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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He’s All Around Me 1 Of 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,157 views

    A lot of folks think the Christian life is like the game children like to play, called “Hide and Seek”.

    Even older teens sometimes enjoy playing this game. But in all fairness, sometimes they cheat when they play it. Illus: For example, did you hear about the teenage girl that said to her boy friend, “Let’s play Hide and Seek.” • He said, “How do you play it?” • She said “It is simple. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Question That Mankind Has Ever Been Asked

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,760 views

    The Spanish golfer Seve Ballesteros when he was playing in the Irish Open Golf Championship one of the evenings

    after playing he turned up at the Club House not wearing a tie. • The doorman who was undoubtedly being a little too zealous stopped him, and pointed out that Club rules required the wearing of a tie, to which Ballesteros replied, “Do you know who I am.” “Yes, sir,” replied the doorman, but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Mary Know?

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 3, 2023
     | 1,819 views

    A sermon inspired by the song "Mary Did You Know?" which was played during the service

    What Did Mary Know? CCCAG, Christmas Day 2022 Scripture: Luke 1:26-33 Merry Christmas Everyone, and thank you for coming to church this morning. (Title) I read a news article on Friday that said over 35% of pastors canceled their Sunday church services this morning because it’s Christmas. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is The Real You?

    Contributed by Casey Sabella on Dec 18, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,391 views

    We all have different personas and roles we play depending on our circumstances. We are one person at work; another at play and still another at home. Who is the real you? How do you develop this all-important you to change the world?

    Introduction: 1. This morning, I would like to speak with you about your favorite topic. Anyone know what that is? 2. We are a thoroughly self-preoccupied culture. a. Never worry about what people think about you because they seldom do. 98% of the time, they are thinking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - Playing Whack-A-Demon! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,154 views

    Even when confronted they were abrasive and uncooperative, malevolent. It took some time to EVICT them, and there was always the danger that they would RETURN.

    Part 16 - Matthew 12:43-45 - PLAYING WHACK-A-DEMON! Many years ago I worked in an organisation called SCILS - Sunshine Coast Independent Living Skills. We worked with people who had mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. David (not his real name) was helped to find a place to rent in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Does Not Play "let's Make A Deal"!

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 22, 2019
     | 5,074 views

    God will not be manipulated

    Weekend Message/Devotion September 22, 2019 God Does Not Play “Let’s Make A Deal”! Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Youth Of Power And Promise Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 92,844 views

    Youth have both the power and promise to play an integral role in the betterment of our society, community and our church.

    Sunday, June 3, 2007 “Youth of Power and Promise” Text: I Samuel 17: 12 - 26 As we begin to recognize our youth during this youth month, I’m proud to announce that in our midst are youth of power and promise. In some instances we see the promise, but do not acknowledge their power. We act as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing The Promise Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,565 views

    This is the third in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    CHANGING THE CLIMATE Possessing the Promise I believe that the greatest challenge facing the 21st Century Christian is the amount of knowledge that is so readily available. And because of that knowledge, we can very easily get drawn in to a ‘Seven Steps to………’ mentality. That all we need to do is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Anointing Of God Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    This is the fourth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate - Part 4 of 8 THE ANOINTING OF GOD I really enjoyed last Sunday morning’s service. It is good to be stretched occasionally and I realise that some of us here were stretched quite a lot. This week I want to follow down a similar line but look at what I see as the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Anointing Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    This is the fifth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate - Part 5 of 8 THE ANOINTING OF GOD – Part 2 Recap of last message A couple of weeks ago I started to look at what the scriptures say about the Holy Spirit and how He can (and should) be moving in our lives. In JOHN 14:16-17 Jesus said, I will ask the Father, and He will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    This is the sixth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate – Part 6 of 8 INTRODUCTION TO THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Over the past couple of months I have been talking about the need for us to change the climate we are surrounded by. The key portion of scripture I have been using is from Acts 1:8 "But you shall receive power when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,610 views

    This is the seventh in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    CHANGING THE CLIMATE – PART 7 OF 8 The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit As you know I have been preaching a series based around Changing The Climate that we live in – changing the environment that we work in rather than the other way around. Jesus said in ACTS 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,983 views

    This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Thank You Mom

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,055 views

    Today is the day when everyone in this country celebrates this special date by recognizing the crucial role that all mothers play.

    Today is the day that has been designated in this country as mother’s day. Today is the day when everyone in this country celebrates this special date by recognizing the crucial role that all mothers play. In reality the role that mothers plays is very frequently underestimated or not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trivial Pursuit - The Consequence Of Ignoring God's Will Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,209 views

    Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit - a look at following the will of God to keep life from being a "Trivial Pursuit".

    Trivial Pursuit Mark 8:36-37 We are continuing our series on Games that People Play. Now most of you probably have played today’s game Trivial Pursuit or one of its many spin-offs. The original Trivial Pursuit came out in 1981, which makes it relatively young compared to the classics, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ