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  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Sharing God's Sure Promises

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013
     | 4,023 views

    Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

    There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Learned Helplessness

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2016
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     | 6,828 views

    This messages discusses how we have allowed ourselves to become helpless when it comes to dealing with our life situations. We choose not to take the time to study God's word so we are not equipped to really handle things His way.

    Learned Helplessness Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 Introduction: The title of my message this morning is “Learned Helplessness.” The theory of learned helplessness, in psychology, was conceptualized and developed by American psychologist, Martin E.P. Seligman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Unpleasant Realities Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 19, 2016
     | 8,617 views

    We all have to deal with the unpleasant realities in life--death and taxes among many others. Even the Son of God was not exempt from these. How Jesus handles these situations gives us wisdom for dealing with the same.in our lives.

    Eyewitness to the Messiah Dealing with Unpleasant Realities Matthew 22:22-27 The old sage of American History, Ben Franklin, commenting on his hope of the new U.S. Constitutions permanency, wrote in 1789: “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Caricature Or Reality (Part 1)

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
     | 5,463 views

    In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

    Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Whom Shall We Go Series

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,869 views

    In the midst of the journey of life there comes times we are distressed and don't know how to handle the difficult situations of life. But thanks be to God there is one we can go too and know He knows the way through life's difficult times.

    John 6:66-71 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO Jesus began his ministry in Judea. His success there seemed to be all that could be desired. However it soon became apparent that the crowds that followed Him misunderstood or willfully ignored His purpose. It seemed they followed Him chiefly for material things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Godly Judgment

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012
     | 4,240 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been cheated in a court? Have you been deceived and felt that the judge who handled your case is an unjust judge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display characteristics of a Godly judgment.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been cheated in a court? Have you been deceived and felt that the judge who handled your case is an unjust judge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display characteristics of a Godly judgment. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 11:3 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Diligent Discipleship: Transformed By Truth 2 Timothy 2:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,771 views

    In 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT), we encounter a call to diligence in handling God's Word—a truth that can transform our lives. Join me as we explore the transformative impact of truth in our journey of discipleship.

    Diligent Discipleship: Transformed by Truth Introduction: In 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT), we encounter a call to diligence in handling God's Word—a truth that can transform our lives. Join me as we explore the transformative impact of truth in our journey of discipleship. Point 1: Approved Workmen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He's Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,483 views

    Are you ready for Jesus to return? Do you want Him to return? It's important for us all to live like He'd return today... because one day you'll be right. He'll return.

    Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, we'd do him in again!" Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, “In the Bible we read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Damaged Goods

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 32,086 views

    You may be disappointed, discouraged, emotionally emasculated, and spiritually messed-up.You may get talked about, and criticized. You may even be socially unaccepted, rejected by family, friends, and society has a whole, but that’s what God can use. Dam

    “Damaged Goods” 1st Samuel 1:1-5, 10-11, & 19 Often times in the certain stores they will have a special section of items that are considered to be damaged goods. These items have either been dented, scratched, or something is wrong with them and they are said not to have the value they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this question. If I don’t know who I am, then what I stand for and what I believe in are easily swayed by circumstances. Knowing who I am is critical to getting through life.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Who am I? … We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this simple question. We look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Your Heart's Desire

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012
     | 9,887 views

    Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

    You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Way Of Jesus #3 "Becoming Like Jesus In Attitudes, Behavior & Character

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,173 views

    A critical part of the Way of Jesus platform is to come to appreciate Who Jesus is, and what His attitudes, behaviours and character says about Him. When we know what He is like, we seek to become like him in order to honour His name.

    CATM Sermon - January 20, 2017 - The Way of Jesus # 3 “I am Becoming Like Jesus in My Attitudes, Behaviour and Character” John 8:1-11; Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Church Of Ephesus: The Flame That Became An Ember (Revelation 2:1-7)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023
     | 1,753 views

    Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, deal with seven specific churches located in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) that were given words of encouragement and criticism by the Lord Jesus Christ. We need to read what Jesus says to them, because it applies to us as well.

    Revelation 2 and 3 deal with seven specific churches listed by the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:11). He gives orders to the apostle John to write down what He says and send it to the pastors of these churches in order to let them know that despite the circumstances in which they find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Don't Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 17, 2021
     | 3,161 views

    Haggai's messages led to the restoration of the Temple. He challenged the people by using three themes : Encouragement, Warning, and Hope. This message raises critical questions for Christians and churches as we seek God's will, especially while witnessing a changing landscape.

    God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points in history. Here are some examples. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Put God In A Box

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 27, 2022
     | 3,981 views

    In I Samuel 4, the Philistines have attacked the Israelites. The Philistines were one of the greatest enemies to Israel during this time. In this episode, Israel makes a big mistake. They do something which we are quick to criticize them for, yet we do it sometimes as well.

    In I Samuel 4, the Philistines have attacked the Israelites. The Philistines were one of the greatest enemies to Israel during this time. In this episode, Israel makes a big mistake. They do something which we are quick to criticize them for, yet we do it sometimes as well. They put God in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist