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  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Deflating Our Worries

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,390 views

    To share how to live without allowing our worries to run our lives.

    I want to start this morning’s message off by passing out a visual aid to you. Balloons! In a moment I am going to read a list of stressful situation. Each time you hear a situation similar to one you experienced in the past week, blow a deep breath into your balloon. Don’t let any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Drama Free Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
     | 6,385 views

    Today we are going to see the importance of relationships in this mission. It is vitally important to establish healthy relationships in your life to assist in serving God. God works through people. God never does anything in the world except what God do

    Drama Free Matthew 10:9-15 Charlie Brown said it best: "I love mankind, it's people I can’t stand!" ...and we can all relate. Life could be so serene were it not for those pesky relational challenges. Last week we looked at the importance of the simplicity of our lifestyle, because the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Character Amnesia (Loss)

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,224 views

    Some people appear to have “character amnesia” of a different sort. When faced with a dilemma, they seem to “forget” the right thing to do and instead choose the easy way out. Character is who we are; it’s not something we “forget.” Those who have a loss

    Opening illustration: It seems that young people in China are beginning to forget how to write the characters that comprise the beautiful calligraphy of their traditional language. Some are calling the phenomenon “character amnesia.” Heavy usage of computers and smart phones often means that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cry For Revival Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,803 views

    First in a 7-part series on revival, hoping to spur revival (at the Spirit’s behest, of course).

    The Cry For Revival – DO IT AGAIN, LORD! First in the series: Revival – Reviving Me, Reviving the Church & Reviving Our Community Perth Bible Church July 15, 2007 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRO1: On Monday, August 14, 2006, NASA reported that it had misplaced or lost the original recording ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Hands

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,623 views

    A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

    HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Wise Are You?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on May 24, 2012
     | 4,993 views

    Our World has plenty of Knowledge and Education but it doesn't necessarily bring along much wisdom. Some times wisdomk can be learned from from the fairly uneducated. Take children for example:

    “HOW WISE ARE YOU?” James 3:13-18 We have at our disposal today more knowledge than at any time in history. More information has been produced in the last thirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Thing That Should Not Be Series

    Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,559 views

    The church suffers when it is made into something else. In this message we learn how to have the kind of church Jesus wants and we desire.

    Series: 1 Corinthians: Church Off the Rails Sermon: The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 1 Outline and Manuscript: I. Jesus’ Grand Plan II. When Church is Made into Something Else III. Church Off the Rails IV. Hope for a Church Off the Rails Manuscript: Introduction: We’re in the middle of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Do Everything Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016
     | 5,480 views

    Paul covers all the bases. What he is about to say covers every activity, not a category of activities.

    Colossians 3:17 How to Do Everything Introduction We come to the end of a series on the church as presented in Colossians 3:12-17. We are to wear the traits of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, patience, and forgiveness. We are to put love on over all, be ruled by the peace of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Balance In The Book

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,436 views

    We are called to be a balanced Church. We must achieve a balance between service and worship. The story of Martha and Mary focuses on finding that balance.

    There was a person who lost their daily planner awhile back. It contained all of their contact addresses, their calendar, to-do list, and monthly reminders. It even held their personal credit card information and expenses for the past year. They were devastated. Not as much for the loss of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Part 2 - Good Stewardship (Managing Our Lives) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 29, 2018
     | 5,353 views

    Continuing our look at stewardship - "being good managers."

    Stewardship September 23, 2018 When I’m done with my career as a coach, and someone mentions the name of a kid I coached, I do not believe I will remember if they made a game winning shot, scored the winning touchdown, or missed the shot or tackle and we lost. When someone mentions their name, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Joseph Factor

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,340 views

    In this sermon we look at a very special anointing on Joseph's life, that God wants to release on us today. Joseph had it, and we need it. All we have to do is ask for it.

    I want to talk to you today about the Joseph factor. The first thing I want to say today is that I don't only want you to hear my words today, I want you to hear my heart. I'm not a person given to snap judgments, or to extremes. I'm pretty even tempered, and pretty even-keeled. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2022
     | 2,915 views

    The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles.

    Idolatry Jeffery Anselmi / General Tested- Faith in the Struggle / Idolatry; Faithful / Deuteronomy 13:1–13 The nation of Israel is warned that they’ll soon face tests of idolatry and that sometimes these tests will come from the most unexpected places—from within their own circles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Pray?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,879 views

    Prayer is not a monologue but a conversation between us and God. Those in contact with God have vision, they have a power within that can change people around them, they have authority with God and insight into what God is doing.

    WHY PRAY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PASTOR’S PRAYER. 1. A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open the combination lock on the supply cabinet. He couldn't quite remember the combination. Finally, he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came and began to turn the dial. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What's Your Prognosis?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 views

    Are you growing in speech and knowledge? Is there room for optimism in the new year?

    11.29.20 1 Corinthians 1:3–9 3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! 4 I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus. 5 You were enriched in him in every way, in all your speaking and all your knowledge, 6 because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,900 views

    This message is about whether we can ready ourselves for the New Year, even with all the uncertainty. It looks at the time and opportunities we have, and knowing God's will through the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    Are We Ready Ephesians 5:15-18 Today’s message is to answer the question, “Are we ready for the coming new year?” And then, what are we expecting given the uncertainty surrounding this current pandemic? I heard a story of a son who had called his parents to wish them a Happy New Year. As he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare