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  • Susan Blader avatar

    Let Jesus Find You

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    Jesus not only eats with sinners, He runs down the road and drags them in for the meal; they need only accept that they have been found.

    Let Jesus Find You A Sermon on Luke 15 You may have heard of Thomas Kinkade. He is often called the “Painter of Light.” You’ll recognize his paintings by their quaint cottages, horse drawn carriages, or cobblestone bridges, but above all, their fantastic use of color and light. And if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Fast & Furious Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 3,986 views

    Running wide open financially will get you there fast, but is it worth it? Or is it time to slow down and be a little more careful with your finances?

    Fast and Furious EASING UP TO CREATE MARGIN Luke 5:16 AFTER OFFEERING PLAY VIDEO: “Go For Broke” Well, welcome to the third week of the series called “FAST & FURIOUS: EASING UP TO CREATE MARGIN”. Today I want to talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Living Begins With Right Thinking Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2014
    based on 12 ratings
     | 35,608 views

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV) Every word that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously. Our thoughts, values and beliefs, will make us or break us. Our mind has incredible power, so be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With A Burden (Revised)

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,321 views

    When God presents us with a burden, we can either embrace it or run from it and it all says tons about our character.

    Dealing with a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 11/8/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Premise: When God presents us with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cities Of Refuge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2019
     | 8,916 views

    When you’re afraid, run to Jesus for refuge, but don’t keep Him to yourself. Make Jesus accessible and available to all.

    San Francisco has its cable cars. Seattle has its Space Needle, and Longview, Washington, has its squirrel bridge. It’s called The Nutty Narrows Bridge, which spans Olympia Way and is a local landmark. A local builder, the late Amos Peters, built The Nutty Narrows Bridge in 1963. He wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is It Time That We Got Back To Work?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 9, 2024
     | 1,394 views

    Everybody wants something from us. We hurry through life but then run out of time and energy. Where are our priorities and values?

    It appears like everybody needs something from us, relatives, businesses, schools, chapels, or clubs. Before long there is brief period left to give, as we run out of time and energy. We wind up hurrying through life, taking care of the vital, the prompt, and the earnest. Over and over again, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Are Scared Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,003 views

    You do not have to run scared through dark dangerous valleys, because Jesus is with you. Walk with Him and stay close to Him.

    “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want … Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:1, 4). A. WHEN YOU ARE SACRED 1. What scares you? a. Physical hurt. b. Emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rivers Of Living Water Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,944 views

    We have blessings and grace of God flowing through us when we drink from Jesus, the fountain that never runs dry

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: RIVERS OF LIVING WATER John 7:37-39King James Version (KJV) 37 In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Praying Prophet Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,403 views

    Jonah prays from inside the great fish. When we realize that God wants us to accomplish something, we ought not to run.

    Fear the God – Respect 2:1-9 At the beginning of chapter 1, we see Jonah as The Protesting Prophet. He did not want to go to Nineveh as directed by God. It is noted in verse three that he “rose up to flee…from the Presence of the Lord.” Jonah had sinned by running from God. However, we can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do You Do When You Don't Know What To Do

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,447 views

    There are several things to do when you don't know what to do but running off in all directions is not one of them.

    What Do You Do When You Don’t Know What to Do? Sometimes when we don’t know what to do we want to fly off in all directions and do something but it may be the time to do nothing. Different verses in scripture tell us to stand still and don’t move just yet. “Stand still and see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 413 views

    Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

    The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    To lead the children to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior.

    Perseverance Would-Be Followers – Matt. 8:18-22; Lk 9:57-62 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that following Jesus Christ involves being willing to suffer without offering excuses for negligent behavior. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Many people aspire to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Struggle To Finish

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,195 views

    Many today don’t finish. We start projects, marriages, business, education, etc. and we don’t finish. This sermon will present tools to you to finish and see the promises of God fulfilled in your life.

    Among the now-famous professional boxers who started their careers in the amateur ranks are American gold-medal winners Muhammad Ali, Oscar De La Hoya, George Foreman, Leon and Michael Spinks, Floyd Patterson and Ray Leonard. But let’s talk a little about Muhammad Ali. Ali quickly gained the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Apr 23, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,115 views

    This message is to challenge the church to with Vision. Your vision wll contain you, command you, and connect you to the power of God.

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW by Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning. If you are our guest today, thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central, where we are striving to make Christ the center of our lives. If you are searching for a church home, we invite you to prayerfully consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    This Guy "gets It": The Story Of Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,333 views

    If you look at the five leaders in Acts 13, they represent 3 continents and 4 different racial groups. The reason they were called Christians in Antioch is because gospel has the ability to break down walls like nothing else

    Memorial Day Video ahead of me. Today we wrap our 6-week series in the middle of Acts by looking at Barnabas. Barnabas is in fact his nickname. Now, sometimes we can be cruel with our nicknames. We can call a big man “tiny” or a slow-footed person “lightening.” When we think about some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist