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  • Olusola Oyewole avatar

    Praises That Bring Great Results Series

    Contributed by Olusola Oyewole on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,595 views

    There is power in praises

    “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praises shall continually be in my mouth” – Psalm 34 vs 1. “And when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, which were come against Judah and they were smitten” – 2 Chronicles 20 vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Samson And His Mid-Life Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,212 views

    The amazing thing about the story of Samson and Delilah is that it comes at the height of his career. The key to the story is found in the last verse of Judges 15. “Now Samson led Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.” (15:20)

    “Samson and His Mid-Life Crisis” The story of Samson and Delilah, found in Judges 16, is the story of a man who having reached the pinnacle of his career and having accomplished everything a man would want to accomplish, in one sudden, violent turn went from the top right down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seed Of David Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 11, 2019
     | 8,412 views

    In the midst of your disappointment, realize that God has a better plan; rejoice in that plan; and request that God accomplish that plan in your life.

    39 years ago, in late December of 1980, Wally Nelson awoke to find the body of a 19-year-old girl named Jean Hilliard frozen “solid as a log” on his doorstep. Her car had skidded off an icy road into a ditch, so she got out of the car and started walking to a friend’s house. She almost made it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Breaking The Cycle Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 1, 2016
     | 11,894 views

    We have the tendency to commit sin, then repent, then give our devotion to God, then when all is well, we sin again and we fall into bondage. This is the experience of Israel in the Book of Judges. Only Jesus can break this bondage of sin.

    Judges 2:18-19 (NIV) " 18 Whenever the Lord raised up a judge for them, he was with the judge and saved them out of the hands of their enemies as long as the judge lived; for the Lord relented because of their groaning under those who oppressed and afflicted them. 19 But when the judge died, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Value Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 15, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,242 views

    Paul proclaims The Value of a Woman, as specific women are identified and 1) Commended as an Excellent Helper (Romans 16:1–2), 2) Commended for Excellent Hospitality (Romans 16:3-5a) and 3) Commended for Excellent Hard Work (Romans 16:6-7, 12-13).

    It’s not uncommon on Mother’s Day, to thank moms for all they do. We praise them for their hard work, attentiveness, thoughtfulness, compassion and care. As appreciative as we may be, the unfortunate inference is that we just value them for what they do. Naturally, with God, His valuation is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith Can Fix Anything Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,618 views

    When God doesn’t meet their expectations, some people are absolutely devastated spiritually. This devastation T is the predictable result of having placed their trust in the myth that if we have enough faith, we can do or fix anything.

    Series: Mythbusters “Faith Can Fix Anything” Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32-39 Open Before we get started on today’s message, I want to read you a “thank you” letter. Our ladies ministry, Joyous Ministries, did a ministry project where they took new or gently-used purses and filled them with things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Victorious Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,969 views

    By faith overcome anger, fear, and the world.

    Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and takes its place, and then the duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    True Contentment

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2018
     | 7,822 views

    If you want to find true contentment even in your pain, love strangers; love those who suffer; love your spouse; but most of all, love your Savior and Lord, not money.

    Philip Yancey, in an article in Christianity Today about prayer, talks about a man who interrupted his busy life to spend a few days in a monastery, looking for spiritual direction and peace. “I hope your stay is a blessed one,” said the monk who showed the visitor to his cell. “If you need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Religious People Beware Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 30, 2018
     | 5,799 views

    Religious People Beware (Hypocrisy) – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Woe #1: For focussing on small matters while overlooking the big issues (vs 42). Woe #2: For making it all about me (vs 43). Woe #3: For deceiving others into becoming defiled (vs 44). Woe #4: For adding to others guilt without assuming any themselves (vs 45-46) Woe #5: For faking ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Dead Men Walking

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,079 views

    So are we dead men walking? Is it a possibility that the Spirit of God has left us? Are we more sensitive to people than the Holy Spirit? Do we really Love God above everything else in life? If so, is it evident (genuinely) to folks around us?

    Opening illustration: A popular movie several years ago, based on real events, gave an interesting angle on this. Apparently most states that have Death Row put the execution chamber close to that cell block. When a prisoner comes to that fateful day when he is to be killed, he is released from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,954 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad. Be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief today.

    Several years ago, Health and Human Services sent a letter to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina. The letter said, “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if your circumstances change.” (S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Love God Hates Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,323 views

    Accept God’s love, and don’t love the world, which only wants to turn you to stone.

    A group of children were once asked, “What does ‘love’ mean?” Here are some sample answers: Rebekah, 8, said, “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time—even when his hands got arthritis, too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "i'm On An Unsinkable Ship."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,788 views

    This message compares a figurative ship called "The Ole Ship of Zion" with the power of the gospel. The gospel encounters opposition from worldly forces as the ship sails on treacherous waters. However, the gospel message continues to thrive and change hearts and lives even today.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Acts 27:27) "But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;" (Acts 27:28-29) [28] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    No Buyer's Remorse

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,169 views

    A sermon to adults on the Apostle Paul's commitment to Christ.

    2 Timothy 1:1-12 10/15/23 A.M. Have you ever second guessed yourself? Have you ever thought, “Man I messed up”? Have you ever had BUYER’S REMORSE? I have. “What in the world was I thinking when I bought that?” or “I should have shopped around a little more before I spent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    How To Be An Overcomer

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    We must overcome negative feelings.

    HOW TO BE AN OVERCOMER Psalms 41:4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. We must overcome negative feelings and needless fear to be an overcomer. I. HIS CONDITION. A. DAVID WAS IN DECLINING HEALTH. B. DAVID WAS DEEPLY HURT. 1. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist