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  • bala samson avatar

    Push Past Your Limitations

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2015
     | 8,223 views

    Some of us want rosy terrains with no boulders and terrors! Doesn’t work that way! Push past the hindrances! I said push past!

    Push past your limitations! Philippians 3:13”But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” You know what, I love to read the experiences of people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Bury The Past Or It Will Bury You!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,506 views

    We believe Jesus forgives, we must let Him. Come and let us cast the problem into the sea of forgetfulness.

    BURY THE PAST, OR IT WILL BURY YOU! GOD FORGIVES, LET HIM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Timothy 5:24 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. I HAVE IN MY HAND A FISHING ROD AND A REEL... 1 Peter 5:6 Humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Past Your Walls

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,222 views

    A wall is and obstacle. It can impede. The Word of God gives us advice how to get past them.

    GETTING PAST YOUR WALL Gal. 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? The primary purpose of a wall is to be a barrier that keeps things, or people, at bay on one side or the other. There are good walls and there are walls that endeavor to thwart your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Sparks avatar

    Reflecting On The Past, Embracing The Future Series

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 3, 2024
     | 2,729 views

    Our scripture sets the stage for a spiritual journey that encourages us to glean insights from the past, comprehend the biblical concept of pressing forward, and eagerly embrace a renewed vision for the coming year.

    1. Reflecting on the Lessons of the Past Year: • Acknowledging both victories and challenges. • Extracting wisdom from experiences. • Seeking God's guidance in understanding our journey. 2. Understanding the Biblical Concept of Pressing Forward: • Exploring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    He Gave, "Past The Hurt"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Everything that we enjoy today, every benefit we enjoy from God, we owe to Jesus finished work on Calvary.  Amen!

    He Gave Past The Hurt (Easter 2012) Ill. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother.  While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack.  The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism Service Defining Moments And Choices. Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,509 views

    Baptism Message preached at a baptismal service for 3 church members in September 2012.

    BAPTISM SERVICE Defining Moments and Choices. Each of us has a story of our life. A story made up of events and circumstances, moments and choices. A story that contains good days and not so good days. ____ story is different from _____ and ____. Your story is different from mine, and different ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moses Defines A Nation Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016
     | 3,855 views

    God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them.

    A. GOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE: THE JEWS God called Abraham to go to the Promised Land and there He would make a great (influential) nation out of them. The Savior for the world would come through them. They entered Egypt victorious but ended up as slaves. “Now there arose up a new king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Lord Defines True Worship

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,107 views

    PENTECOST 5 - The believers' true worship of the Lord God Almighty is more than mere obligation. True worship of our Lord God Almighty is witnessed in our shining and thankful lives.

    OUR LORD DEFINES TRUE WORSHIP (Outline) July 17, 2011 - Pentecost 5 - ISAIAH 58:5-11 INTRO: Christian worship has taken on various forms since the creation of the world. Early believers built altars and worshipped at any place where God blessed them. Jacob worships God after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    It’s Time To Move On Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 31, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,231 views

    Past mistakes, failures and heartaches can be debilitating. We tend to either deny our past or try to compensate for our past. But neither resolve the damaging effects of our past. We need to move on. But how?

    “Remember not the former things, neither consider the things of old.” Isaiah 43:18 LEAVE THE PAST BEHIND - If you hope to make progress in this new year, then you must leave last year behind. The past is over and done with. Don’t dwell on what could have been or should have been. It is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baccalaureate Service 2024

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 2, 2024
     | 1,513 views

    Encouraging words for those who have graduated high school.

    Note: I reviewed many messages on Baccalaureate in this site. So may overlap some ideas. Let me first begin by saying congratulations. I know you have heard that a lot. But this is a big accomplishment. To me this will mean a lot to you especially as you look back. It may surprise you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Getting Past The Glitter #2 - Speaking Differently About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Number 2 in the series about getting Christians to go about Christmas differently than the world does.

    Getting Past the Glitter #2 - Speaking Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, Luke 2:8-14 December 5, 2004 Introduction Have you noticed how hard it is to find anybody willing to say "Merry Christmas" anymore, especially people in public places like government offices and retail stores? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Does Not Ask For Much--Does He? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,817 views

    Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians serves as a terrific model for praying for each other (and our churches, in general).

    Just for fun, let’s start with a trick question today. How many letters to the Ephesians are there in the New Testament? Well, I said it was a trick question. There are at least two. There is one that we’ll be looking at this morning and there is one in Revelation 2. You see, Ephesus was an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Healing From The Lives Of The Past. John 8:31-32

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 581 views

    A message about how Paul healed from his past and went on to serve the Lord more than he could imagine. The message shows how we can apply it to our own lives today.

    Healing from the lives of the Past John 8:31-32 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    The Lord Blessed Them And They Threw It Away.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 18, 2014
     | 5,927 views

    If we are dead, numb, and lifeless as is said by some about the Church then what does that say about us. Because we are the Church.

    We are celebrating this week; its Thanksgiving in our Country. I hope Americans truly understand why we have this great country and where the many blessings come from. I hope we are giving to God what is God's. 91% of Americans have turkey for Dinner. And so... I was thinking about Butterball ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    "beware Of The Leaven Of The Pharisees And The Sadduccees And Of Herod"

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,572 views

    Warning of Jesus when He said "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees and of Herod" -

    Get rid of Leaven. We are looking into the warnings of Jesus when He said "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees and of Herod" - Matthew 16:6-12; Mark 8:15 and we shall also look into the Parable of the Leaven to understand the background of the meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God