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  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Motivated To Move On In 2005

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 19,883 views

    Are you more moved by your past or are you more motivated about your future? I want to motivate you to move on in 2005! Move on and face the future with strength, security and success!

    “Motivated To Move On In 2005” Philippians 3:12-14 Here we are about to enter a new year! If you’re like me you probably ask yourself, “I wonder what will happen in this New Year?” or “What unexpected event with take place this year?” I was talking to a man while in line at Save Mart and he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations For The New Year

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 79 ratings
     | 113,724 views

    So, we need to look back over our life (PAST) – then we need to sing and give thanks (PRESENT, appreciation) - then we need to trust GOD for the results, (FUTURE, expectation)

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR PSALMS 30:1-5 Preached on 31 December 2008 at Shiloh Baptist Church Waukegan, IL By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks Psalms 30:1-5 [v.1] I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. [v.2] O Lord my God, I cried unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dream Interrupted

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    Though Joseph was betrayed and the dream of Joseph was interrupted with him being sold to slavery it was not the timing of God to let this dream come to past in his infancy but rather his matured age of 30.

    A Dream Interrupted Joseph was the eleventh son of Jacob and the first son of Rachael and was his father’s favorite son, However, he was hated by his jealous brothers, because he was a dreamer and he had special care and attention given unto him. It is hard to understand why they were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has Spoken

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    God has spoken through His servants to His chosen people in the past. Now He has spoken to us through Jesus, the Son. What did He say though?

    The “experts” have spoken • Charles H. Duell, U.S. PATENT OFFICE DIRECTOR, 1899, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” • Grover Cleveland, 1905, “Sensible and responsible women do not want to vote.” • Robert Millikan, NOBEL PRIZE WINNER IN PHYSICS, 1923, “There is no likelihood man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weakest Word In The English Language

    Contributed by Robert Nixon on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    The weakest word in the English lanquage is "if". If only.....If only keeps us living in the past. The strongest word in the English language is "If". If you believe you will see the glory of God.

    THE WEAKEST WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION: TEXT: John 11:17-35. What is the weakest word in the English language in the context of helping people? It is the word “if”. “If only......” (V.21 and 22). “If only....” is the weakest word in the English language because it hinders or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Became A Man

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,806 views

    John does not begin his Gospel as the other Gospel accounts do. John transports us to eternity past – before creation, before man – before the existence of time.

    When God Became A Man John 1:1-5, 10-14 John chapter one may not seem like a great Christmas text—but it is the truth behind the story of the angels and shepherds and the Wise Men and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 3-Only To Miracles" Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    In our past-paced world, a miracle is on its way despite frustrations,hopelessness, bad reports,economic plunge,financial difficulty... Jesus addressed the crisis by His 3-Only to Miracles.

    Jairus is one of the highest ranking religious leader in Capernaum. If there is anyone who needs to be the first in everything? It was he. He has influence. But is that what matters most in this life? This story will answer what is the most important in every person’s life. Not money. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tomorrow Can Be A Good Day

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2010
     | 7,422 views

    How to Live in a Better Day: ◆ Look to a Better Day ◆ Start Each Day with God's Perspective ◆ Don't Live in the Past ◆ Get Rid of Bitterness

    ❶ Last Week Had Bad Days • Health care summit gets & political divisions • SeaWorld trainer killed by killer whale • Chile’s 8.8 earthquake: death toll passes 200 • Hawaii issues tsunami alert with 3 to 8 feet waves, evacuating up to 100,000 residents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 105 ratings
     | 49,759 views

    This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

    The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Valiant, Vicious, Victorious

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,924 views

    It doesn't matter so much about your past, though it may help or hinder someone else. Today is a matter in itself. But I need to be victorious from this point onward.

    Valiant, Vicious, and Victorious Romans 8:35-37 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (KJV) 35 ¿Quién nos separará del amor de Cristo? ¿Tribulación, o angustia, o persecución, o hambre, o ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,296 views

    Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

    2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,271 views

    How does He do it? 1. By setting us free from our past. 2. By giving us a new perspective on life. 3. By His presence in our lives.

    Jesus Can Heal Our Broken Hearts Luke 4:14-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 17, 2014 *One of the biggest news stories this past week was the tragic death of actor Robin Williams. Millions of Americans were stunned and saddened by his unexpected death. *Part of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Come To The Table (Thanksgiving Communion Message)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016
     | 11,379 views

    Thanksgiving, for many of us, is both a memory in our past and a moment we look forward to. This morning, Jesus has set a table himself and has said to us, “Come to the table!”

    Come To The Table (Thanksgiving Communion Message) 1 Cor. 11.23-29 11/20/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Thanksgiving, for many of us, is both a memory in our past and a moment we look forward to. 1 I can remember all the smells of stuffing, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes w/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,723 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
     | 10,733 views

    In the ancient past, God protected Israel with a pillar of fire by night/cloud by day while they were in the wilderness. The pillar/cloud were both tangible manifestations of the presence of God, Shekinah Glory.

    Manifest Presence Series “God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 7, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Isaiah 4:4-6 (NASB) 4 When the Lord has washed away the filth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist