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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Leading In Tough Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 11,767 views

    Joshua gives us a model for leading during challenging times

    Leading in Tough Times Joshua 1:5-9 Leadership Team Devotional April 9, 2002 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Courage To Soar

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    God has already supplied us with all of the resources we need to follow Him and live a life of boldness

    Courage to Soar 2 Timothy 1:7 June 3, 2001 Morning Service Introduction The Wright Brothers It took great courage for the Wright Brothers to soar. Why? An Eastern bishop was accustomed to paying an annual visit to a small religious college. On one such visit, the bishop engaged in an after-dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Growing Our Church With Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

    THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

    “A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

    Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Is Lord

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    The simple fact is that Jesus is the Lord of all creation and He will one day take His rightful place as the King of Kings. We are either with Him or we are against Him.

    Jesus is Lord Selected Passages March 2004 Morning Service When Queen Victoria had just ascended her throne she went, as is the custom of Royalty, to hear The Messiah rendered. She had been instructed as to her conduct by those who knew, and was told that she must not rise when the others stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stay Out Of The Basement

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    There are certain things in the life of each of us that should remain locked behind basement doors; no one needs to go digging around in the basement of your brother or sister’s life...or even in your own life!

    Stay Out Of The Basement! I Cor. 6:7-11 1) Introduction a) The origin of this sermon was a rather un-nerving trip or two down to the basement of this church the past couple days. i) There were all sorts of crawlie thing that were scurrying around in the darkness, and me and crawlie things just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revelation 6: 1-8 - Seal 1, 2 & 3 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    Examine Revelation Chapter 6 verses 1-8.

    Revelation Chapter 6 Vs. 1 - 8: SEAL 1, 2 & 3 Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have seen, Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Peek Into Hell

    Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,403 views

    A look at some people in hell & why they are there

    A PEEK INTO HELL Luke 16: 19 – 24 Intro:A. Let me begin this morning by saying unequivocally that there is a literal place called hell with literal fire & torment for those who go there 1. If you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God then you must believe in hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018
     | 6,452 views

    Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

    Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought Back To Life

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 9, 2013
     | 9,771 views

    If we will have faith, Jesus can resurrect areas of our life we have written off as dead, gone, over, or impossible.

    First, there was the agony of Jairus over his young daughter. Then Mary and Martha mourn for their brother Lazarus. These people all shared something in common. They dealt with the unexpected Death of a family member. In fact, both situations had Jesus at the center of attention. In both cases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus Is Life And Light Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2016
     | 5,464 views

    In 5 sentences, John gives us a wonderful picture of who Jesus is and what He came to do. He came with a message of hope, from the place where hope is eternal, so that we may know His Father and the love that is provided free if we will accept it.

    Jesus is Life and Light John 1:1-5 - Happy Mother’s Day to our mom’s! -- Today as we begin our study of the book of John, we will see eternal love -- That same love is what allows you to love your children so unselfishly -- We give thanks for you, and thanks to the Lord for what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom: Shepherds/Kin Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,731 views

    #3 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

    If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061217. An Insider or An Outsider…Which are you? Which group do you fit with? Let’s say at work? Or school? Are you part of the in-crowd? Or are you one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B-- My Inner Demons

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2023
     | 1,225 views

    The demon uses the object pronoun “us,” which is non-binary.

    I saw a sweatshirt that said, “I Stopped Fighting My Inner Demons because I realized we’re On the Same Side.” Although most deviant behavior may be explained by natural causes, psychotics, for example, suffer from a loss of object reality while demons are separate spiritual beings. Psychology can ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Not That He Really Had Need, For He Had Learned Contentment (Lesson #34) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 30, 2020
     | 3,361 views

    Paul generously expressed his gratitude for the gift which the Philippians had sent to him (v. 10). He knew that he had always been in their thoughts but circumstances had up till now given them no opportunity to show their appreciation of him.

    Date: 8/27/19 Lesson #34 Title: Not That He Really Had Need, For He Had Learned Contentment • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:11-13, NIV) whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist