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  • Mike Schultz avatar

    Overcoming Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Mike Schultz on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 9,207 views

    #9 in a series dealing with the book of James. Addresses the boasts, uncertainty, and yet hope for tomorrow.

    Overcoming Tomorrow James 4:13-17 One day a man went to his doctor for his annual physical. A couple weeks later, he went back in order to hear the results. His doctor said, “Well, I have some bad news and some even worse news. Which do you want to hear first?” The man became somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Deacon?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,234 views

    Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

    Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A God Sized Vision

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 7,937 views

    A church with a God-sized vision is a church/people who will join in fulfilling His plans for the church.

    About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Better Choice

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    We have two choices to choose from - God’s way or the alternative. Which pill will you swallow?

    DVD – Matrix – scene where Neo has to choose the blue pill or the red pill… God calls us everyday to make a choice – for him or for the alternative. If we choose him we move into a world of mystery and adventure, and we experience real life! If we choose the alternative, we are promised only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    What will you focus on for the new Year? Prioritize what is important, stay positive in your attitude and improve the relationships all around us.

    Introduction It’s common during this time of year for folks to plan for the future and start anew. According to the Chicago Tribune, (Mark Silva, “New Years’ Resolutions: Uh, Never Mind”, December 29, 2008) The top three New Years’ resolutions were losing weight, quitting some form of nasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking Through A Season Of Crushing/ The Death Of Expectation

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    We often find ourselves in A SEASON OF CRUSHING. I can’t seem to understand WHY we are going through this. We can’t allow our dreaming ability to be hindered! Dream on!

    WALKING THROUGH A SEASON OF CRUSHING ... THE DEATH OF EXPECTATION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have rarely started a lesson with the conclusion, but I think I shall start with the end and then build up to the conclusion. CONCLUSION: AFFLICTION IS NOT ALWAYS CHASTISEMENT. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanksgiving From Psalm 100

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 13, 2008
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     | 6,953 views

    How to be thankful

    It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the campus organizer, who has given us the freedom to demonstrate. It is the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Word "Joy" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    Jesus is our Joy

    Advent 2004 December 12, 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “Joy” Made Flesh Luke 2:10 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    #4: We Reap More Than We Sow Series

    Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007
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     | 14,990 views

    What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. There is also the universal law of reaping and sowing. They are seven in number, with each stemming from Go

    What goes around, comes around. Every action has a reaction. What goes up must come down. These are all universal laws, laws that effect your life. There is also the universal law of reaping and sowing. They are seven in number, with each stemming from God’s eternal Word. • Law 1 We reap much we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Forgive

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jul 24, 2010
     | 6,810 views

    To err is human, to forgive divine? Not if we are to believe what the Bible says on forgiving. Come and see the great release in our lives when we forgive like God forgives us.

    Introduction When we have been wronged in our own minds we feel a need to hold it against them, to want to get even, you harbor bitterness in your heart. After all I am a man and nobody disrespects me! Does this sound familiar? Does this sound right? Does this mean I am to let him off free? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Thief Named Grudge Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,149 views

    To share how holding a grudge is no good for anyone and how we must lay them to the side and move on in life.

    We often hear the term "holding a grudge". What is a "grudge", what does it look like, and how does one "hold it"? "Grudge" is an actual word and it’s dictionary meaning is: a feeling of resentment or ill will over some grievance, or to harbor resentment. To "hold or carry a grudge" would then ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “facing The Giants That Threaten To Demolish Our Dreams” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,894 views

    How can we press on to see our god given dreams fulfilled?

    If you don’t have a dream for your life you’re coasting. And when you’re coasting you’re always going downhill. So you need a dream for your life. It is the greatest gift God has given you – the ability to dream. In fact, the Bible teaches that as we delight ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Haunted By Regret Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,503 views

    WE can be haunted by regret or we can move

    INTRODUCTION • October, scary movies, Friday the 13th part 25, cute little trick or treaters roaming the streets. • October is a rather haunting month; however, for some people, they are haunted by issues in life twelve months out of the year. • Since October is a month of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Power Of Agreement

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2022
     | 3,006 views

    God works by addition and multiplication Our enemy works by subtraction and division. We need to identify those that cause division in the church. God's best work is accomplished when we are in one mind and one accord.

    THERE IS A SECRET POWER THAT LEADS TO SUCCESS. THE POWER IN AGREEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is several part lesson.) Henry Ford said: If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. Mother Teresa said: None of us, including me, ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Fear What They Fear

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 1, 2021
     | 6,214 views

    As people of faith, who are cared for by our Heavenly Father, we should not be controlled by fear. It's safer to trust in God than man. Here are 4 strategies for defeating worries.

    DO NOT FEAR WHAT THEY FEAR Isa. 8:11-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MORE FIGHT PER DOLLAR 1. A young man was attending Harvard University many years ago, and talked his Dad into coming to see the football game between Yale and Harvard. (rivals) 2. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God