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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Our Choices Will Determine Our Destiny Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,121 views

    We make choices every day but we don't realize the importance of these choices for our destiny. In this message, we will discover that there are consequences when we make a wrong choice. God wants us to make the right choice in everything we do.

    INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about developing the attitude of steadfastness. We learned about the distinction between faithfulness and steadfastness. While faithfulness means being reliable, being trustworthy or devoted to the cause of Christ. Steadfastness on the other hand means the ability ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ripples (Part 2 Of Series) Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 4, 2013
     | 5,858 views

    The ripples of our life choices continue for good or ill, long after the splash of that choice was originally made.

    Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon August 12, 2012 One of the things my youngest daughter Laura and I used to do, when we were at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Complaining

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 5, 2022
     | 5,107 views

    We’ve all done it! We've all mumbled or shouted complaints and accusations many times in our lives. Right?

    We’ve all done it! We've all mumbled or shouted complaints and accusations many times in our lives. Right? Whether it’s about someone who slighted us or more mundane complaints about the thickening traffic and such. Some persons caterwaul and bellyache day in and day out, almost every time they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Sin A Test?

    Contributed by Dennis King on Apr 20, 2022
     | 2,070 views

    Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath.

    Are the Ten Commandments merely guiding thoughts or God's hard and fast rules? At one point or another in our lives, we all may have given in to every one of the seven sins labeled as envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. Had you ever been an abomination to God for having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guilty Of Our Own Undoneness

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the same mistakes over and over and over.

    Sermon Title: Guilty of our own Undoneness Text: Isaiah 1:1-4 Date: July 11, 2003 Context of Scripture: Many people have heard the statement that history often repeats itself. Many have also perhaps heard that the reason we study our history, is so that we learn from the past and not make the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Satanic Slaughter Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    Satanic Slaughter

    Revelation 9:13-14, “Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice speaking from the four horns of the gold altar that stands in the presence of God. And the voice spoke to the sixth angel who held the trumpet: "Release the four angels who are bound at the great Euphrates River." ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living With The Bats

    Contributed by James May on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 7,299 views

    David was in a state of depression while in the Cave of Adullam. He was in there with all the bats, both winged and two-legged. But he found a way out of that cave and so can we.

    LIVING WITH THE BATS Psalms 142:1-7, "<Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.> I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Weakest Link: A Matter Of Perspective Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    Third part in the television series, looks at various Bible Characters sins.

    Matthew 12:15-21 She is the queen of mean. The Cruella of the game show. She can be just plain nasty sometimes. While most game show hosts go out of their way to be nice to the contestants listen to some of the comments this woman has made to the guests on her show. “Who is the alien from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Danger Of Playing Church.” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 65,053 views

    # 17 in series. There is no clearer text of the sobering reality of playing church than this one.

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 17 “The Danger of Playing Church.” Hebrews 10:26-31 Because our daughter Nikki grew up in a Pastor’s home, when she was small she and her friends sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For True Happiness

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    The search for true, lasting happiness and fulfillment in life always ends with finding Christ as Savior. The happiness that the world offers is fleeting and false.

    The Search for True Happiness by Pastor Jim May In today’s church, more than ever before, it is so easy to go after things that we believe will bring true happiness. But what we often find after we have obtained what we sought after is most often far less than what we thought it would be and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The God Of Comfort

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 103,465 views

    Isaiah spoke of an everlasting comfort that came from the everlasting Word of God, resulting in an everlasting strength.

    The book of Isaiah is divided into two parts. The first 39 chapters deal with impending judgment, and the second part deals with forgiveness and deliverance. The first 39 chapters deal with sin, but the last 27 chapters deal with a Savior — 66 chapters in all. Many people see Isaiah as a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Deal... Or No Deal?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,008 views

    Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices.

    Title: Deal… or No Deal? Text: I Kings 21:1-10 (11-26) Thesis: Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices. Introduction Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s Deal or No Deal game show? Howie Mandel is the host. There is a bevy of beautiful young women on a stage, each is holding a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    In Whom Do You Trust? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,284 views

    Ahaz changed history by the decision to trust in himself instead of God; his decision ended in disaster for his nation. What would happen if we decided to put our full trust in God?

    IN WHOM DO YOU TRUST? “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:20-21). There is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 72,649 views

    Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." He also said, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." So following him is vitally important. How is it done?

    Note: I have prepared some simple slides the I used in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in them, send me an Email at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Following Jesus slides" in the subject, and I'll send the PowerPoint file directly by Email. FOLLOWING JESUS WHAT DOES IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ