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Recharging Your Batteries

Contributed by Mark Suter on Sep 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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How to reenergize our souls, minds, and bodies

Someone has said, “The thing about life is that it’s so daily.” There are times when we are just drained, when it’s hard to put one foot in front of the other, when we look down and wonder what’s making our shoes so heavy. Day to day, week to week, month to month, life has a way of wearing you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Shutting The Heavens To Release The Miraculous

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

based on 7 ratings

| 8,036 views

A message that proves that God is present even in the "dry" times of life.

1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. THE TIMES SURROUNDING ELIJAH -1 Kings 17 begins with “and.” It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wizard Of Oz

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 25, 2016

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This movie is parallel to the life of the Christian, who is trying to get to the Celestial City, New Jerusalem. Christians, like Dorothy, are given 4 aids to help them reach the Heavenly City.

THE WIZARD OF OZ Heb. 11:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR “Why Men Are Happier People” 1. NICKNAMES. If Laura, Kate and Sarah go out for lunch, they will call each other Laura, Kate and Sarah. If Mike, Dave & John go out, they will affectionately refer to each other as Fat Boy, Bubba & ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Aqua Colored Film Of Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

based on 51 ratings

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Beloved, see others as Christs sees them. See others and yourself through his eyes. Allow him to remove the aqua colored film of sin and allow yourself and others to shine brightly in the light of the S-O-N.

I recently read a story about Alan Calhoun of Bristol, Connecticut who spoke about a tag sale ... a garage sale ... that he and wife had several years ago. They had decided to put out a mirror that they had received as a wedding gift. The reason they were selling it .... was that it had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Command Our Mission Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 27, 2011

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The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community

Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Anyone Of You In Trouble? Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012

based on 284 ratings

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James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all parents have some trouble with their kids, but I doubt seriously that they ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18, James 5:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 6: Riders On The Storm Part Ii--War, Famine, Death (Vs 3-8) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014

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The second, third and fourth horsemen of the Apocalypse

Revelation 6: Riders On The Storm Part II--War, Famine, Death (vs 3-8) Back To The Future Today we return to Revelation after studying the Seventy Weeks of Daniel and different aspects of Antichrist for a few weeks. Let's review what we we have learned so far. It is Jesus Himself Who opens the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:3-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Do You Have Trouble?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2014

based on 1 rating

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Summary: James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

Do You Have Trouble? Scripture: James 5:13-5:18 James 5:13-5:19 (add scripture) INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Betrayed But Not Bitter 

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 7, 2021

based on 1 rating

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How to follow God even though you have been betrayed.

In our text this morning in John 13 deals with the issue of betrayal. With a kiss, Judas betrayed Jesus. The thing that makes betrayal so painful is that by its very nature it comes from someone you trust, someone you believe in and have confidence in. In fact, what I have learned is the closer you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy To Mercy Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 18, 2022

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Looking at the power in Jesus message in the Beattitudes

Mercy . . . . Mercy August 21, 2022 Matthew 5:1-7 Does anyone remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of the tanker barked orders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Heart (1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2020

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What was it that made David a man after God's heart? In 1 Samuel 16, we learn that David had a humble, hard-working, halleluiah-filled heart!

David: A Man after God’s Heart (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/21/2016 Most everyone who has ever been to Sunday school or Vacation Bible School as a child knows the familiar story of David and Goliath. We know David as the young shepherd boy who slew a giant with one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Not By Might But By My Spirit

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2025

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This sermon proclaims that God’s work in rebuilding His temple—and in strengthening His people today—is never accomplished by human effort but solely by the empowering, obstacle-flattening, hope-renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

Not by Might but by My Spirit Zechariah 4:1-9 Let’s begin with the remarkable story of how God’s people — weary from exile yet renewed by hope — rebuilt the house of the Lord. Because of their idolatry, moral corruption, and rejection of God’s prophets, the nation of Judah fell to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Have To Go Far To Find It Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 6, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 5,106 views

Using Ephesians 2:10 I talk about how we have been created significantly and how God has created us to do significant things in this life.

The Search for Significance “You Don’t Have to Go Very Far” April 5, 2002 Intro: Show “Simon Birch” movie clip where Simon tells the priest in his office that God has a plan for him. According to George Barna 70 million people in America today are searching for some meaning to their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dishonouring Jesus

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000

based on 251 ratings

| 27,797 views

Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments.

Have you ever made a serious misjudgment about something or someone? Listen to some of these misjudgments. I think there is a world market for maybe five computers. Thomas Watson, IBM Chairman, 1943 There is no reason that anyone would want a computer in their home. Ken Olson, President, Digital ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Quit Shopping At Wal-Mart

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 20, 2005

based on 26 ratings

| 5,225 views

JESUS WARNS ABOUT THE SIN OF HYPOCRISY.

MUB 2-20-05 LUKE 12;1-12 1Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2There is nothing concealed that will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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