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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being A Finisher

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    Athletic history records some leaps from worst to first. For example, the Minnesota Twins finished last in their division in 1990, yet came back to win the World Series in 1991, illustrating the maxim, “ it’s not how you begin, it’s how you finish!”

    Being a Finisher Text: Hebrews 10: 32-39 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Somebody Special To God 1 Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,897 views

    For the first couple of weeks talked about some different men in Scripture that felt unworthy for the Lord to use them. Among those men were Moses, Jeremiah and Isaiah. For the last couple of weeks we talked about two men who knew with confidence, who t

    Title: Who Am I – 5 “You Are Somebody Special to God” Text: I Peter 2:9 For the first couple of weeks talked about some different men in Scripture that felt unworthy for the Lord to use them. Among those men were Moses, Jeremiah and Isaiah. For the last couple of weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Steps To True Prosperity Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,963 views

    • Last week we discussed some of the first steps that are necessary to obtain true prosperity. o True prosperity is the ability to meet the needs of others at any given time. o The Bible teaches us that we can be successful in every aspect of life. o M

    Introduction • Last week we discussed some of the first steps that are necessary to obtain true prosperity. o True prosperity is the ability to meet the needs of others at any given time. o The Bible teaches us that we can be successful in every aspect of life. o Money is a tool to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do All To The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 18, 2025
     | 396 views

    As Christians, we are to live in a way that glorifies God. That is the message of the last part of First Corinthians chapter ten. Verse 31 there says that “whatever you do, do all the glory of God.” But we have to be careful, we may do things that do not give glory to God.

    Alba 8-17-2025 DO ALL TO THE GLORY OF GOD I Corinthians 10:23-33 Dan Blocker played the character Hoss on the TV series Bonanza. When Dan Blocker died unexpectedly at age 43, Hoss died. The producers knew they could not replace him. So they told the story that a woman was caught in a flood, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Impossible Odds Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Last in a witnessing series emphasizing the ability of God to accomplish anything.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Six—Overcoming Impossible Odds Luke 18:27 Sunday, August 26, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee “What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 What do you think is impossible? What do you think God finds impossible? • Strictly speaking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Cursed In The Midst Of Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,357 views

    Last in a series exploring the spiritual connection between America and Israel.

    America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 4 – Cursed In the Midst of Prosperity Today we are going to finish our study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. The last few weeks we’ve looked at the question “Is America Found in Bible Prophecy?” And as I’ve told you, if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Temperance Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 48,303 views

    A look at the last of the 9 manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of the believer.

    The Fruit of The Spirit - Temperance Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affectionsb and lusts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Reaction Of The Wisemen Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,421 views

    This is the last in a series of four different reactions to the birth of Jesus Christ.

    The Reaction of the Wisemen Matthew 2:1-12 I. They Were Drawn to and Found the Savior (v. 1-8) A. God initiated their search for Christ 1. God caused them to look to His creation 2. God used the creation to reveal Himself to them B. They were passionate in their search for Christ 1. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Have Faith, God Has Power

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 23,655 views

    Four steps to building s strong lasting faith in God.

    Intro- Faith is th cornerstone of the Christian life. Hebrews 11:6 declares : " But without faith it is impossible to please him : for he that cometh to God must believe that he is , and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." The Amplified Bible says in the same book, chapter, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Hurts So Good Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    Last sermon in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

    It Hurts So Good! Matthew 5:10-12 Introduction: Imagine in your youth reading of a promised Messiah that would one day come to set the captives free, establish His kingdom, banish the wicked and rule with a rod of iron through love and power. A Messiah that would bring salvation to the lost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral For A Veteran With Ptsd Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 11, 2025
     | 140 views

    A Bronze star recipient who fought his last battle

    Earlier in the service, you heard Russell read Isaiah 40:1-2: 40 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Blessed Or Cursed?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    Seek ye first.....

    MAT 6:25"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,361 views

    God is building a family for Himself that is going to last for all eternity.

    In the film Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays a workaholic, Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose personal and professional life are ruled by the clock. He gets stranded alone on a desert island after his plane crashes. Now, he’s away from his loved ones and he’s had to learn to survive with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    The Christian Husband: What He's Supposed To Be Like And Why

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Just last year an old friend of mine got married.

    Just last year an old friend of mine got married. She married a fella who is an automobile mechanic. A couple of friends and I agreed that this was a big score for her. What better than to land a guy who can fix cars. I suppose in a way my opinion has been colored by the Red Green show. At times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Run The Race -- Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 124,142 views

    Stay focused -- God is going to run that last mile with God.

    RUN THE RACE -- KEEP YOU EYES ON THE PRIZE I Corinthians 9:24-25 Let us pray -- Lord, the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping and I commit myself to do it the best that I can. Clear my mind of distractions, warm my heart with compassion, and fill my soul with faith in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist