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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Too Busy Not To Pray

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    When we think we are too busy to pray, we are succumbing to the issue of control: either we suppose we can manage everything or we want to abdicate. Prayer is the way to find priorities and strength.

    Let me throw some numbers at you. Imagine that you were in charge of an operation that involves, on the average, some ten thousand people a week, almost all of whom come together at one time. Of these ten thousand or so, not all will get there every time, but sometimes many more than that will show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus! Everyone Is Looking For You!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 6, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,862 views

    Jesus gained popularity as a healer but He wanted to provide more. Even the greatest healing miracle was only a band-aid compared to what Jesus really wanted to offer.

    I don’t think that you are going to be surprised that I am now going to mention the Super Bowl this morning and the fact that my Pittsburgh Steelers won! Yes, last Sunday they pulled out a great game and although watching it on television was enjoyable, I would have loved to be there in person. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Blinded By An Encounter With The Lord Jesus

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    An explanation what a real encounter with Christ will do in the life of a Christian.

    PP0709 DATE BLINDED BY AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD JESUS! Acts 22:11. Ac 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Men have you ever told your wife that when she enters the room it gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Your Immunity Challenge Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,359 views

    This is the survivor based message for the third Purpose "You Were Created to Become Like Christ"

    Week 4 Discipleship Winning Your Immunity Challenge Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. You might say that it was His “Forty Days of Purpose”. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    You Are Destined For Greatness

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 70,562 views

    You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

    Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Want The Lord As Your Shepherd?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    From Childhood, many have read and even memorized Psalm 23. This message takes a look at this well known passage from an ALTERNATE perspective by adding 1 WORD. (Useful for Funeral Service)

    DO YOU WANT THE LORD AS YOUR SHEPHERD? Psalm 23 by William Akehurst, HSWC 5/3/08 When I learned of Cousin’s death at about 6 am on Saturday morning, I believe the LORD laid it on my heart to share this message for the funeral service, regarding this well known Psalm. I penned it moments after I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faces In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    Points on those gathered in the crowd to see Christ as He travled to the Hill top of Calvary

    The Faces in the Crowd Luke 23:24-33 March 18th 2007 Pastor Jerry Stepp This is not the kind of kingdom that either the Palm Sunday or Good Friday crowds wanted. You see, God’s grace is the enemy of all “institutionalized religion.” Institutional religion wants to control people by misusing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Parker avatar

    Bold About The Miracle Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,455 views

    I know we are into the Christmas season and once again God has made things fit His plan. We have been on Sunday mornings considering how the christian should be bold in the spirit concerning things of the Lord. I do not not like to interrupt a series beca

    Boldness A-Z Bold about the Miracle of Christmas I know we are into the Christmas season and once again God has made things fit His plan. We have been on Sunday mornings considering how the christian should be bold in the spirit concerning things of the Lord. I do not not like to interrupt a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak, Slow To Anger

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 8, 2022
     | 2,520 views

    What is the greatest act of love? Holding hands? The kiss? Listening is mentioned 754 times in the Bible. Are we deficient in our listening skills?

    SWIFT TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK, SLOW TO WRATH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us establish a truth: WE DO NOT SEE AND HEAR THINGS AS THEY ARE. WE SEE AND HEAR THINGS AS WE ARE! TEXT: James 1:19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mary Did Know

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 14, 2024
     | 592 views

    There is a popular song “Mary Did You Know” that is sung this time of year. Lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It is very catchy and sounds nice, but there is a problem...

    “Mary Did Know” Luke 1:26-38 12-15-2024 AM There is a popular song “Mary Did You Know” that is sung this time of year. Lyrics written by Mark Lowry in 1984, and music written by Buddy Greene in 1991. It is very catchy and sounds nice, but there is a problem… It does not fit the Bible. I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Much Work, So Little Help

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

    SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    What Are We? Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,324 views

    The Lord wants us to be more than we are. We can really be something for God!

    An old man lived alone in Idaho. He wanted to spade his potato garden, but it was backbreaking work, and his son, Bubba, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man mentioned it in a letter he sent to his son by saying, “I’m not sure exactly what to do. I’m just getting too old to be digging ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Miller avatar

    Jesus And John The Baptist

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,718 views

    Jesus answers the question of Johns disciples and responds to the crowd.

    MUB 1-16-05 LUKE 7;18-23 18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, 19he sent them to the Lord to ask, "Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?" 20When the men came to Jesus, they said, "John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ransom

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    When we think of ransom in a religious sense, especially in Christianity, we think of ransom as a deliverance from sin or its penalty. And yet, someone has to pay for the sin, do they not? As we find in the passage today, Jesus has paid a huge ransom fo

    RANSOM Hebrews 9:11-15 INTRODUCTION... Ransom Ransom, is an action packed drama thriller that came out in 1996 starring Mel Gibson and Rene Russo and directed by Ron Howard. The movie focuses on Mel Gibson’s character, Tom Mullen, a rich airline owner, is shocked when his son is kidnapped. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Let Down Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,636 views

    Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

    The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible