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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Making The Wrong Decisions

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2015
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    How can we make decisions that are most glorifying to God and resulting in His blessing of our lives? When you surrender your decision-making process to God; God will guide and direct you in your decision-making process.

    Opening illustration: Listen to this description of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster in northern Ukraine (summary of the report): "There were two electrical engineers in the control room that night, and the best thing that could be said for what they were doing is they were 'playing around' with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making The Impossible Possible

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 24, 2023
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    Because of the work of the suffering servant, we don’t have to live empty, barren, unfruitful lives anymore. We can rejoice because we have everything necessary for a dynamic spiritual life and godliness through the true and personal knowledge of the One who called us to Himself.

    Now, here we are at the beginning of the year 2023. Even though we have no idea what this year holds for us, I know that God wants us to grow deeper in our relationship with Him and take steps of faith to trust Him for even greater things, to watch Him take seemingly impossible situations and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Make You

    Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003
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    Jesus Is the author and finisher of our faith. if we allow him he will mold us and make us

    I Will Make You Mark 1:16-18 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, his brother, casting a net into the sea: For they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, "Come ye after me and I will make you fishers of men." The part of this scripture that I want us to give our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Difference Easter Makes

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 19, 2006
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    This sermon looks at how the women on Easter Sunday remembered the words of Jesus and this made all the difference to how they felt.

    Introduction Imagine the women visiting Jesus tomb on Easter Sunday felt. They were already heartbroken, Jesus was dead, and they were depressed, afraid of the Jews. Now they just wanted to do one last thing for Jesus, to take care of his body. When they get there he’s gone. The bible says Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Father

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007
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    IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

    What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Making Of A New Man

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008
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    Salvation creates a new man

    THE MAKING OF A NEW MAN 9/2/07 Romans 1:12-17 S__L__R__ 1. Bible very Specific – Christian is a New Creation a. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. b. Change so startling and real it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Making Christ Known

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
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    How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

    MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commissioned To Make Disciples

    Contributed by Peter Johnstone on Jun 24, 2011
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     | 4,833 views

    Jesus calls his disciples onto a hill where he commissions them to go into the world.

    Matthew records the final appearance of Jesus on a mountain. We don’t know which mountain it is but we know that he had invited his disciples to meet him there. Maybe it was the Mount of Transfiguration where Jesus had met Moses and Elijah and received assurance from his Heavenly Father; or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Making The Most Of Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 10, 2025
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     | 1,428 views

    Since the gospel changes everything, it must change everything about us.

    Making the Most of Opportunities Philippians 1:12-18 Rev. Brian Bill January 25-26, 2025 I appreciated John Stonestreet’s recent Breakpoint Commentary called, “Everybody Was Talking About Jesus Monday Night, Even Scott Van Pelt.” Here’s an excerpt. Outspoken faith has been part of the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

    What’s In Your Wallet? Part 1 – Let’s Make A Deal What’s in your wallet? A wallet is more than just an accessory or fashion statement. In reality I believe that if you examine a wallet carefully you can discover what is most important to a person. We tend to put our most valuable things in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,710 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 7 of 10

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GEN 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not nameless, faceless or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Make Me A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    Abraham, Pt. 7

    MAKE ME A BLESSING (GENESIS 20) Several years ago, USA Today published the results of a survey on how people feel about their neighbors and their relationship with them. The interview with 1,002 adults revealed that people consider their neighbors as valuable friends, and not as nameless, faceless ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Jesus Makes An Entrance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
     | 8,371 views

    Palm Sunday

    JESUS MAKES AN ENTRANCE John and his friend George went golfing together one Saturday morning as they had for 24 years. They were fanatics about their golf game. Later that day, John returned home completely exhausted and plopped down in his easy chair. His wife was quite concerned since he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2021
     | 4,177 views

    James uses very confrontational language as he drives home the point that if we don't put God's Word into practice, then why did we bother to hear it. Religion that makes a difference is religion leads to godly language, godly love, and godly lifestyle.

    Introduction: A. I heard about a man who came into worship late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about a statement that is truthful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Patriarchs Making Choices Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,636 views

    The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016

    The Patriarchs Making Choices Genesis 13 David Taylor March 20, 2016 The African impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. Yet these magnificent creatures can be kept in an enclosure in any zoo with a 3-foot wall. The animals will not jump if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational