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  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Get Ready For A Wild Ride

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
     | 2,821 views

    A New Year’s sermon on what to expect in the coming year. One thing we can certain of: God is in control.

    GET READY FOR A WILD RIDE!!! The man woke up with a jolt. Turbulence had jostled the man from his slumber and painfully he recalled falling asleep on the arm of his seat. Flying for hours in the massive 747, the man in his delirium had forgotten where he was going. “Do you have any idea where ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • James Bohrer avatar

    Get On The Cutting Edge Of Life! Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Study the Word of God. Be in it and be under solid preaching and teaching.

    GET ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF LIFE! HEBREWS 4:11-13 JUNE 22, 2008 PASTOR JIM BOHRER What sets your life course for you determines where you will end up! And whether you have thought about this or not, what you are doing right now, what you are contemplating is the culmination of words that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,406 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting In Over Your Head

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,758 views

    Water to swim in

    GETTING IN OVER YOUR HEAD Eze. 47:1-12 Intro: The Pool of water on Ashwood I remember struggling in the water and I remember going under. I also remember the distinct feeling that I was going to die. What I learned as a young child was that one should be careful about getting in over one's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Getting Rid Of The Laity In The Church

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014
     | 6,497 views

    The priesthood of all Christians is a result of God's new covenant of grace. A sermon set to help all believers see their role as priests in the Lord's Church today.

    Some memberships come with privileges... joke - 3 guys wanted to get in a watch the athletes that have gathered for the Olympics in Atlanta, but they couldn't get past the gate. Then, a guy with boxing gloves showed up. "Robertson -- boxing" Well, of course! All they had to do was pretend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Get Ready For Something New Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,048 views

    There is value in both the old and the new and one should not be destroyed or lost for the other.

    Get ready for something new Luke 5:36-39 I am slow to throw out an old pair of shoes. It usually takes my feet getting wet a few times for me to come to my senses. I used to get shoes resoled when it was possible, because I like the comfort of broken in leather. Stiff shoes are a pain, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    Getting Life Right: Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020
     | 3,034 views

    Be wise about temptation, channel sexuality, and support marriage. Practical and positive, while presenting clear expectations and recognizing our need for God's help.

    Getting Life Right: SEXUALITY—Matthew 5:27-32 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gathered his closest disciples around him, teaching them how to get life right. We began our series with Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus affirmed the enduring value of the OT law, but said that the law alone does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Dunn avatar

    Getting Free From Unforgiveness

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 75 views

    Forgiveness cancels hidden debts, breaks Satan’s claim, restores compassion, and lets God’s grace and healing flood every relationship and heart.

    Introduction I’m delighted this morning to share what the Lord has been teaching me. The Lord often teaches me through what He’s doing in my own life—and that, I’ve found, is the best way to learn. Let’s begin with the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6. Jesus taught us to pray, “Forgive us our debts, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Rearview Mirror Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,791 views

    What are you driven by in life? This sermon discusses the purpose of the rear view mirror (referencing the past; and why it is small and the windshield (focusing on the present and the future).

    DRIVEN BY ETERNITY Opener: What are you driven by? 1 Peter 2: 1 So get rid of all malicious behavior and deceit. Don’t just pretend to be good! Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing. 2 You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jofrey Bustamante avatar

    Facing The Challenges Of 2010!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,478 views

    So much for the past year! But, considering the tide of events, it seems we will be facing greater challenges this year. Let’s gear up!

    Introduction: Two teenage brothers grew up as hooligans in a slum, making a living as couriers of illegal substances traded in the streets. These egocentric thugs religiously kept their dodgy earnings and shrewdly started their own illicit modus operandi until they became self-made millionaires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    His Footprints Left No Trace!

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,031 views

    We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

    His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Does God Exist? Sex Scandals, Scientific Inquiry, And The Search For True Fulfillment

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 1,110 views

    I was bell ringing yesterday, for the Salvation Army, at the red kettle, and a guy walked past me and said, "Who wrote the Bible?"

    “Has anyone provided proof of God’s inexistence? Not even close. Has quantum cosmology explained the emergence of the universe or why it is here? Not even close. Have our sciences explained why our universe seems to be fine-tuned to allow for the existence of life? Not even close. Are physicists ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Sin, Is It Gonna Get You?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    A look at avoiding sin in our lives.

    THE NIGHT AIR WAS AS THICK AND AS SILENT AS VELVET. WHEN SUDDENLY THE STILLNESS WAS BROKEN BY THE SOFT FLAPPING OF LEATHERY WINGS. OUT OF THE GLOOM CAME ANGER, HIS ALREADY CONTORTED FEATURES TWISTED AS HE SAW THE MAN. ANGER'S COHORTS WERE ALREADY THERE, PERCHED ON ONE SHOULDER WAS DESPONDENCY ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Elvery avatar

    Getting To Know God - Adonai Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,106 views

    A Study of the Names of God - Adonai - The Lord and the need for us to found out lives on Him

    Getting to Know God – Adonai – The Lord Drama Buyer: "I want this pearl. How much is it?" Seller: "Well," "it’s very expensive." Buyer: "But, how much?". Seller: "Well, a very large amount." Buyer: "Do you think I could buy it?" Seller: "Oh, of course, everyone can buy it." Buyer: "But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    When The Going Gets Rough

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    Message for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    When the Going Gets Rough... Various Scriptures November 13, 2005 Introduction I’m going to start off a bit differently than normal, and I’m going to ask you to just hang with me, okay? In fact, the bulk of this message will be a little different than normal, okay? When I was in college back ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan