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  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Is Life All About

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,826 views

    The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

    What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living Up To Your Potential

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the life of Samson to discover how to not waste our God given abil

    The Lord gives every person great potential, but few seem to come close to realizing it. Illustration: Samson possessed great potential for God, but gave into temptations that eventually destroyed him. Why do so many people with great promise fritter away their opportunities? Let us look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 1, 2011
     | 3,143 views

    Part 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on Peter and John going to worship and seeing (and seizing) the opportunity to share Jesus with a man who needed so much more than just material goods. It is in this act, that we should see o

    Faith in Action, Part 1 (Part 6) Acts 3:1-10 - When it comes to our faith, the most difficult thing often is putting it into action - What the Lord calls us to do is to act; to respond; to move – no matter the cause - Perhaps the most difficult is to respond to His calling; to move when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,834 views

    On Thursday we will all be gathering together with our family and hopefully we will remember to do more than eat a meal and watch whatever you like to watch on TV or make a mad dash for the mall. The Thanksgiving Holiday gives us the perfect opportunity t

    Thanksgiving Can Change Your Life 1-20-11 1 Peter 2:12 reads, 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. Psalm 118:1 says, "Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love endures ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Open Hearts Before God Series

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,435 views

    God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.

    Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,631 views

    Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

    Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exodus 9 - What Does It Take For The Lord To Get Your Attention? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,142 views

    God gives people time to respond to Him. And that’s why we are still here. He doesn’t just zap us out of existence. Even the plagues showed God’s patience in giving Pharaoh opportunity to change his mind.

    Exodus 9 - What does it take for the Lord to get your attention? In Exodus 9, Moses goes to Pharaoh again and says "Thus says the Lord, let My people go!" Pharaoh says "no!" and three more plagues come to Egypt, just as Moses predicts. Even though Egypt’s livestock die, and the people develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
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     | 7,614 views

    If the opportunity is the result of another’s disobedience, allow your obedience to take you to another level in Him! Remember that your obedience is connected to so many other people’s destinies! Prepare yourself to come into The King’s presence.

    Opening illustration: [YOUTUBE Video of Golda Meir – 4th Prime Minister of Israel] Introduction: This was the day that Esther would either end up a hero or end up dead. Yeah. I’m pretty sure I would have been tempted to crawl back into bed, pull the covers over my head, and desperately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The View From Here

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 3,639 views

    Some people are sell outs. They turn their backs on family and friends for opportunity or wealth. What's your price? Have you sold out or been sold out by friends unjustly? Jesus enters a town famous for its sell outs and offers forgiveness & salvation

    The View from Here LUKE 19:1-9 Joshua 2 Message: We are now in the third week of our journey with Jesus as He makes His way to Jerusalem to receive the agony and glory that await. Three weeks ago Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and caused a great stir in Bethany. This stir also affected ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Jesus Name

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018
     | 10,217 views

    Miracles happen every day but all too often Jesus is not credited with them. It is time we took the offensive in our battle of faith and openly use the name of Jesus with every opportunity. Do you believe that by Jesus name miracles can and do occur?

    The Power of Jesus Name Acts 3:1-10 Message: Jesus is the most powerful name in all Eternity. Philippians 2:10 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, Jesus name was chosen by God the Father. Matthew 1:21 21 She will give birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Forward For The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 17, 2018
     | 8,124 views

    How can we move forward for the Lord? 1. Be faithful to fulfill our responsibility (vs. 1-2). 2. Take advantage of every opportunity (vs. 1-3). 3. Fully trust in God's sovereignty (vs. 3-8).

    Moving Forward for the Lord The Book of Acts - Part 88 Acts 27:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 28, 2015 INTRODUCTION: *When I started looking at tonight's Scripture, I thought back to the theme verse for our "Fun Run" VBS. It was 2 Timothy 4:7, where Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Snakes And Thieves – Those Who Love The Dark Of Night! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,375 views

    Snakes - sly, cunning, creatures of the night - these are considered and then we look at what snakes do well - thieves! We examine 7 passages of the New Testament to see the verses about "thief". We must also eradicate the opportunities given to the thief.

    SNAKES AND THIEVES – THOSE WHO LOVE THE DARK OF NIGHT! Years ago I used to keep some finches. In fact I had a lot of them. I loved those birds and looked after them well. They used to breed, and birds only do that when they are happy. My species were mainly Australian finches but about four or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Discouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    Did you not know that Faith under attack gives an opportunity for our character to grow and mature? This message deals with the many trials we face in life and gives a biblical answer on how to meet them head on and become an overcomer with a peace that transcends them all.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:12-14) (12) “Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you;" (13)" But rejoice, insomuch as ye are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nick At Night (March 12, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,562 views

    The late Steve McQueen sought an opportunity to speak with Billy Graham about his struggle that God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. Nicodemus had a similar meeting when he spoke with Jesus about being born again.

    NICK AT NIGHT Text: John 3:1-17 A famous actor by the name of Steve McQueen was much like the characters that he portrayed on screen. He was successful until alcohol and a failed marriage left him empty and broken. He attended a crusade led by one of Billy Graham’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sajayan Chacko avatar

    Be The Salt & Light

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024
     | 2,020 views

    The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world.

    • The various names God gives His children in the Bible. (Some are: sheep, brethren, little ones, etc.) When Jesus gives us the name of "salt" and ‘light”, He is reminding us that we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be an influence in the world. • In the first twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God