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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Fomo (Fear Of Missing Out)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 19, 2013
     | 12,643 views

    God is always doing a new thing and you don't want to miss it!

    Title: FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Text: Isaiah 43:16-21 Thesis: God is always doing a new thing and you don’t want to miss it! Introduction Ivan Pavlov was a Russian psychologist who earned the Nobel Prize in 1904 for his work in Classical Conditioning. There are automatic responses to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rahab Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022
     | 5,290 views

    This sermon focuses on the extraordinary events in the life of Rehab the prostitute, and three lessons gleaned from them that are still applicable for Christians today.

    If you have your Bibles with you and you would like to follow along, we will be looking at the book of Joshua 2. That is an Old Testament book. If you wanted to use the red pew Bibles, the story can be found on page 208. First question that we have. Does anyone recognize the name Diana Nyad? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Let It Go Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 15, 2021
     | 7,698 views

    Some people get depressed when they see the trees losing their leaves in autumn. Some even say that the trees look sad. Autumn though shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. We need to consider what, in our lives, we need to drop in order to heal our souls, move forward in our lives and grow.

    source: http://www.jokes4us.com/miscellaneousjokes/weatherjokes/falljokes.html Why does Humpty Dumpty love autumn? Because he had a great fall! Why are trees very forgiving? Because in fall they “let it go” and in the spring, they “turn over a new leaf.” Fall is a time of transition. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,658 views

    If you want to finish well, celebrate God’s provision in the past, surrender to His plans in the present, and serve faithfully in the future.

    Goodbyes are no fun, are they? We just returned from a few days with our two daughters and their families in Virginia. I cry like a baby every time we leave. In our family, some of our most painful goodbyes were when we left our parents and siblings to serve as missionaries in Mexico City for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,172 views

    Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

    When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursuing The Prize

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,285 views

    Christ allows us to forget our past.

    PURSUING THE PRIZE Philippians 3:12-16 By Cleavon Matthews December 28, 2008 INTRODUCTION Paul pens this epistle while imprisoned. He was apprehended and arrested for preaching Christ. Paul writes out of concern for Epaphraditus. This is one of four prison epistles written at this time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Study Of Bathsheba Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 378 views

    Bathsheba’s story is one of tragedy, redemption, and influence. Though her life was marked by scandal, she became the mother of Solomon and played a key role in Israel’s history. Her life teaches us that God’s grace can transform even the most difficult circumstances for His glory.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF BATHSHEBA – WIFE OF URIAH, LATER WIFE OF DAVID By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:4 "Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house." Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Moment Of Indiscretion

    Contributed by Ira Sandefer on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,500 views

    It is easy to make a stupid mistake or blunder or even to have a moment of indiscretion, but disobedience is a choice.

    Context: I Kings 13:11-34 Introduction The word “Indiscretion” means, according to the Universal Reference Library Encyclopedia, “Rashness, imprudence, an unwise act, or a blunder”. The word “blunder” means “a stupid mistake: a serious error; to make a bad mistake from stupidity or ignorance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Revival Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    Seeking revival in our spiritual lives by learning from the mistakes made by the Church at Ephesus

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT EVERY VIRTUE CARRIES WITHIN ITSELF THE SEEDS OF ITS OWN DESTRUCTION! THERE IS ALSO A STATEMENT THAT SAYS, "YOU CAN BE SO HEAVENLY MINDED THAT YOU BECOME NO EARTHLY GOOD." GOOD WORKS AND PURE DOCTRINE ARE NOT ADEQUATE SUBSTITUTES FOR THAT RICH RELATIONSHIP OF MUTUAL LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Manasseh: King Of Judah Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,717 views

    Describes the work and mistakes of King Manasseh and what we can learn from him.

    Manasseh: King of Judah 2 Chronicles 33:1-8,11-17 Primary Purpose: To speak about the importance of repetance of sin and the forgiveness of God Background: Manasseh was the son of Hezekiah. He was 12 years old when he became king. He reigned 55 years. He was involved in the worship of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Portrait Of A Fractured Family Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,419 views

    A study of David’s mistakes that allow today’s Dads to be a positive influence on their children.

    PORTRAIT OF A FRACTURED FAMILY 2 SAMUEL 12:11-12 & 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14 INTRODUCTION: A honeymoon couple made a long awaited trip to Washington, DC and stayed in the infamous Watergate Hotel, where secret tapes were recorded during the Nixon Presidency. Once in the room the concerned bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Lessons Learned Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,512 views

    We must learn from our mistakes and let them make us better.

    Lessons Learned Along the Way Text: Joshua 8:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book entitled Failing Forward John Maxwell shows the vicious cycle that sets up in our lives when we yield to a fear of failure: Fear Inactivity Inexperience Inability To break that cycle of defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Fence Straddling

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    Let us look closer at the statements of this compromiser and notice three mistakes he made.

    FENCE STRADDLING Acts 5:34-40 The book of Acts is not a dull book to say the least. Something seems to be happening in every verse. This early church energized by the Holy Spirit finds itself in head itself in facing trouble from the inside of the church at the beginning of Acts 5. In verse 17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    New Years

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 64,759 views

    Are you going to change your mistakes or continue to live the way you have been

    1 New Years / the ending of 2007 / the beginning of 2008 2 Look back at 2007/ For others / For ourselves 3 A year is like a life span / It has a birth, a middle and a death. 4 Today what I want to ask is “What did you do with your life?” • And what are you going to do with the New Life you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Destroy A Nation

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 8, 2014
     | 4,599 views

    We must learn from Israel’s mistakes and follow after God.

    How to Destroy A Nation September 7, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn from Israel’s mistakes and follow after God. Focus Passage: 2 Kings 17:6-18 (Pew Bible page 443) Supplemental Passage: "For the eyes of the LORD move to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist