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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Going The Distance

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010
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     | 13,348 views

    We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

    GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding And Following Your Critical Path

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,970 views

    Finding your critical path and keeping to it - the direct route from where you are now to where God wants you to be - is the highway of holiness, the narrow road that leads to life and the secret of finding immense fulfilment in the Christian life; a trut

    13.9.09 FINDING AND FOLLOWING YOUR CRITICAL PATH Philippians 3:7-14 INTRO Conversation with a Christian friend the other day: Had discovered and was following her ’critical path’. What is your critical path? It’s knowing where you want to be, or are meant to be -- And knowing where you are now -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Commitment

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011
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     | 3,973 views

    The author of Philippians demonstrates a tremendous faith and devotion to Christ. Who is this and how can I have what he has?

    Who is Paul and who are the Philippians? These are important questions that God has given us the answer to. Last week we introduced a series on the letter to the Philippians where we read that, according to what this letter says, Christ is our purpose, our pattern, our prize, provider, peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay Focused/ Set Your Face To The Wall.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 5,781 views

    There is a time to set your face to the wall and stay focused on the main thing. It is easy to lose sight of the eternal goals before us.

    STAY FOCUSED, KEEP AN EYE ON THE GOAL GOD KNOWS HOW TO PREPARE HIS PEOPLE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEVER WHERE THE THE GOAL IS... WEHS played Barren County in a JV game 10/18 /11. A Barren County player made an INTERCEPTION about the 10 yard line, he turned to run 90 yards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Am I Trapped? Can I Change?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 2,937 views

    It is terrible to feel like you are trapped, know you can change your moods, your countenances, your attitude. Look beyond today...

    AM I TRAPPED? CAN I CHANGE? CAN I CHANGE MY COUNTENANCE? MOOD? ATTITUDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE TELL SOMEONE THEY HAVE AN ATTITUDE? CAN A PERSON CHANGE THEIR ATTITITDES OR ARE WE TRAPPED TO STAY IN THIS ATTITUDE? A. DO YOUR FEELINGS DICTATE YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 1, 2017
     | 5,584 views

    Teaching on Idolatry in Modern America

    American Idols 10 Commandment Series CCCAG May 28th, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:4-6 The Miracle on 54th Street As you know Tammie and I came from Kenosha Wisconsin, and lived through an interesting time in our city in 1991. There was a revival group that had started among the local Catholic’s that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking In The Right Direction

    Contributed by Billy Reese on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,023 views

    By His Spirit we receive power For Effective Christian Work

    Looking in the Right Direction The season of focus & expectation The season of shift & direction Zechariah 4:6, & Corinthians 3:6 We find God speaking to Zerubbabel through the prophet Zechariah, I want you to tell Zerubbabel that the temple will be built by him, but it will not be, by might, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Blameless Life Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 39,689 views

    How to live a blameless life 1- Focus on the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with evil 3- Cast away pride

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little daughter who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” In her childish way she replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” I think we’re all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Encouraging Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2019
     | 4,818 views

    God’s desire is for Christians to be encouraged with the Bible and His oaths!

    Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what He has to say to us today. Please open your Bibles, God’s Word to the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 6….. We have been noting that those Hebrew Christians about 2000 years ago had one foot in Christianity but the other foot wants to go back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go Forward

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 24, 2025
     | 556 views

    To go forward means to proceed or continue. My prayer for you is that you will successfully put to use all the tools that the Lord has given you to go forward and reach your destination in life, in Jesus’ name.

    Every goal in life is ahead of us, and we need to go forward to reach, attain, or obtain it. Remember the word of God affirms that God’s divine power has given us everything that pertains to life … (2 Peter 1:3). Now, let’s see how Prophet Elisha depicts how to go forward in life: Elisha (2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 19, 2020
     | 10,116 views

    As Peter concluded this very practical letter that addressed the difficulties the church faced while seeking to encourage them to remain committed, he drew their focus back to the one who could provide all they needed regardless of the situation - the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Victory in Jesus 1 Peter 5: 6-11 We have considered much in our time moving through Peter’s first epistle. Being aware of their struggles, Peter addressed their need while challenging them to remain steadfast in spite of the opposition they faced. He knew the world was watching their lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Train Your Eyes To Look Away From Evil

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025
     | 367 views

    The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to God or lead us into sin

    Title: TRAIN YOUR EYES TO LOOK AWAY FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Supporting Texts: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 INTRODUCTION: The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Summery Of Living Victoriously Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 27, 2025
     | 440 views

    once a month we summarize what has gone before, this is the summery of the previous three weeks messages and a message in itself.

    Summarising the past three weeks messages: I talked about living victoriously, reflecting on John’s eyewitness account of Jesus from his gospel and his gospel from the Island of Patmos and in part from his letter 1 John. I particularly like the words, of 1John 5:12, “Whoever has the Son has life; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Power Of Diversions & Distractions

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,913 views

    This message is about two tools that our enemy uses against us to keep our focus off things we need to be doing for the Lord. Those tools are diversions and distractions.

    The Power of Diversions and Distractions Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning I am going to ask you to give me your undivided attention. Yeah, I know I should not have to ask, but as you listen to this message, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fixing Our Eyes On Jesus: The Ultimate Example Of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,195 views

    In Hebrews 12:2, we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of focusing our gaze on Christ amidst life's trials and challenges.

    Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus: The Ultimate Example of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Introduction: As we gather today, let us turn our attention to Hebrews 12:2, where we find an exhortation to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. In this passage, we discover the transformative power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal