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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Have You Chased A Lion Today

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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     | 6,614 views

    Life should be us stepping up to challenges

    1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The House That God Built

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 20, 2008
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     | 11,286 views

    We have an edifice complex. We have a problem wanting to build up "houses" for God but God wants to build a house for us. Let Him.

    -Building a house is an impossible task -We’ve had two homes built for us while we were in Iowa -Both of them were horrific messes -We wanted the white package with the first home – it was a spec that we added a few upgrades to -They probably called us a dozen times to make sure that we indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who's In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012
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    Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

    We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Window Of Opportunity

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 18, 2013
     | 6,844 views

    Don't miss opportunity

    Malachi 3:10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, AND PROVE ME now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, IF I WILL NOT OPEN YOU THE WINDOWS OF HEAVEN, AND POUR YOU OUT A BLESSING, THAT THERE SHALL NOT BE ROOM ENOUGH TO RECEIVE IT. 2 Kings 23:17 And Elisha ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reclaiming Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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    I’m talking about the definition of dreams that refers to “a condition or achievement that is longed for.” Many such longings… desires… dreams… are a reflection of God in us. .. a part of God’s eternal purpose.

    1 Reclaiming Your Dreams June 25, 2006 – Brad Bailey What are your dreams? What dreams did you have as a child for what you could do in the world? There lies in every human life a dimension of dreams (desires) that are a part of God’s eternal plan…often they are silenced and stolen… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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    1st in a series about life of Solomon. An effort to get the audience to associate Solomon's request with the choices that are placed before them and to prioritize them accordingly

    I Kings 3:3-15; II Chronicles 1:1-13 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be great to have 3 wishes, for whatever you want? I once asked our church family in Joplin to think that through – If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want? I’ll share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Managing Your Money

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012
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    Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

    “Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Time

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 3, 2011
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    We loose a lot of time we could be working forour Lord.

    LOST TIME Luke 15 11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
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     | 4,512 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purchasing Power Of Desire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
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     | 14,953 views

    Desire will take a man a whole lot of places.

    THE PURCHASING POWER OF DESIRE TEXT: l Chronicles 21:18-27 1 Chronicles 21:18 28 -- “Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.” “And David went up at the saying of Gad, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grabbing The Grapes

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 180 ratings
     | 56,289 views

    You are either Measuring Giants or Weighing Grapes: And you are either going forward or backing up.

    Genesis 15:13-14 God tells Abraham his seed shall be a stranger in a land and will be afflicted for 400 years, then God will judge that nation and they shall come out with great substance. God gave Moses, a word of promise to bring to the children of Israel (this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Motivation Matters Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    Examines the importance of Correct Motivation

    Christians are abnormal in their motivation YOUR MOTIVATION MATTERS 4/22/12 - Matthew 6:1-8, 16-21. Psychology Today magazine defines motivation as “the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chinging 2 The Faith Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Apr 12, 2012
     | 2,426 views

    The whole plan of salvation is only Jesus.

    Reading: Galatians 2:16-20 Halloween customs on in your neighborhood, I’m one that arouses a marvel because of trick- a-treat thoughts. I’ll say to you that believing every thought that comes to your mind is a terrible thing to do. To regard as true beyond a shadow of doubt, you might. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Committed To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016
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     | 25,565 views

    Paul had experienced much success in ministry, and yet he knew he had not arrived. He resolved to release the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future. We must continue to seek all the Lord has for us. We cannot be complacent or satisfied.

    Committed to Serve Philippians 3:12-16 As you study the life of Paul, you realize the opportunities he once enjoyed. As far as men were concerned, Paul once had it all – power, position, and prestige. He was a rising star with a bright future within the religious elite in Jerusalem. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Endowments

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 1,061 views

    The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

    As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist