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  • Dan Borchert avatar

    You Cant Fool God Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    We think we are so smart, we think we are able to pull a fast one on God. No we cant, God will find out, and we will have to deal with the consequences

    Acts 5:1-11 You Can’t Fool God Introduction A. Let me make a disclaimer here B. I do not like this passage C. Now John 3:16 – I like that, it make me feel good D. I like Romans 8:31-38 “What can separate me from the love of God?” E. Boy if that isn’t encouraging I don’t know what is F. Then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Narnia: What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Thiemann on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,992 views

    Advent is a time of watching, waiting and anticipating Jesus’ activity in our lives as Jesus has turned to each of us, to pull us into God’s great story of salvation for the world.

    What are you waiting for? This is an appropriate question to ask on this Sunday as we begin the new church year and as we begin the season of Advent, these four Sundays that lead up to Christmas. Advent is a time of preparation; our preparation often includes much time shopping, decorating, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Despicable Me - Part 1 - Repentance Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

    “Despicable Me” Pt. 1 – Repentance Text: Romans 7:15-20 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Despicable Me - Part 2 - Confession Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,744 views

    What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

    “Despicable Me” Pt. 2 – Confession A. Introduction Last week I read to you a passage of Scripture in which Paul reveals his inward struggle and the inner turmoil that exists in him between good and evil, holiness and sin. It is an intriguing description and one that I believe that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Swim At Your Own Risk Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    Rip Tide Series week 1: Swim at your own Risk. This is a great summertime series about the pull and affect sin has on our lives, and how to escape it.

    RIP TIDE Swim at Your Own Risk As you saw in the promo video, we’re starting a new series this month called RIP TIDE! I’m real excited about this series because it has something for every one. I don’t care if this is the first time you’ve ever been to church, or if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,322 views

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Great Revelation And Announcement Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012
     | 7,515 views

    Revelation means to uncover or unveil. It means to pull back a covering or a veil that is hiding something. This is what the Book of Revelation is. It is the great revelation of Jesus Christ to us, His followers.

    We begin by looking at some basic facts about the Book of Revelation. Revelation means to uncover or unveil. It means to pull back a covering or a veil that is hiding something. This is what the Book of Revelation is. It is the great revelation of Jesus Christ to us, His followers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Weapons

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 54 ratings
     | 54,730 views

    For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh.“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.

    Beloved, the thrust of our message today is that our weapons of warfare are not carnal, and fights with our adversaries are never in the physical but in a realm that is invisible to the naked eye. Therefore I implore you to open up your spirit as you read through this message. It should be known ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overrun Or Overwatch Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    When Israel went "over the line," God had to pull back his protective "overwatch." We need to be certain that we are depending upon God instead of other answers.

    Students of military tactics will have recognized the two terms in my title for today’s sermon. The first refers to a superior force finding a weak point in the enemy’s defenses and rolling right over and through the enemy without having to stop for a pitched engagement. The aggressor defeats the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Cheerful Giver!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 15, 2014
     | 4,802 views

    Don’t give Him grudgingly, don’t give Him sloppily, pull out that which is special in your wallet and give Him right away.

    Cheerful giver! 2 Corinthians 9:7“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.” We have fasting prayer on Saturdays, the school children and teachers also attend the meeting; however, I have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy Birthday Herod!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,641 views

    Herod had a birthday party, but ended up paying for it instead of receiving. It's a story of unforgiveness, a seductive dance, and a well-intentioned man who by compromise was pulled into grave sin.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEROD! Mk. 6:17-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Strong Societies, Strong Churches, Built On Strong Families

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2024
     | 446 views

    Evil works for his own devious pleasure by separating family, dividing man and woman from each other and parents from their children. Jesus pulls us together into a family,

    Feast of the Holy Family 2024 Simeon and Anna knew just as the little family walked into the Temple with their pair of pigeons that something wonderful was going to happen. The human family torn apart by sin was being reconstituted in faith and love. There’s a critical moment in Milton’s Paradise ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Love Is Patient

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 6, 2025
     | 130 views

    Someone said you can learn a lot about people by watching how they wait for an elevator. Some people are swayers; they kind of sway back and forth. Some are pacers and shufflers. Others are pushers, they keep pushing the button.

    Alba 10-5-2025 LOVE IS PATIENT I Corinthians 13:4 Don't you wish the world was a perfect place? I mean in a perfect world… • Chocolate would have no calories. • Procrastination would be honored as a virtue. • Teenagers would rather clean their rooms than be on their phones. • Politicians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Grubbs avatar

    Removing The Veil: Deepening Our Relationship With God

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,986 views

    Since Christ is our High Priest, we have full access to the God of the universe. We must push through the veil of our sinful nature to enjoy the relationship with God that He intended.

    I’m sure all of us want to get closer to God. Today I’m going to discuss how we can get deeper in our relationship with the heavenly Father. I have some complex things to talk about, so if we need to discuss a concept, please don’t hesitate to ask. This can be pretty heavy stuff, so bear with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision 2007

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,963 views

    This is a vision sermon i gave as we prepared for our first ministry fair. We push heavily for small groups and ministry involvement and this message was written to get people excited about both.

    Ministry Fair-The Vision Pastor Ryan Akers “Vision is the ability to understand the history, the present condition, and the potential of the church, and to conceive a plan for action that will maximize the ministry potential. More often than not, vision is a result of having spent much time ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan