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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 4 - Heroes Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 3,806 views

    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

    Heroes I. Introduction William Wallace, John Wayne, The Nature Boy Rick Flair, Wonder Woman, Harriet Tubman, Superman, the soldiers we remember on this Memorial Day who ran towards danger instead of away. All bigger than life heroes that grace our screens or history books. The writer of Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our God Is Able

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 21, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,519 views

    To establish that our God is able to keep us built up, in the most holy faith; in His love, and to keep us from falling; to present us faultless before the presence of His glory (in heaven) with exceeding joy. He is faithful that promises!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Keep Us in the Faith 2. Keep Us in His Love 3. Keep Us from Falling Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Our God is able.” This lesson will deal with the Godhead’s ability to keep us in the most holy faith built up; and keep us in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Conqueror Becomes The Conquered

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 19, 2010
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     | 3,663 views

    We can see things that cause us to fail God if we follow through.

    WHEN THE CONQUEROR BECOMES THE CONQUERED 2ND Samuel 11: 1And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth to battle, that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pull Into The Rest Area Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,301 views

    The second in a series of sermons based on popular street signs. Designed to be a fun series the encourages the body to hear and follow God’s leadership. Nice powerpoint available.

    Series: Follow the Signs Title: Pull into the Rest Area Matthew 11:28-30 (Holman Christian Standard Bible) 28 "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 All of you, take up My yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wake Up! To Follow The Dream That Your Father Has Placed In You. Series

    Contributed by Tony Vila on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    In order to WAKE UP! To follow the dream God has placed in you, we need to listen, let go and live!

    This is the last of the four part series on Dreams with my Father. In the last three, we talked about How to reach the dreams that God has placed in your heart and make them a reality. Today the title of my text is WAKE UP! To follow the Dream that your Father has placed in you. MAIN TEXT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The True Vine

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,157 views

    How does the Christian produce fruit, and what is the nature of this fruit?

    I AM the True Vine John 15:1-8 Today, we will look at the last of the I AM statements in the Gospel of John. There are seven of them with a predicate adjective, the bread of life, light of the world, the door, the good shepherd, the resurrection and the life, the way, the truth, and the life, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spiritual Wisdom Is At Hand

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 21, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    We simply cannot go it alone! We need God and we need His Wisdom. Spiritual Wisdom is ours for the asking.

    Spiritual Wisdom is At Hand Ephesians 1:15-23 I ask you to actually see the vision of my words in your mind’s eye. Our Father in heaven lays before us opportunity after opportunity to gain in spiritual growth and draw closer to Him. In our New Testament reading today, we read Paul’s prayer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Puroseful Praise Or Not?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,247 views

    Is the praise and worship that we offer to the Lord everything that it is perceived to be? Meaning well and doing right for the long term may sometimes be two different things.

    PURPOSEFUL PRAISING or NOT? Luke 19:28-44 Casting something at the feet of Jesus speaks of a high praise. Mary washed Jesus' feet with her hair, pouring expensive ointment on Him. The 24 elders, in Revelation, cast their crowns at His feet. Rev. 4:10 The four and twenty elders fall down ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finishing Well

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 8, 2022
     | 3,540 views

    We are called to run the race that is set before us, but also to finish the race.

    Finishing Well Text: Hebrews 12:1-3 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Well before we get into our text this morning, I want to tell you a little story. A few weeks back, my wife was watching a movie on TV. I was sitting at my desk, reading the news, so I wasn’t really paying a whole lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life’s Turning Points Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,963 views

    When we see Ruth at the feet of the lord of the harvest, this is the turning point in the whole story of this book. Up till now, RUTH is laboring, with some protection and provision from Boaz. But from this point on, BOAZ is busy!

    Life’s Turning Points Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 TEXT: Please turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION I’d like to read a story to you that I thought was very interesting: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To See God's Way Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,551 views

    Vision comes from clearly seeing what God has planned from the foundation of the world in Jesus. He calls us to develop fully devoted followers, those that do what He says because they love Him. We must have eyes only for Jesus if we are to succeed.

    Intro: The entire message of Hebrews seems to be that there is something better. What we find is that faith in Jesus doesn’t take away from our lives actually it brings better things. As I like to say, “The longer you know Jesus the gooder life gets.” Hebrews is a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of A Christian Life

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 14, 2025
     | 216 views

    As you think about this question, certain pictures may come into your mind or example;

    1. Esther 4:14 2. Philippians 3:7-15 3. Psalm 4 Let me start off by asking you a question. What is the purpose for your life? When you wake up in the morning what it that drives you is; What is your purpose? • When you get to work, • or when you go to school, What is it that makes you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,538 views

    This sermon encourages believers to shed their burdens, resist sin, and persevere in their Christian journey, relying on Christ's strength and grace.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends all earthly understanding. As we prepare to open God's Word together, let us be reminded of the profound truth that we are ...read more

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    God's Poets Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    James warns us that believers can be guilty of wearing the Word, talking about the Word, singing about the Word but not doing the Word. How do we become doers of the Word?

    “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:21-22). There once was a famous inventor who unveiled a new invention. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Successful Christian Life

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,474 views

    By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

    Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist