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  • Phillip Sims avatar

    Retreated Repaired And Reprogramed Series

    Contributed by Phillip Sims on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,310 views

    Sometimes it seems like we are running a race, and we feel that we can’t go on. But if we hold on to God’s unchangeing hand sometimes He will allow us to retreat, so that he can repair us and reprogram us for His service.

    I Kings 19:11-18 Retreated Repaired and Reprogrammed Here lies before us a very important text of scripture that is very practical in the life of every believer. It is the picture of a man that had human failings and emotional turmoil just like we do. It proves that no matter how high you go ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Incredible Confidence

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,885 views

    David’s response when confronted with his terrible sin was to run to the very one he had offended.

    Passage: Psalm 51 Intro: It’s hard to imagine a believer who had messed up worse than David. 1) life filled w/ God’s grace, David blew it. 2) lusted after and committed adultery with a good friend’s wife, Bathsheba, who got pregnant. 3) lured Uriah home to explain pregnancy, but Uriah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Stay Where You Are Called

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 3, 2021
     | 2,281 views

    In zeal, many run off to find the will of God when it was right where they were when He called them.

    1 Cor 7:24 Brethren, let every man, wherein he is called, therein abide with God. When people get saved they often want to make changes in their life that are not necessary or God's will. In context, new converts were considering changes like being circumcised or uncircumcised. They wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burn It- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2012
     | 4,238 views

    God clearly mentions the punishment, so that we stay away from such wickedness,

    Burn it………… Acts 19:19” Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.” The word ‘revival’ is not known ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven (7) Signs And Symptoms Of Cain Syndrome

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,775 views

    1. He was half-hearted towards God. 2. His Decision was based on his OWN MIGHT. 3. He did not follow the PLAN of God. 4. He became SLAVE by his own sins. 5. Cain was easily OFFENDED. 6. He HATED his brother. 7. He ran away from his CALLING!

    Scripture: Genesis 4:9-12 (NIV) 9 Then the LORD said to Cain, "Where is your brother Abel?" "I don’t know," he replied. "AM I MY BROTHER’S KEEPER?" 10 The LORD said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother’s blood cries out to me from the ground. 11 Now you are under a curse and driven from the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Prayers Are Not Answered

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 18, 2021
     | 7,666 views

    I cried to God and He has heard me, and attended to the voice of my prayer; Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer, nor His mercy away from me.

    WHY PRAYERS ARE NOT ANSWERED "I cry unto you, and you do not hear me: I stand up, and you didn't regard me" (Job 30:20) I prayed and cried to "the God that answers prayer" but He does not answer; Maybe He didn't hear me. That's the question that goes on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Knows

    Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025
     | 25 views

    Jesus runs a WELL driving ministry and will give you the living water so that you never thirst again.

    Jesus Knows (John 4: 1-15) 1-2) Jesus realized that the Pharisees was keeping count of the baptism The Pharisees was saying that Jesus was baptizing more people then John They are attempting to make it look like it was a competition between Jesus and John Turning them into rivals Is that not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father’s Day - Great Fathers Redefined

    Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Jun 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,443 views

    See how murderers, adulterers, fornicators, liars, and many more, became great fathers.

    Most Father’s Day messages will not complete without sharing the story of how it all began. Father's Day was attributed to an American woman Sonora Smart who advocated the tradition because of her father. The father raised five children after the death of his wife during the birth of their sixth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul’s Argument For A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015
     | 9,785 views

    Paul makes the argument for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture by showing us the three events that must first take place. Paul shows us that the Rapture is one of those events.

    TITLE:THE NEXT THREE GREAT EVENTS THE LORD HAS PROPHESIED MUST COME TO PASS BEFORE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD BEGINS [PAUL’S ARGUMENT FOR THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH] TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008
     | 2,928 views

    Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

    JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Preparation Of Passover

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    John 19:14 and it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify

    POBC Feb. 29/04 John 19:14 and it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priest answered, We have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2024
     | 648 views

    Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

    Now we see a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Now see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18-20. Here is the heartbreak of betrayal. When ANYONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintain A Good Weight Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 4, 2012
     | 5,086 views

    So we need to maintain a good weight as we run the race of faith. But just what does that mean?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Maintain a Good Weight” Hebrews 12:1-12 Let’s have a moment of honesty. How many of you have, at some point in your life, been concerned about your weight? How many of you have been in a situation where your weight was important to the situation ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heroes Of The Bible: Elijah Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,851 views

    The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Elijah. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint Available)

    Heroes of the Bible: Elijah Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/29/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Scarlet Thread

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 41,711 views

    Hebrews 9:22 says, "Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness." That's the driving principle that runs throughout the entire Bible.

    INTRODUCTION We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus every Lord’s Day, but on Easter Sunday we ramp up our celebration. Back in the 1960s, Nikita Khrushchev was the Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. In one infamous speech he declared the superiority of communism over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist