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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Let Them

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 2,672 views

    We cannot force people to come to Christ; but, we must let them come by providing opportunities for them to witness the power of God in our lives.

    Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Let Them Intro: It was 1928. A man was at the side of the road working on his Ford auto that he couldn’t get to run. --- A new Ford pulled up, out stepped a well-dressed gentleman in a derby with a cane. He looked at the engine and suggested, “If you’ll adjust this screw here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Does God Wait

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    Sometimes it may seem that God doesn’t hear us but God does care for His children and His delay may be an opportunity to increase our faith

    Introduction: Many times, we have things in our lives and we do not know why things seem to be delayed. We have definite needs, and God seems to wait. Even in times that we do not understand, we must always remember that God=s clock always keeps perfect time. Why does God seemingly at times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prescription For Passion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

    A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Audacity Of Hope (Advent) Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,340 views

    This Advent Season, as we look to the birth of our King, may you look for and fill your life with opportunities to live out the audacity of Genuine Christian Hope!

    The Audacity of Hope, I Peter 1:13-23 Introduction When Honorius was emperor of Rome, about the year A.D. 400, the great Coliseum of Rome was often filled to overflowing with spectators. These had come from far and near to view the state games. Part of the sport consisted of watching as human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Slip-Sliding Away

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,973 views

    Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

    I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Lord Has Done Glorious Things

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,807 views

    Easter Sunday(C) - The Lord has done glorious things by becoming the salvation for every believer who now have the opportunity to make this known to all the world.

    THE LORD HAS DONE GLORIOUS THINGS April 16, 2006 - Easter Sunday - Isaiah 12 * * * * * * * * * * In the name of our risen Lord, grace, mercy and peace on this Festival Sunday: Today, we are going to be reminded that we cannot and we dare not ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Facing The Year 2005

    Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    We stand on the threshold of a new year! Great opportunities lie ahead! Great challenges will confront us! Many disappointments will occur. All of these and probably much more!

    FACING THE YEAR 2005 Phil. 1:1-11 (Some ideas and content of this message are taken mostly from Dr. Joel Santos sermon "Great Investment for the New Year") Introduction: We stand on the threshold of a new year! Great opportunities lie ahead! Great challenges will confront us! Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trading Places Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    This life gives us a temporary opportunity to trade our old life for a new one in Christ - all because He traded places with us by dying on the cross.

    Trading Places James 1:9-11 9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Hero Or Zero?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014
     | 6,020 views

    We have opportunities to be influencers for God or against him. Rehoboam chose his own way over God's and missed out on being a hero to the people of Israel.

    1. Lindbergh and Spirit of St. Louis In 1997, Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum to commemorate the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Healthy Outlook On Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,694 views

    Realizing that "Outlook determines outcome" is not good new for many because we tend to look into an opportunity and see a PROBLEM. Discover God's perspective as layed out by Paul.

    A Healthy Outlook on Life Philippians 4:4-7 * I begin with this well known statement, “Outlook determines Outcome.” This is not good news for many. Because these have bad attitudes, pessimistic tendencies, and generally find the bad inside the good. * By the way, ‘if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on May 19, 2015
     | 3,965 views

    God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

    A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT) “Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” I. Is a Bearer of the Cross a. it means self-denial b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Spiritual Erosion, Guard The Foundations

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2015
     | 6,347 views

    What an exciting day to be alive. Opportunities around us abound. The darker the night the greater the light. Beware of the undermining of the truth and our faith. Watchman what of the night?

    SPIRITUAL EROSION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is an exciting day to be alive. We have great opportunities to LET OUR LIGHT SO SHINE... ARISE, MY LOVE --- JESUS HAS HIS WHITE HORSE SADDLED.... INTRODUCTION: SPIRITUAL EROSION WILL UNDERMIND THE TRUTH AND THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Diack avatar

    Christmas Banquet 2012

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012
     | 3,962 views

    This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

    Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011
     | 4,629 views

    Part 11 of this series discusses Noah's sin, and his sons response to it which gives us a unique opportunity to examine ourselves and our own reaction to sin.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 11 Genesis 9:18-29 Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch and Noah to preach to them; but still they rebelled - Hebrews 11:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 12 - Matthew 9:36-37 - Where There's Smoke There's A Harvest! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,704 views

    Jesus cleans away the rubbish in my life with fire and I have the opportunity to harvest the field only by coming under His authority. He is the Lord of the harvest.

    Part 12 - Matthew 9:36-37 - WHERE THERE'S SMOKE THERE'S A HARVEST! In the Whitsundays in Australia on the mainland sugar cane is the main crop. Around harvest time you will see a whole field set on fire, flames reaching into the sky at night. It is quite spectacular. The fire is not an accident ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational