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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Veterans

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 21,289 views

    A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

    November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tis’ The Season

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,211 views

    Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

    Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Philippians 4:10-13

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 2,084 views

    Philippians 4:10-13

    Philippians 4:10-13 Point | The greatest influence you have is how you view your relationship with Jesus. The last verse in our reading today is one of the most quoted verses from the Bible, but it’s often taken out of context from the verses that precede it. This verse is regularly spoken as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Demas The Defector

    Contributed by Danny Thomas on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    A look at spiritual defection.

    Demas the Defector 2 Timothy 4:9-12 2 Timothy 4:9-12 9 Be diligent to come to me quickly; 10 for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica-- Crescens for Galatia, Titus for Dalmatia. 11 Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, for he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Just Survive....thrive!

    Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 1,381 ratings
     | 75,948 views

    Enjoying life to the fullest with God

    DON'T JUST SURVIVE...THRIVE! Mark 10:46-52 A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Not Finished Yet! Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 38,334 views

    Three actions we can take when we’re tempted to think God has given up on us.

    How many of you have seen the bumper sticker that says, "Be patient with me. God isn’t finished with me yet"?  I’ve decided to create a new bumper sticker that responds to that one. My new bumper sticker will say, "I’m trying to be patient with you, but God is taking an awfully long time with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave)

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 21, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 11,321 views

    This sermon addresses the problem of Christians leaving their post of duty and the dangers of their actions and how to prevent dropping out of service as a Christian.

    Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1 - 4 Title: A. W. O. L. (Absent Without Leave) Introduction: From 1496 B.C. to A.D. 1861,the world knew 2,130 years of war and 227 years of peace. In the last four hundred years European nations have signed more than eight thousand peace treaties. In this century 37.5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,422 views

    The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

    This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 21,299 views

    The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

    Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Baseball Parable

    Contributed by Sam Martin on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 16,868 views

    Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life.

    Text: Mark 4:33-34 Introduction: Jesus often spoke in parables. He used common experiences such as fishing and farming in His parables to teach a valuable lesson. Baseball is a very common activity in our culture, so I would like to use it to illustrate the Christian life. I. First Base - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seasons Of Deserts

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    Sometimes desert experiences are for three different reasons.

    Introduction A. Feel the need to offer a different sermon today. To express a word of comfort and support today. B. (If possible, have Crystal Lewis’ song, “Seasons Change” played over sound system.) Why this sermon? A. Fall is a time of change – we often notice the passing of time in the fall. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Secret Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 30,037 views

    What to do when you need encouragement.

    1 SAM. 30:1-6 "THE SECRET OF ENCOURAGEMENT" A) All of us have our crisis days when everything seems to fall apart. * Days when it looks as if we have come to the end of the road & that God has turned against us! * In this chapter, we see David experiencing such a crisis! * Here’s what happened! B) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long Will You Waiver

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,002 views

    In this message we see the prophet Elijah battling 450 false prophets on Mt Carmel. (1 Kings- pt 4)

    "HOW LONG WILL YOU WAIVER?" TEXT: I KINGS 18:16-40 INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago when we talked about Elijah we said that he was an outdoorsman who came riding into town to tell King Ahab that because of the sin in the land, because the people had turned their backs on the one true God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Fearful Or Fearless

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    An evaluation of fear and fearlessness.

    Title: “Are You Fearful Or Fearless" Text: Proverbs 29:25 “The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.” Introduction: In our text we find a double proverb. Each half is entirely true by itself; and put together, the whole is forcible and full of truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Retreated Repaired And Reprogramed Series

    Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,369 views

    Sometimes it seems like we are running a race, and we feel that we can’t go on. But if we hold on to God’s unchangeing hand sometimes He will allow us to retreat, so that he can repair us and reprogram us for His service.

    I Kings 19:11-18 Retreated Repaired and Reprogrammed Here lies before us a very important text of scripture that is very practical in the life of every believer. It is the picture of a man that had human failings and emotional turmoil just like we do. It proves that no matter how high you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness