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  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Hero's Heart Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    Joshua was one of the greatest heroes in the Old Testament. This message examines the qualities that he had in his life

    A Hero’s Heart Joshua 1:5-9 Essential 100 Series February 3, 2008 Morning Message Introduction Have any of you heard of Alvin York? Sadly this amazing man has been all but forgotten by most Americans. Alvin York was a hero’s hero. On October 8, 1918 York was serving as a Sergeant in the US Army ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lawful Or Expedient

    Contributed by Jason Mccoy on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,677 views

    Timothy had to find balance balance between the freedom he had through Christ and the things that were needful to reach others with the gospel.

    Lawful or Expedient Acts 16:1-3 (KJV) 1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 27, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,926 views

    Learning from the psalmist we find stategies to weather the storms of life.

    A Shelter in the Time of Storm Psalm 46:1-11 Think we¡¦ll make it? Those were the words of my brother Alan as we loaded up a grill and some other odds and ends on Friday night before we left the beach earlier this month. He asked that as we both looked at the rolling mass of black clouds that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pictures Of A Fathers Heart, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    A picture of our heavenly Father’s heart and a love that made him run toward us.

    Pictures of a fathers heart Part 1 Opening Song: When God Ran by Phillips, Craig and Dean Opening: 1. Chance encounter- Paga- 6293 פָּגַע [paga` /paw•gah While at my place of business the other day, I had one of those moments when the Spirit of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Failing As A Father Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,811 views

    I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home.

    We’ve All Failed I don’t know any father or husband who doesn’t feel like he has failed on numerous occasions. This feeling of failure can cascade out of control and further prevent you from being the leader God wants you to be in the home. When we experience feelings of inadequacy, we sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Awareness Of Luke 7:11-24

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 23, 2024
     | 707 views

    I could not come up with a better title. This narrative is a great example that we need to remember that Semitic people wrote the Bible. Therefore, we need to discover the spiritual lesson in the narrative. This narrative tells us to look to Jesus for help in all dark times.

    Spiritual Awareness of Luke 7:11-24 Luke 7:11-24 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 11 Soon afterward Jesus went to a city called Nain; and His disciples were going along with Him, accompanied by a large crowd. 12 Now as He approached the gate of the city, a dead man was being carried out, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Despise Not Prophesyings

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 2, 2021
     | 2,129 views

    Don't call them a prophet until you see the fulfillment and the 100% batting average.

    1Thessalonians 5: 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. We are not to extinguish the Spirit, which is what cessationists do by denying that He can work in all the same ways He did when He was first given to the Church. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Well Done!

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,426 views

    What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally?

    Prelude What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Do we take risks using our gifts or hide them for safekeeping? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with our gifts. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ultimate Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,425 views

    The concept of an "ultimate breakthrough" speaks to moments in our lives when God intervenes powerfully, bringing about significant change and transformation. It is a divine act that transcends our human limitations and expectations.

    ULTIMATE BREAKTHROUGH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19 – "Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert." Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:13 2 Corinthians 5:17 Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kingdom Keys To Supernatural Breakthroughs Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025
     | 1,187 views

    In the Kingdom of God, breakthroughs are not by chance but by divine principles. Jesus has given us access to supernatural breakthroughs through the keys of the Kingdom (Matthew 16:19)

    KINGDOM KEYS TO SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3 "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Vernon Risner on Mar 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,409 views

    Lessons learned from the Church of Philadelphia. Sermon notes, power point, and video clips available upon request.

    (TAB) Have you ever been betrayed by someone you love? When I think of betrayal I think of a scene in one of my favorite movies – (TAB) Braveheart. William Wallace (played by Mel Gibson) is fighting for Scotland to be free from the tyranny of England. Their only hope is if all the Scottish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Why Jesus Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 18, 2015
     | 5,125 views

    This series focuses on why Jesus is the Messiah based on His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

    Why Jesus – Part 1 Scriptures: John 1:1; Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:18; Luke 1:35 Introduction: This week we started our Bible study on the book of John. John was one of the youngest of Jesus’ disciples. John wrote his Gospel after he wrote the book of Revelation so as he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Sees The Heart Part Two Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021
     | 2,420 views

    God uses Samuel to speak to David and now David is use to defeat the giant in the life of the Israelites.

    God sees the heart Part two 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Introduction- Good morning Rosedale! We are continuing a message from last week entitled God sees the heart. I am going to get you caught up as soon as possible. Anyone one here feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Live A Good Story

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    You have no idea what hangs in the balances of your decision to embrace the story that God has for you.

    Welcome… Thanksgiving/Black Friday… Make some joke here. When we started here we started with a series called Timeless where we looked at the ways we can grow our faith. And we asked this question what you our life look like if we were rooted into Jesus. Now over a year later i think we can say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Believe In You! Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,111 views

    We all need to be encouraged. Do we however have an obligation to be encouragers?

    MOVIE CLIP – “SAVE THE LAST DANCE” Lead character is on the stage auditioning when she stumbles. She feels she cannot make it, when her close friend enters stage left and challenges her, leading up to him saying, “I believe in you.” She tries again and succeeds. What a beautiful lesson of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army