTRODUCTION: This scripture is from the very well known passage of the “Sermon On The Mount”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Fresh Start

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 18,519 views

    How do you start over in a dead-end life?

    In the old movie, City Slickers, there is a scene in which three friends are together, and one of them is telling the others about how he has messed up his entire life. He’s lost his wife. He’s lost his child. He’s lost his job. He’s lost his self respect. He’s lost everything. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Conrad Edpao avatar

    "Knocked Down,not Knocked Out"

    Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,894 views

    Many Christians who experience great trials in life often think that there is no hope. Here are 3 reasons why there is hope even in the midst of the most hurting trial that we experience.

    INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is a test. Sounds familiar? Yes, this is a statement from Rick Warren¡¦s The Purpose Driven Life. ¡§You are always being tested. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!¡¨ We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Casualties Of War

    Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,525 views

    The casualties of our Spiritual Warfare cannot determine the final outcome and our ultimate victory. We will overcome!

    CASUALTIES OF WAR On July 1 – 3, 1863, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War was fought between the Union Forces under Gen. George Meade and the Confederate commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee. This single 3-day battle resulted in 51,112 casualties. On the 3rd day of the battle, Gen. Pickett ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible