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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    When Trying Stops, Doing Starts

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    Do you know the word "trying" appears once in the Bible and it's not about attempting to do something and failing? Trying has become "the" excuse as to why we fail to do what God has called, empowered and commanded us to do.

    When Trying Stops Doing Starts Scripture: James 1:3; John 10:10; Mark 8:22-26; 11:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “When Trying Stops, Doing Starts.” I am trying! I am trying to do better! I am trying harder! I am trying to stop! I am trying to start! I am trying, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary's Big News (Advent 2, December 4, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 30, 2022
     | 1,502 views

    An angel of the Lord appeared to Joachim and told him that he and his barren wife Anna would soon have a child and that they were to name her Mary (Mary 2:9 ...). Today we will explore God’s plan for Mary, God’s plan for us and God’s plan for the lost.

    MARY’S BIG NEWS Text: Luke 1:26 – 38 Luke 1:26-38 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, (27) to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. (28) The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2025
     | 1,139 views

    Christ is risen! So don’t be confused any longer. Instead, be confident and share the good news!

    Many years ago, a man climbed up on the side of the Brooklyn Bridge and was about to jump when a policeman grabbed him and drew him back. The man protested, “You don’t understand how miserable I am and how hopeless my life is. Please, let me go.” The officer tried to talk him out of it. He told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Donkey Soup

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 22,560 views

    Just like King Jehoram and Israel, we often settle for "donkey soup" provided by the devil instead of getting ready for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    DONKEY SOUP 2 Kings 6:24-33, "And it came to pass after this, that Benhadad king of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria. And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass’s head was sold for fourscore pieces of silver, and the fourth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Basis For Getting Along Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    Effective Family Living Series (Part 1) - In world that lives by getting even, learn what it takes to get along!

    THE BASIS FOR GETTING ALONG Effective Family Living Series. Part 1 Eph. 5:21 “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” That’s a tall order, isn’t it? Submit? For what? This is the intro. Text to the rest of Eph.5:22-6:9. This is the key thought surrounding these verses. Get along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Grieve Not The Holy Spirit Of God

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
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    We grieve the Holy Spirit of God by how we mistreat our brothers and sisters in Christ. See five ways you should not treat your brothers and sisters in Christ.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GRIEVE NOT THE HOLY SPIRIT “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

    Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

    Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Choosing The Correct Carrier Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    1st message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Our Father in Heaven..."

    “Can You Hear Me Now? Good!” - Week 1 “CHOOSING THE CORRECT CARRIER” MATTHEW 6:9a & GALATIANS 4:6-7 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: Like millions of others, I have a cell phone. In fact, our family uses them almost exclusively for our long distance needs, which comes in handy with two of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Quit Prancing Around Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2012
     | 4,398 views

    Are you doing your spiritual disciplines for the pat on the back? Giving to the needy, praying, and fasting is to be done in secret not so all can see your spiritual works of righteousness. It’s about giving not getting! It’s about God getting the glory n

    Series: Cliff Hangers Introduction: These teachings were risky, some would even say very dangerous, they would be teachings that would be opposite of what the religious leaders of the day were teaching, and they would become points of dissension and points of exhilaration. Some people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Life Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,899 views

    Moving from what the scribes and the Pharisees taught the people, to what they practiced before the people, Jesus helps us to understand this greater righteousness we are called to live. This week we look at our giving - time - talents - finances - and d

    The Secret Life of the Christian - Matthew 6:1-4 - February 19, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #18 A number of years ago a Christian rock band by the name of Petra, came out with a song called, “Godpleaser.” Anyone familiar with that song? .… ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Myth: I Should Do Big Things For God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,562 views

    Myth: I should do big things for God.

    Intro What is your idea of success? How do you evaluate whether your life is successful? It's important to put that question in front of us...and recognize how it leaves a question over our entire lives... as to whether they have meaning or not. I believe God wants to speak into that question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Invitation To A Party Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 13,755 views

    Fourth in this series. The parable of the Weeding Banquet pictures God's invitation to a relationship with Him.

    I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought of in quite this way, but the gospel accounts of Jesus show that He really enjoyed a good party. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been reading John’s gospel account and there we find that the very first miracle that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Or Not? #5 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
     | 4,283 views

    God wants us to allow Him to consume us — God wants our all. We need to be on fire for Him. But as it turns out, many times we are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, for Him. Being lukewarm will keep us from a relationship with God and keep us from inheriting eternal life with God.

    Introduction It’s summer. When that sun is blazing, it’s hot. That’s one reason we added meeting here in the pavilion as an additional way for worship. To get out of the heat. It’s hot. At times it’s sizzling hot. So hot that you can fry an egg on the asphalt, as my Grandpa would always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Attitudes Toward Circumstances & Critics Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,212 views

    In Phil. 1:12-18 we get a glimpse of Paul's attitude toward his circumstances and his critics. Paul sees beyond what Satan is doing and rejoices in what God is doing. He does not allow contentious, sectarian Christians to irritate him.

    We are learning from Paul’s epistle to the Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 1:12-18. Let's read that to get a general feel of what Paul is saying in the passage. “Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    #30 The Problem Is The Heart Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 12, 2020
     | 9,050 views

    The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals.

    #30 The Problem Is the Heart Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 13, 2020 The Pharisees and scribes were all wrapped up in rules and externals. In Mark 7:1-23, Jesus taught that what pleases Him most is worship from the HEART. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist