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  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Keep Your Cool When The Heat Is On Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 35,099 views

    You may not be facing a literal fire like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but you may often find yourself facing inflammable experiences or relationships. Learn how to keep your cool when the heat is on.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most dramatic, exciting stories in all the Bible was when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace. I remember hearing the joke about the preacher who for the life of him couldn’t ever remember the names of those Hebrew boys. So one Sunday when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Against Thousand

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,733 views

    Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

    One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as he promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards ImageImagethe black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Forward In Faith 7: Why Are You Here? A Communion Reflection

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013
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    WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing?

    Why are you here? A Communion Service Reflection Tonight I want to ask the question: WHY ARE YOU HERE? Have you ever asked yourself, “Why did God permit me to wake up this morning? Why is my heart still beating, & my lungs still breathing? Why am I here? What is the purpose of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Putting First Things First

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013
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     | 6,506 views

    Where is the “moral paralysis in your own life? • What is God calling you to do that you are resisting right now? • Do you see where your resistance is hurting yourself?

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Sermon: Putting First Things First Oct 27th, 2013 Scriptures: Haggai 1:2-9 Intro: The book of Haggai: • Second shortest/OT • Right after/Zephaniah…just before Zechariah. • Doesn’t help much! Can’t find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Against Thousand!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 16, 2013
     | 4,197 views

    Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

    One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as He promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards the black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. Nelson ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Sin And The Pitcher Plant Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    If you have ever found yourself enticed by sin once then unable to stop once you gave in, then listen to this message as God shows Israel what they need to do in order for God to rescue them.

    The Australian Pitcher plant is beautiful to behold. This is especially true for certain kinds of insects. If you know anything about pitcher plants you know they are what are called carnivorous because they eat meat. Here’s how it works for the Australian Pitcher: The pitchers secret nectar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living The Resurrected Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 20, 2019
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     | 10,639 views

    If the resurrection of Jesus Christ has not made a permanent change in you and your life, you need to reexamine yourself and to understand what it means to have and live the resurrected life offered by the risen Lord Jesus Christ.

    LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Romans 6:1-13 Let me ask you a question this morning. What impact has Easter had on your life? The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most history-making, earth-shaking, life-transforming, and eternity-changing truth ever (copied). If the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
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    Do you know God’s peace in the midst of situations that the world gets anxious about? If not, examine yourself: Is your faith in Him and your focus on His kingdom, rather than on selfish pursuits?

    Opening illustration: Review my life: 1970-71 was the Indo-Pak war and my family and I were in the war-zone living most of the nights in blackouts and bunkers when the war planes would come. 1980’s (for a decade) national unrest and civil war. 1990-91 we were just married and thrust into region of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consecrated For Service Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 16, 2024
     | 2,426 views

    If you want to serve God effectively, let Jesus wash, clothe, and anoint you with His Spirit, commit yourself fully to the Lord, and do the little things He puts before you every day.

    Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What To Wear To Church Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2022
     | 3,367 views

    If you’re involved in public ministry within the church, dress to honor your head; dress to honor yourself; dress to honor your gender; dress to honor each other; and dress to honor proper custom.

    Dr. Laura Schlessinger, in her book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, talks about the difference between men and women. She says they are different physically, psychologically, motivationally, and temperamentally. Anyone who has had exposure to babies and children can tell you that boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Christ In The Heart: It's Just That Simple Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 6, 2024
     | 1,065 views

    You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward behaviors but never let His love into yourself.

    In all this deep discussion of prayer and God’s presence and turning ourselves toward Him, we must always return to the basic, simple understanding of who Jesus Christ is to us. You can sit in church your whole life and never let Christ into your heart. You can try very hard to adjust your outward ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Asking Without Limitations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 788 views

    Truly the only Spiritual limitation you have, are what you place on yourself. I believe the Holy Spirit who lives in you, out weighs any bodily, and emotional pain. Why? The Spirit is eternal.

    Asking Without Limitations John 16.24TPT Truly the only Spiritual limitation you have, are what you place on yourself. I believe the Holy Spirit who lives in you, out weighs any bodily, and emotional pain. Why? The Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Watchful Servants Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,679 views

    Jesus wants us to reflect on what we want to happen when He returns and to prepare our self for it right now. If you want to be prepared for Christ’s return you must prepare yourself through faithfulness.

    LUKE 12: 35-40. [PARABLES IN LUKE] THE WATCHFUL SERVANTS [Matthew 25:1-13 / John 12:23-26] Jesus has been teaching principles for kingdom living. He is preparing them for His departure and their ministry. He would be leaving His followers but He promised to return again for them at a future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,673 views

    A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

    Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,104 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed