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  • Patrice Kelly avatar

    Break Free And Get To Your Destiny

    Contributed by Patrice Kelly on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,539 views

    This sermon talks about letting go of the past and pushing forward to the destiny that God is calling you to.

    Press – to act on with steady force, push steadily against, to squeeze 1. Find purpose: If I were to ask everyone in this room today “What is your purpose in life?” I would probably get several different answers. Those answers would be good, but they are all secondary purposes. The question is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Vital Signs

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,039 views

    As we look at qualities in the Thessalonian church and in the lives of Paul and his companions, we can see what it looks like when people are spiritually alive. I’d like to look at chapter 1 in this light. We can identify several vital signs that should b

    Vital Signs 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Intro: (Play Clip: Stethoscope Man: Christ Lives in You) This book of 1 Thessalonians is thought to be one of Paul’s first letters written to a young church he and his ministry partners had started earlier. He is writing to encourage the believers there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Give And You Will Receive Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON V GIVE AND YOU WILL RECEIVE Mk. 10:28-31 Nov. 5, 2006 FOR THE LAST TIME LET’S BE REMINDED OF THE DEFINITION OF A CONTRADICTION. TO ASSERT OR EXPRESS THE OPPOSITE OF . . . A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE . . . . – ONLY IN AMERICA ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

    Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Fresh Start: Tomorrow Begins A New Day

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,705 views

    New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.

    "A Fresh Start: Tomorrow begins a new day." 2 Cor. 5:17; Phil 3:13b-14; Jeremiah 29:11; I John 1:9 Great Bend, Kansas December 31, 2006 INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 8 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Persecution, Discipline And Tribulation; What’s The Difference? – Part 2 (Verse 9) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,683 views

    What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s discipline? We look into tribulation, persecution and discipline, and look at 4 reasons Christians can have difficulties. Remember this – godly living produces persecution. Trees standing against the wind have the strongest trunks.

    MESSAGE 8 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PERSECUTION, DISCIPLINE AND TRIBULATION; WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 2 (Verse 9) REVISION FROM PART 1 We have been examining 1Thessalonians 5:9 and looking at the wrath of God. This is our focus verse again for Part 2 of the study on this verse – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Complaint And Restoration.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,354 views

    God’s purposes are in no way thwarted by persecution, but rather, somewhat ironically, helped forward by the sufferers’ steadfastness.

    COMPLAINT AND RESTORATION. Jeremiah 15:15-21. This is one of the laments of Jeremiah. There is a complaint here (Jeremiah 15:15-18), and also a reply from the LORD (Jeremiah 15:19-21). JEREMIAH 15:15. The prophet is bold in his approach: “O LORD, thou knowest.” The LORD does know all our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Marriages!!! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 5, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,082 views

    What does a “good marriage” look like? How can you have a “good marriage”? What are the ingredients for enriching one’s marriage?

    Overview: • What does a “good marriage” look like? • How can you have a “good marriage”? • What are the ingredients for enriching one’s marriage? I. Are good marriages possible? A. God established Marriage Gen. 1:27,31, 2:24 B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come To The Table

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    The accounts of the last supper sound more like the last snack. This message looks at what all happened that night.

    Do you ever feel that you’ve only heard half the story? It’s kind of frustrating isn’t it? You wonder what else might have gone on and what you’ve missed. That’s what happens when we read the accounts of the Last Supper, it doesn’t matter if it’s one of the accounts in one of the four gospels or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ivy Drafor Amenyah avatar

    Improving Your Mental Health

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Oct 10, 2024
     | 1,672 views

    This sermon looks at the need to appreciate the issues of mental health, and find ways of improving your mental health.

    Peace of mind comes from focusing on what is good and lovely. We find a lot of strength in environments where we are loved and appreciated. But what if things are not so lovely around you? And what if you are carrying the burdens of broken people and do not have boundaries that allow you to relax ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Cramer avatar

    The Call. Get Up And Walk..........

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 22, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,791 views

    A message to encourage us all to get up and walk forward in life with the Lord's direction.

    The call. Get up and walk.......... Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking In Obedience. John 14:15-21

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,239 views

    Learning how to walk in this world with obedience to our faith. Moving forward in the world we live in.

    Growing in Christ: Walking in Obedience. John 14:15-21 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023
     | 2,843 views

    In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

    Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Master Of The Wind

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,482 views

    A look at Christ’s control in our lives

    IT WAS A DARK AND STORMY NIGHT. THE WIND HOWLED BLOWING THE TOP OFF THE BREAKERS BEFORE THEY CRASHED BACK INTO THE TROUGHS BELOW. THE DARKNESS WAS BROKEN BY MOMENTARY STREAKS OF LIGHT AS THE CLOUDS RACED ACROSS THE FACE OF THE FULL MOON. COULD IT BE? YES IT WAS HARD TO BELIEVE BUT THERE WAS A BOAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Transformed Perspective Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    2nd of 3 in Philemon series. A look at how God wants to change the way we look at the world. Emphasis on how complaining comes from not recognizing God’s sovereignty

    How would you feel if you were kidnapped, bound and held hostage by a mass murderer on the run? That’s exactly what happened to Ashley Smith in March of last year, when she was abducted by Brian Nichols after he had killed four people escaping the Atlanta courthouse where he was on trial for rape. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God