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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Pray Or Prey? (#18 In The Series)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 5, 2014
     | 7,051 views

    Daniel was a man of great integrity and character. He and his friends chose to stand with God even in a hostile land.

    1. Integrity A man in the old west was being tried for stealing a horse. Stealing a horse was a hanging offense. It so happened that a man who had always tried to get the best of anyone in any situation had his horse stolen and the case was brought to trial. Now this man had never tried to do good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Extra Mile Pt 2 The Stranger Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,040 views

    For Too long the Church has sought to win Friends and Family and past by the Stranger. www.preaching.co.nr

    God has stirred in my heart a theme, from Matt 5:41, entitled “The Extra Mile.” Going the second or extra mile sets a person apart from the people who ‘do just enough’ or those who claim ‘I have done my share’ and those who say ‘I just cannot do any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Dug Up The Roof

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,561 views

    Who were the men who were willing to step outside the norm and dig a hole in a roof for the benefit of a friend?

    As they moved closer to the crowd their hopes begin to sink, what they thought would be a fairly simple task had taken on monumental proportions. When the suggestion came up to take their lame friend to Jesus everyone thought it was a great idea, all they had to do to get their friend to walk was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Time To Decide

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    There comes a time to make commitments -- are you ready to make one?

    In the Old Testament book of Proverbs, in chapter 30, there is a wonderful verse. The writer says in verse 18, "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    By Faith We Have Nothing To Fear... "fear Not"

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 13, 2024
     | 1,158 views

    WATCH THE NEWS? FAITH OVERCOMES BY HEARING THE WORD... FEAR ANXIETY AND TROUBLE ARE TOOLS OF THE ENEMY... FEAR NOT NY FRIENDS.

    BY FAITH WE KNOW WE HAVE NO REASON TO FEAR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (You Tube: Wade Hughes) WE ARE NOT HERE TODAY TO ARGUE OR PROVE SOMEONE RIGHT AND OTHERS WRONG… OUR POINT IS VERY SIMPLE Evil seems to abound in this modern world. We also know FEAR IS GREAT TOOL IN THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Year - 2013

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,074 views

    Friend, you cannot fight the enemy with a complacent spirit! A passive attitude will not conquer and possess! Are you listening to me?

    Begin with a bang! Possess the land - 2013! Leviticus 20:24 But I have said to you, "You shall inherit their land, and I will give it to you to possess, a land flowing with milk and honey." I am the LORD your God, who has separated you from the peoples.” Friend, you cannot fight the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming A Creature Of Habit 02 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023
     | 1,099 views

    THIS MESSAGE CONTIUES THE SERIES ABOVE AND LOOKS AT FELLOWSHIP THROUGH THE EYES OF JOHN AS HE WRITES TO HIS FRIEND GAIUS.

    BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT 02 CHANGING OUR WAYS IN 2023 3 JOHN INTRODUCTION: AS WE RETURN TO OUR SERIES IN 3RD JOHN, WE CONTINUE TO LOK AT THOSE ACTIONS THAT JOHN BROUGHT TO LIGHT THAT WERE EVIDENT IN HIS FRIEND GAIUS. THESE ACTIONS ARE GREAT HABITS FOR US TO DEVELOP AS WE BEGIN THIS NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Pit To Paradise

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,859 views

    The life of Joseph. Many thanks for my preacher friend Chad West from the Northgate FWB Church for this outline.

    GEN. 37:24 “FROM THE PIT TO PARADISE” A) When a cowboy applied for an insurance policy, the agent asked him, “Have you ever had any accidents?” * After a moment’s reflection, the applicant responded ……. * “Nope, but a bronco did kick in two of my ribs last summer, and a couple of years ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,489 views

    Christ's presence in the house of one of his friends reveals the impact He has on the culture, from the inside out

    I think that it is safe to say that while the church is a spiritual entity it is also a business. There are two sides to the church. There is the organism, that is the spiritual reality of the church. Then there is the organization, which is the infrastructure of the church. Anything that is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feed My Sheep

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 44,260 views

    It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

    FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16. Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love Like Jesus Loves

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 25, 2025
     | 219 views

    Jesus calls His followers to:  demonstrate genuine love,  faithful obedience, and  fruitful lives as His friends.

    “Love like Jesus loves” John 15:12–17 A woman once decided to bake a cake for a special occasion: - She measured the flour, sugar, and oil perfectly. - She mixed in the milk and vanilla, - she poured the batter into the pan and slid it into the oven. But after 30 minutes, when she peeked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian, You Are Heaven Bound, Meanwhile Make A Difference - Philippians 1: 20-26 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022
     | 2,138 views

    The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really is found here in the Bible

    Well today we come to verse 20 in Philippians, verses 20-26 in our passage today. As we do, we're going to see Paul's secret ingredient. The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Lessons From The Early Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,691 views

    The world today is full of people playing Christian, but the Lord is no friend of hypocrisy. The Lord is looking for a few good Christians.

    The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My favorite was pretending to be a soldier, like my Dad. I would dress up like a soldier and me and my friends would go out into the fields around our house and go on secret missions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

    I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    An Impressionable Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,231 views

    Jesus had an incredible ministry when he was in Capernaum. People were radically changed and brought their friends to Him.

    The next few weeks we will be examining the different types of ministries during Jesus life. Here is a list of those ministries: A Powerful Ministry, A Redeeming Ministry, A Remarkable Ministry, A Breath-taking Ministry and of course, A Rewarding Ministry. Introduction - Man Raised with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist