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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    God Using A Two-By-Four

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 4, 2009
     | 4,339 views

    The cross hits us like a two-by-four to get our attention and remind us of our sin, teach us how God suffers for that sin, and show us how far He will go to call us back to Himself.

    There is an old story -- so old, in fact, that I will not ask you to stop me if you’ve heard it before, because you have heard it before. But the story concerns a fellow riding on a cart, pulled by a stubborn old mule. It seems that this fellow liked to brag that he never had to whip the mule, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throwing The King A Party

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
     | 6,489 views

    When we praise God we get his attention.

    the Jews rebelled against God by serving other gods and God punished them by having them carried into captivity. The Northern Kingdom of Israel was carried into captivity by Assyria followed by Southern Kingdom - Judah which was carried into captivity by the Babylonians. This wasn’t the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Cares For You And I

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    No one loves us like our Lord.

    GOD CARES FOR YOU AND I 1ST Peter 5: 6Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 1. As a father cares for his child ------- Providingly Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sound The Shofar

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2014
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     | 6,672 views

    Israel has slipped into apathy and complacency as a result the alarm has sounded to get our attention, the alarm has sounded for our heart, and the alarm has sounded to repositioning.

    Sound the Shofar Joel 2:1-17 Israel has slipped into apathy and complacency as a result, this disaster came there way. Locust had come and had brought God s judgment, the locust are described as an invading army 6A nation has invaded my land, powerful and without number; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Four Cartons Of Milk

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 25, 2025
     | 213 views

    Listening is a posture of presence that communicates care; hearing words is not enough—true listening keeps hearts open and relationships alive.

    Let me start with something familiar. Have you ever been in a conversation where you were doing everything right on the outside—nodding at the right moments, making eye contact, even saying “yeah” or “uh-huh”—and then suddenly you realized you had absolutely no idea what the other person had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    What Is Essetial For Freedom?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 28, 2007
     | 3,903 views

    A reformation sermon encouraging people to grab hold of what is essential for freedom!

    31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Help Daisy! It's Gotta Hold On Me

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Mar 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,691 views

    SOMETIMES IN LIFE SIN GRABS ON AND WON'T LET GO

    Help Daisy It’s Got a Hold of Me and won’t let Go!! (The Things That God Hates”) Proverbs 6:16-19 ILLUS: Let me tell you about my friend Billy Bob. Ole Billy Bob came in to work one day looking like he had been run over by a buzz saw. He had scratches all over and big pop-knots on each side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tools Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024
     | 988 views

    To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

    The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,071 views

    God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

    Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pay Attention To Every Area Of Your Child’s Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 5,221 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

    There are hundreds of parenting principles in the Bible, but in one book there is a treasure trove of information –Proverbs. You may have to dig a little bit for the choicest ore, but you will come away a zillionaire! The book of Proverbs is such an incredible book. I am often moved and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Asleep At The Wheel 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010
     | 3,902 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:1 regarding paying careful attention to God speaking through Christ

    Text: Hebrews 2:1-4, Title: Asleep at the Wheel 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, PM A. Opening illustration: In Oct 2009 a Northwest Airlines flight missed it’s intended destination by 150 miles at 37K feet over the earth. No radio contact could be made, flight controllers in several airports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rampant Acts Of Kindness

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,213 views

    Three ways that Jesus showed kindness.

    If you were describing our world, would you describe it as a kind place? If so, just what “kind of place” are you thinking of? For instance, have you tried recently to get service in a crowded store? Were you shocked recently by something on the news? Doesn’t it seem like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,748 views

    The ingredients of life come into us and flow out from us through various avenues. Three of them are given special attention here; the mouth, the eyes, and the feet. All of these streams of life come from one fountain, the heart.

    PROVERBS 4: 20-27 GUARD YOUR HEART [1 Timothy 4: 8] Ever try painting a room without spattering paint on yourself? Or playing ball without getting dirty? Or washing the car without getting wet? It's hard, isn't it? How about staying pure and undefiled living life among sinners and not getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And Forrest Gump Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,612 views

    Jesus tells us that the Great Tribulation will be a time of great sorrow, but He also gives us hope.

    The Messiah and Forrest Gump Text: Matt. 24:15-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Movie clip "Run Forrest, Run!" 2. Today I get to talk about two things; one I like to talk about and the other I would rather not talk about but need to talk about. a. The thing I like to talk about is one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Persecutor To Propagator- Paul (Saul) Meets The Christ! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 11, 2011
     | 6,246 views

    We need to seriously examine whether we are in a position to hear God's voice and to obey His commands to us, and to understand that God is able to get our attention if necessary and it may not necessarily be a pleasant experience if we are not in a posi

    Act 9:1-20 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal