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  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Reading Of The Will Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,583 views

    God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Social Skills Required From Jesus To Sort The Tantrums.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,056 views

    At first glance this Gospel reading is very uninspiring; and read over it quickly, but there is much more to this story than meets the eye; its message, the social skills and the tantrums hide some secrets that lay hidden. Read on and enjoy …

    Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 Summary: At first glance this Gospel reading is very uninspiring; and read over it quickly, but there is much more to this story than meets the eye; its message, the social skills and the tantrums hide some secrets that lay hidden. Read on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Second Chance (Jonah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,260 views

    When you’re down, look up in prayer, speak up in repentance, and listen up to the lessons God is teaching you.

    Jack Eppolito from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was hurrying his 11-year-old daughter to school. He turned right on red where it was prohibited. “Oh, oh,” he said, realizing his mistake. “I just made an illegal turn.” “It's all right,” his daughter replied. “The police car behind us did the same thing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When God's Word Tests You

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. A plan backed by divine action will conquer your darkest hour.

    Turn to Psalm 105:17, as we talk today about when the Word of God tests you. God's Word will always test you, especially in your darkest hour. Listen closely. Your darkest hour is conquered by your dream about your future. A dream written down is a goal. A goal broken down into steps is a plan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joshua's Speech To Make A Choice Series

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,602 views

    In Joshua 24 Joshua gives an amazing speech about choices, and it boils down to one massive choice: choosing God or choosing idolatry.

    Life is made up of choices. In just one day, you make hundreds of choices—big ones and small ones. If we never had to make choices, we would be robots, programmed to do a specific task. But that’s not how God designed us. God designed us with the ability to choose. In Joshua 24, the nation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Samaratin Woman: Breaking Down Barriers For The Kingdom Of God" (Message 9 In 2021 Series On Gospel Of John) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 31, 2021
     | 6,122 views

    In this message we find the account of Jesus meeting a Samaratin Woman at Jacob's well in Sychar. Jesus broke down barriers of the sexes, as well as national hatred by bringing the message of the Kingdom of God to her and the people of her town.

    “BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD (Sermon Nine in 2021 series on Gospel of John) John 4:1-42 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ March 15, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/DCQKExvdu7U INTRODUCTION: 1.) As the popularity of Jesus increased, the Pharisees heard Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy

    Contributed by Thadius Sales on Dec 23, 2018
     | 9,925 views

    We all suffer from seasons of sadness, but that does not mean joy is out of reach. In times of depravity, anxiety, pain and suffering, Jesus Christ awaits us to lay it at his feet so that we may be filled with joy.

    Season of Sadness (Headline) Have you ever noticed just how different people act during this time of year? There are some who are typically unappealing the entire year who turn into the most wonderful people to be around. And then there are people who are usually very delightful who start becoming ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Paul's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,169 views

    Paul prayed in the prison, Knelt down in front of God, the them of his prayer not about him but about the saints inner growth. read on...

    Prayer of Paul eph.3.14-21 I. Paul RECOGNIZED who God Is - Eph 3:14 He is Our Father Father of the Savior Related to us- whole family in heaven and earth is named When you realize who our God is we will come to our knee. In the Bible many people prayed on their knee. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I-Live Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 67 ratings
     | 42,996 views

    The Bible tells us that man has always feared death. But Jesus give us the reason to overcome that fear by offering us resurrection. How can we lay hold of that promise and how does it change our lives?

    OPEN: We’ve been talking about iPods the past few weeks, and as we’ve mentioned before iPods are a wondrous playthings, capable of storing and playing thousands of your personal favorite songs at the touch of button. But iPods do not magically perform this service. They need power. Where do iPods ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ballistic Christianity

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    If God ever truly begins to do things we’re not used to, the world as we know it will be turned upside down.

    Ballistic Christianity Matthew 9:35-38 It must have been about twenty-two years ago that our family attended a week-long Bible conference at a Christian conference center near North Platte, Nebraska. A family in the church I pastored in Garland, Texas paid for all our expenses so we could make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • T D avatar

    Get In Their Faces Series

    Contributed by T D on Mar 29, 2011
     | 6,216 views

    This is a series about Jesus sending out the 72 followers to prepare the towns to hear from Jesus himself. In the same manner we can use the principles to reach a new generation and lay the ground work for Jesus to transform lives.

    Series: Aggressive Evangelism Get in Their Face Luke 10:1-3, Acts 5:41-42 The entire world is convinced they have what they need to exist – and the people in our country seem to be convinced that somehow even if they die things will work out in the end if they have good intentions. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Creation, Part 1a Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 15, 2011
     | 4,284 views

    This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 1a is devoted to Day 1, and lays the foundation that if there was no Creator, how can we have a Redeemer?

    Creation Series, Part 1a Genesis 1:1-5 Introduction - Today, we begin our series on creation; we’ll examine the foundations of our world - For the most part, every Sunday will be a 2 part message; concluding at night - Psalm 14:1, “Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Walk

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,229 views

    As we enter into a relationship with Christ, we are called to walk in a new way. We need to turn from the dark and head down the straight and narrow.

    A New Walk Ephesians 4:17-32 I. A NEW WALK (4:17-24) 1. THEIR EMPTY IN THEIR MIND (17) - The word ‘futility’ literally means empty, vain, worthless. - The world is one big façade… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough From The Grave - Easter Sunday! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2020
     | 8,891 views

    The truth of Easter is there - aint no grave that can hold Jesus down and if He walked out of the grave so can we walk out of the grave!

    Video Illustration: What Easter is All About – Skit Guys! Life can begin again is the truth shouting from the empty tomb of Jesus today. Jesus’s resurrection proves that life can begin again and that your seemingly dead or lifeless life can be brought back to life. Easter is all about Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Covenant Of The King

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    How God’s relationship and covenant with Abraham display how God works - not by asking us to come to him, but by him coming down to us.

    The Return of the King is a recently released movie about a king who reunites the world of elves, trolls, and humans to fight against the evil king of Mordor in a battle to the finish. It has grossed millions of dollars as people of the world came out in droves to see the third and final climax ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran