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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How God Grows Us Through Struggles Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,219 views

    This difficult passage points us toward who we are in Christ and how He grows us.

    HOW GOD GROWS US THROUGH STRUGGLES: 1. AN EASY LIFE? God does not take away our struggles, though He does ensure they don’t overwhelm us. - 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. - In verses 8-9, Paul shares four statements that we’d rather not hear. They speak clearly to an uncomfortable truth: God’s goal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Procrastination And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 323 views

    Acts 24:1-27 shows us the tragedy of a missed opportunity.

    Introduction John Antioco was the CEO of Blockbuster, whose ubiquitous stores were then a fixture of American life, renting videos and DVDs to millions of customers. In 2000, Antioco received two young men, Marc Randolph and Reed Hastings, into his office. The two men started a business three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fully Yielding To Christ Gives Power Over Satan, Sin And Self

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 8, 2022
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    Christ won the victory at Calvary and gave it unto us. We can be sure and certain that sin’s power is broken because Christ’s victory was complete. Every believer must realize that sin’s power is broken, and we are free.

    Sermon – “Fully Yielding To Christ Gives Power Over Satan, Sin and Self” Scripture Lesson - Romans 6:9-14 “We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, and he will never die again. Death no longer has any power over him.10 When he died, he died once to break the power of sin. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Promise Of God's Presence

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 22, 2025
     | 311 views

    Stephen's defense before the council using the promise of God's presence

    The Promise of God’s Presence Acts 7:1-8 Good Morning John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. NKJV Charles Williams said, “In Jesus, the truth and self-expression of God has become human; the meaning of life and all existence has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Really Me, Really

    Contributed by Roy Probus on May 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    We must first love ourselves before we can love others. Looking at our friends should help us define who we are but not at the expense of ourselves.

    Nornan, what a mess. Jim burns tells a story of a friend of his named Norman. Some of you know someone like him. Norman was the type of person to change fads and friends very quickly. During his high school years, Norman was a: i. Surfer ii. Punk rocker iii. Football team manager iv. Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,149 views

    Jacob Wrestles With God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 32 verses 22-32. Ill: • James Whistler, the Victorian artist, • Showed scant respect for the hierarchy of any profession. • When his poodle fell ill with a throat infection, • The artist sent immediately for the country’s leading ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    “diotrephes & Demetrius – A Cantankerous & A Consistent Christian” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,449 views

    John contrasts a God centered Christian with a self centered Christian.

    In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. Last time we considered what John has to say about Gaius - a commendable Christian. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Not Our Own

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 23, 2012
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     | 5,192 views

    Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances.

    We Are Not Our Own October 21, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our call is to follow and obey Jesus, no matter the circumstances. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 15:19-23 Supplemental Passage: For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Am I Worth? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,798 views

    We live in a culture where the price tags have been switched. So how do we know what we're worth?

    “Getting A Clue: What Am I Worth?” Eph. 1:1-14 The Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard told a story of thieves who broke into a jewelry store but didn't steal anything; they simply rearranged the price tags. The next morning, the expensive jewelry was sold as junk, and the junk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What To Do When Depressed Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015
     | 9,590 views

    Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

    WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Anger? Infantile Narsissim

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2014
     | 4,079 views

    To be mature we have to learn to control our emotions... David asks the Lord to show him and correct him. Hold us accountable? Identify perpetual babyhood?

    INFANTILE NARCISSISM...AM I IN A VICE-GRIP... MATURITY MASTERS EMOTIONS... DOES THIS CONTROL ME OR DO I CONTROL IT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfinger@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY IDENTIFIED THE LIGHTNING RODS THAT MOCK YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES? FEW SEEK THE REVELATION OF CORRECTABLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    At Least I Am Not That

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 972 views

    This message is about self-righteousness and how Christians can easily fall into this attitude when we stand in judgment of others.

    At Least I Am Not That! Scripture: Luke 18:9-14; Romans 10:3; Proverbs 26:12 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “At Least I Am Not That” and it is a message about being self-righteous. To ensure we are all on the same page, I want to give you the definition of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    The Call Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 16, 2025
     | 496 views

    While Jesus announces for the first time to his disciples his call to the cross, He calls us to confess who he is and calls us to live a crucified life.

    I would guess that we are probably similar in that we get so many unwanted calls each day. Somehow, I’ve been getting calls for some group who says they can get me on Social Security Disability. Other times I’ve been on the list for VA loans - except I’m not a veteran. I’ve received calls for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Life Is Sacred Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    To stress the sanctity of life.

    The 10 Commandments #6: Life is Sacred Text: Exodus 20:13 Thesis: To stress the sanctity of life. Introduction: (1) In 1992, the annual homicide numbers in the U.S. were around 23,760. Today, the numbers are continuing to grow. (2) In a Houston double murder in 1993, 6 young men, ranging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem Of False Prophets

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,254 views

    with 9/11 more and more kooks and false teaching are coming up - how can we be sure who is right on

    THE PROBLEM OF FALSE PROPHETS Text: 1 John 4:1-21 Original Letter circling the Internet: The date of the attack: 9/11 - 9 + 1 + 1 = 11. September 11th is the 254th day of the year: 2 + 5 + 4 = 11 After September 11th there are 111 days left to the end of the year. 119 is the area code to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free