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  • James Ledbetter avatar

    God Can Help You Finish The Race Series

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jul 23, 2019
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     | 22,090 views

    Oftentimes, when we see the road ahead getting rough, we want to give up and quit. God never promised us a road of roses, but he did promise us a way to victory.

    When we are told that we must finish the race, we get excited and push harder. However, when the road gets rough, we lose encouragement. We see the potholes and the winding road and want to give up. I can relate. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 shouts it plain and clear. When we come to the knowledge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Revert, Pervert Or Convert?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 26, 2017
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     | 5,350 views

    Don't fall for the deceits of another gospel. There is only one true gospel.

    REVERT, PERVERT, OR CONVERT Gal. 1:3-9 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elijah Prays: Announces No Rain Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
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    Let God use you as a witness, as He used Elijah.

    “And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, ‘As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word.’” 1 Kings 17:1, NKJV A. INTRODUCTION 1. Tishbite means, stranger or one alone or solitary. 2. Gilead means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mystery.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 24, 2015
     | 5,393 views

    God's Grace and Mystery of Christ.

    CHILDRENS MESSAGE: Years ago, my father coached a team of eight-year-olds. He had a few excellent players, and some who just couldn't get the hang of the game. Dad's team didn't win once all season. But in the last inning of the last game, his team was only down by a run. There was one boy who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abundant Life

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 17, 2019
     | 6,826 views

    Nobody listened to God then, and nobody is listening to Him now.

    In a time where there only seems to be death and destruction playing out on the news 24 -7 This has country has turned into one big panic attack. Pass more laws, ban more guns God already did that 3600 years ago and how did that work out? He banned Adam and Eve from the forbidden fruit He gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing God's Call: Transformed By His Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2024
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     | 5,045 views

    2 Timothy 1:9-10. Let us delve into the depths of this passage and discover how God's purpose transforms us and empowers us to live out His truth.

    Embracing God's Call: Transformed by His Purpose 2 Timothy 1:9-10 Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the transformative power of God's calling in our lives, as revealed in 2 Timothy 1:9-10. Let us delve into the depths of this passage and discover how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Genesis Chapter Sixteen Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 30, 2023
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     | 1,841 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Sixteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER SIXTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is Sarai gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram to have a child. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 16 Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar her handmaid to Abram: whom afterwards she treats hardly, having been despised by her. The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jerusalem- Rebuilding The Gates (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023
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     | 2,621 views

    This is the 15th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#15] JERUSALEM- REBUILDING THE GATES (PART 1) Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to study the city that is 1st on the list- Jerusalem. Jerusalem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passions Or True Love? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2024
     | 534 views

    Crucifying the flesh with its harmful passions is crucial.

    Tuesday of the Seventh Week in Course 2024 We worship today in the still strong light of Pentecost, and we are reminded by St. James “do you suppose it is in vain that the scripture says, ‘[God] yearns jealously over the spirit which he has made to dwell in us’"? Now the jealousy of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Leaving Well. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 23, 2024
     | 591 views

    Leaving well, we journey with God or take our own path. Only one leads to life. His thoughts are not our thoughts and his ways are not our ways.

    So today we have looked at the “Art of Leaving” ...... is back from YWAM and ewill be leaving us again. Why talk about leaving? Because we will be addressing the Exodus of the Hebrew people, the people of Israel from Egypt for a while on coming Sundays. Leaving for you might be a case of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The God Of "Good Ole Slavery”

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 7, 2025
     | 280 views

    Paul sends Onesimus back. Back to Philemon. Back to the house he ran from. Back to the chains he escaped.

    Sermon: The God of “Good Ole Slavery” Scripture: Philemon 1:15–16 – “Perhaps this is the reason he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back forever, no longer as a slave but more than a slave—a beloved brother…” Introduction: Wrestling with Paul and Our Present Beloved, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Necessity Of Endurance: Holding On To Receive The Promise

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 22, 2025
     | 259 views

    This sermon explains the vital need for perseverance in our present obedience, fueled by the certain hope of receiving God's future promise.

    Introduction: The Unseen Ingredient Good evening, church. Imagine a marathon runner. At the starting line, he is filled with energy and enthusiasm. He has studied the route and knows the course he must run. He begins with a strong pace, his heart set on the goal. But as the kilometers wear on, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Place In God's House The Church

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025
     | 136 views

    God has called each one of us to have a role in the church and he calls us to carry it out lovingly

    How does serving God become a part of our salvation story? Before you accuse me of being a heretic, I believe that salvation has all been completed once for all upon the Cross And there is nothing for us to do other than we receive Jesus’ gift of salvation. It is a once for all gift we receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 17, 2025
     | 756 views

    What is this "receiving of the Holy Ghost?"

    “The Power Of God” Acts 8:14-25 As we study our text today it is my desire not to cause any confusion. In order to understand this first part it is necessary to find out what is taking place and why. I. A Message Received Acts 8:14-17 "Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Long And Why?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2025
     | 359 views

    The prophet is angry God has not responded, but God responds write, wait, proud will fall, and live by faith.

    How Long and Why? Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1. The Prophet seems very upset he asks How Long? How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? • Some scholars believe he is boiling mad • He fires two questions to the Almighty: “How long?” and “Why?” • “How long?” Habakkuk isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist