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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
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     | 6,446 views

    Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

    Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Do I Have To Offer God

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    Gen. 4:1-6

    I. Today's message is on Cain and Abel a. Coming from the book of Genesis b. Focusing on the 4th chapter c. Zooming in on verses 1-6 II. Who was Cain a. Cain was a tiller of the ground b. He was also the one who killed his brother Abel c. Cain's offering did not find favor with God because he did ...read more

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    Lessons In The New Year From Lepers - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 7, 2012
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     | 20,234 views

    Learning from the trials and testings of others to be strong and courageous.

    The story of the Four Lepers is a story that we as believers personally might learn from, but we as a church should allow this story to teach us congregationally as well as we move in this New Year. It’s one of my favorite Old Testament stories that I have on other occasions used as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017
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     | 53,581 views

    We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.

    Persevere: Quitting is not an option We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. Today we are focussing on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. Pastor and Author, Warren Wiersbe said “Those times when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Passing By!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016
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     | 32,844 views

    Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

    JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Wrinkle In Time

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2019
     | 4,537 views

    This message is about TIME and how to bend time to your advantage, the three concepts of time in Scripture, and the six opportunities where we can jump great distances ahead in the race to eternity.

    A WRINKLE IN TIME KAIROS OPPORTUNITY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m talking about “wrinkles” tonight, so here are a few wrinkle jokes. A little girl got on her grandpa's lap and said, "Did God make me?" "Yes," the grandpa replied. "Did God make you too?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    They Could Have Had Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 29, 2018
     | 9,906 views

    Frequently we settle for less, missing out on God's best. Nazareth could have had Jesus, but they rejected Him and missed the healing and deliverance they could have had.

    THEY COULD HAVE HAD JESUS Mark 6:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who asked his pastor, “My grandmother dips snuff. Can she go to heaven if she dips snuff?” 2. The pastor replied, “Yes, your grandmother can go to heaven if she dips snuff. But, she’ll have to go to hell if she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Disguised: Feeling Trapped In This Trial.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 16, 2022
     | 1,961 views

    Often blessings come disguised as trials and problems. Life is not just how you are building. Life can be about what you are building. This problem and trial could be a disguised blessing. The victory opportunity is before you. Check your motives.

    DISGUISED: FEELING TRAPPED IN THIS TRIAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hazard, Kentucky is in Perry County. We stopped to grab a hamburger and the sign in the window said, “REVIVAL IN HELL FOR CERTAIN.” We enquired about the sign. We were informed that Perry County has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,695 views

    There is nothing in our life that affects us like the opportunities that confront us each day.

    When the door of opportunity is opened for us, we have to be willing to enter. Illus: Legend has it that the Mormons always gave Mark Twain a hard time about his opposition to their teaching that a man can have many wives. He was always looking for an opportunity to set them straight. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doors In Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,578 views

    Doors play a major role in our life each day.

    Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Strike The Iron While It’s Hot!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,863 views

    Elisha put his hands on the King's and said "Shoot!" Then the King banged the arrows, but only 3X. God gave him the opportunity for complete spiritual victory, but the King was only halfway committed. We must make a 100% dedication if we want God's best!

    “STRIKE THE IRON WHILE IT’S HOT!” 2 Kgs. 13:15-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISTAKEN FOR GOD 1. A nurse wrote in Reader’s Digest that she works in a hospital’s children’s ward. “One night I was at the nurse’s station when I heard a little boy in his room talking to himself. 2. He kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Your Response To Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,658 views

    Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

    John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hopelessly Devoted To You Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,520 views

    Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted in prayer and make the most of their conversations with outsiders

    Above All: Colossians 4:2-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-14-2022 Hopelessly Devoted to You On Tuesday, we lost another one of my childhood artist. Olivia Newton John lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 71. She was a four time Grammy award winning singer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Us - Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020
     | 3,123 views

    In Luke 2 we see some shepherds, some Jewish men and boys keeping watch over the sheep in their care. They got a shock and a powerful message of Joy!

    “With Us” - Part 1 - JOY Steele Creek Church December 6, 2020 OUTLINE And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lydia Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 9, 2023
     | 3,076 views

    Make the most of your opportunity.

    INTRODUCTION • When you think about teams and athletes considered dark horses, one common thread you find is that when the opportunity came knocking, they were ready to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them. • When I pondered this thought, a couple of names came to mind from the NFL; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ