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  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Why Do We Allow Our Lives, Destiny's To Be Shaped By Or Even Influenced ?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
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    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? I am meeting more and more people who once walked with the Lord and wound up getting hurt and walking away...what can be done? We look at it in this message of hope!

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? „X We have all encountered those all too eager people, who feel they are shaping us and keeping us from our own lack of wisdom... I look now at them and just speak blessing into their lives. It truly is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
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    In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Records Our Every Word And Every Thought In Our Daily Lives

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
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    Would we live our life differently if every conversation and every thought we ever had was being heard by Pastor?

    The first cell phone I had several years ago was big and bulky...some of you might of had one....big battery and you carried it like a suitcase. Then years later the pocket size came along... Before I discovered that my cell phone had a lock screen button I would accidentally dial the last number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do You Believe In God?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021
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    If someone asks me, "Why do you believe in God?" I don't necessarily say "I just have faith."

    If someone asks me, "Why do you believe in God?" I don't necessarily say "I just have faith." Many might say that. But for someone who asks that question, I need to know how to defend my faith. So my response is this: I think it's very reasonable to believe in God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Gospel Of His Great Mercy

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2015
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    We have reason to celebrate when because of the blessings we can receive from the great mercy of God!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What brings joy to your life right now? I am not simply talking about having a smile on your face, or being happy baseball season is upon us, but what brings joy to your life. • Sometimes life can be frustrating, draining, and difficult; nonetheless, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 1, 2008
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    A consideration of how we can experience joy even in the midst of persecution, when we are persecuted for the RIGHT REASON.

    Title: Experiencing Joy In Persecution, Part I: Persecuted For The Right Reason Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 3) Text: Phil 1:12-13 Date Preached: Aug 3, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. An “oxymoron” is a figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Faced With An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 31, 2002
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    Discover the reasons for the four different responses to the empty tomb to help you choose wisely how you will respond

    Happy Easter, Everybody! I came across an imagined scenario of the two Roman soldiers guarding Jesus’ tomb on that first Easter morning. Each had his cup of coffee in hand. Moments before the angel showed, one soldier said to the other, "Cheer up, it’s Sunday morning. The way I see it, we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Discipline

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
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     | 6,911 views

    Yes God does still discipline us. This sermon talks about the reason and the result of God’s discipline

    Hebrews 12:7-13 God’s Discipline Introduction 1. This is one of those subjects none of us like. 2. Even the nerds who would tell you they like school, would say they don’t like discipline. 3. When is the last time you heard someone say, oh that discipline I just received felt so good 4. However we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Art Good avatar

    If God Owns It All What Am I Doing With It? Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008
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     | 6,319 views

    If God wons everything then why is it in your hands, your bank account, your life? God has a reason!

    If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? ILLUS. Police officer sitting back, off road, watching traffic. Car passes him slowly. Other cars speeding around it. As much of a danger as a speeder. Pulled up behind them. Only doing 22 mph. Noticed elderly driver and 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Thankful For His Love

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 23, 2025
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    Based on John 15:12-17 - Encourages hearers to remember that Jesus' love is the best reason for Thanksgiving.

    “THANKFUL FOR HIS LOVE” John 15:12-17 FBCF – 11/23/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sitting on back porch the other night & glanced down. Saw that 3 of my bracelets had lined up like this on my arm (pic). Hit me: Just as these bracelets encircle & surround my arm, I’m so thankful that I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Call A Woman With A Pint Of Beer On Her Head? Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    Ikea instructions and the bible reasons behind what Christians (or at least catholic ones) believe about Mary.

    The following sermon was preached at the neighbouring church of St Joseph the Worker Northolt, as they celebrated the feast of the Assumption ……………………. What do you call a man with a spade in his head? …...Doug What do you call a man without a spade in his head? …..Douglas What do you call a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Worry In The Christian's Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 26, 2010
     | 4,008 views

    Believers have no reason to worry about today or tommow, for God has promised to supply all our needs.

    Worry in the Christian’s Life Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Reporter who visits an unusual woman. 1. Widow who raised 6 children and adopted 6 more. 2. Asked, “How have you been able to raise all these children by yourself-and do it so well?” 3. Lady, “It’s very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,269 views

    This sermon is one of conformation that everyone in church is not there for the right reasons. We must keep our focus on Jesus the Christ!

    Introduction: Often times in life we get caught up in situations because we really don’t have a thorough understanding of the situation at hand. We may often follow others because they speak well or may have an enormous wealth of knowledge and we really don’t know why we ourselves are there. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,447 views

    One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

    These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching From Philippians #2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,355 views

    One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

    These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist