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  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    In The End

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 12,990 views

    Four observations from Daniel 12 -- leading to the conclusion that in the end, all things considered, God really is in control.

    We’ve come to the end of Daniel. And I want to tell you how pleasantly surprised I’ve been at the relevancy of this book and how the message fits right in -- speaking to us right where we are. - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - As you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Peacemaking Owns The Future

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 16, 2010
     | 2,129 views

    Our dedication to arms-building reflects our personal insecurity and our lack of faith. God is Lord of History and efforts to make peace build His Kingdom.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC May 3, 1987 It’s a great gift to be self-contained, to be so secure within your own person that whatever is happening around you just does not get to you and shake you. It's a great gift to have the presence of mind to focus on what you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handed Over Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,917 views

    The passion of Jesus is happening precisely because Jesus is perfect and in perfect control. All this handing over is going according to script.

    Introduction We continue along the road that for Jesus has been a travesty of justice and friendship. First, Jesus, the Messiah of the Jews, is conspired against by their leaders. Judas, one of his disciples, sells his loyalty to the conspirators. The rest of the disciples abandon him at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Can I Be Happy?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

    Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope That Does Not Disappoint (May 26, 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,279 views

    We all need peace. We all need hope. Without faith in God, we lack both hope and peace. Without peace, we cannot persevere.

    HOPE THAT DOES NOT DISAPPOINT Text: Romans 5:1 -5 “A woman who lives far beyond her three score and ten years had been in the habit of having a birthday party every year. Her friends and relatives always remembered her with little gifts, which were usually in the form of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Did It My Way

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,547 views

    Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

    Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Strong Man Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    Nothing can happen to you apart from God’s will – he’s in control, not Satan.

    Have you ever met a really big person? I don’t mean someone who is just taller than you – but someone that is really really tall. I remember once meeting Terry Porter. You know – the guy that used to play for the Portland Trailblazers? On TV, Terry always looked pretty small. I was assigned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Restore Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,089 views

    The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2)

    How to Restore Another The Spirit controlled person can help restore the erring individual. (Gal. 6:1,2) Illustration:A few years ago, an angry man rushed through the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam until he reached Rembrandt’s famous painting "Nightwatch." Then he took out a knife and slashed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Wants To Be A Superhero?

    Contributed by Gary Maskell on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    With God’s Holy Spirit in control of our lives, we can become superheroes of the faith!

    Luke 10:25-37 Have you ever wanted to be a Superhero? Be honest now! Maybe you’ve always wanted to be like Superman...or Batman...or Spiderman...or for the ladies, perhaps Wonder Woman! For most folks, no matter what their age might be, that would be a dream come true! 1.) Fighting the forces ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Don't You Know There's A War On?

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Pre-Easter sermon based on the arrest of Jesus and the question of God’s control in our situations.

    DON’T YOU KNOW THERE’S A WAR ON? Who’s in control? You know how it is when you are driving down the highway and your spouse sees danger where you supposedly do not…that scene plays out frequently in our van. Sharon and I have had to get used to each other’s driving over the course of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rommel Samaniego avatar

    Feeling Lucky Today?

    Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    Does luck really have anything to do with anything? Or does everything that happens is controlled by God.

    Feeling lucky today? James 1:17 INTRO:A man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: "DIG!" He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: "I SAID, DIG !" So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Sovereign God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,343 views

    God is in control. He keeps His promises. He is on our side. Will you trust Him?

    We’ve finally come to the fourth and the last message of Haggai. • This last message was delivered on the same day as the third. God spoke twice on this day. • God speaks to address a need He sees. This time He came with a message specifically for the leader. From the content of the message, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    La Perversión De "La Religión Pura" Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,914 views

    James’ warning against the perversion of "true religion" by faithless "Joneses" who control the church with their money.

    La perversión de “la Religión Pura” Santiago 2:1-7 Texto: Lucas 6:20-23 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A El capítulo 2 de Santiago viene a ilustrarnos en términos bien claros el lado negativo de lo que Santiago considera una religión “pura” y “sin mancha” (ver 1>27). Esa religión ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Enjoying The Carnival Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Responsible love is self-control with others at the party - as we enjoy God’s carnival of love.

    Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy. (Romans 13:13 NKJV) Let us imagine for one moment a scene. Someone has invited you to a party celebrating the victory of the Werder Bremen football team. It will take place at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuit For The Mind Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    A closer look at growing in Christ by first taking control over what goes on in your head.

    Pursuit for the Mind! Toy aisle with Grant- Wal-Mart Transformers Humans want to be more, to be a part of something bigger Christians are designed to transform, to become more This is called Spiritual Transformation and it starts in the mind 2 Disciplines of the Mind: 1. Meditation How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ