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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Resisting Rabbit Trails Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2015
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     | 12,032 views

    In your pursuit of God and His plan for your life, don’t be sidetracked by compromise, slander, sin, or the wrong company.

    A man who bought a new hunting dog was eager to see how he would perform. So he took the dog out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. Suddenly, he stopped, sniffed the ground, and headed in a new direction. He had caught the scent of a deer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Interrogation Of Missions

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2018
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     | 6,363 views

    The interrogation of the man cured of his blindness teaches us a lot about how to reach the cynics of this world with the Gospel message

    The Interrogation of Missions John 9:1-34 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in an age when Christianity is no longer at the center, but the fringes of our society has led many to wonder how the church is to fulfill its mandate to go and make disciples. In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Table Talk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2025
     | 305 views

    If you want to gain the respect of others and even God Himself, put compassion above criticism, put others above yourself, and put giving above receiving.

    The senior pastor of a large church walked into the sanctuary alone and felt an overwhelming sense of God's holiness. He went to the front, knelt down at the altar rail, and began to beat himself on the chest, crying out, “Oh Lord, I am nothing!” A few moments later, the associate pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Failing The Test?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2017
     | 6,421 views

    Many situations in life are but testing zones...Philip faced a test? Andrew faced a test? You will face situations that will test your faith.

    FAILING THE TEST? HINDER MY MIRACLE? THIS IS BIGGER THAN I AM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WILL MY OWN LIMITATIONS DEFINE WHAT GOD CAN DO? Do I tend to focus on THE PROBLEMS and not GOD SOLUTIONS? Are we so blind that the facts define our faith? Facts that can kill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,085 views

    The danger to every leader is the adherance to the lie, "I must do everything..." Delegation is critical to a leader’s success.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART FIVE “RUNNING ON EMPTY” GENESIS 18:13-26 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “The next day Moses took his seat to serve as judge for the people, and they stood around him from morning till evening. [14] When his father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mastering The Art Of Discernment SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Discernment is a critical skill in our current times. Understanding and discerning the times gives us an advantage in navigating life's challenges.

    Discernment is crucial in the current hour; it is the most critical requirement for our senses. Understanding the times and having discernment will give us an advantage in the fight we are facing. "And he got up and ate and drank. Strengthened by that food, he traveled forty days and forty nights ...read more

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    A Servant's Heart - Psalm 123

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 3, 2002
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     | 29,231 views

    How do we maintain a servant’s heart when those we serve are often unappreciative or critical?

    This morning I’d like to talk about an activity which is part of our daily lives, one which occupies much of our time. It applies to us in our roles as parents, as husbands and wives, as friends, and as church members. It involves our occupations, whether we are employees, or homemakers, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Of The Times

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 27, 2021
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     | 29,858 views

    Discernment in this hour, is the most critical requirement of all of our senses. Discernment and understanding of the times, will give us the advantage in this fight.

    1 Kings 19:8-13 And he arose, and did eat and drink, and went in the strength of that meat forty days and forty nights unto Horeb the mount of God. [9] And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Jesus Incounters The Occult

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    When Jesus comes face to face with the effects of the occult what is His process?

    WHEN JESUS ENCOUNTERS THE OCCULT Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Ron Hughes INTRODUCTION - In light of the time of year ... “Halloween”. · They arrive in the boat ... crossing the sea. With Jesus in your boat, you always arrive. We will see three forces at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testing The Faith Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    Facing the possibility of entering into Cannan God’s people face a test of their faith.

    Studies in Joshua Study 5 – Chapter 3 Introduction Last week in our study of the book of Joshua our attention was drawn to and we considered in some detail the faith of an individual, that individual being Rahab, the prostitute from Jericho. This evening as we come to consider chapter 3 we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Go And Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 27, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,269 views

    In the face of change, go and be a blessing.

    When I say the word “Viking”, what comes to mind? For me, the word conjures up medieval people of the sea, who terrorized the poor land lubbers on the coasts of Europe and other places. However, the Vikings didn’t see themselves that way. They thought of themselves as farmers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Out Of Egypt, Again

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,623 views

    A message on obedience in the face of opposition

    INTRODUCTION Many communities are forced to reckon with good things that somehow slip through the cracks. In Claymont DE, one of those things ended up as a blessing. The community has developed a quarter-century-long tradition around a quirky piece of folklore—the humble Claymont Christmas Weed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wonderful Words Of Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Knowledge of the Bible is essential for us to life fruitfully, and it is critical to pass on that knowledge to our children, for whom it can be made exciting.

    I’m glad they’ve brought "All in the Family" back on TV. I never did see what the fuss was, frankly, when it came out the first time. And now it still seems fresh and insightful and funny. To me, the best pieces of business in "All in the Family" are those scenes in which Edith starts out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It'a Time To Dance

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 17,788 views

    Sometimes in this life we need to dance before the Lord like David did so that God gets the glory. But there will be critics!

    It’s time to dance! Thesis: Sometimes in this life we need to dance before the Lord like David did so that God gets the glory. But there will be critics! Texts: 2 Samuel 6 The Holy Bible, New International Version 2 Samuel 6:1 (NIV) 1David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fact Of Scripture Over The Words Of Fools

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,239 views

    In 1910, evangelist Dr. R.A. Torrey presented a series of revival messages, that are still powerful in their ability to make people think about their souls and the need for a Savior. This is a revision of one of those messages given before an audience in Edwardian England, still relevant today.

    The Scriptures do not soothe ruffled feelings nor do they strengthen egos devoid of belief in or trust of God. An atheist is, in God's eyes, a FOOL (Psalm 14:1). Human pride and self-centeredness are roadblocks we set up with help from the enemy of our souls to deafen and blind ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist