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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Hold It Together - Genesis 1:6-20 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021
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     | 2,807 views

    The problem is we don’t know what to worship just by looking at the scriptures. Some people mistake that to be worship creation itself. Some people worship creation instead of the Creator. They misunderstand the message.

    We’re studying the book of Genesis and we start, of course, with Genesis 1 which is creation. Last week we looked at God created the heavens and the earth. We looked at day one where God created light. One of the things we said is here’s what happens when you start to look at creation. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Common - Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016
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     | 6,377 views

    Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

    Common Pt. 1 - Droppin' Dimes Introduction We have confronted and challenged our apathy towards people. Jesus made it clear that we must not only claim love for God but that that love must be demonstrated with love for people. We can't claim love for the One we can't see if we don't love the ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be A Barnabas

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 6, 2020
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     | 7,912 views

    Sermon from the book of Acts that challenges the hearers to live a life of encouragement.

    “BE A BARNABAS” Acts 9:26-31 FBCF – 8/5/20 Refresh Jon Daniels Most of book of Acts focused on a couple of the “big guns” of our faith – Peter & Paul (mostly Paul) - & rightfully so. They made huge contributions to the early Church & even to our faith today. But there are some other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woman At The Well PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 3,031 views

    Explore the transformative power of faith through the story of the Woman at the Well, emphasizing that faith is not just about belief, but a focus on God, the savior.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! I'm so delighted you're here today. We're going to dive into a truly inspiring story from the book of John today about a woman who was transformed by the living water of faith. As we get started, let me share a quote from A.W. Tozer. He once said, ...read more

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    No One Is Too Lost For Jesus To Save

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 24, 2025
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    No one is too lost for Jesus to save. His grace is greater than every sin, and His love reaches even the most broken.

    NO ONE IS TOO LOST FOR JESUS TO SAVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 1:18, 1 Timothy 1:15, John 3:16, Luke 15:4-7, Romans 5:8 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful truths in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Release The Good To Embrace The Great PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,156 views

    Encourage believers to let go of their past, embrace the greatness of knowing Christ, and live fully in the present moment as part of God's divine plan.

    Good morning, church family. I love that we have the chance to come together today, to share in fellowship, and to delve into God’s word. We're going to take a close look at a particular passage from Philippians today. Before we get into that, I’d like to share a quote with you from Daphne Rose ...read more

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    I Can't Stay Here

    Contributed by Anthony Collins on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,212 views

    Too often we allow our painful past to hold us hostage to the moment of our pain. We are hurt or offended and are seriously challenged to move past the pain to a place of wholeness. It is only from a place of wellness that we can complete God's purpose

    Hear the Word - Momentarially committed – then we get distracted We find ourselves in the same place…stuck for years (gossip, unforgive, complain) Jezebel - Lazy - read the bible - sleep vs. SMBS – watch TV vs. praying…excuses, lie vs. the truth… We know we need to ...read more

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    Confronting The Inevitable

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 17,898 views

    We all must deal with the Consequence of our own Character-Our Esau. This message deals with How to Confront The Inevitable Confrontation with Our Past.

    SOONER OR LATER WE MUST FACE ESAU! Verse 1 says: "And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and,behold, ESAU CAME and with him four hundred men." For 21 years Jacob had avoided a face-to-face encounter with Esau. At the age of 40, Jacob had to leave home unexpectedly to save his life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions Determine Our Destiny

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    We all have the same choice to travel life’s road with God or without Him.

    Decisions Determine Our Destiny Open Illustration: In the area of the Maramures you have the "Merry Cemetery". To mark the graves someone has done a picturesque detailed carving along with a poem illustrating the life of that person. By looking at these markers and reading the poems we can know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not There Yet, But I Have Moved

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 801 views

    Though we may not have reached our final destination, we must recognise and celebrate the progress we have made. Life is a journey, and as long as we keep pressing forward with faith, trusting God’s process, and growing spiritually, we will ultimately fulfil our divine purpose.

    NOT THERE YET, BUT I HAVE MOVED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 – “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grab A Hold Of Something Wonderful

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
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    Knowing that God has something wonderful for each one of us if we are willing to grab ahold and become apart of what the Lord is doing through our life. We become one of the four men in doing what we can to get people to Jesus.

    “Grab hold for something wonderful” Intro: When I read in the Bible, I find many illustrations that Jesus had of people that were more that willing to going to whatever measures needed to see them or their friends touched by the hand of the man working miracles. People come to realize that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023
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     | 2,993 views

    The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

    Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,019 views

    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure Part 1 What’s the main difference between people who achieve and people who are average???? What makes people excel? Why does some people sky rocket while others plummet? Some people can’t be told anything and that is why they are still living their past failures… We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fresh Start....with Myself - A Message On Making Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 20, 2009
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     | 7,889 views

    You can’t change the past, but you can change the future! It start with making good decisions that will affect your future.

    TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 Proverbs 14:12 TITLE: A Fresh Start…With Yourself - A Message on making wise choices SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Decision Making OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 18, 2009 PROP.: Important decisions are like seeds. We don’t know exactly what they’ll produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demons: Agents Of Deception And Destruction Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 320 views

    One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence of demonic forces. While some ignore their presence altogether, others attribute every inconvenience to demonic activity

    Demons: Agents of Deception and Destruction March 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 16:13-14 Introduction: The Reality of Demonic Forces One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren