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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Busy Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005
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     | 4,157 views

    How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

    I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Finding Joy: Easter, 2003

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    Do you ever feel like this? Emptiness? Exhaustion? Feeling trapped? We’ll meet two people in the Bible who felt this way. But because they met the Risen Jesus, they found joy. And you can, too!

    (I used several ideas from Rick Warren’s Easter messages over the last few years for this message. Thanks, Rick! 1980 people attended our services and 63 people prayed to recieve Christ at CVCC this Easter!) * * * I’ve lived in NE Ohio 17 years and I’ve personally talked to hundreds of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Its A Set Up

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 189 ratings
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    If you feel like you’re trapped, if you feel like you’ve hit the wall, if you feel like the enemy has the upper hand: It’s time to praise the Lord (Its a Set Up)

    The reading for my text Exe 14:1-30 Lets look together at Vs.13 And Moses said unto the people, fear not stand still and see the salvation of the Lord which he will show to you today. For the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more forever. I came to this house today to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Why Don't We? (Praise)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2020
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    Complaining and fault finding can become a terrible dooming trap. Why don't we praise more? Will we allow the rocks to cry out in praise... Let us offer unto the Lord a sacrifice of PRAISE!

    WHY DON’T WE? (PRAISE) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PRAISE IS MUCH MORE THAN A CERTAIN SONG OR A CERMONIAL HABIT OR A COLD RITUAL. Christianity must be a daily personal relationship with a man and a Holy God. Church is much more than 4 hard walls. Praise is deeper than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Discouragement Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 11, 2017
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    We can learn one definite lesson from Job's lamenting on his situation: Be encouraged that Jesus has already provided a way for you. Do not allow yourself to fall into the trap of thinking all is lost – it isn’t!

    Dealing with Discouragement Job Sermon Series, Part 4 Introduction (Job Slide) - After Job’s worst day ever, Satan challenges God to stop protecting Job -- Satan proclaims that Job’s saving comes from the charge: “Skin for skin!” -- The meaning of this is: Job will do anything to save his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Drink Your Own Water Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2015
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    This whole chapter contains the wisdom of God about marriage and avoiding the adultery trap. What’s the message? 1- Drink your own water 2- Rejoice in your wife/mate 3- Consider your ways

    INTRO.- ILL.- I remember when I was only 17 or 18 years old and working as a stock clerk in a grocery store in Webb City, MO. I was stocking merchandise one day when suddenly the manager came to me and said, “Steve, follow me. I want you to witness something.” I could tell that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus Answers The Divorce Question Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 11, 2023
     | 1,456 views

    When Jesus returned to His public ministry in Mark 10, the Pharisees tried to trap Him with a question about divorce. Jesus dealt with their question by directing them back to God's original design and intent in creation.

    A. In the last two sermons in our sermon series on the Gospel of Mark, we have been watching Jesus privately teaching His disciples some very important lessons on discipleship. 1. The topics He discussed with them were about prayer, the passion of Jesus, pride and prejudice. 2. I trust that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    To Boldly Go Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    Our God doesn't believe in "No-Win Scenarios"... and neither should we. How do we avoid getting caught in the trap of believing God can't win the day?

    Back in the 1960s, there was a ground-breaking show that premiered on NBC, and the opening monologue was spoken by Captain James T. Kirk every week: “Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds; to seek out new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Be Wise About Sex Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2024
     | 929 views

    In the book of Proverbs, Solomon devotes four long sections to the subject of sexual morality. In these sections, he not only warns about where the traps and temptations of sexual immorality lead, he also gives a godly and life bringing alternative.

    A. Once there was a preacher who was explaining to his son about the “facts of life” or better known as “the birds and the bees.” 1. The youngster listened wide-eyed and attentively, and when his dad was finished, he asked with great concern: “Does God know about this?” 2. Rest assured: God knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Skeleton At The Feast...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2023
     | 994 views

    We need to consider the root of the problems we face. From where does strife and trouble come? Anger and bitterness become self feeding skeletons that are so weak they waste opportunities. We must identify strive causers.

    THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) I have an old SIFTER I use. TEXT: Proverbs 30:33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Kingdom Sex Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2019
     | 3,490 views

    To overcome a porn addiction and lust, Jesus says: Don’t look with the deliberate intention of fantasizing sex. And if you can’t keep from looking, take drastic action to avoid the trap of lust. But above all, depend on Christ to purify your heart.

    On a December Sunday afternoon in northeastern Pennsylvania several years ago (2005), Pedro Sainvil sent two of his two children, ages 8 and 9, outside to play in the snow. Several minutes later, they rushed back into the house screaming, “Dad! Dad! There's a bear under the house!” Sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • John Lowe avatar

    Psalm 45: A Song Of Love Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 4, 2020
     | 6,696 views

    This is a messianic psalm. This is another maschil psalm, written by the sons of Korah, and is inscribed “To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim” (Shoshannim identifies the tune to which it was to be sung)."It is a picture of Christ as the Messiah.

    Home Lessons May 15, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 45 Title: A Song of Love Theme: The coming of Christ to establish His kingdom on this earth. Psalm 45 (KJV) 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "God Will Expose Our Enemies If We Obey Him”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,117 views

    America has waged war on terrorism, but the difficult thing is identifying and locating our enemy. Learn how God is willing to expose and defeat our enemies if we obey Him.

    Intro: We as Americans have declared war on terrorism. The most difficult aspect of this war is identifying and locating our enemies. Fighting the war on terrorism is not as simple as finding one man and bringing him to justice. Terrorism is not a person or a people for that matter; it’s a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Through the husband and wife relationship Paul identifies the mysterious relationship that Christ has with His Church. As we enter into a passionate relationship with Christ, He will make us into a LOVING CHRUCH.

    I like the story about the legalistic Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote chapter & verse to okay all his actions. He was doing fine until he fell in love with a beautiful co-ed. He wanted very much to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Overcoming Road Blocks

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,212 views

    What road blocks hinder my progress? If we can’t identify the road block or problem, we can never correct it. Search us O, Lord!

    OVER COMING ROADBLOCKS Learn to identify what THE PERSONAL OBSTACLE is!!! And overcome it. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IS A ROADBLOCK? A road block is an obstruction in a path or course which prevents pasage. Something that stands in the way of achievement. A block can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God