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  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    I've Been Changed Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024
     | 1,425 views

    Every person has a story, often marked by success, failure, or struggle—but for the Christian, that story can be summed up in one powerful word: Grace. This is the testimony of every believer—before grace and after grace—a story of transformation and redemption.

    I’ve Been Changed! Philemon 8-25 Introduction: Every person has a life story. That story can be summed up on one word: achievement, success, power, wealth, family… tragedy, failure, brokenness. Christian = Grace! Every Christian’s life is a story of grace. Another Word = Changed! Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Breaks Generational Chains Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 12, 2025
     | 236 views

    God has the power to destroy every generational curse and chain, bringing His people into freedom through the redemptive work of Christ.

    THE GOD WHO BREAKS GENERATIONAL CHAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 20:5-6 Key Verse: “That the iniquity of the fathers shall be visited upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; and showing mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Planting Trees You Will Never Sit Under

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,775 views

    To build a church, or to build the Kingdom of God, requires a vision that permits others to carry on the work you have begun.

    “David said, ‘Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.’ “David commanded to gather together the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kory Wilcoxson avatar

    A Word To The Laggards

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,234 views

    One son says he’ll do the work, and doesn’t. Another says he won’t do the work, and does. Which one best describes us? And is there a third option?

    Growing up, I was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. I still follow them closely, but nothing like when I was younger. I idolized their players, I knew all their stats, I watched their games on TV like it was a life or death struggle. My favorite player when I was in third grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Irby avatar

    It Is Time To Consider Your Ways

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    The work began well at first, then stalled, as the people of God became self-absorbed and so concerned about re-building their own homes and lives neglecting the work of God had given then to do.

    Text Verse: Haggai 1:4-5 (Haggai 1:4-5) "Is it time for you, O ye, to dwell in your ceiled houses, and this house lie waste? {5} Now therefore thus saith the LORD of hosts; Consider your ways." Introduction: Jerusalem was destroyed by Babylon in 586 B. C. In 538 B. C. King Cyrus allowed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Kingdom Code

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,330 views

    Simon allowed God to work in him the character of God and the Kingdom of God and he became Peter the bond-servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ. God wants to work that same radical change in us.

    Examine 2Pet 1:1-4 (read) 2Pet 1:1 Simon Peter- they were two different men. Simon was the man Peter was before Christ. Peter was the man Simon became after Christ. Simon allowed God to work in him the … character of God and the Kingdom of God … and he became Peter … ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    The Miracle On The Way To Church Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    God worked mightily through these 2 guys who were just on their way to a prayer meeting! How can I see God work in MY life like that? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Tell the story from Acts 3. THESIS: God wants to do something through you, if you¡¯ll develop these 5 habits: 1. Be open to God¡¯s direction as you go about your business. (V. 1) Here¡¯s a couple of guys just on the way to prayer meeting. . . and God uses them for a great miracle. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Winner Takes It All! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,032 views

    I can wager all my GOOD WORKS against the WORK OF CHRIST on the Cross. Even when my chips are down I can throw the DICE OF DEATH on the chance that I will win.

    Part 5 - Genesis 18:16-33 - THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL! A person recently said to me as they were dying that the Bible was just a series of myths and stories, and if I want to, I can choose to live my life assuming that it is. I can choose to treat heaven like a GAME OF CHANCE and the Bible as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Creation: Your Place In The Universe

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,277 views

    ❶ PLIGHT OF DISORDER ❷ THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT ❸ THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD ❹ God’s Work ❺ Bring Forth Fruit ❻ The Love of God

    - Abraham Lincoln the great emancipator of slaves - Charles Darwin supposed to be the great emancipator of the human mind - Both born on the same day in the same year February 12 1809 Charles Darwin - Darwin studied medicine @ U. of Edinburgh - 2 years later went to Christ’s College, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Inhale And Exhale The Gospel

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 47 ratings
     | 27,015 views

    In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out." Updated September 2018

    A very young boy ... was hurrying ...to catch a bus. Carrying gifts under his arm, ...he was struggling ...with his crutches. Suddenly, ...a man bumped into him ... knocking his parcels ......in all directions. The man then paused ...and scolded the young lad... for getting in his way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Getting To Know Him 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 28, 2010
     | 3,540 views

    Did God at some point in Church history cease from moving supernaturally in the earth or is the power of God still at work? Is God still speaking, still moving, still at work in miraculous ways?

    Dakota Community Church November 28, 2010 Getting to Know Him - 4 Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Turn To God And Receive Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,896 views

    Doing spiritual work will not change you. Holiness is not transferable but defilement is. Serving the Lord while in sin desecrates His work. Turn to Him, confess and receive the forgiveness of sin and His righteousness.

    We are looking at Haggai’s 3rd message today, from 2:10-19 Both the 3rd and 4th messages were given on the same day. Two weeks ago, we learn from Haggai not to underestimate what God can do through one man. - His short and simple ministry turned the whole nation back to worshipping God. - His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    And It Begins By Letting Go And Letting God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 19, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,160 views

    Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    But It Depends On How I Define Success Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few fewer steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    To Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 31, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,580 views

    Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Get up…eat breakfast…head to work…work all day… return home…eat some supper…watch a little tv…go to bed… and then repeat those same steps tomorrow. Some of us may have a few more steps; some of us may have a few less steps. No wonder people ask the question: “Is this all there is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist