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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Without A Vision We Die Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,982 views

    Priorities, Focus, Church Life

    AN “I” EXAM: Restoring Our Vision for Christ’s Mission – Without a Vision We Die Proverbs 29:18 (p. 458) April 17, 2016 Introduction: I took my 90 year old mom to the eye doctor a little while ago...she suffers with glaucoma...I won’t give you all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,451 views

    Keeping Focused

    In the light of all that is happening in the church world, the falling of men and the increase of what I would like to call the broadway churches that entertain you instead of guiding you in spite of all that craziness in the church world understand that God is still God, in spite of the chaos that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grumbling? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2018
     | 7,074 views

    Why do we grumble when God is good all the time?

    We have been noting the power, the holiness, and the love of God in the Book of Exodus. We have also noted our humanity through the lives of the Hebrews as they were slaves in Egypt for over 400 years then freed by God with His protection and provisions. Please open your Bibles to Exodus 16…. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Painting Ugly Pictures?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016
     | 4,278 views

    CONCLUSION: Feelings, emotions and problems will distort our vision and cause us to FOCUS on the problems as INSURMOUNTABLE and CHRONIC PROBLEMS that cannot ever be OVERCOME. A DISTORTED FOCUSED VISION WILL BIRTH DISCOURAGEMENT AND DEFEAT.

    ARE YOU PAINTING UGLY PICTURES? VISION: STAY FOCUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. WE ARE DOING FINE HERE? WHO NEEDS THAT? Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Lose Your Way

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 14,968 views

    Keeping our Focus on God

    Psalm 107 ? If you were driving somewhere and you got lost - or at least weren’t sure where you were, would you  • stop and ask someone for directions • keep driving in hopes that you find your destination • phone someone for directions • panic! This is a Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Live In-Between #4 Life Lessons From A Storm Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017
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     | 5,397 views

    As we live in-between for God we will encounter storms. Some from our own making, some from following God. The key is how we respond in the midst of them.

    I Will Live In-Between #4 Life Lessons From a Storm (Matthew 14:22-33) ~ Intro: Storm of life story… 1. We often encounter storms in life because of God’s leading.(vrs 22) • The disciples were made/compelled to go into the storm. - Jesus knew the storm was coming so it wasn’t an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Comparison Trap" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 21, 2017
     | 5,623 views

    This passage is basically a biography, a spiritual biography of Paul’s life. I think it would begin with a statement like this----I am absolutely satisfied with Jesus but in no way am I satisfied with myself.

    THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS “The Comparison Trap” Philippians 3:12-4:1 One of my heroes in the NT is the apostle Paul. If anyone had the right to brag, it would be him. Think about it... • Jesus appeared to Paul when he was traveling on the road to Damascus. They had a conversation and then Paul was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work: The Achievement Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2014
     | 5,688 views

    Work is a necessity and can be a joy, but when our focus gets off kilter, we will not be satisfied! Solomon writes of his frustration with work and life. Let's see what we learn to avoid the frustration!

    INTRODUCTION • Video Clip from Family Man- WingClips • SLIDE #1 • Today as we conclude our Rhythm of Life series, we will explore an area of life that can get out of rhythm with the rest of our life, when this area rages out of control it will have negative effects on our family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Goals For A New Year

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 15 ratings
     | 29,483 views

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    4 goals for a new year and a new pastor and a new church [12-30-01] Philippians 3:13-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/4GoalsNewYear.html I waited 31 years, to the day, to become your pastor. It was all we could do to live our lives in the ministry, and spend 10 years then under other pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Matrix

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014
     | 4,056 views

    My question for you today is… are you dis-satisfied with YOUR current level of spirituality, are YOU ready to move forward and have a deeper spirituality, a closer relationship to God?

    The Matrix Two weeks ago we discussed how these Israelites had praised God and that praise led to a bigger awareness of God and His Holiness, purity and worthiness That led to a greater awareness of their own sinfulness and unworthiness That led them to confess their sins And that led them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012
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     | 9,002 views

    To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding The Center

    Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    Just as Copernicus discovered the center of the solar system and changed science forever, understanding the center of Christmas, Jesus Christ, changes our lives forever.

    Here we are, Christmas Eve 2012. That must mean the world didn’t end on December 21st; that’s a good thing! But December 21st is still an important date. It’s the 1st the day of winter, the shortest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, the day the North Pole is tilted the farthest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,121 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fishermen Are…” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    Today I’m going to talk to you about entering a serious competition. That competition is simply this. Competing for the souls of people. Some of you here have been here for this series, called Hooked.

    HOOKED week 5 “Fishermen Are…” Pastor Tim Porter Text: Luke 5:6 <video of fishing competition> Introduction: There’s nothing like competition, is there? We live in a very competitive culture. I love competition. Football is right around the corner and around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "My Own Worst Enemy”

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,052 views

    Let us hear from the mouth of our most reliable Friend, Jesus.... On HOW TO MAKE AN OPEN WAR WITH WORRY and come out of that battle victorious. It all starts in the mind. The battleground is on the mind.

    We are tested by major changes, delayed promises, impossible problems, unanswered prayers, undeserved criticism, and even senseless tragedies. Human reasoning produces doubt, doubt produces fear, and fear produces anxiety.... That is why we worry a lot! The good news is that God wants us to pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal