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  • Tiger Gullett avatar

    Conscientious Damage Control

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    Making a consciencious effort to control self inflicted storms in our lives.

    Introduction : As we approach the beginning of a new year, we have the opportunity to look back on the last year and take a survey of our lives. We have the opportunity of a new beginning. Many people put down new year resolutions, but I think if we were honest with ourselves, we would admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Bryant avatar

    Never Give In

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,976 views

    Churchill famously urged, "Never give in," a vital attitude for Christians. In Phil 3:12-16, Paul gives us the key to never giving up in our pursuit of the resurrection. That key is that we properly deal with the past, the future, and the present in our lives.

    I. Introduction A. It took Winston Churchill 3 years to get through 8th grade because he had trouble learning Latin and consistently finished at the very bottom of his class. Ironically, years later, in the midst of WW2, he was asked to speak at the Oxford University commencement exercises. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Gives Peace In Chaos Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 16, 2025
     | 242 views

    No matter the storms that may be raging in your life today, the God of peace is able to calm them and give you rest.

    THE GOD WHO GIVES PEACE IN CHAOS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, Psalm 46:1-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world full of turbulence, confusion, and uncertainties. At times, it seems as though storms ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life-Giving Death

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    On Maundy Thursday, we remember that Jesus gave up his life to death, but it was a death that causes us to live.

    Life-Giving Death John 12:20-33 March 24, 2005 My wife has a friend whose name is Alex. Alex is 10 years old. She first met him when he was eight and began to attend her church with his parents and grandparents. One day, Alex told his mom and dad that he wanted to be baptized. So they came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,294 views

    In this message as we look at the life of the prophet Jeremiah we will learn some powerful truths that will help us to keep going when we feel like giving up.

    How To Keep Going When You Feel Like Giving Up OKAY… I want to start off with 2 passages of Scripture that have been some of my favorites for years. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Galatians 6:9 Therefore, my dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remote Control To God

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 6,486 views

    A simple children’s sermon using a remote control to explain prayer to children

    Use the remote control and explain all of its intricacies. See what I brought today. It’s a remote control. This is how you change channels. This is how you change the volume. I try to use it on (fill in your wife’s name here) sometimes but it doesn’t work. Show the batteries, where the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Controls You? Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    Are you controlled by the sinful nature or the Spirit of God. There are great blessings for those controlled by the Spirit.

    Who Controls You? Rom. 8:5-11 INTRO.:The story of Moses in Egypt illustrates the choice we have to live according to the flesh or the spirit. Heb. 11:24ff Who is in control of your life? I. Are you controlled by your sinful nature? What are the signs? A. Where is the focus of your mind? Rom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Still In Control

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,048 views

    With Operation Iraqi Freedom, 911 and other recent disasters, it seems that chaos rules. But GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL! This message is calming to the mind, soul and spirit.

    GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL Psalms 93:1 I. GOD IS SOVEREIGN “The Lord reigneth, He is clothed with majesty…” “The Lord shall reign forever and ever.” Exodus 15:18 “Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Is In Control Of Everything? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,334 views

    God is in control of everything but allows people to make choices which lead to consequences.

    God is in control of everything! How many of you believe this?? Many of us will say this because we believe in a big almighty God. If you’re going to pick a god, pick a good one! Pick a God who is in control and Almighty! But someone can say, “I don’t believe in God, so that proves that God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Refresh (6) Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 15, 2017
     | 4,558 views

    Who is God

    John 11:1-44 Jesus waits for Lazarus to die. He does this because he wants people to see God’s glory, not death. God’s glory is the point of this story, not the death of Lazarus. Even though we face things in this life that are difficult and tragic and sometimes we have to lose people on this side ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Control Your Temper Series

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 4, 2015
     | 4,827 views

    a word to the wise

    Control Your Temper Proverbs 19:11 I. The unjustified side of anger A. Our temper may be defensive (about my wrongs) B. Our temper may be defiant (about my rights) II. The unhealthy side of anger A. It is destructive [Proverbs 15:1,18, 22:24] B. It is deceptive III. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worry Not For God Is In Control

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,857 views

    God controls all things. There are some within your power to decide and control and others outside of your authority but in only God's authority. He alone can decide and do those ones

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WORRY NOT FOR GOD IS IN CONTROL Acts 1:6-8 King James Version (KJV) 6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel? 7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Giving Thanks Is Normal"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 24, 2012
     | 3,316 views

    Daily from the media we hear about America driving off the Fiscal Cliff. Trillion Dollar Deficits spiraling out of control * More taxes just approved for tax burdened Californians * More layoffs looming on the horizon * More Murders * More States

    Cornerstone Church November 18, 2012 “Giving Thanks Is Normal!” Ephesians 5:20 We live in interesting and difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Three Feet Away.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Dec 5, 2020
     | 4,403 views

    When things start to get hard, try to persevere through the adversity.

    Second Sunday of Advent. Sermon Title: Three feet away. Scripture Text: Mark 1:1-8 ILLUSTRATION: During the gold rush, a man from Ohio traveled to California. It had taken him months to get there. He had to get a claim and register it and buy tools before he could start mining. The Ohioan ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Endure For The Gospel

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 27, 2022
     | 2,031 views

    Using Jeremiah's struggle "not to quit" during a period of frustration, persecution, and exhaustion, we can learn to stand firm in adversity and allow God to empower us to keep living out and proclaiming the Gospel.

    WHEN IT COMES TO OUR FAITH AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS DEMAND THAT WE BE MORE TOLERANT, SENSITIVE, PROGRESSIVE AND INCLUSIVE. THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN IT HAS BEEN FOR PAST SOCIETIES, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist