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  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    Blessed With The Ability To Forget

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
     | 7,098 views

    Blessed with the Ability to Forget

    Blessed with the Ability to Forget Philippians 3:13 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,14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Can You Here Me Now?

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    God Speaks through the man or women of God so that we his sheep can know his voice.

    “Can you hear me now?” 1 Samuel 3: 1-12 Many of us know of Samuel because of the 2 books of the O.T. that bares his name. We know Samuel to be used of God to anoint the 1st King God recognized. Samuel was a broken vessel mended by god, used to establish the kingdom of the house of Israel. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elder Ordination Address Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,657 views

    Using First Timothy 3 as a text, this is the message delivered at the elder ordination service of Castle Hills Christian Church.

    ELDER ORDINATION SERVICE Text:I Tim.1-1:3, II Pet.5::1-4 Today we are assembled to set apart men to an important ministry. These men have been chosen by this congregation to serve as elders of the Castle Hills Christian Church. 1. What is an elder? The New Testament uses three words for elders. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Giving

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,481 views

    Whether good seed or bad, in season or out, to overcome problems, reach your destiny and potential, become fruitful, to be renewed in mind, body and spirit, we must follow God’s seedtime and harvest principle.

    We excuse ourselves from the great privilege, honor and duty of seeding into the Kingdom of God when we assign to others that which is clearly our responsibility. God founded the principle of seedtime and harvest: "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Deep Longing For God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,412 views

    Do you have a heart that longs for God? Do you want to see Him, to be with Him, to enjoy Him forever? The psalmist expresses this blessing in 3 beatitudes.

    A Deep Longing for God Psalm 84 1. We rejoiced to hear that the trapped Chilean miners were rescued this past week. An AP article summarizes matters: SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The miners who spent 69 agonizing days deep under the Chilean earth were hoisted one by one to freedom Wednesday, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Is There Often So Little Joy Among Christians?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,714 views

    A look at our frequent lack of joy and how more clearly understanding what God has done for us can remedy that.

    A QUESTION: Why is there often so little joy among Christians? - Luke 1:14. - This verse highlights the joy that John will bring: “a joy,” “delight,” “rejoice.” - Is that atypical? Is joy supposed to be a standard part of the Christian life? - I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Moving Forward In Favor Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,778 views

    I believe God has called us serve faithfully where He's assigned us . . . where we’re at. Most of the time, what we do for the kingdom goes unnoticed, unrewarded, unacknowledged. Yet you keep right on working/striving.

    Introduction: A You and I are not ministering in the limelight of a national ministry, where thousands of people know what we are doing (Perry Stone’s, Ron Philipp’s, Damon Thompson’s, Rick Pino’s, John MacCarther’s, John Piper’s, John Kilpatrick’s) 1 God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Gets In Your Shoes Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,328 views

    There are many believers who want the blessing, favor, greater anointing, 60-fold/100-fold blessing but their not willing to do what it takes to move up into greater blessing and move in into greater favor.

    When God Gets In Your Shoes Ruth Series (7 of 7) (Inspired by Perry Stone’s, Lay It On Me) 8/24/14 Chester’s FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In the ANE, if a husband died and there were no men in the family to inherit his land, the widow was to marry the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Rejoice Is A Choice Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,365 views

    In your journey to joy, remember you have a choice to rejoice.

    To Rejoice is a Choice Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill April 5-6, 2025 Recently, I had two very joyful experiences. Ever since I graduated from Moody Bible Institute, I’ve wanted to return and be a guest lecturer in a class. After 40 years, it finally happened as I was asked to give a senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Shoot The Messenger

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,972 views

    Jeremiah was a major prophet in the Old Testament. He was sent to wake up the people of God. The children of Israel were falling away from the Lord God. They began to worship false gods, so the Lord sent Jeremiah to preach a message of repentance and to preach a message of the law.

    TITLE: DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER SCRIPTURE: JEREMIAH 26:8-15 There is a saying that is heard frequently, “DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER!” What it means is whatever the messenger is delivering, it’s not their fault, it’s not their message. • If you don’t like the message, then go to its source ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Definitely

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    Funeral sermon for Michael Ellis, avid golfer and new believer. God has done definite things in Michael’s life, has provided a definite plan of salvation, and has given the definite gift of eternal life.

    I know almost nothing about the game of golf. I do know that Michael Ellis was an avid golfer. Even there in the hospice it seemed to comfort him to watch golf on television. I’m not sure he appreciated it when I compared looking TV golf to watching the grass grow. He laughed, but I’m not sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

    Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Back And Read The Verse

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,294 views

    Jesus said, "HAS eternal life". He said "DOES NOT come into judgment" He said "HAS PASSED out of death into life". What’re we gonna do with that?

    This is a series of articles that were prepared for ‘THE LION’S ROAR’ newsletter; a publication of Cornerstone Christian Chapel. I want to talk to you about Grace. God’s Grace. I capitalize it because it deserves capitalization. Are you wondering why I use John 5:24 to talk about grace? Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    He Came To Us Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,652 views

    Jesus shows His love for us by walking with us as we are, where we are.

    5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 2 of 5) He Came to Us Luke 2:1-7 Dec. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A We’ve just sang, "O Little Town of Bethlehem": Well, for you who aren’t sure if you were from a small town, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does Money Affect You? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,663 views

    The greatest way for believers to decrease worry in life is to increase their faith in God.

    Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 2 of 4) How Does Money Affect You? Key points and thoughts from Pastor Leland Patrick Matt. 6:24-34 Jan. 14, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A man named Stumpy illustrates how money affects ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist