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  • Keith Manry avatar

    Our Last Choice - God's First Choice: David The Shepherd Boy Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 150 ratings
     | 42,350 views

    Part 1 of a series on the Life of David.

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 1: Our Last Choice – God’s First Choice: David the Shepherd Boy I Samuel 16:1-13 I’ll never forget the feeling. It haunts me to this day. I know that some of you can relate because you too where there. You’re standing on the sideline of the basketball court ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finding Joy Despite Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    What is real joy and how to do you find it? Paul the Apostle begins teaching us by showing joy is found by partnering with others’ lives and sharing the gospel.

    There’s a well known saying out there: "what’s in it for me?" In broadcasting we would define a story’s newsworthiness by asking "why should I care?" All around us exists a mentality of "me first." And even though when we come to Jesus we receive something invaluable as a person - the salvation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fatal Attraction

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    Falling in love with the world is a fatal attraction for believers.

    Fatal Attraction 1 John 2:15-17 Several years ago there was a movie entitled "Fatal Attraction" in which a man finds himself attracted to another woman. He yields to this temptation, no doubt thinking that it will be a brief encounter. Instead, he finds himself trapped in an affair that threatens ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

    PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wanting What Jesus Had

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    We need a passion for God.

    MATTHEW 6 WANTING WHAT JESUS HAD Matthew 6:9-13 S: The Lord’s Prayer Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE NEED A PASSION FOR GOD ?: How? How is it communicated? KW: Truths TS: We will find in Matthew 6:9-13 six truths we communicate to demonstrate our passion for God. The ____ truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not About You

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,242 views

    When God blesses you, He has chosen to favor you. But for what? It is for this: God blesses you that you will be a blessing to others! His blessing is about you, but it’s not about you. It’s about others that you have the privilege of blessing!

    "It’s Not About You" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Luke 14:12-24 Purpose: When God blesses you, He has chosen to favor you. But for what? It is for this: God blesses you that you will be a blessing to others! His blessing is about you, but it’s not about you. It’s about others that you have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Letters To The 7 Curches Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,670 views

    ONe chrch appears alive but is dead, one feels as good as dead but there’s still ife there if only they’ll persevere.

    Today we read about two churches with a significant contrast of characteristics. One thinks it’s alive but is dead, the other feels as good as dead but is alive. Sardis was a sophisticated city and perhaps that was the reason that persecution against Christians wasn’t such a problem as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #2, Jesus' Baptism Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
     | 4,959 views

    I had to ask myself, ‘Why did JESUS need to be baptized?’ After all, this IS the Messiah, the Creator of the World, the Living Word, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, Emmanuel (God with us)…GOD! Why does God come to a body of water to be dunked by a guy

    Matthew 3:1-17 The Baptism of Jesus (Life of Jesus, #2) Jan.17, 2009 Story: In the fifth century AD, St. Patrick baptised King Aengus of Ireland on his request. The saint willingly complied. His courtiers assembled with royal state to assist at the ceremony. St. Patrick carried in his hand, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,589 views

    • Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s • Most people would be able to stand before God • And say that they haven’t killed a person, • But how many of us could say that we never hated a person

    Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    New Year's Resolutions For Christians

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,807 views

    Improving ourselves in a self-focused way is not necessarily bad but it must come second to improving our relationship with Jesus.

    CHRISTIAN NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WORLDLY RESOLUTIONS We are at the transition point between the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. What happened in the old year, good or bad, is done and we cannot change it; we simple must live with the results of the past. In living with the past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Inter Stress Of Involvement Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    We may not identify with Paul's physical sufferings as some of our international brethren can who are persecuted for their faith. But in this success oriented society we can identify with the inter-stress of which he speaks.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11: 28-33 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE INTER STRESS OF INVOLVEMENT [Acts 9:22-25] Paul now changes from outward sufferings that he was called upon to endure as a minister of Christ to the daily pressure of concern that he bore for the churches and their leaders. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus & The Traditions Of The Elders

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,514 views

    Jesus regularly received criticism from the religious authorities who were seeking to discredit Him. He turned it around as an opportunity to teach us that we need a new heart.

    JESUS & THE TRADITIONS OF THE ELDERS Mark 7:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING IT WRONG 1. Back in the cowboy days, a westbound wagon train was lost and low on food. At last they saw an old Jewish Rabbi, sitting beneath a tree. 2. The leader rushed to him and said, "We're lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Aligning Our World

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 23, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,418 views

    Today's message is about our getting our world aligned with God.

    Getting Spiritually Aligned “Aligning Our World” Matthew 23:25-26 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7AVjDChB!NnBfY-_t5BH_nMlO6KZXZ-vh5L6p8o9kVit6gAdVSHY} A very influential leader would often use Christian vernacular in his public speeches. He talked about how the blessing of the Almighty and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Tale Of Two Sons Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018
     | 2,565 views

    Message 9 in our Galatians series

    Chico Alliance Church “Childbirth, a tale of two sons, falling from Grace” Review True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Three Things To Include In Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,709 views

    Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be downright bad. We wonder about the future or our country and the downward direction it is going. But still, in all circumstances we are to look for something for which to be thankful!

    Alba 11-10-13 (Revised 11-13-2022) THREE THINGS TO INCLUDE IN THANKSGIVING I Thessalonians 5:18 I Thessalonians 5:18 says, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Sometimes the circumstances of our lives are not always the best. In fact, they may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ