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  • David Henderson avatar

    Useful Or Useless? Your Choice! Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,327 views

    This message focuses on the wasted life of Judas and describes how we can make a difference in the lives of other people.

    The Power of a Changed Life Useful or Useless? Your Choice! Acts 3:1-10 Turn in your Bibles to Acts 3:1-10. We come today to the 5th message in this preaching series titled The Power of Changed Life. Acts 3:1-10 One of the men God used in the 19th century was D.L. Moody. He was not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tears Of A Son Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 29, 2014
     | 3,838 views

    "They that mourn" 1. Wasted Tears 2. Welcome Tears 3. Flowing Tears 4. Dried Tears

    - Don’t confuse this title with the 2003 movie “Tears of the Sun” - Brutal “R” rated movie that stars Bruce Willis who plays a Special-Ops commander who leads his team into the jungle of Nigeria to rescue a female doctor who will only go with them if they agree to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Response To Sin

    Contributed by Doug Sanders on Jan 8, 2011
     | 4,217 views

    As Christian we have wasted to much time in our sin. The very thing that our Savior died for.

    Christian Response to Sin 1 Peter 4:1 - 3 (NKJV) 1Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman Full Of Good Works

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025
     | 919 views

    Dorcas was a woman of grace, compassion, and impact. Her story teaches us that a life lived for others is never wasted.

    A WOMAN FULL OF GOOD WORKS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 9:36-43 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did." - Acts 9:36 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 31:20–31, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
     | 1,483 views

    The way we deal with OPPORTUNITIES or the lack of OPPORTUNITIES in our life affect us more than any thing else in life we that we have to deal with.

    Illus: Pastor Jack Hinton was on a short-term missions trip. He was leading worship at a leper colony on the island of Tobago. A woman who had been facing away from the pulpit turned around. Pastor Hinton got his first look at her, and he said, "It was the most hideous face I had ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Doors Shut, God Creates New Ones

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 518 views

    When a door is closed in your face, God is already fashioning another way, often greater than what you initially hoped for. He is the Master of breakthroughs and the God who opens doors that no man can shut.

    WHEN DOORS SHUT, GOD CREATES NEW ONES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with moments when it seems like every door of opportunity, progress, or blessing has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 827 views

    A new beginning is not just about starting over, but starting afresh with God’s grace, direction, and power. When God initiates a new beginning in someone’s life, He brings clarity, hope, and transformation.

    THE POWER OF A NEW BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: Lamentations 3:22-23; Genesis 1:1-3; Joel 2:25; Revelation 21:5; 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons, and every season comes with opportunities for a new beginning. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Victorious Life, The

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    We are living in a season of great spiritual opportunities. How do we take advantage of those opportunities and live a life of spiritual victory.

    Introduction Completed a series about- Kingdom of God- being … kingdom minded people, and kingdom builders. There are seasons of life we go through as Christians. There are also seasons in the eternal plan of God. Mtt 16:1-3 Important to understand the season we are in so we know how to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Dry Morsels Or Sweet Relish?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    Often what appears as hopelessness is God’s opportunity to show His stuff!

    Dry Morsels or Sweet Relish? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr, Kyfingers@aol.com I have a carrot, an egg, and a tea bag. I asked what does hot water over a period of time do to these three things. The carrot gets soft. The egg gets hard. The tea bag brings out flavor. I have learned that some times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Preparing For The Moment

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,143 views

    Knowing what to do in the moments of tempation and opportunity.

    Title: Preparing for the Moment Text: Multi-texted topical. Introduction: Decisions. 1. Every aspect of life is peppered with decisions. ‒ I decided to come to preach tonight. ‒ You decided to worship tonight. ‒ We will decide where we are going to eat. ‒ We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Uncut Pages Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    There are moments of opportunity waiting to be opened in our lives.

    Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” l. INTRODUCTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    The God Of Another Chance

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,550 views

    God’s opportunity to get things done.

    THE GOD OF ANOTHER CHANCE LUKE 13: 6-9 THE TREE REPRESENTS THE HOUSE OF ISRAEL, WHICH DID NOT GLORIFY GOD BY DEMONSTRATING FRUITFULNESS IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. THE TREE IS ALSO INDICATIVE OF CHRISTIANS WHO ARE SAVED BUT ARE NOT PRODUCTIVE TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD. FIG TREES USUALLY HAVE LARGE GREEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    The Dangers Of Neglecting The Cross

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    A message imploring listeners not to neglect the opportunity to be saved.

    Introduction: I was not one of his fans personally, but for many NASCAR fans, the death of racing legend Dale Earhardt at the 2001 Daytona 500 is still fresh in their minds. On the final lap of the race, he crashed into the wall at a speed of around 180 miles per hour after being tapped from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Be A Do-Gooder Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,521 views

    We are to share good deeds at every opportunity.

    BE A DO-GOODER Galatians 6:6-10 S: Mission Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SHARE GOOD DEEDS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. ?: How? KW: Investments TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 6:6-10, three investments we can make to fulfill our responsibility to share in good deeds. The _____ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Manning avatar

    A Baker's Dozen Of The Commands Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Manning on Mar 20, 2017
     | 3,282 views

    A Lenten service featuring our opportunities for obedience!

    THE BAKER'S DOZEN OF THE COMMANDS OF JESUS Last week, we began with the 10 saddest words in the English language, and then talked about the BAKER'S DIRTY DOZEN of things for which we need to repent. Today, let's consider 10 of the happiest words in our language as our springboard to the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene