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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Choose Your Destiny : Man’s Amazing Power Of Choice

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,997 views

    1.RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 2.REASON VS REVELATION 3.RESISTANCE VS REPENTANCE 4.REPROBATION VS REFORMATION 5.RENUNCIATION VS RESOLUTION 6.REGRET VS REJOICING 7.RETRIBUTION VS REWARD

    CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY : MAN’S AMAZING POWER OF CHOICE ****************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 2.REASON VS REVELATION 3.RESISTANCE VS REPENTANCE 4.REPROBATION VS REFORMATION 5.RENUNCIATION ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2021
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     | 8,128 views

    If we have been tempted to give up, to run away from our problems, then this is the psalm for us. Most of us have been where David was in this psalm—hard pressed by circumstances that are partly our own making but which have gotten beyond our control.

    Home Lessons October 9, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 55 Title: When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll (To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maskil, a Psalm of David.) Theme: A Cry of Faith in the Time of Antichrist Psalm 55 (KJV) 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Adventure! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,747 views

    This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

    The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "life, What You Do With Yours Matters" Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    In this message we will see 3 reasons why what we do with our life matters(The Life - part one)

    “Life, What You Do With Yours Matters” The Life – part one I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Focus Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012
     | 60,188 views

    The most powerful force you and I control is our FOCUS, which has the power to determine if we see ourselves as oppressed and powerless…or if we see ourselves connected to the power of God.

    The Power of Focus Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – June 3, 2012 Intro Do you know what the most powerful force you control is? The most powerful force you and I control is our FOCUS. Our focus determines everything. It has the power to define ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meditation 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2013
     | 8,480 views

    1) The Confidence in Meditation (Psalm 4:1–3), 2) The Calling for Meditation (Psalm 4:4–5), 3) The Confession in Meditation (Psalm 4:6–8)

    Researchers have determined that we produce up to 50,000 thoughts a day and 70% to 80% of those are negative. This translates into 40,000 negative thoughts a day that need managing and filtering — no small task for any person. Even the most confident individuals fall prey to negative, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What You Do With Your Life Matters (A New Years Message)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,218 views

    As we unpack the parable of the talents we will be encouraged to live our life well in the new year.

    What you do with your life matters December 30, 2012 TOMORROW NIGHT… as the: • 11,875 pound Waterford Crystal Ball dropped in Times Square • Peach dropped in Atlanta • Big Orange dropped in Miami • The Possum dropped in Brasstown NC • The Pickle dropped in Mt Olive NC • The Sausage dropped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Folly Of The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,157 views

    The wicked are blinded by their anger, the wicked complain against God, and the wicked make foolish decisions.

    TITLE: THE FOLLY OF THE WICKED TEXT: EXODUS 14:1-31 INTRODUCTION: - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we look at each passage, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn from this passage about honoring God?” - Last week, we talked about the importance of taking time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leave Me Alone! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 29, 2016
     | 10,619 views

    a study of the book of Job 10: 1 – 22

    Job 10: 1 – 22 Leave Me Alone! 1“My soul loathes my life; I will give free course to my complaint, I will speak in the bitterness of my soul. 2 I will say to God, ‘Do not condemn me; Show me why You contend with me. 3 Does it seem good to You that You should oppress, that You ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Rejoice Because I Trust Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,455 views

    Part 3 of series on Habakkuk

    I Rejoice Because I Trust Habakkuk Part 3 This is the last week of our series on the book of Habakkuk, so lets review. Habakkuk was one of the twelve Minor Prophets, He wrote this about the year 605 B.C., All the Minor Prophets give God’s message to the people, but Habakkuk was the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,605 views

    If I believe the Bible, I must say that Jesus is the only way!

    The Way John 14:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill March 5-6, 2016 In a video message to churchgoers, one of the most-recognized religious leaders in the world made this stunning statement: “Many think differently, feel differently, seeking God or meeting God in different ways. In this crowd, in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022
     | 8,156 views

    God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

    In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    To Rejoice Is A Choice Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,062 views

    In your journey to joy, remember you have a choice to rejoice.

    To Rejoice is a Choice Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill April 5-6, 2025 Recently, I had two very joyful experiences. Ever since I graduated from Moody Bible Institute, I’ve wanted to return and be a guest lecturer in a class. After 40 years, it finally happened as I was asked to give a senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moms: A Winning Game Plan

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,328 views

    In this conversation we discuss six strategies that will enable moms to have a winning game plan.

    Moms: A Winning Game Plan Mother’s Day 2023 DISMISS KIDZ NOW - we’ve come together this morning May 14th 2023... FOR - 2 primary reasons. FIRST - to honor our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ… AND UNDERSTAND B/S – Jesus is so deserving of our praise, our attention, our worship, our commitment… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ