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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    A Clear Vision In A Confusing World

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011
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     | 13,441 views

    Vision and purpose will help us stand in these evil days.

    A Clear Vision In A Confused World Dan 1:8 8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. In the year 605 BC, a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Have 20/20 Spiritual Vision?

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,408 views

    This sermon challenges us to have our spiritual eyes examined to see if we are "seeing" our calling from God’s perspective.

    Introduction: How many of you wear glasses or contacts at least part of the time? Why? That’s right, because you want to be able to see! My wife Lenea had a vision appointment this week because her vision hasn’t been as clear as it used to be. Do you know what that Eye Doctor told her? He told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Belong In The Outfield Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,951 views

    A sermon about the placement of a people in the hierarchy of Creation.

    Today we live in a profoundly spiritual culture. Now when I say spiritual, I do not necessarily mean that we are talking about Christianity, but rather that there seems to be a new cult or group starting every day. Some people are seeking meaning and direction in life. Others are simply looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
     | 3,253 views

    Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

    The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Day Jesus Arose Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    John 20:1-23 shows us what really happened on the day Jesus arose and why it really matters.

    Introduction I am doing a short series by looking at three of Jesus’ final days from the perspective of an eye witness, the apostle John. Thursday night, we looked at the night Jesus served. Friday night, we looked at the day Jesus died. Today, we will look at the day Jesus arose. The material for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Human From The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2026
     | 190 views

    This is the intro to our series, "What it Mean's to be Human". We go back to the beginning to see why we were created.

    If you are going to start a sermon series on being human, then it would be best to start at the beginning. And the first words of the Bible are found in Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God . . . And that’s where I want to begin this morning. In the beginning. With God. Now, I know that not everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Passing Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024
     | 2,390 views

    When we experience the death of a loved one, memories and feelings run rampant in our hearts and minds. We must allow God to heal us.

    1. As we gather here, there are many feelings that are present with us today. I know at death our feelings are touched like no other time. 2. Also present here today, are many memories. These become more precious to me at the time of death, memories of a son, brother, neighbor, and friend. a. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful How You Live

    Contributed by Lloyd Grubbs on May 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,463 views

    High School Baccalaureate Service

    Good evening – I am ___________ – Pastor of __________ To the Minister Alliance let me say I consider it an honor to address this group of seniors before me Also let me say to the _________ School Superintendent & the School Board Thank You for still allowing this type of service to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Moving Here

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,128 views

    A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

    God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    In Hot Pursuit - What Are You Running After?

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2021
     | 6,035 views

    You can tell a lot about a person by what they are running after and what they are running from. Christians have a godly assignment even in a pandemic. .

    Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides instructions for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. The Apostle Paul gives this church his personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Exhales

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,372 views

    God invites the believer to be filled with His Spirit and walk in the fullness of His Spirit

    God exhales Greeting- Introduction- Good Morning Church! If you would flip to Ephesians 5:15-18, we are going to look at our text in Ephesians and then we are going to use some other verses in Ephesians to help us understand the text. First let’s pray over God’s Word. Prayer Ephesians 5:15-5:18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fear Not For He Fails Not

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,638 views

    May we all be rejuvenated together as a church, solidified in our conviction, to uphold our faith and to strive towards our goal.

    Anything we’ve done that offended God, let us ask for His forgiveness. We want to make right our relationship with God. Only through a sincere repentant heart, can we hear God’s message. As we come together, we also carry each other in prayer, to seek God’s mercy and to receive strength from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,140 views

    There is something in us that drives us to search for the ultimate purpose or significance with which to live for. This drive to search is not simply a choice we make…but rather a necessity which drives us. The purpose for which we were created is to par

    Discovering the Kingdom of God Message #1 Pastor Chuck Hill – Trinity Fellowship Church Sunday, October 08, 2006 I know you like to laugh…and so this morning I thought I would share a few funny episodes that happened with Children. Listen to these: A father was at the beach with his children ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Our Mission?

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,835 views

    Looks at how Jesus was faithful to His mission and how we are to do the same.

    Let me pose a hypothetical situation to you this morning: Let’s say I was to make an offer to you. I would offer to give you two free plane tickets to anywhere in the world. Would you take it? Well, there’s one catch – what if I didn’t tell you where you were going before you got on the plane? ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Person God Uses

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,304 views

    One man lost a valuable watch wile working in an icehouse. He searched diligently for it, carefully raking through the sawdust, but did not find it. His fellow workers also looked, but their efforts, too, proved futile. A small boy who heard about the fr

    Acts 4:1-35 The Person God Uses In Directions, James Hamilton writes; Before refrigerators, people used icehouses to preserve their food. Icehouses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ