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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Embrace The New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    Life is filled with transitions—some welcomed, some unexpected. We can become so fixated on past experiences, whether victories or failures, that we struggle to move forward. But God calls us to embrace the new thing He is doing.

    Go! And Embrace the New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Would God's Vision Help Us?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    After preaching this sermon, 21 people came forward at invitation.

    A couple of weeks ago, in an elders meeting, I asked each elder to give me his vision for this church. I was surprised. Most churches never communicate their vision, hence most elders are unfocused as to any unified vision at all. Each of our elders, however, had a vision and were pretty much in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Blessed Are The Hurting Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,747 views

    A look at the Beatitudes and how an understanding of the Kingdom of God, present and future, helps us to face the difficulties of life.

    Mary Lewis tells this story: “Alexander M. Sanders, Jr., is the Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals. When his daughter Zoe graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1992, he told this story that happened when she was just three years old. Sanders came home from work one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness Is The Pits

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,260 views

    Forgiveness is a healing process. It clears the way for a person to move forward.

    8/16/2009 Forgiveness is the Pits Matthew Chapter 18:21-35 Introduction- I want to talk a moment about forgiveness, and of course un-forgiveness. I want to look at: What it is, what it is not. How it affects you and those who have wronged you. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Redeemed By A Priceless Savior” 1 Peter 1:18–19

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 46 views

    A message about putting the past in the past and moving forward in this life.

    Good morning. Stand with me and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is God's Plan For You?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    After preaching this sermon, 62 people came forward at invitation.

    The week before our revival, I started this series of sermons that are all based on what God’s purpose and desires are for you. I spoke about how your purpose is to serve God, and that He values you ever so greatly. Today, let me start by telling you what God’s plan is for you. 1. GOD’S PLAN IS ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Take A Chance And Surrender"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004
    based on 233 ratings
     | 34,881 views

    A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

    “Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Through Focus And Forgetting Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
     | 6,504 views

    Focus our lives allows us to forget and move forward.

    GROWING THROUGH FOCUS AND FORGETTING PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 NOT THAT I HAVE ALREADY OBTAINED IT OR HAVE ALREADY BECOME PERFECT, BUT I PRESS ON SO THAT I MAY LAY HOLD OF THAT FOR WHICH ALSO I WAS LAID HOLD OF BY CHRIST JESUS. 13  BRETHREN, I DO NOT REGARD MYSELF AS HAVING LAID HOLD OF IT YET; BUT ONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biblical View Of War

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    Looking at war and the biblical view for the Christian about war

    The Biblical View of War Romans 13:1-4 Primary Purpose: To show the Biblical viewpoint of when war is necessary and just There is a lot of talk these days about a possible war with Iraq. In the news this week, President Bush said again that for the sake of peace, he (being Saddam Hussein) must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostle John's Vision Of Heaven"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,609 views

    This sermon looks at the false views of heaven and presents a Biblical picture of heaven.

    The Apostle John’s Vision of Heaven Revelation 21:1-8 One of the earliest Christian Creeds written by early church Fathers in the 2nd to 7th Century gives a statement of faith that defines the Christian Faith from Non Christian Faith. Apostles Creed English Version I believe in God, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah On The Move Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    Moving forward in our faith is a requirement for a healthy spiritual life.

    A Messiah On the Move Text: Matt. 4:12-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Living in Ohio during the cold winter months teaches us many things. However, one of the most important is the need to keep moving forward. When we drive on the ice and snow we do well as long as we keep moving forward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Are You Realy Changed?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    What change did you make?

    ARE YOU REALY CHANGED? Ezekiel 36: 26A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. Man was born in sin so he must be born again are he cannot enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    “here Is Some Preaching That Is Out Of Style”

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    Better move quick repent now

    “HERE IS SOME PREACHING THAT IS OUT OF STYLE” Luke 13: 3I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. 1.It is forsaking sin Ezek. 30Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, saith the Lord GOD. Repent, and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Woe Unto Them That Are At Ease In Zion

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,528 views

    Too many turn away from God before he is finished giving them what they need to be of full service.

    WOE UNTO THEM THAT ARE AT EASE IN ZION Cold dead services are the direct results of a self-satisfied religion that knows nothing about the mighty miracle working power and presence of the Holy Spirit in exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. Amos 6:1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can’t See Your Lights

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 26, 2016
     | 5,935 views

    How we as Christians should shine to the world.

    CAN’T SEE YOUR LIGHTS Matthew 5: 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist