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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Getting Even Somehow Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2017
     | 4,535 views

    The emotion that wells up within us to “get even” is about control, consequences, and vindication. Relational issues are never JUST relational issues!

    Getting Even Somehow (Proverbs 25:21-24) 1. Nobody likes a power outage. You may light oil lamps or use LED lanterns. 2. You enter a room, try to turn on a light switch. There is a lot of psychology there. 3. This is even true of an internet our computer outage. We have become so dependent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,623 views

    In todays world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God. (Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

    Illustration Survey- top 10 countries with the most billionaires … US- 269, Japan- 29, Germany- 28, Italy- 17 We are indeed a blessed nation financially speaking. We have much to be thankful for as a people/country. US- 10th largest consumer- chocolate- Switzerland #1. US- 3rd largest consumer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Don't Give God The Leftovers

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,957 views

    First of a two-parter discussing the idea that God doesn’t just want us to love Him from the "God compartment" of our lives - He wants us to love Him with everything in us.

    Don’t Give God the Leftovers Matthew 22:34-40 September 14, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction I hope you don’t mind if the sermon is a bit shorter today. The topic we’re looking at today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Church, It's Time To Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    God has given us an amazing gift in the Bible. God’s desire is that we would feed upon His Word, grow spiritually, and become more like His Son, Jesus.

    CHURCH, IT’S TIME TO GROW UP! (January 2008 – Beausejour Church) INTRODUCTION: The title of my message for today is “Church, it’s time to grow up!” - Israel in wilderness – 40 years to make an 11 day journey to Promised Land: God said: “You have stayed at this mount long enough. It is time to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 1: God Gives Work

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,145 views

    Find what you love to do, and you’ll never have to work a day in your life.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gives Work Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 4,978 views

    Work molds us into better citizens, better members of our family and better servants of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Work, some people love it, others hate it, but most people need work to pay the bills. 2. Work, some can’t wait for the closing whistle, or they live for retirement, while others joyfully put in extra hours without extra pay because they love what they do. 3. The first person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclamation By The Angels Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2017
     | 8,392 views

    I cannot fathom the great love of God that was made known to us in His Son; that Jesus would give up His glory to come into the world as a lowly baby. Why would He suffer and die for any man?

    Harmony of the Gospels -5-4BC- Near Bethlehem (8) Proclamation by the Angels (1 Timothy 3:16) Luke 2:8-14 (1 Timothy 3:16) I cannot fathom the great love of God that was made known to us in His Son; that Jesus would give up His glory to come into the world as a lowly baby. Why would He suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men Wake Up, We Are In A Fight

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,974 views

    This Message challenges men to stand firm in the midst of compromises being made all around them. This can be used as a Father's Day or Men's Day Message.

    Men, Wake Up To The Fight 6/19/2016 Daniel 3:1-15 Romans 12:1-2 Happy Father’s Day to all of you men out there who have served well as fathers, grandfathers, uncles, cousins, sons, brothers, coaches, teachers, big brothers, mentors, and role models. I want you to know, somebody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Facing Up To Your Emotional Wounds Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jun 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    We all have emotional wounds. Can you heal?

    In Forrest Gump, Forrest's lifelong friend Jenny had endured a childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of her father. In one scene, Forrest and Jenny visit her old house, and Forrest watches as Jenny throws stone after stone at the weather-beaten old house which held so many painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving God The First Part Of The Day

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 6, 2024
     | 824 views

    God desires a relationship with us. Do we intend to move toward God?

    “Giving God the first part of the day.” Luke 5:16 HOW LONG IS MY LIFE SOURCE: “New Years - NOW IS THE HOUR!” by Melvin Newland, Minister, Central Christian Church, Brownsville, TX A few years ago People Magazine: ? published an article entitled “Dead Ahead” ? telling about a new clock that keeps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Gives Double For Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 464 views

    No matter what you have gone through, your story is not over. The same God who restored Job, promoted Joseph, and remembered Hannah is still the same today. Your affliction is not the end — it is the setup for a double portion.

    THE GOD WHO GIVES DOUBLE FOR TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 61:7 Supporting Texts: Job 42:10, Zechariah 9:12, Joel 2:25-26, Psalm 126:5-6, Romans 8:18 INTRODUCTION: Life sometimes brings pain, shame, and loss, but God is never unaware of what His children go through. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Right View Point

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Know where you are and where you are going

    THE RIGHT VIEW POINT ISA.56; 8The Lord GOD, which gathereth the outcasts of Israel saith, Yet will I gather others to him, beside those that are gathered unto him. 9All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Motivation

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Aug 2, 2022
     | 2,145 views

    What motivates us to not serve the Lord. There are so many hinderances in this world today. We have to be aware a stay focused on what God would have for us.

    Helps and hinderances in motivation for the Lord Jesus Christ. A few weeks and services ago we began to study and look at what might help motivate us for Christ. What were they? Bible prophecies concerning Jesus coming again. Heaven. Hell. Tonight, I want us to look at the opposite, not what helps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Use Your Mouth Wash

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Aug 2, 2016
     | 5,371 views

    Chapter three comes as a warning on the use of the tongue and particular, the use of the gift to teach. James provides a twofold warning: (1) the teacher will be under greater scrutiny from God; and (2) the primary teaching tool is the tongue which must be under the control of the Holy Spirit.

    I. A Warning To Teachers - vs.1 Notice To Whom The Warning Was Designed - vs.1a ...My brethren... Notice What The Warning Declared - vs.1b ...be not many masters... Notice Why The Warning Was Delivered - vs.1c-e Teaching Reveals God's Call - vs.1c ...knowing that we... Teaching Requires Great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Gives Music To A Mother's Heart Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    What makes your heart sing? God’s method of making music in us includes more than meets the eye. Learn the lessons Mary and Elizabeth teach us and join in the heavenly song.

    It was a Saturday in mid December of 1977. Joey Cannon and I were having breakfast at the Pancake House in Memphis, TN. We used to meet on Saturday mornings at a prayer breakfast. As we enjoyed our blueberry pancakes with bacon and eggs we noticed something at the same time. The music was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ