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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Beginning At The End Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    If we know how the story ends, and who is in charge of it, we can feel secure even through turbulent times.

    I’ve heard it said that the world can be divided into two kinds of people: the ones who read the end of the book first, and the ones who don’t. Which one are you? I’[ve always thought I was the second kind - the one who never read the ending first - until I stopped to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Urgency Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    Most of us would probably be quick to say that loving and serving God is very important, but often fail to view it as urgent. Paul brings a sense of urgency to our spiritual life in the text today. He wants to jar his readers out of their complacency and

    The Urgency of Godliness Romans 13:8-14 Intro: What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Urgent?” It can be an unpleasant word that is associated with tragedy. Most of us would rather not receive an urgent phone call because it might mean that someone we love is hurt or in trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Restore Me Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,112 views

    We all have bad days, even bad periods in our lives. We all get discouraged. That's why we can identify with David.

    “Soul Talk: Restore Me” Ps. 30 You know it’s going to be a bad day when: you turn on the morning news and they’re displaying emergency routes out of the city - your boss tells you not to bother taking off your coat - your horn gets stuck following a group of hell’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Name Above All Names - Jesus Is Stronger Than The Occult Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,674 views

    Many desire spiritual power, so they fall into the occult. This passage is about the conflict of spiritual powers. Includes discussion of neo-pagans which many church members having unknowingly dabbled.

    What if you came upon something that was so powerful, it could alter your own personal destiny or alter the destiny of others at your will? Would you desire that power? What if this power could make you the most important person in the state, perhaps the nation? How much would something like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Bible Secret 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,565 views

    Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

    He is known for several things in his broadcasting. • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heroes Of The Bible: Elijah Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,740 views

    The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Elijah. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

    Heroes of the Bible: Elijah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/29/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Great Bible Secret (It’s All About God, Not About Us!) 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021
     | 1,931 views

    Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

    • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on to tell about a man that had many things go wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consider Your Ways: Look Backward ... And Forward (Sermon 3 Of 4) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,303 views

    Looking backward is a catalyst to look forward and provides confidence that what God began in the past he is still doing today.

    Consider Your Ways: A Call to Holiness “Look Backward… and Forward” Haggai 2:1-17 Big Idea: Looking backward is a catalyst to look forward and provides confidence that what God began in the past he is still doing today. Supporting Scripture: • Psalm 133 • Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Furnish Your Memory Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 5, 2015
     | 5,274 views

    What is in our minds largely determines our perspective. What we think influences what we see.

    “Living A Joy-Full Life: Furnish Your Memory” Phil. 3:17-21 What is in our minds largely determines our perspective. What we think influences what we see. For example, look at these words on the screen. WOMAN WITHOUT HER MAN IS A SAVAGE. What’s in your mind will determine how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Trials Become Triumphs

    Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,074 views

    When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

    When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peaceful Living In A Not So Peaceful World Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,466 views

    This is the third sermon on the Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace. Five Keys to Perfect Peace 1. OBEY God’s Principles 2. ACCEPT God’s Pardon 3. FOCUS on God’s Presence 4. TRUST God’s Purpose 5. ASK for God’s Peace

    Fruit of The Spirit – Peace Peaceful Living In A Not So Peaceful World If you recall the text for this series is: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Gal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Battle Comes

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 6, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,504 views

    To encourage the listener that the battle belongs to the Lord!

    Most of us are familiar with the story of David and Goliath. It truly is one of the greatest victories in all of Scripture. David, a mere shepherd boy stands to face the giant, Goliath in battle and he wins. This is the kind of story we need to hear isn’t it? After all who doesn’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Secret Weapon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 24,108 views

    On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

    OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city. But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation. 19 evil men, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pray Like Elijah Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,090 views

    James teaches on prayer and James refers directly to a prayer of Elijah the prophet in the Old Testament.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES PRAY LIKE ELIJAH JAMES 5:13-18 #JAMESatCCC [INVOLVE KIDS: Call up kids and have them hold a sign. Read the Scripture and as you read walk behind the line of them and touch them on the shoulder. When you touch them on the shoulder, have them raise their sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Cost Of The Call

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 2, 2019
     | 7,646 views

    This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates.

    The Cost Of The Call Jeremiah 1:4-9 Luke 1:26-38 10/31/2019 Let me ask you something and try to be as honest as possible, when you hear the word East Cleveland, what comes to mind? Poverty, abandoned houses, crime, bad streets, dilapidated buildings, shootings, or place I don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed