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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Grabbing The Grapes

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 180 ratings
     | 56,956 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

  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    Chinging 2 The Faith Of Jesus

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Apr 12, 2012
     | 2,668 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

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Purchasing Power Of Desire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 1, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,514 views

    Desire will take a man a whole lot of places.

    THE PURCHASING POWER OF DESIRE TEXT: l Chronicles 21:18-27 1 Chronicles 21:18 28 -- “Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.” “And David went up at the saying of Gad, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Lost Time

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 3, 2011
     | 3,298 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

  • John Williams III avatar

    The Birthright

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 2,796 views

    Our birthright comes with some expectations.

    THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s Endowments

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 1,281 views

    The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

    As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,631 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

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Committed To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,492 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

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Real With Your Self Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    Lenten series based on Mark 14 and Jesus’ encounters: Jesus was so comfortable with Himself that He could encounter threatening people without being threatened; could correct hostile people without being destructive; and could receive the heart of a tortu

    We wear the mask that grins and lies, It hides our cheeks and shades our eyes – This debt we pay to human guile; With torn and bleeding hearts we smile, And mouth with myriad subtleties. Why should the world be over-wise, In counting all our tears and sighs? Nay, let them only see us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Self-Control: The Balancing Fruit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 30, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    Self control brings balance to our lives.

    Last Sunday I asked you to be ready to share ways that we demonstrate the Fruits of the Spirit as a church. That will take place in a few minutes, as we first need to address the final fruit - self-control. There have been a few “experiments” if you will during this series as a way to try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Self-Confidence: The Deceitful Destroyer

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Knowing more about Samson’s life offers us a wider scope of understanding regarding the danger of self-confidence and spiritual leniency.

    Self-confidence is a misplaced reliance and it is offensive before the sight of God. Its deceitfulness is being revealed from generation to generation and sorrowfully experienced by its trapped victims. Samson, the strongest man who ever lived, is a warning example for all those who dare to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    A sermon on how we have become out of control in America and what it takes to get us - Christians - back on track.

    August 8, 2004 Galatians 5:23 I have recently been reading a book by Tim Russert called “Big Russ and Me.” It’s a very interesting insight into middle America about forty years ago or so. With great admiration he talks about the great work ethic of his father, who worked two to three jobs ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Groce avatar

    Out Of Control Or Self-Control?

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 9,555 views

    According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come.

    Introduction According to Acts 24:24-25, Felix sent for Paul and heard him speak about faith in Christ in terms of righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come. During Paul’s sermon, Felix became frightened and sent Paul away. Paul preached a sermon that made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 52,053 views

    How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

    SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Self-Righteousness Leads To Disillusionment

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,327 views

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1.

    SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS LEADS TO DISILLUSIONMENT BECAUSE IT BLURS THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED TOO GOOD TO SEE STRAIGHT 1. THE CAUSE OF DISILLUSIONMENT = SELF-RIGHTEOUSNESS (3:13-15) the people were blind to their own sin -- they were too good to see straight Context: You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible