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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Something Better

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 21, 2014
     | 10,648 views

    God has something better in mind that what you are now experiencing

    “Something Better” March 23, 2014 Hebrews 11:32-40 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,513 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Life Unedited

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,862 views

    The doctrine of omniscience teaches that God knows everything that is going to happen. Yet there are times that He speaks to us about different possibilities for life, and in particular this morning He teaches us that prayer can affect your future.

    Life Unedited PPT 1 Message Title (Note to Pastor's in preparation for this message I prepared a notebook, and on the front cover it said: My Life 2016 unedited version. I used it as a visual aid in parts of this message. Simple to do, powerful effect.) PPT 2 Text Mt 24:20 "But pray that your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Strikes Don't Always Mean Your Out

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,851 views

    God provides a way for us to get throughout the ballgame of life in hopeless circumstances.

    Three Strikes Don’t Always Mean You’re Out By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Illustration – Game 4 of the 1941 Baseball World Series 1. NY Yankees vs. Brooklyn Dodgers a. A rivalry so fierce it continued when the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to LA and continues to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Hysong avatar

    Nine Principles For Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by David Hysong on Sep 27, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,692 views

    Biblical principles to take a person's prayer life to the next level

    Nine Principles for Powerful Praying Preface- Prayer is a mystery- Almighty God does NOT need our help but He gives us the joy of partnering with Him! (Father/Son mowing grass or Mother/Daughter baking a cake) Prayer is the foundation for all life changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott White avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Scott White on Jun 17, 2016
     | 8,682 views

    The lesson deals with the age-old topic of how to deal with pain, sorrow, and grief. It talks about the need to understand that God is in control, and that sometimes there are blessings contained in those heartaches we experience.

    Opening scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11 I can remember very well the days that all of my children were born. They were special days, obviously. But the days my last three were born were had a little extra kick because I was able to be in the delivery room, to be there when those 3 took their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    I Hear The Sound Of The Abundance Of Rain

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 10, 2012
    based on 421 ratings
     | 267,875 views

    You may be in the middle of the drought, you may not see any evidence of rain in the sky: But Elijah didn't say he saw, he said he heard: The Sound is your sign (The rain is on the way)

    I hear the sound of the abundance of rain: That means my ear has picked up a signal in the airwaves Sound = vibrations) my ear has picked up the vibration of something that is coming. I can't see it, I can't touch it, I don't feel it but it's on the way. How do I know it's coming this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Average Or Outstanding Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    If you were marking your everyday Christian life like it was an exam would you pass or fail? Would you be average or outstanding?

    Average or Outstanding Exam season is over, the results of the A levels and GCSE’s are in. I was watching Sky News live from a school somewhere up north, Birmingham or Leicester, students stood before the camera with their results still in a sealed envelope. They were asked the questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go Till You Go

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 23, 2012
     | 6,801 views

    We as Christians are ordained unto the work of the Lord. And there is never a time to retire from His service.

    Quotes: You must be the change you wish to see in the world. Energy flows where attention goes. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change. Find yourself within you, never in someone else. Act the way you want to be and you will be the way you act. Look for what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "what Doesn't Kill Us ..." Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,188 views

    James calls God’s training regimen “various [kinds of] trials” (James 1:2). As he prepares his friends for the inevitable test, he outlines for them ... and for us … the following five strategies to employ when times of testing challenge us.

    A very popular show in the sixties and seventies was a little half-hour police drama called … [do the theme music] … “Dragnet.” Remember that show? It starred Jack Webb as “Joe Friday” … a detective with the Los Angels Police Department. Joe Friday was a no-nonsense cop. His famous line was … ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    Tested By Fire Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,086 views

    When a Christian is born again receives spiritual nourishment on the Word of God. As a baby is first fed with milk and latter in life as the baby grows starts eating solid food. Paul is telling the Christians of Corinth that their normal development stopp

    Today we continue studying the book of 1st Corinthians Last week we read that the Church of Corinth was struggling with a problem of division. People where tearing the congregation apart by choosing factions. Chapter one addresses this issue. Chapter 2 talks about the importance of the preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Mount A Spiritual Comeback Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 8, 2021
     | 3,875 views

    Has your walk with Christ deteriorated? Have life's struggles and distractions, even the pandemic, resulted in some backsliding? The writer to the Hebrews has a solution.

    Some of you here are familiar with Alex Smith, because he was for a number of years the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. But what many of you may not know is that Alex Smith was recently named the NFL’s 2020 Comeback Player of the Year But the award was actually an ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jonathan Lee avatar

    Wisdom We Need Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Lee on Sep 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,932 views

    What's the most important wisdom we all need and how does the suffering of Job relate with the wisdom of Proverbs and the wisdom demonstrated by Jesus Christ?

    [The following sermon was given as a part of a church message series titled "What We Need" for Gracepoint Ministries (gracepointonline.org) in 2021] INTRODUCTION We’re now in the 21st century and we’ve increased in knowledge and understanding, from the intricate inner workings of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    In Training Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,190 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 12 verses 1 through 13

    Hebrews 12: 1 – 13 In Training 1 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Keep Holding On

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025
     | 926 views

    No matter what you are going through, keep holding on! God has not forgotten you, and He is working out His purpose in your life.

    KEEP HOLDING ON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 10:23 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Romans 8:28, James 1:12, Psalm 27:14 INTRODUCTION Life is a journey filled with ups and downs. There are moments of joy and victory, but there are also seasons of hardship, pain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God