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  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Live A Good Story

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    You have no idea what hangs in the balances of your decision to embrace the story that God has for you.

    Welcome… Thanksgiving/Black Friday… Make some joke here. When we started here we started with a series called Timeless where we looked at the ways we can grow our faith. And we asked this question what you our life look like if we were rooted into Jesus. Now over a year later i think we can say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believers Beware Of Backsliding

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020
     | 6,130 views

    Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

    “Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caught Up But When? Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015
     | 3,815 views

    Lots of ideas about the rapture. What does Scripture explicitly teach? Introduction to a series of talks on this subject.

    INTRODUCTION God’s Garden is overrun with weeds. To get to the fruit can be a time-consuming work, but certainly it is worth the effort. What theoretically could be a wealth of comfort and joy for God’s people has become a morass of complication. But no wonder. Both Jesus and Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Mean That Jesus Was A ‘ransom’ For Us? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 22, 2014
     | 5,187 views

    A look at the correct understanding of "ransom" (it's not an extortion) and four key ideas that help us understand it.

    PAYING "RANSOM"? Does this mean that God gave into extortion? - 1 Timothy 2:6. - A ransom is a price paid for someone’s freedom. - It’s an easy idea to get off-track on if you don’t watch it. - How so? Sometimes a ransom is basically extortion. Someone kidnaps someone and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Have A Wonderful Plan For Your Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,517 views

    This sermon looks at two of the common misinterpretations of this verse and two ideas that can help us understand it accurately.

    - One of the most misinterpreted Scriptures is Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” - It’s usually used as a Superman verse. Any obstacle I face I can bat aside in the power of Jesus’ name! Any struggle I can end with a powerful word of prayer! Any need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leaders Serving The People

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023
     | 1,231 views

    In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

    Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 477 views

    Big Idea: Stand against Satan by faith, taking our thoughts captive to God’s word.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at the spiritual battle we face in 6:10-20, which calls us to stand strong against Satan’s schemes by utilizing the armor of God (14). We are looking at the various pieces of armor and how it empowers us to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moses Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2025
     | 601 views

    Israel is crying out to God for deliverance. They had no idea their deliverer was a baby, being raised in the palaces of Pharaoh.

    The Story of Us Moses February 16, 2025 Joseph has died and his influence is no longer felt in Egypt. Israel is no longer guests in Egypt but are now slaves. They are the work force to finish the Pharaoh’s building projects. They are crying out to God for deliverance. They had no idea their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Refining Fire Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 645 views

    Main Idea: God’s promise to purify His people and the hope of His coming judgment and restoration.

    Text is Malachi 3:1 - Chapter 4:6 1. Introduction: God’s Justice and Purification - Recap: The Book of Malachi has revealed the broken state of Israel's relationship with God, marred by corrupt priests, lack of genuine worship, and disregard for God’s covenant. Yet, God’s love remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Silly, Silly, Silly People

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,869 views

    Were do we come up with some of these ideas? They are so far out there. We need to stay grounded in Christ and His Word

    Galatians 3:1-9 Silly, Silly, Silly People Introduction Name some different occults that have existed lately. How many times have we seen the wackos preaching something that was not from the Bible? That made us upset. However do you think that we are far away from being them? Paul is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,640 views

    This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who's The Fool Now?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,605 views

    A look at the triumphal entry and how the people were made to look foolish in that they thought Christ was coming to bring peace through force and didn’t understand that Christ came to bring peace through suffering and death.

    Who’s The Fool Now? Palm Sunday April 1, 2007 Me- Have you ever been a fool because you were blinded by pride? Ski story- pride comes before the fall. Tried to be something I wasn’t. We- We do things all the time that always seem to make us end up looking foolish. We want to impress people so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Power Of Doubt

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    My life will on occasion have an orbit like Mercury that for a time simply defies my best efforts to explain it. Nonetheless as surely as there is order in the universe, there is a heavenly reason for my circumstances utterly consistent with God's Word an

    Matthew 28:16&17 The power of doubt Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. In Albert Einstein's early days, physicists had scratched their heads for some 50 years over the unexplainable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choices Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Oct 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,931 views

    As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will lead us to choices that will produce death; letting the Spirit lead us will bring us life & peace.

    “Choices” Romans 8:6-8 NLT There are a lot of things we try to get around & avoid in our life; but there is one that we will never escape. Choices will make a demand on our life as long as we are breathing. As we see from our scriptures this morning, letting our flesh control us will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,604 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational