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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Batteries Not Included #3 Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 14, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,389 views

    Joy is fruit of the Spirit creating the realistic Pollyanna Christian response - everything is going to be alright because Jesus has come and will return.

    Two weeks ago, we began a new series entitled: Batteries Not Included. There is nothing more frustrating than wanting play with your new toys and finding out the package had this hidden line - batteries not included. 2020 seems to be a gift without batteries. How do find hope, peace, joy and love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is A Test Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 25, 2019
     | 4,801 views

    We need to test what we are taught and what we hear, based upon God’s revealed objective truth.

    This Is A Test (I John 4:1-6) 1. A teacher sent home a letter to all the parents after the first day of the new school year. It read, “If you promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at school, I will promise not to believe all that your child says goes on at home.” 2. When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming Whole - From Shadow To Light Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024
     | 472 views

    What if the second half of the Psalm happened there in the darkest valley? The 23rd Psalm teaches us that God is with us, no matter what.

    When I was young, one of the early movies I saw was called Pollyanna which was released in 1960 by Disney. I mentioned on Easter that I used to watch the Wonderful World of Disney with my family on Sunday night, and it was there that I saw the movie. For those who have never actually seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Are We Saved From? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,810 views

    What exactly does God save us from and how can that effect how I share my faith with others?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a teenager was out on his driveway one day playing basketball and he lost one of his contact lens. He was frustrated. He searched and searched and searched for it but couldn’t find it. Totally discouraged he finally went into house and told his mother that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith & Joy In The Face Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    How does Habakkuk face his fear and the reality of the prophesied Babylonian invasion? How can we face the reality of the things that make us fearful, and find the joy of the Lord?

    “Faith & Joy in the face of fear.” Habakkuk 3:3-19. WBC 20/6/4am INTRODUCTION H= 6CBC prophet Troubled by God’s apparent inactivity in history… against injustice. - what we would call ‘unanswered prayer’ HAB 1:2 How long, O LORD, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Man Of God Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 49,353 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire men to fear God and keep His commands

    Father’s Day Men of God Psalm 112 June 15, 2003 Intro: A. [THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW...] We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok- well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair (realizing of course that Father’s Day is the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Selective Memory Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,131 views

    We use selective memory either to remember only pleasant things (denial) or only negative things (pessimism). God’s memory is an occasion of grace, for which we can be grateful.

    The longer we live, the more there is to remember. And yet the more we remember, the more we forget as well. Isn’t that ironic? The longer we live, the more there is to remember. And yet the more we remember, the more we forget as well. That could be due to several things. That could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of True Peace

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,863 views

    So the question to ask this morning is what does peace do? Or what does it look like and How do we get it.

    Secrets of True Peace John 14:27 One Guy says, “My therapist told me the way to achieve true inner peace is to finish what I start. So far today I have finished 2 bags of chips and a chocolate cake,. I feel better already. If you ask any one a question of what they would like most in their life ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joy Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 10, 2016
     | 12,972 views

    God created us as emotional beings, yet even our emotions should come into captivity to Christ. This message on joy is the first in a series on human emotions.

    Back in the summer, Disney’s Pixar Studios hit yet another home run with the film Inside Out. The film enters the mind of eleven-year-old Riley, and personifies five dominant emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. The five characters in Riley’s head, led by Joy, man a control ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    A correction of a much misquoted verse: our hope is built on God, not fatalism.

    GOD IS IN CONTROL ROMANS 8:28 A man’s wife dies, leaving him with three little children to care for. Although he is nor bitter, he is lonely and confused. Perhaps some of his friends try to comfort him by saying, "You know, it all works out for the best." Try as he might, he cannot bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Seven, Part 12 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 2,127 views

    Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season

    The Seven, part 12 Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season Revelation 1-3 August 18, 2014 Today I want to look at some lessons that we have looked at over the last several weeks and use them to challenge us as we come into the fall season and ramp up our ministries. Every fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The 7 Churches As We Start The Fall Season Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 3,712 views

    Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season

    The Seven, part 12 Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season Revelation 1-3 August 18, 2014 Today I want to look at some lessons that we have looked at over the last several weeks and use them to challenge us as we come into the fall season and ramp up our ministries. Every fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wisdom: What We Can Expect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016
     | 3,279 views

    Forewarned is forearmed. Wisdom not only guides us in our choices, it helps us anticipate what we may expect to see.

    Wisdom: What We Can Expect (Proverbs 24:7-12) 1. A lot of times folks get very superstitious about finding God’s will. And, more often than not, they want God’s will to be their will, and somehow make it so. 2. By the time Bobby arrived, the football game had already started. "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Upside Of Feeling Down Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2018
     | 7,576 views

    In some ways, when we are down, we are more teachable; down times can deepen us.

    The Upside of Feeling Down (Ecclesiastes 7:1-22) 1. At a party: 'Are you a psychologist?' 'Why do you ask it?' 'Oh yes, you are a psychologist.' 2. Most of us struggle with depression now and then. For many, time, prayer, and talking to friends helps. 3. But for some people, the depression is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 218 ratings
     | 153,532 views

    Paul provides four keys to experiencing the inward and abiding peace that only God can give.

    In our last study, as we considered the first five verses of this last Chapter of the Philippian letter, we saw how that Paul urged the importance of there being “harmony in the Lord.” That is, the Apostle stressed the necessity of their being peace between members of the Body of Christ. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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