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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Sacrifice Of Fools Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 31, 2023
     | 2,344 views

    Look past religion, rulers, and riches to the Lord to find real joy in life despite its hardships.

    Ron Blue tells the story of a wealthy father, who took his son on a trip to the country to show his son how poor people can be. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from the trip, the father asked his son, “How was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Revive Us Again

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,837 views

    Lord, since you revived others in the past, do it again right now, and let it begin with me.

    Revive us Again Psalm 85:1-8 Rev. Brian Bill October 28-29, 2023 In the Massachusetts village of Northampton, a Congregational pastor knelt in prayer. He was burdened for the 1,100 souls of his little town who were in bondage to sin. In a few minutes he would be walking into the pulpit. Should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Are You Still Being Saved Today?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 19, 2009
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     | 4,019 views

    A message of how our salvation is not something relegated to the past; something that happened to us "once", but is actively being worked on in the present.

    We Christians talk a lot about our being saved, don’t we? But have you ever noticed that it always seems to be in the past tense? ‘Have you been saved?’ ‘When were you saved?’ I think the more appropriate, and perhaps the most accurate way of asking about one’s salvation would be, ‘Are you ...read more

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  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Fresh Start....with Myself - A Message On Making Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,894 views

    You can’t change the past, but you can change the future! It start with making good decisions that will affect your future.

    TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Proverbs 14:12 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Yourself - A Message on making wise choices SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Decision Making OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 18, 2009 PROP.: Important decisions are like seeds. We don’t know exactly what they’ll produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Samuel Wilder avatar

    Leaving The Land Of "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda"

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 18,507 views

    We all have a past, but we don’t have to live there. The grace of God is bigger than our regrets!

    We’ve all made mistakes and bad choices. We’ve done things we wished we could forget but somehow the memories of our past sins and temporary stupidity come back to haunt us and when that happens they turn into regrets; they become things we start to second guess: “What if I would have…” “Maybe I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "Turn Stress Into Strength"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,456 views

    There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities andcultures. Everyone experiences stress. By God’s grace and making wise choices we can turn stress into strength.

    “Turn Stress Into Strength” Ruth 1:1-22, 4:13-17 Romans 8:28 John 16:33 There is a common experience for every person in all nationalities and cultures. We all experience stress. We all have to learn to live with stress. The highest times of stress in a person’s life include: Death in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    God's Lamb And Mary's

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 27, 2023
     | 906 views

    During the Christmas season's excitement, let's not forget the "reason for the season." God sent His Son as the sacrifice for our sins.

    God’s Lamb and Mary’s Years ago, a preacher friend presented a lesson entitled, “Mary Had a Little Lamb, His Name was Jesus.” You might say he had a rhyme and a reason for the title. At this time of year, we focus on and get excited about the birth of baby Jesus. We think of the innocence of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Validation Of The Transformation

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,629 views

    Paul’s past and teachings raised eyebrows and brought persecution, but Paul continued to live his life for the glory of God.

    “Validation of the Transformation!” Galatians 1:11-24 This past week I have been studying our Scripture for this morning found in Galatians 1:11-24. You can sum up Paul’s intent with one simple sentence: Paul was defending the fact that he had received his message of salvation by grace through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go Deep, Grow Strong, Bear Fruit

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 3, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,311 views

    As we’re heading into this New Season, God is calling us to go deep, grow strong, and bear fruit.

    GO DEEP, GROW STRONG, AND BEAR FRUIT INTRO TO TOPIC: I love the New Year – there’s something great about being able to turn that calendar page and start new and fresh. It’s a great time to reflect on the past, and look forward to the new and exciting things the Lord wants to do ...read more

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    The Future Of The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,459 views

    The Lord’s Table not only calls us to remember the past, or to celebrate the Sacrament in the present -- it also demands that we envision the future.

    There is a new day dawning at our church. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work in amazing ways at Good Shepherd. We have a new youth director coming in August. We have a new Director of Christian Education who is revitalizing our educational ministry. Our Enhancement Campaign is off to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
     | 3,428 views

    Grace to put the past behind us. Grace to Become what our Lord whould have us be. Grace to face the future.

    Amazing Grace 2 Corinthians 8:7 KJV 1. God’s Amazing Grace for Spiritual Warfare We are engaged in a great spiritual battle. Satan’s cannot outright defeat us, but he will work on us until we lose our first love if we allow him. Great sorrow can stun, and it can make you forget the best source ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Anthony Collins avatar

    I Can't Stay Here

    Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,217 views

    Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

    Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

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  • Jerry McKee avatar

    What Is A True Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,665 views

    What is a true Christian? Here we can find how we should live our lives in order to be a True Christian.

    WHAT IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN? Colossians 3:1 I. What a Christian is – John 1:12 a. Man’s Action i. Receive the gospel ii. Believe in Jesus Christ b. God’s Action i. “T1`1ower to become the sons of God.” ii. Word power means “the right or authority” iii. To them gave he the right to become the sons ...read more

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  • James Lee avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,256 views

    This message was preached 5 years @ Elim Bible Church, a "start-over" Church. I am thrilled to say is still moving foward, after nearly closing her doors.

    A Fresh Start Ph.3: 13-14 Have you ever felt like you just needed a fresh start…a do-over? Sometimes we are given an opportunity for a fresh start but how we handle the fresh start will determine how we finish. Let’s look at three things that I believe will help us when we find that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    What Is The Real Meaning Of Christmas - Unwrapping Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 41,597 views

    Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate meals, but somehow forget whose birthday it really is? What does Christmas mean to you?

    What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Date: 6 December 2009 Purpose: Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate ...read more

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