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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Who's In Charge? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 30, 2012
     | 5,546 views

    Face it, we humans like to be in charge of ourselves and as many others as we can. Though we aren't all power mongers, this default human behavior causes major problems when we see how God's universe really operates. The lesson comes home in this portion

    We as humans have various default behaviors that we engage in. I know that we as Christians don’t like to think that we are that way, but unless energy is expended in seeking healing from these default human behaviors, we will continue to do them naturally. Paul said in Philippians 2:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Lord's Day

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 25, 2008
     | 3,572 views

    The Sabbath was made for man.

    THE LORD’S DAY The Lord’s Day: — Text: Mark 2:27-28 Intro: Labor is God’s appointment. His wholesome and needful law. But did He mean us to bear the drudgery of ceaseless toil? How wretched, how degrading, how brutalizing! And God has not appointed it: “Six days shalt thou labour.” Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Have You Chased A Lion Today

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
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     | 6,811 views

    Life should be us stepping up to challenges

    1 Samuel 17:34-35 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,877 views

    Often unable to distinguish between our wants and our needs, our selfishness rules the day and leads to conflicts and quarrels.

    Me, Myself and I TCF Sermon July 20, 2008 Think for a moment about some of those things that really annoy you. You’re in a line of cars where the road narrows down to a lane. You’ve been inching forward, but there are others, perhaps several others, who zip by you in the outside lane and move ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Motivation Matters Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,313 views

    Examines the importance of Correct Motivation

    Christians are abnormal in their motivation YOUR MOTIVATION MATTERS 4/22/12 - Matthew 6:1-8, 16-21. Psychology Today magazine defines motivation as “the desire to do things. It's the difference between waking up before dawn to pound the pavement and lazing around the house all day. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reclaiming Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 12,603 views

    I’m talking about the definition of dreams that refers to “a condition or achievement that is longed for.” Many such longings… desires… dreams… are a reflection of God in us. .. a part of God’s eternal purpose.

    1 Reclaiming Your Dreams June 25, 2006 – Brad Bailey What are your dreams? What dreams did you have as a child for what you could do in the world? There lies in every human life a dimension of dreams (desires) that are a part of God’s eternal plan…often they are silenced and stolen… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Managing Your Money

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2012
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     | 6,232 views

    Maybe we should change the marital vows to pledge “Debt to us part.”

    “Managing your money!” January, 15th, 2012 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24, 21:5, 21:20, 6:6-8, 21:17, 3:9-10  Money isn't all it’s cracked up to be.  In fact it can bring more pain than pleasure!  no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Saying Of Jesus: To Be Great, Be The Least Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 27, 2018
     | 14,575 views

    Jesus said many counter-intuitive, counter-cultural and against-common sense statements which emphasize the difference between worldly values and Kingdom priorities. This series examines how these very challenging statements applies to our lives

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Great, Be the Least Selected Passages To be truly great in life, seek to be the least! This has to be one of the most incredible, unbelievable, counter-intuitive, counter-cultural statements of all time. Essentially it is a statement that the way up in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Power Of Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    A PURPOSE WILL: ❶ Motivate you ❷ Keep your priorities straight ❸ Develop your potential ❹ Give you ability to live in the present ❺ Help you evaluate your progress

    2 Timothy 4:6-8KJVFor I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Committed To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,258 views

    Paul had experienced much success in ministry, and yet he knew he had not arrived. He resolved to release the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future. We must continue to seek all the Lord has for us. We cannot be complacent or satisfied.

    Committed to Serve Philippians 3:12-16 As you study the life of Paul, you realize the opportunities he once enjoyed. As far as men were concerned, Paul once had it all – power, position, and prestige. He was a rising star with a bright future within the religious elite in Jerusalem. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chinging 2 The Faith Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Apr 12, 2012
     | 2,579 views

    The whole plan of salvation is only Jesus.

    Reading: Galatians 2:16-20 Halloween customs on in your neighborhood, I’m one that arouses a marvel because of trick- a-treat thoughts. I’ll say to you that believing every thought that comes to your mind is a terrible thing to do. To regard as true beyond a shadow of doubt, you might. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost Time

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 3, 2011
     | 3,225 views

    We loose a lot of time we could be working forour Lord.

    LOST TIME Luke 15 11And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13And not many days after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,496 views

    1st in a series about life of Solomon. An effort to get the audience to associate Solomon's request with the choices that are placed before them and to prioritize them accordingly

    I Kings 3:3-15; II Chronicles 1:1-13 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be great to have 3 wishes, for whatever you want? I once asked our church family in Joplin to think that through – If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want? I’ll share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grabbing The Grapes

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 180 ratings
     | 56,764 views

    You are either Measuring Giants or Weighing Grapes: And you are either going forward or backing up.

    Genesis 15:13-14 God tells Abraham his seed shall be a stranger in a land and will be afflicted for 400 years, then God will judge that nation and they shall come out with great substance. God gave Moses, a word of promise to bring to the children of Israel (this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Its About Time, Isn't It?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 16, 2013
     | 3,675 views

    We may not enjoy walking in the valley, but it is a necessary part of our Spiritual growth!

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church It’s about time, isn’t it? part two Nehemiah 3 We have seen the symbolism and rich meaning behind the first 3 gates of Jerusalem's 12 gates. • The sheep gate reminded us of Jesus, the Lamb of God. • The fish gate speaks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist