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  • Tim Richards avatar

    Getting Ready For A Change Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,187 views

    The first in a series on the book of Joshua. This sermon focuses on how change in our lives is an important part of God’s work.

    Introduction: 1. Have you ever wished during an especially wonderful time in your life that you could freeze things right where they were? I remember having that thought a number of years ago my family was spending time with my parents, they were healthy, the children were doing well, the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For Moms

    Contributed by Jason Duhon on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,968 views

    For Mother's Day, there is no better gift than to share God's words of wisdom to moms. To all the mothers, step-mothers, and like-my-mothers out there, have a happy Mother's Day.

    Wisdom For Moms 2 John 1-13 Preacher G. Campbell Morgan had four sons and they all became ministers of the gospel. At a family reunion, a friend asked one of the sons, "Which Morgan is the greatest preacher?" While that son looked at his father, he replied, "Mom." An old Spanish proverb says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Mar 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,842 views

    Anybody can start something, it's another subject altogether to finish something. It's yet another thing to finish well! Learn Paul's steps to finishing the race of life well.

    Title: Finishing Well Text: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 Date: March 11, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Starting Things A. It’s easy to do 1. We start projects 2. We start routines 3. We start new disciplines B. Everyone does it II. Finishing Things A. An altogether different subject 1. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leaving A Positive Legacy Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,866 views

    First message in Matthew - about not letting your heritage hold you back and leaving a positive heritage behind you!

    Leaving a Positive Legacy Matthew 1:1-17 November 30, 2003 Introduction I have a question for you, and you need to be real honest here, okay? How many of you skip the genealogies when you read the Bible? It¡¦s okay, I¡¦m not going to embarrass you in front of everybody! You know, I tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Let Go And Forgive

    Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Nov 10, 2025
     | 115 views

    As we step into 2025, I want to encourage you to forgive. Let go of any unforgiveness. God has a better life for us, and it's attached to love and forgiveness.

    Forgive & Let Go As we step into 2025, I want to encourage you to forgive. Let go of any unforgiveness. God has a better life for us, and it's attached to love and forgiveness. Jeremiah 32:27 reminds us, "I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?" God is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,481 views

    This message looks at how God calls believers to step up, one-by-one, and unite in order to form a wall against the flood of immorality that threatens to wash way our nation.

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Standing in the Gap,” and I want to begin with a testimony by a woman from North Dakota: “The Sheyenne River, which flows past our backyard, went from its normal five feet to a major flood level . . . We felt overwhelmed with the preparations and thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bad Beginning Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the life of Joseph looks at God’s plans for us and the obstacles that always come with them.

    Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt I ¡V A Bad Beginning It was the Spring of 1988 ¡V I was sitting in an elementary school lunchroom ¡V that was converted every Sunday into a place of worship. Pastor Dave Smith was preaching ¡V and honestly I have no idea what the sermon was about. I was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Chosen Disciple Peter Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,046 views

    The disciple Peter is the first mentioned in all four Gospels. Jesus knew Peter was a diamond in the rough and not merely a rock.

    Peter was the leader of the disciples. Simon was his real name and Jesus gave him the name Peter in addition. Peter means “Rock” (Petros in the Greek) and the church was founded on this rock. John MacCarthur refers to him as the disciple with the foot shaped mouth. His name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Torn Between Two Loves

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,705 views

    This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

    Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

    THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Lost Son

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 21, 2014
     | 6,316 views

    Their is hope for any sinner that truly repents and return to Jesus either for the first time or after falling away from Him.

    THE PARABLE OF THE LOST SON (PRODIGAL SON) STUDY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 - The parable illustrates the love of God for all sinners, and even thought He will not force them, but willing to receive them. - It shows that gamine repentance can bring reconciliation and restoration of broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Charting An Unknown Course Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 3, 2018
     | 4,258 views

    Although God has everything charted and planned, we must move one step at a time into our unknown futures, but we can do so holding God’s hand.

    Charting An Unknown Course Luke 1:26-56 1. After Christmas vacation, an elementary school teacher was asking her students how they celebrated Christmas. When she got to Sammy, whose father ran a local toy store, she said, "Sammy, since you're jewish, I guess your family didn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Consider Jesus

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    5 Steps to Humility. Based on Jesus example on the Kenosis passage. There are many Greek words in this outline which are needed to prove the eternality and deity of Jesus Christ, the prime example of humility.

    Consider Jesus Five Steps to Humility Philippians 2: 5-11 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attempting Great Things With Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    Let’s live our lives without regret. Let’s take a step of faith and risk seeing the power of God like we’ve never seen before.

    Attempting Great Things With Jesus Matt 14:22-33 Intro. Do you ever look back and wonder, if only I had taken the chance. Crankshaft is a comic strip about a grumpy old man. He often flashes back to his days as a minor league pitcher. He once struck out slugger Hank Greenburg in his prime. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Miraculous Rescue"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,696 views

    The greatest thing that I believe a human being can experience is to be in a situation where it seems completely hopeless and doomed, yet God miraculously steps in and rescues you from it...

    I. Introduction: In this text we see that Peter has been placed in a seemingly hopeless situation. He has been arrested by Herod and placed in prison, awaiting his trial to take place after the passover. But in the midnight hour, when it seemed all hope was gone, God showed up & showed out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal