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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Starter Or A Finisher

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 22, 2017
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     | 18,329 views

    This message is based on Philippians 3:13 where Paul describes someone running in a race and actually finishing it. The idea coming from this message is that we are all running in a sprint individually that we must complete in order to run in the relay.

    A Starter Or A Finisher Scriptures: Genesis 19:17,24-26; Philippians 3:13; Matthew 24:5-13 Two weeks ago, before the ice storm last week, I told you that I was pressing on. I was pressing on regardless of my past failures and missed opportunities. I told you that once Jesus laid a hold on me I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are You Fearfully Afraid Or Faithfully Focused?" (Mark 6:45-52) Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jan 24, 2017
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     | 7,497 views

    Having faith in god is important for every believer.

    The Ministry, Message, and Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 14: "Are You Fearfully Afraid or Faithfully Focused?" (Mark 6:45-52) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor Webster-Merriam defines fear as verb or action word meaning: • to be afraid of (something or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Friendships Series

    Contributed by Peter Steinbach on Jan 24, 2017
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     | 7,831 views

    In our culture we call most people we have frequent contact with "Friends." In this message of Love we'll learn what "True Friendship" is according to biblical standards.

    For those of you who weren’t here with us last week, we finished off the book of Daniel. • It was a wonderful book to teach, and I hope that all of us had our faith strengthened as a result of this book. (Elaborate) • Now this morning we’re going to start the book of Thessalonians. • And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Father's Prayer

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 19, 2015
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    A message of how a father should pray for his children considering the complications and moral deterioration of today. We take a look at how a godly Father (David) prays for his child's (Solomon) blessing, understanding, and his strengthening.

    A Father's Prayer Introduction: Today is Father's Day for all you dad's it is otherwise known as . . . Sunday. I know I've mentioned this before but its relevant more today, being Fathers Day, some of you men may remember the evangelist (Jarred Murr) pointed out during one of our fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask For A Double Portion Anointing

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Jun 20, 2015
     | 15,434 views

    Sometimes we limit God. We ask, we receive! Ask for a double portion anointing. Why wouldnt God Give it? Ask today!

    Want a Double Portion Of Anointing? Nine manifestation gifts are listed in I Corinthians 12:7–11: *Word of wisdom. *Word of knowledge. *Faith. *Gifts of healing. *Working of miracles. *Prophecy. *Discerning of spirits. *Divers kinds of tongues. *Interpretation of tongues. WE CAN HAVE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Bible: Your Friend

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
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    The Bible is like a best friend; one who is always truthful and is trustworthy.

    The Bible: Your Friend Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 1, 2015 Pontius Pilate sarcastically asked Jesus “What is Truth?” His attitude about that whole matter was typical of people who are not walking with God. What he meant was, “There is no genuine truth for guiding people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Money Or Your Life?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015
     | 7,232 views

    Rich Young Ruler

    YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) When Abraham Liebowitz gets to school he discovers that he is the only Jewish kid in the class. But it’s a decent town and nobody really bothers him. One day the teacher asks the class Who was the greatest person who ever lived? and why? And to make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hurdles And The Peace Of God Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 20, 2015
     | 5,995 views

    This message is part two and focuses on Paul's ability to have peace in the midst of his circumstances.

    “Hurdles And The Peace Of God” Part 2 Scriptures: Isa. 26:3; Philippians 4:4-9; Psalm 37:4 Introduction: This is part two of my message “Hurdles and the Peace of God.” Last week I used the example of someone running hurdles during a track meet. I used this example ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Changed By The Stream Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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     | 7,021 views

    We all experience different situations, circumstances and opportunities. Yet each of us have been and continue to be blessed by God.

    Changed by the Stream of the Spirit We are continuing in our series on Supernatural Springs and this month we are focussing on the Stream of the Spirit. As always the question to begin: Do you seek a good life or a changed life? In our lives, we all have something that we can thank God for. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
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     | 18,064 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

    In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Evangelism Stresses The Urgency Of Repentance

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015
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    MOST CHANGES IN OUR WORLD HAVE COME AS A RESULT OF PEOPLE SEEKING AN EASY BELIEVING CHRISTIANITY THAT WILL NOT COST ANYTHING TO FOLLOW,. WE WANT TO BE BUDDY-BUDDY AND NOT STRESS THE NEED OF REPENTANCE.

    BIBLICAL EVANGELISM STRESSES THE URGENCY OF REPENTANCE ISAIAH 55:1-8 A REAL COMPLAINT ABOUT MODERN INVENTIONS, PARTICULARLY FROM THE LAST CENTURY, IS THAT PEOPLE ARE PLACING A GREATER DEPENDANCY ON THEM AND LESS ON THEIR OWN SKILLS. MODERN TECHNOLOGY WORKS WELL WHEN IT WORKS, BUT WHEN IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Least Of These Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015
     | 13,427 views

    Sermon series intro. Concept is borrowed from a series by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of "the least of these" and how the church can help them, accompanied by practical application for the whole church family to do together.

    Intro: I know I keep saying this, but did you notice that in the Scripture we had read today, there are 2 groups? 2 – those who go into eternal life, and those who go into eternal punishment. There’s no 3rd group. And the main difference between these groups is the way they treated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 6,572 views

    How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

    Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 4,862 views

    Everyone can and should learn to pray as Jesus taught. We will take a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and apply those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017
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     | 8,260 views

    The second in a series on the Epistle to the Ephesians, this message introduces the book of Ephesians in general and looks at the gift of redemption through the suffering and death of Jesus

    Tom carried his new toy boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He was amazed how smoothly the boat sailed! Tom sat in the warm sunshine, admiring the little boat that he had built. Suddenly a strong current caught the boat. Tom tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational