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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Some Thing That Will Never Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    In a world of disappointment, what is it which will never disappoint? Paul offers us a word about this.

    “Something That Will NEVER Disappoint” Romans 5:6-11 * Last week millions were held almost spellbound by the conclusion of the 108 US Open Golf Tourney. Tiger Woods verses Rocco (Who) Mediate. Talk about a David and Goliath show down! Tiger, the number one rated golfer in the world going up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Watson avatar

    Why The Inner Circle Fights

    Contributed by Raymond Watson on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,292 views

    Did you ever run into difficulty with those that are close to you? Did you ever think that you were the only one that this happened to. Well you are not alone, that same thing happened to Moses and the God’s Word can show light on why this happens.

    There have been many times that leaders have faced criticism from those that are closest to them. Just when things seem to be going right a left hook, out of nowhere puts things out of whack. There are many times that the leader looks to stop and give up. Others put on determination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Never Forget That God Is For Us Not Against Us” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,295 views

    Christians: God is for us, not against us!

    1. So is God for us or against us? Hmmm. 2. I know the answer in good times comes real easily, but in other times… we might just think God is against us somehow. NOTE: Some people read v31 and walk away thinking, “Well, God is for me in this situation. He’s not for me this time.” But what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Samuel Stephens avatar

    Spiritual Stimulus Package For Believers

    Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,965 views

    The word of God stimulates us and causes changes in us on the inside and outside! God has a free package to stmulate you right now!

    Spiritual Stimulus Package for Believers 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 27, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    We race as a team. Helping our teammates especially those who may be like Elijah, and requesting to die.

    Roadblocks PPT 1 (Series Theme) Very encouraging messages the next 4 Sundays, you want to be here. This week roadblocks, then detours - Joseph, Elisha, Moses, David, everyone has had detours to deal with. Then a message on, "then the fight started." - A message about how the stress of the race can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Are You In The Position To Receive?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 3, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,547 views

    Sometimes we're on a need to know basis, but we need to realize and trust that, if He knows, that’s all we need to know and that’s where the hard part comes in,

    Are you in the position to receive? So lift your hands and praise the Lord, for He is good, and His mercy endures forever! (Psalm 106:1)  Hebrews 13:15 15. Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Fare Thee Well

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,568 views

    Some good last words from Paul and Nixon.

    II Timothy 4:1-8 August 09, 1974 “Now, however, we look to the future. I had a little quote in the speech last night from T.R. [Theodore Roosevelt]. As you know, I kind of like to read books. I am not educated, but I do read books -- and the T.R. quote was a pretty good one. Here is another ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    You're The Best Thing, That Ever Happened To Me!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 34,761 views

    I don’t know how anyone could make it, or would want to go through this life without Him, but yet people attempt to do so everyday.

    You’re the Best Thing,  that ever happen to me As I sat back and reflected this week and thought about what the Lord would have me to share, What kept coming back to my mind continually, was how incredibly faithful God has been and always is to me. Sometimes the drama of life, has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dewayne Bolton avatar

    The Authority Of The Believer

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,473 views

    To help God's people realize in a deeper and greater sense what we have and often are not useing. To encourage all to use what we have at our disposal.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVER INTRO: A. The word authority is used thirty-seven times beginning in Easter 9:29 – Revelation 13:2. a. It means the power or right to give commands, enforce obedience, take action or make final decisions. b. This authority or power is delegated by someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dev Prasad Cruz avatar

    Prayer Power

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 6, 2012
     | 3,758 views

    Prayer is an expression of the commitment and trust we have in God.

    "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee…" (Jeremiah 1:5) – since the Almighty being our creator knew us before we were even formed, why do we have to pray to Him submitting lists after lists of our needs & necessities? If God knows what we need, why do we have to bring our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Optimistic Outlook Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,582 views

    When we rely on the promises of God, we can look ahead with confidence; we can look up with commitment; and we can look around with compassion.

    John Ortberg, in his book If You Want to Walk on Water, You’ve Got to Get Out of the Boat, cites a medical study in which 122 men who had suffered their first heart attack were evaluated on their degree of hopefulness and pessimism: “Of the 25 most pessimistic men, 21 had died eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Monty Newton avatar

    When Life Is Hard, God Brings Hope

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,030 views

    When we wait on the Lord, we continue on, relying on God for strength.

    Title: When Life Is Hard Text: Isaiah 40:21-31 Thesis: When we wait on the Lord we continue on relying on God for strength. Introduction A businessman was late for an important meeting and couldn't find a parking space. As he frantically circled the block, the man got so desperate that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Gullick avatar

    Having A Bad Hair Day? Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 29, 2011
     | 6,773 views

    a sermon that uses Matthew chapter 26 to help folk understand a world apparantly gone wild.

    Matthew 26 You thought you had a bad day? We all have bad hair days – Maybe you are having one today but consider this story from Lt Cliff Judkins. It had all started in the brilliant sunlight 20,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean as I nudged my F-8 Crusader jet into position behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Looking At 9/11

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    Looking back at 9/11 and what it was that help get us through and what we need in order to continue on!

    For me, serving as a soldier during 9/11 was one of the most difficult moments of my life. At the time of the attacks I was serving the United States Army at Schofield barracks, Hawaii. I can remember getting called out to P.T. earlier than normal. We had a mass formation with the post Commander. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Going To The Next Level Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 51,194 views

    When we grow with God we'll avoid embracing the world.

    Going to the Next Level 1 John 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 9/25/11 Years ago, a “Dear Abby” column ran a story by a retired schoolteacher. One day she had her students take out some paper and list the names of the other students in the room. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist