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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Do You Want To Be Healed Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,013 views

    We are all broken people living in a broken world. We’re all hoping in something to fix us. Only Jesus can make you well.

    Series: Cross Examined Sermon: Do You Want To Be Healed? Scripture: John 5:1-9 We are all broken people living in a broken world. (vv 1-3) We’re all hoping in something to fix us. (vv 4-5) Only Jesus can make you well. (vv 6-9) INTRODUCTION Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Going It Alone Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 13, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,337 views

    I suspect there was one last "excuse" Moses had for why he didn't want to obey God. Do you know what that excuse might have been?

    There was an advertising tycoon Albert Lasker who asked one of his top executives to move from California to the New York office. The man refused. He didn’t want to move. He liked it right where he was. A couple days later, Lasker changed tactics. He brought the executive into his office and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mirror

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
     | 4,504 views

    God's Word is a mirror, which we need to examine ourselves in and make proper use of.

    The Mirror (Working With the Light, the Sword, and the Mirror) Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 3, 2013 Introduction People have an amazing ability to see themselves as basically good. This ability is deeply engrained in us. We start very young to justify our choices and to make excuses for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Launch Out Into The Deep

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 56,949 views

    Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving tiredly about, repairing

    LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP SCRIPTURE: Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Brought People To Point Of Decision-Making

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    Jesus was never much for long committees.

    Jesus was never much for long committees. Our Lord did not spend a lot of time debating, discussing, or analyzing every little possible problem that might arise before obeying His Father. The Good Shepherd did not require His disciples to set up long lists of procedural guidelines before He sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And See What God Has Made Known - Romans 1:20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 641 views

    Romans 1:20 tells us: you have no excuse not to know God!

    Go! And See What God Has Made Known - Romans 1:20 Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation) "For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Leaving God Out Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,247 views

    It seems like a no brainer for believers to include God in every aspect of life? So what would cause a believer to leave God out? Our Family Minister, Scott Jewell explores some of the excuses people use in this message.

    Read Hebrews 11:8-12 Each week, we have a group of ministers that meet over lunch to encourage each other and sometimes we plan sermon series together. This month we’re focusing on obstacles to healthy relationships. Last week, Jeff spoke about only giving the leftovers, today I want to discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bogus Resolutions (New Year)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 1, 2022
     | 1,970 views

    Sometimes the question is asked, “Is it right to make New Year’s resolutions?”

    Of course it is. But the reason the question is asked, is because every year many folks make BOGUS RESOLUTIONS they do not intend to keep. People make them for various reasons. They make them before the New Year, and they break them shortly after. God is not pleased with BOGUS RESOLUTIONS! But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Oldest Game In The World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    The shame of our sin often leads us to shift the blame. Don’t play the blame game; own it by name and avoid the shame.

    The Oldest Game in the World Genesis 3:11-13 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2023 Do you know what the most popular game is right now? Could it be World of Warcraft, Minecraft, Warzone, or Fortnite? Or for another generation, maybe your guesses would be Monopoly? Risk? Bunco? Scrabble? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Onboard (February 6, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
     | 3,137 views

    In this story, we see excuses, and an invitation that brought forth an alt[a]ration.

    GET ONBOARD Text: Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:1-11  Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God,  (2)  he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

    [This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    What Shall You Make Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 5, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,750 views

    We will watch as Joseph plots and plans to verify the heart of his brothers. We often plot and wait, often not understanding the true answer which God has given us. We should seek to fully know and do the will of God.

    What Shall You Make of Your Life A. By Plotting and Planning B. By Pleading before the Lord We live in a glorious place here in Dillingham, Alaska and Bristol Bay. We see clearly the hand of God around us in his creation and in the wonderful people he has placed here. I often am amazed at were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,721 views

    How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

    HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Milioni avatar

    Survivor: When The Tribe Makes Bad Choices Series

    Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    What do you do when others around you are doing the wrong thing and then they try and get you to go along? Are you ready to stand up and do right, to make the right choice, to know what to say? If you can’t right now you won’t be able to then

    Could be an important message for you today. What do you do when others around you are doing the wrong thing and then they try and get you to go along? Are you ready to stand up and do right, to make the right choice, to know what to say? If you can’t right now you won’t be able to then. Peer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Making Sure The Lord Is Around For Another Generation

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 13,780 views

    Parents’ responsibility in passing the teaching about God on to their children.

    Introduction: When God moves in a powerful and mighty way in your midst, that moment can feel like it will never go away. Perhaps you witness a loved one healed or watch the Lord miraculously take care of a financial need. But the Scriptures warn us that even the greatest miracles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist