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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Our Moment Of Decision" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 20, 2017
     | 7,811 views

    Our failures are not final. Jesus looked at Peter and saw his future, not his failures.

    “Commitment Issues” John 18:15-18; 25-27 All of us have at least one. All of us have at least one sound; one noise that really annoys us. For some it is the sound of the dentist drilling in your mouth, for others it may be the sound of screeching tires on pavement or perhaps when kids used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tares In Our Midst

    Contributed by Torri Evans on Jan 22, 2025
     | 658 views

    The enemy has sown tares throughout the Churches and your homes. There are Tares in the Churches and in your homes

    24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field; *A parable is primary intended to teach a point. Mark 4:33 reads; And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Louis Mare avatar

    What Is Our Purpose. Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023
     | 2,821 views

    Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

    You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forging Our Faith

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 4, 2025
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     | 270 views

    "Forging our Faith" involves the ways in which trials, demands, delays, and daily dependence on God shape and reinforce our reliance on His promises and power. Faith is not developed in a vacuum but in the context of real-world challenges ...

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Imagine a blacksmith forging a sword. The process begins with raw, unshaped metal. The blacksmith must heat this metal to extremely high temperatures, making it malleable enough to be hammered, shaped, and ultimately refined into a strong, sharp blade fit for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A New People - Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011
     | 5,848 views

    Of all the things this culture needs, we need a "New Type of People." This 'sub-culture' of people will need to live, act, talk, and walk like Jesus.

    A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 1 Acts 1:3-8 * Do you ever feel like you need something NEW? A deer hunter may need a new bow, a woman may need new clothes, a golfer may need new clubs, or even a person may need a new JOB! To look on the ‘national political’ scene is to understand the need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Standing With God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,038 views

    An evangelistic message.

    OUR STANDING WITH GOD Ephesians 1:3-10 INTRO: A few years ago, when my younger brother was graduating from college, we were talking about the different honors you can graduate with (Magna Cum Laude, Suma Cum Laude, Cum Laude). He said that when he walked across the stage the President of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Our Shelter?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    Where do we find shelter amidst the trials in life? Jesus gives to us shelter.

    -READ Psalm 46 -Where is our shelter, our protection? -The people of Greensburg, KS looked for protection last week and found none -Our soldiers in Iraq have looked for protection – Kevlar helmets, body armor, extra armor for their Hummvee – and have come back w/o limbs or in a body bag -Recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    Difference Makers See The Big Picture Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    Sometimes we are put in situations because we are the ones God wants to do something mighty for HIM and through us HIS power is shown.

    Difference Makers see the BIG PICTURE Acts 16: Ten indicators you are about to have a bad day 1. The first words your toddler says in the morning are “Uh-oh” 2. The news is showing emergency escape routes out of the city 3. You wake up and find your waterbed sprung a leak, but then remember you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Focusing On God And His Glory

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014
     | 1,499 views

    Pray after this manner -

    A. FASTING FOR GOD’S GLORY Pray after this manner: “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Waiting On Our God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 15, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    Let God work his way in you and i.

    WAITING ON OUR GOD Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. 1. The people ----- They that wait Dedication----- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Our Relationship To The Weak

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    We have a special responsibility to brothers and sisters who are weak.

    Introduction: I heard about a college recruiter who interviewed a high school basketball star. The recruiter said, "I hear you’re pretty good." The player said, "I’m the best there is. I averaged 45 points per game. I was the best rebounder in my high school. And I led our team to 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Living Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,361 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Our Labor For The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,271 views

    God has a job for you: 1. Bear someone else’s burden (vs. 1-2). 2. Examine your efforts (vs. 3-5). 3. Spread the right kind of seed (vs. 6-8). 4. Be willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9). 5. Get fully involved in God’s labor of love (vs. 10).

    Our Labor for the Lord Galatians 6:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 1, 2013 *Back in 2004, “Reader’s Digest” told the story of a family going on vacation: the Klinger family. Before they left, they asked their 9-year-old neighbor about taking care of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing By Our Promises

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,203 views

    'Standing by Our Promises' - Nehemiah chapter 13 sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Holy Place Promise (vs 4-14). (2). The Sabbath Promise (vs 14-22) (3). The Separation Promise (vs 23-29) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The story is told of a politician who was photographed for an article in a magazine, • After receiving the proofs of his portrait, • He was very ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Owens avatar

    Our Everlasting God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 15, 2021
     | 7,593 views

    As we come to understand that it is all about God and not about us, we must understand that God is eternal, but life is short, and so we must live for God with an eternal perspective.

    Introduction: A. One day a man was speaking with God and he asked him, “God is it true that to you a thousand years is just a minute?” “That’s true,” God replied. 1. The man continued, “And is it true that to you a million dollars is like a penny?” “Yes, That’s true,” God said. 2. Then the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ