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  • Troy Borst avatar

    God's Promises For Every Need: A Dirty Mind Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2020
     | 3,715 views

    Thread: Aim for the Heart We find the Apostle Paul describing the push and pull and tension and struggle between good and evil and righteousness and unrighteousness that happens inside the mind of each person. Every person who has ever lived deals with the sinful nature.

    GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: A DIRTY MIND 2 Timothy 3:1-17 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (p) I don’t know what kind of movies you all like, but one of my favorite types of movies are westerns. I like “Sons of Katie Elder.” I like the original “True Grit” and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Pull

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 18, 2009
     | 5,189 views

    The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others... and ourselves.

    Title: The Power of Pull Text: Mark 6:30-34 (53-56) Thesis: The pulls in our lives compel us to act compassionately in behalf of others… and our selves. Introduction Sometimes when we think of the word “force” we are thinking in terms of power and speed. G-Force as related to gravitational ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    The Pull Of The Cross

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,131 views

    In life there are so many different forces pulling on us. We are pulled one way by fear, and another by self-righteousness. But thank God that the Cross is always at the center, and nothing is more powerful than the pull of God’s mercy and grace.

    Mark 10:17-22; Mark 10:23-31 This week we are going to be looking at our Gospel lesson. I wanted to preach on the Gospel last week (maybe you wished I did too), but I held off, because this week and last week’s reading need to go together. So really, we are going to be looking at both lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pull The Weeds

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,183 views

    Weeds...They don't really care if they get refreshed. Weeds aren't concerned about their future, they just go crazy in every condition...hot, cool, wet, dry. Especially, dry!

    Happy Happy "Pull the Weeds" Saturday, Everyone! I think everyone can relate to todays opening...pull the weeds. After a long dry spell have you ever noticed that nothing grows but the weeds? Unlike our manicured lawns and our petite petunias, weeds are tolerant. They don't really care if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Searles avatar

    "Pull The Plug" Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015
     | 9,755 views

    This is the fifth in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

    TITLE: “Pull The Plug” #5 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 11:11-18 Good Morning! I hope that you have been enjoying this series! In it, we have been learning a lot about ourselves and our need for more of God in us! Together, we have walked through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Welch avatar

    Pull It Together Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,910 views

    45th message from Ephesians dealing with knowing and doing God's will.

    “Pull It Together” Ephesians 5:17-18 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in Wisdom 5:15-6:9 Wisdom is the practical application of data or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Dunn avatar

    Pull Up!

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 26, 2025
     | 180 views

    Holiness is God rescuing us from spiritual drift. Grace lifts us above sin, shaping our hearts to love what heaven loves forever.

    (Call to Holiness) INTRODUCTION — The Great Danger of Drifting Every pilot knows that you don’t have to crash to die. Sometimes you just drift. A degree off-course here. A little neglect there. The gauges still look fine. Engines hum. Wings steady. But gradually… quietly… you descend. Until a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Partners In Pulling Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 19,226 views

    Priscilla and Aquila had the most magical of marriages. It was a rare quality that all Christians couples should strive for. What was it?

    OPEN: A traveler was driving along one day and had an accident. He drove his car into a ditch in a desolate area. Luckily, a local farmer came by to help with his horse named Buddy. Well, the farmer hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, "Pull, Nellie, pull!" Buddy didn’t move. Once more the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Push-Shove World

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2025
     | 247 views

    We often forget how important thankfulness can be. Weren't there 10? Are we rich because we have much money? Or we can count our blessings and be rich? Give thanks?

    A PUSH-SHOVE WORLD? By Wade Martin Hughes Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Did you hear about the lady that prayed and asked God to bless her garden? Then she complained about having to hoe out the weeds. Then she complained about how hot it was? Then she complained ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Powell avatar

    Pushing Through Fears

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,348 views

    Sermon focused on Graduation.

    1. Push on through fears Johnny Carver - As a boy growing up in the country I had heard scary stories about a snake called a "Black Racer" that would chase you. These stories kept me very alert as I walked up and down the gravel roads around where we lived. One day mom asked me to go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • KATHERINE GILSTRAP avatar

    It Pushed Me To God

    Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023
     | 2,393 views

    Some stuff in our personal life & spiritual life does need to change

    my YES to God is not limited to other folk opinions about me as kingdom citizens we have to stop being distracted & taking it personal when others don’t understand what God wants you to do & is doing with you in your life… CAN I GET AT LEAST 4 PEOPLE WHO REALIZE & UNDERST& that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What Pulls The Train

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,314 views

    Seek first - its about priorities, not about worry

    What Pulls The Train Matt 6:25-34 Intro: This past week, several of us attended a leadership conference – linked via satellite to over 38 000 Christian leaders. Conferences are almost always great experiences, getting refreshed and inspired and enlightened, learning that PowerPoint can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Pushing Past The Pain

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 27,278 views

    This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

    Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Jesus On God-Pushing Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,463 views

    Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

    Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Suzan Aturo Mugabi avatar

    Who Pushed Me?

    Contributed by Suzan Aturo Mugabi on Aug 2, 2021
     | 5,134 views

    Every one of us has been through situations that you wouldn’t have willingly accepted if you had the opportunity to choose, yet they later turned out to work for your greater good.

    Like Joseph in the Bible, some of us need an extra push to realize our God given dreams and potentials. A story is told of a rich man who had a beautiful daughter ready for marriage. The father of the young lady organized a contest for his daughter. He sent word to his townsmen inviting all those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God