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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    When We Make A Mess Of Our Lives…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 2,229 views

    An extraordinary thing has happened in this passage of Scripture concerning Jacob.

    Sometimes when we get together with others and they tell us of some unusual thing that has happened to them, we feel almost compelled to share some unusual thing that has happened to us. Illus: For example, little Johnny was talking to a couple of boys in the school yard. Each was bragging about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace: God Makes Us Right Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,160 views

    God’s grace works to place us in a right relationship with God and with others.

    Amazing Grace: God Makes Us Right Romans 3:21-26 John Newton’s classic hymn Amazing Grace speaks of the power of God’s grace working in our lives to bring us to the moment we believe in God. Listen to verse two: ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Danger Of Making Your Move Too Soon

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,615 views

    There are times when we are looking for help in Christ we need to stay stationary and keep our focus on the hill where all of our help comes from.

    The Danger of Making Your Move Too Soon I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence, cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which make heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 My brothers and sisters, I wonder if there’s anybody here who have played a game of checkers or chess and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Sure The Lord Is Around For Another Generation

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 13,597 views

    Parents’ responsibility in passing the teaching about God on to their children.

    Introduction: When God moves in a powerful and mighty way in your midst, that moment can feel like it will never go away. Perhaps you witness a loved one healed or watch the Lord miraculously take care of a financial need. But the Scriptures warn us that even the greatest miracles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: Faith That Makes You Fight

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 939 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 19:1-24 1. Huge Opposition. "Four kings fought against five kings" (Gen. 14:9 ELT). The four kings from the Chaldees represented the largest known civilization. 2. Former Masters. The kings of the Jordan River Valley had formerly been in servitude. "Twelve years they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Making Choices With God's Help

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,824 views

    Live a yielded life so God is your primary concern.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Begin by knowing God has the right choice for you. “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants you to do and how . . . perfect His will really is” (Rom. 12:2, NLT). 2. God is concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Ecclesiates Can Make Us Wise. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    Manuscript: Is this Inspired error? Explore that and see if that’s true and then see how this helps us be wise.

    How Ecclesiates Can Make us Wise. Text: Eccl. 1:1-2 “Series on Living Wisely in a Meaningless Word” By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 3, 2001 Today a new series… on Pentecost Sunday, lives of bunch of cowardly disciples were changed forever… fearful once they were, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does 9.11 Make Of Us?

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,194 views

    In spite of the tragedy, what “man meant for evil, God used for good”, thus how will Christians and American citizens be a part of the reshaping of culture since 9.11.01?

    (Power Point available--email author) SLIDE 1 “WHAT DOES 9.11 MAKE OF US?” 8:30 with Video presentation (adapted from Leonard Sweet’s message on 9.11) Slide 2 “Night fell on a different world.” These are some of the first words President George Bush used to reflect on September 11, 2001. Slide ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Sacrifices - When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,819 views

    This sermon addresses the Christian’s frustration with their struggles as they watch the unrighteous continue to prosper.

    Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part I: When the Wicked Prospers Scripture: Psalm 73 Introduction This message was birthed in my spirit several months ago as I thought about the many conversations that I have had with people that started off with the words “Why” or “When”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

    [This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    Eight Ways To Make Life Great In 2008

    Contributed by W F on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,616 views

    Here’s eight Biblical ways to make life great in 2008

    New Years resolutions are all about making your life better. But God doesn’t want you to simply have a better life. He doesn’t even want you to have just a good life. God’s intention is for you to be great and to have a great life. So here are eight ways you can make life great in 2008. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    It Takes Both Sunshine And Rain To Make A Rainbow

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,828 views

    Do you know how to break or make a Christian? Let him / her go through the process of suffering.

    Exegetical Idea: Subject: How should believers respond to suffering? Complement: Unsurprised, rejoicing, knowing that they are blessed. Homiletical Idea: Persecution can break or make a Christian. Purpose: As a result of this sermon, my listeners (believers) would be made aware and encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    God's Word Makes All The Difference In The World

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
     | 5,080 views

    God’s Word makes all the difference in the world changing us from “out of reach outsiders” to “outreaching insiders.”

    God’s Word Makes All the Difference in the World Introduction: Have you been reading God’s Word lately? WHAT have you been reading  I have been reading John’s Gospel o Gems like 3:16 and the woman at the well o Reassuring verses like: 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021
     | 4,327 views

    God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

    Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Little Things Can Make A Big Difference Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,245 views

    2008 Palm Sunday Message

    (Slide 1) As I reflected on the dramatic reading this week, I remembered a visual presentation of a familiar story that I saw this past week that reminds us that little things can make a big difference. ‘A philosophy professor stood before his class and had some items in front of him. When class ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God