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  • David Hicks avatar

    A Mind Fixed On Jesus

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 16, 2006
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    Consider Jesus who is greater than the prophets and angels and who was appointed by God. Fix your minds upon Him.

    A MIND FIXED ON JESUS Have you ever found yourself fixated on a project, a person, a hobby or an idea? I tend to be the type of person that can easily become fixated on something. For example, this week we were doing some restructuring of the basement facilities. I found myself moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dennis King avatar

    Your Visions, Dreams, And Actions

    Contributed by Dennis King on Mar 15, 2019
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    What are your visions, your plans, and actions to give purpose to your Christian life?

    Acts 2:1-15 describes the Holy Spirit revealed at Pentecost. When the day of Pentecost came, they (the Disciples) were all together in one place. Suddenly, a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 23, 2017
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     | 9,071 views

    The cross makes us right with God again.

    The Reconciliation Of The Cross Text: Col. 1:19-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Civil War was carnage. Then Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy died. And Ulysses S. Grant of the Union died. Their widows, Varina Davis and Julia Grant, settled near each other. They became the closest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2020
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     | 13,830 views

    King Solomon gathered his sons to give them life-giving advice. What did he tell them and how can we use that same advice today? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.

    Read Passage. Pray. I’m part of a group of preachers who meet weekly for lunch, to discuss life, and to plan sermons. Some of us have been using this month to preach on the them of “under construction.” Jeff recently shared the acronym “PBPGINFWMY”, Please Be Patient, God Is Not Finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Subject Of Messiah

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
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    In this message we get a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing.

    We’re still at the well with Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In tonight’s passage, we get a dramatic picture of conversion and witnessing. Jesus has offered this woman the Living Water, which is salvation. She is still trying to decipher it all in her mind. She has dealt with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Master Your Mind- Part- 1

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018
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    Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

    “Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Your mind is the most powerful tool you have for the creation of good in your life, but if not used correctly, can also be the most destructive force in your life. Your mind, more specifically, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
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     | 4,189 views

    Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...

    Jesus is the Way Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction: Do you have problems you can’t seem to find an answer to? Are you confused about things pertaining to your life? Do you often feel lost and in despair? If this is you, you are not alone...there was a man who lived about the same time as Abraham. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "If You're Not Loving, You're Not Living"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 19, 2002
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    Jesus has opened our eyes to the true nature of love.

    Matthew 22:34-40 “If You’re Not Loving, You’re Not Living” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful emotion and experience in the world. “It”, of course, is “I love ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Roosevelt Wright avatar

    Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

    Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
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    The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

    SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Like A Motorcycle

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,325 views

    Wrote this message for a "Bring Your Bike to Church Day" friend event

    Life is a Bike (This was written for our annual Bring Your Bike to Church Day) As you can tell from the video and from some of the rides out front there are all kinds of motorcycles. Some are really nice and cost a lot of money and some are just basic transportation. But they are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God Looks On The Heart

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 25, 2022
     | 3,879 views

    The nation of Israel is a nation bless by God. Did you know that God actually led them by a CLOUD BY DAY AND A PILLAR OF FIRE BY NIGHT.

    No nation can boast and say that the Lord led them the same way. Other nations were led by kings. However, when Samuel grew old, and Israel looked around and saw other nations had kings, they decided they WISH they also had kings like other nations. Looking around and wishing for something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Friend We Have In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 13, 2011
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     | 4,695 views

    What A Friend We Have in the Holy Spirit !) He comforts; 2) He convinces

    The favorite hymn, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” has brought comfort to many people. In that hymn we’re reminded how Jesus bears all our sins and griefs, and how we can turn to him in prayer for anything that’s on our heart. Jesus is indeed a friend! But on this Pentecost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Fog

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities.

    The FOG Proverbs 18:24, John 15:14-15 July 14, 2002 Friend Day AM Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities. Introduction: I love these friend days that we have. This is our second annual Friend ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Cameron Horsburgh avatar

    The Woman Caught In Adultery: And Us, Her Friends Series

    Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,866 views

    We all know the woman caught in adultery, or someone like her. That’s fine, until we realise that we too stand in her place.

    Introduction [Start to read the story, stop after the scene is set and the woman has been brought before Jesus.] [I put a picture of a woman on the overhead projector, and I refer to it extensively throughout.] Let’s have a look at this woman [OHP]. What do we know about her? Very little! There ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015
    based on 25 ratings
     | 24,634 views

    The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

    OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ