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  • John Lowe avatar

    The True Vine Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 28, 2018
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     | 18,560 views

    Our lives are beyond our control. Without help, we usually will fail to do the right thing.

    4 October 2005 The True Vine John 15:1-15:8 Introduction – Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing? Have you ever thought, “I ought to do this or that” only to forget all about it? Have you ever promised yourself that you’ll never say something or do something only to blurt it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 3 ) The Perfect Man- James The Servant- The Mature Christian Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018
     | 5,407 views

    Discussion of James 1:17-27. Control your speech. James Chapter 2 Respect of Persons

    THE PERFECT MAN AND SERVICE Introduction: The practice of cliquishness is destroying the individual Christian and in turn, his church. Somehow the Christian church has borrowed the "clique concept" from the world and it is eating her alive. When people associate only in a small and exclusive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Wading In The River Of Life

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 20, 2016
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     | 15,042 views

    We must submit to God and let Him have control of our lives...It takes faith.

    Ezekiel 47:1-12 Verses 1-5: “In my vision, the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing east from beneath the door of the Temple and passing to the right of the altar on its south side. The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayers Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,638 views

    We have to acknowledge that God is in control. He is the only one who can do what is needed.

    Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Good morning and welcome to Rosedale online- We have been in a sermon series called “Campfire Talks” it is the things that you would talk about around a campfire with your family and close friends. Week one- “Embracing wisdom”…godly wisdom verses worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Trusting God In Tough Times

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 24, 2025
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    Life is full of changes—seasons of joy, challenges, and uncertainty—all under God's control.

    Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:21 (AMP) "It is He who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and greater knowledge to those who have understanding." Introduction • Open with reflection on how life is full of changes—seasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    That's Just The Way I Am Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018
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     | 9,158 views

    People are formed by NATURE and NURTURE, which they cannot control, but also by CHOICES, which they can control. They can choose VALUES, PERSPECTIVE, and ACTIONS. Yet how free to choose are they? Those who receive Christ are "born of God" (John 1:12-13)

    “THAT’S JUST THE WAY I AM”—Genesis 25:19-34 (Series on the life of Jacob: “Life is Messy; God Is Faithful”) “That’s just the way I am.” People say that, and maybe we say it about ourselves: “I’m shy…I’m not very tactful…I’m not assertive…I’m not a sensitive guy…My emotions take over…I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001
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    Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005
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     | 9,697 views

    Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

    OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He’s Always On Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010
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     | 17,961 views

    All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

    He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Training Our Tongues To Work God's Way Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,763 views

    1. Establish credibility with an honest tongue (vs. 25). 2. Eliminate the trash (vs. 29, 31). 3. Start encouraging other people (vs. 29). 4. Emphasize God's grace at work in our lives (vs. 29). 5. Examine the source of our speech (vs. 32).

    Training Our Tongues to Work God's Way Ephesians 4:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 (Revised May 15, 2024) BACKGROUND: *In Ephesians 4:1, Paul opened this chapter by writing, "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Doe avatar

    God Doesn't Have A Drive-Thru Window.

    Contributed by John Doe on Dec 29, 2016
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     | 11,231 views

    God is not a fast food resteraunt with a drive-thru. We don't get our salvation OUR way, but rather, we take it God's way, or we just DON'T get it.

    Launching Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 We often take for granted the convenience of a drive-thru at McDonalds, right up until, for whatever reason, we have to park the car and go inside the store to get our low-quality burgers and fries. At this point we begin to complain. Giving up control is difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Their Envy And Jealousy Shall Produce A Blessing For You

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 22, 2018
     | 4,715 views

    No matter how much they envy or are jealous of you, the Lord will never leave you and you shall be victorious in Jesus name. Amen

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THEIR ENVY AND JEALOUSY SHALL PRODUCE A BLESSING FOR YOU Acts 13:44-45 King James Version (KJV) 44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. 45 But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 22, 2019
     | 11,194 views

    When believers are controlled by the Holy Spirit, they manifest: 1) Upward Fruit (Galatians 5:22a) 2) Outward Fruit (Galatians 5:22b) and 3) Inward Fruit (Galatians 5:23)

    What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Different Freedom, Different Father And Different Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 21, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    If you are in Christ, if you have repented and accepted Jesus as your Lord and Saviour then the Bible says you are a child of God. Your relationship with God has been restored, you are reconciled to our Heavenly Father.

    Do you want other people to like you? I think the answer for all of us is yes. In our heart, we all have a desire to be approved – to be liked. Often we allow our sense of self-esteem to be based on the opinions others have of us. Why is it that we so often feel or think badly about ourselves? Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Character Study Of Jezebel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 642 views

    Jezebel was a powerful and influential queen, but she used her position for evil. Her story serves as a warning against pride, idolatry, and ungodly influence.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JEZEBEL – EVIL QUEEN, WIFE OF AHAB By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Kings 21:25 "But there was none like Ahab, who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up." – Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 16:31-33, 1 Kings 18:4, 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God