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  • John Beehler avatar

    Hi-Yo Silver

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 23,220 views

    We need to make sure we follow the right leader

    Hi-Yo Silver Once upon a time there was a very sick man. He had gone to many doctors, undergone numerous tests, and was prescribed lots of medicine. But he was still very sick. He tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Life Of Love - #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    In order to make a difference we must by different by loving differently.

    Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Love” 1 John 4:7-21 * This week I read a wonderful story about Coach Tom Landry that illustrates the level of his Christian love and acceptance of others. Years ago, the late Ohio State coach, Woody Hayes, was fired for striking an opposing player on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Days Late And Still On Time Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 8, 2016
     | 13,301 views

    Lazarus, a good friend of Jesus, was dead. Jesus had been notified to come quickly by Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, but he didn’t seem to get in a hurry.

    John 11:39-11:40 FOUR DAYS LATE AND STILL ON TIME John 11:39-40, "Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting God Breathe Through Us

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,455 views

    This sermon is about making a difference by being infilled and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

    Scripture: Luke 4:14-21; Daniel 1:8-21 Theme: Making a Difference Title: Let God Breathe Through You INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Jesus Our Messiah and Savior and The Infilling Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making a difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God Uses Ordinary People: Lydia Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 34,700 views

    God makes a way when we get out of the way.

    God Uses Ordinary People: Lydia Acts 16:14-15 Rev. Brian Bill 8/17/08 I thought I better get out ahead of something that happened to me in Mexico before my team members spill the beans. During our first Sunday in San Juan del Rio, we attended the worship service at the Community Center. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fat Wallets, Empty Lives"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,661 views

    We cannot serve two masters. The choice is ours to make.

    “Fat Wallets, Empty Lives” Matthew 6:19-24 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN In his book How Much Is Enough? Hungering For God In An Affluent Culture author and Founder of Bread for the World: Arthur Simon writes about Bryce and Ellen, “a couple in their mid-thirties. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1 Que Sera Sera: It Is Not My Fault

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,497 views

    Que sera sera? What will be wil be sound like King Saul's excuse for not waiting on God's plan. King Saul had a tendancy to blame others for his actions. Beware by friend.

    #1 *QUE SERA SERA... WHAT WILL BE WILL BE... it is not my fault... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Part one... of two parts You ever say: It is not my fault? I. QUE SERA SERA... WHATEVER WILL BE WILL BE... THE FUTURE IS NOT OURS TO SEE... IT IS EASY TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Dragnet

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,279 views

    1. Free will makes hell necessary. 2. Justice makes hell necessary. 3. Hell begins here and now, just as heaven does.

    The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50 Bill Hybels, the pastor of Willow Creek Church in Chicago which has over 20,000 people in attendance each week, tells the story of an encounter he had with a young woman: “I recall one time being in a restaurant studying for a message, and a gal looked over from her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is Lord Because Of How He Rules Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 207 ratings
     | 25,561 views

    Colossians tells us that rules and regulations have no power to make us moral... but does that make sense? Yes, and the reason may amaze you.

    OPEN: He brushed his teeth twice a day and the doctor examined him twice a year. He wore galoshes when it rained, slept with the windows open, stuck to a diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and got at least 8 hours of sleep every night. He never smoked, drank, or lost his temper. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whom Will You Serve In 2003

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,250 views

    Just like Joshua had to make a decision for the future, you and I must make a decision to be fully committed to the upbuilding of God’s Kingdom.

    Whom will you serve in 2003 Joshua 24:14 You did it! You made it through another year. 2002 is history. 2003 is a mystery. The new year divides the past from the present, the old from the new. This is a new year, full of all sorts of possibilities and opportunities. 12 long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Even when our efforts are not always aligned with his intentions and we make mistakes and sometimes make a mess of things, he knows the heart

    LOST 2 Kings 22:1-20; key verse: 13 INTRO Pastor Wayne Cordeiro, Leading on Empty writes of his daughter, adopted when only three days old. The apple of his eye, Abby, compromised her faith and morality, making choices that expelled her from College and for two years was searching for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Food Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    Even when we don’t have much to bring to the table, God will make it work. His strength makes up for our weaknesses.

    A Life Built on Faith: “The Food Of Faith” Matthew 14:14-21 An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hostile Or Pleasing To God

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 10, 2019
     | 2,221 views

    Anything we do either makes us hostile or pleasing to God, so we have to check before we make any step

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HOSTILE TO GOD OR PLEASING TO HIM?* Romans 8:7-8 King James Version (KJV) 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    You Are Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2019
     | 2,729 views

    When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.

    Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hear God's Second Wind?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 361 views

    Take comfort. Many today are tired and weary with the hurdles we face. My friend, hang in there and wait. GOD IS SENDING A REFRESHING, A SECOND WAVE OF HIS ANOINTING. It is too soon to quit.

    HEAR GOD’S SECOND WIND? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *LET US BEGIN WITH A QUESTION: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE IN HEARING AND LISTENING? *Life is about choices. THERE ARE 3 BONES COLLECTIVELY ARE KNOWN AS OSSICLES = 1. MALLEUS (HAMMER); 2. INCUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God