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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Show Me Your Ways (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2026
     | 168 views

    Life often presents us with moments of confusion—challenges that feel insurmountable, decisions unclear, and paths obscured by doubt. Yet, this verse reminds us that clarity is not found in more human reasoning, but in surrendering to God’s instruction and following His ways.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Are we Listening?” INTRODUCTION: David’s words in Psalm 25:4, "Show me Your ways, O Lord," reflect a soul yearning for divine guidance in the middle of uncertainty. Life often presents us with moments of confusion—challenges that feel insurmountable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Back, Looking Ahead Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,549 views

    Allow the truth of the WORD not the attraction of the WORLD to determine your life’s pursuit.

    Looking Back, Looking Ahead Acts 20:17-25 We arrive at Acts 20 in our ongoing series through the book of Acts this morning. My goal has been complete this series by Christmas. We have 10 Sundays, including today, until Christmas - and we have 9 chapters remaining in the book of Acts. We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Deeper Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    We're at war with Satan, but too often churches ignore the conflict and avoid doing what has to be done to tear down the gates of Hell. What can we do to avoid going AWOL in this great battle for the souls of the lost?

    When I went to Israel, I visited a place about 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee called Caesarea Philippi. The area lays in the shadow of Mt. Hermon, whose ice caps (when they melt) supply clean fresh springs for the waters of the Jordan River. This abundant water supply made the area fertile ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can A Deacon Deac? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 37,680 views

    The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

    OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Notes, Shredders And Planners

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2023
     | 2,212 views

    Three steps we can take to enjoy a great year - 1. Write down some notes of praise 2. Use the Shredder/Wastebasket of Holy Spirit to get rid of some things from the past 3. Work with God on Planning (Planner) for a Great Year

    Scripture: Psalms 95:1-7; Psalm 150; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 3:12-16 Theme: Old Year/New Year Title: Notes, Wastebaskets/Shredders and Planners INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Today, we say goodbye to another year – in just a few hours we will be saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps You Pay The Price To Be A Great Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,928 views

    The Holy Spirit guides you to Godly leaders who will serve as great examples for you. David wrote, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you." (Psa. 32:8)

    How The Holy Spirit Helps You Pay the Price to be a Great Leader (Psa. 32:8) Illustration;Matthew Henry went to London, met a young lady of the nobility, who was also wealthy, and they fell in love. She went to ask her father if she could marry him and he said, "He’s got no background, you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time For A Holy Ghost Revolution

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,148 views

    It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy.

    By: Donna Kazenske It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy. It’s time for the watered ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fathers Day Thoughts: The Tenfold Blessing Of A Father

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,556 views

    1. A FATHER LOVES 2. A FATHER INSTRUCTS 3. A FATHER PROVIDES 4. A FATHER PROTECTS 5. A FATHER ENCOURAGES 6. A FATHER DISCIPLINES 7. A FATHER FORGIVES 8. A FATHER PRAYS 9. A FATHER CARES 10.A FATHER BLESSES

    FATHERS DAY THOUGHTS: THE TENFOLD BLESSING OF A FATHER ********************************************************** OUTLINE 1. A FATHER LOVES 2. A FATHER INSTRUCTS 3. A FATHER PROVIDES 4. A FATHER PROTECTS 5. A FATHER ENCOURAGES 6. A FATHER DISCIPLINES 7. A FATHER FORGIVES 8. A FATHER ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • RICHARD A. BRADLEY avatar

    Who Do You Trust?

    Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,166 views

    In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus gave clear instructions to His followers to not worry about things God had already promised. Our worry betrays a lack of trust in God and distracts us from doing the work of the kingdom. Four times in the Gospel of Matth

    WHO DO YOU TRUST? Matthew 6:25-30 25 "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Cheerful Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 28 ratings
     | 33,235 views

    God’s Proverbs instructs us in how God wants us to live. These Proverbs teach us that God has designed us to function better when we are cheerful. Even our physical & emotional health is effected by our spiritual mood.

    A CHEERFUL HEART PROVERBS 15:13, 15; 17:22 In the Bible the heart can be the center or focus of passions; the center of the thought processes and even the spring of conscience. Heart, in fact, is associated with what is now meant by the thinking, the will, and the emotions of personal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Sheep And Wolves...snakes And Doves...sparrows Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,557 views

    This message from Matthew 10 deals with Jesus sending out his men to preach and perform miracles. Jesus shared his power and mission with his men. The message focuses on five animal analogies Jesus used in instructing his men for ministry.

    Sheep & Wolves …Snakes & Doves … Sparrows Matthew 10:1 CHCC: February 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: In this series on the Power of Jesus, we’ve seen some amazing miracles that prove His power over disease, demons, and even over the forces of nature. This week, we’ll see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    What If I Fall? (How To Face Failure And Recover From It)

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 9, 2012
    based on 188 ratings
     | 54,150 views

    Normally, Training Institutions and tons of books taught us how to win. But this time, the greatest teacher of all is instructing his students how to face failure and recover from its devastating effect. When every body is talking positively about winning

    WHAT IF I FALL? How To Face Failure And Recover From It Matthew 26:31-35 INTRODUCTION: First of all, I want to make it clear that this message is not for perfect people. If you are already perfect in your Christian life then you can stop reading this sermon. Because this message is for anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Let Me Show You The Door" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,233 views

    There are 3 requirements for the person who sits near the exit door on a plane. (1) you must understand the instructions. (2) you must be able to pint people to the door. (3) you must be able to guide them through the door. Same for a disciple.

    “Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Tactics - Pt. 1 - Before Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,585 views

    We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

    Tactics Pt. 1 - Before I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tactics - Pt. 2 - After Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,388 views

    We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

    Tactics Pt. 2 - After I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal