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  • David Wilson avatar

    Herod's Folly

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2008
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     | 5,739 views

    Herod’s Folly was not making a rash promise-- it was his refusal to REPENT!

    Herod’s Folly Mark 6: 14-29 1. Because of His Guilt- Herod was ready to believe the worst! Some said that Jesus was John the Baptist returned from the dead! Other People said he was Elijah (See Malachi 4), Others said he was a prophet. From these choices- Herod chose the worst—and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaining The Smile Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,758 views

    What is it that makes God frown and smile? This message offers some thoughts.

    Gaining the Smile of God Gen. 6:1-9 * A couple of weeks ago Christy and Piper accompanied Deboria to Florida to check and take care of Deb’s parents. As you know, they are presently in a rehab center. As they visited the rehab center, little Piper was all over the place talking, smiling, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Monday

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,817 views

    He is alive...TODAY!!! What difference does EASTER make Today?

    Easter Monday I Corinthians 15:13-19 What difference does Easter make? A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lesson 4: Guiding Principles

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010
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     | 1,354 views

    Realizing that God has a plan for you and how to make good choices.

    GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CHOICES “I call heaven and earth as witnesses today . . . I have sent before you life and death . . . therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19). 1. The first step to making a good choice is to decide to make a good choice. a. You want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    Our spiritual diet can make a big difference in our lives.

    Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet 1 Peter 2:1-3 Getting our Faith Fit won't happen by itself - we are going to have to put our lifetime of effort into it. Just like with our physical bodies - appropriate action must be taken. *Today we're going to focus on that four letter word DIET. Nobody likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 28, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Jesus invites us to make our choice fo Him public

    There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water and a note. The note read: "pour all the water ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Who Do You Say I Am?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 19,043 views

    What difference should it make if Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

    Title: Who do you say that I am? Text: Matthew 16:13-19 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Works For The Devil Too!

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,675 views

    The devil loves to make a playground out of people’s minds and imaginations.

    Mark 11:23 Works for the Devil Too! For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Purpose For A New Year

    Contributed by Gary Snider on Oct 26, 2010
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     | 5,239 views

    Instead of making resolutions that you will never keep, purpose to serve the Lord!

    1 - PURPOSE TO PRAY a - SECRETLY Mat 6:5-6 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. (6) But thou, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007
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     | 6,598 views

    Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

    The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy Of Priority Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,707 views

    Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

    The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Godly Mother

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,064 views

    What makes a mother godly and special. Mother’s Day message.

    “The joys of motherhood are never fully experienced until the children are in bed.” --Author Unknown. “A Godly Mother” Proverb 31:25-31 Mothers are the place where love Emerges from the earth, And happiness rings out like bells In honor of our birth. Mothers are the sun that lights For life our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,552 views

    We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

    Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Go With A Name You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,491 views

    God Almighty can keep the promises he makes! Trust him.

    The last time I shopped for a baseball glove, it took me all summer to find what I wanted. Why? Because I wanted a particular brand, a Mizuno, which is made in Japan. But since I was in the States that summer I had a hard time finding Mizuno equipment. Wilsons and Rawlings were everywhere, but no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Healthy Habits For A Higher Walk -- Sacrifice Applied Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 3,185 views

    This message continues the exploration of the discipline of sacrifice by making some practical suggestions.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacrifice” Practical Application Review One who regularly engages in the spiritual exercises or habits prescribed in scripture will enjoy greater spiritual vitality and broader eternal impact. So far we have identified seven. Solitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance