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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Do Everything Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2020
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    We all struggle with a "dual nature." We sort of like Bannon/The Hulk from the movies and comic books. It doesn't take much to move us away from Christ-likeness to self-interest and rebellion.

    You can listen to this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2134049 Do Everything  Intro: • Jekyll & Hyde, The Hulk o Book cover o Jekyll/Hyde illustration o Bannon/Hulk o Bannon/Hulk meld • Stories like these illuminate the struggle in all of us. Good vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Dec 1, 2019
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     | 6,321 views

    God tries to prevent us from Self-Destruction

    In the movie Flight, On October 14, 2011, Airline captain/recreational drug user Whip Whitaker (Denzel Washington) awakens after very little sleep and drinking alcohol. After using cocaine to help wake up, he boards South Jet flight 227 to Atlanta. After Whip threads the plane through severe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trashed? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019
     | 2,758 views

    It is an epic adventure that captures our imaginations. Toys come alive and in their story we find your story!

    Your Story Pt. 3 - Trashed? I. Introduction We have been following the escapades of Andy's toys . . . Woody and the gang - Buzz, Rex the dinosaur. Stinky Pete the prospector. Bo Peep. Porky the Piggy Bank and of course Woody a rag doll cowboy, his horse Bullseye and Jessie his cowgirl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Spirit Of Fear

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2019
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     | 9,970 views

    We all deal with fear on some level. We must take on fear directly in the name of Jesus. Based on 2 Tim. 1:5-7. No more cowering to fear.

    I love going to Summersville Lake. One of the highlights of the lake is all of the rocky ledges that you can climb up on and then jump into the water. The two or three footers are pretty easy. The eight footers will give you a pause before you take the leap. But it was when several of us climbed up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 5,332 views

    Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
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     | 14,164 views

    The Church at Laodicea, a church, it seems, with no redeeming qualities. Luke warm, every church was commended for something, except the Laodicean church. Are we like the Laodicean church?

    Revelation 3:14 - 22 I. Introduction A. The city of Laodicea was almost due East of Ephesus about 120 miles or so on a major trade route in Asia 1. The city was a banking center and so a very wealthy city a. The city was also the site of mineral springs which could only be tolerated if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conditional Forgiveness Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2018
     | 2,797 views

    The point is this–God will forgive any sin, any offense. Nothing will make Him so angry as not to forgive. Unless. Unless we come to that confession, to that communion, with an unforgiving heart.

    Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Extraordinary Form “So also shall my heavenly Father do to you, if you do not forgive–every one of you–forgive your brother from the heart.” From the Holy Gospel according to St. Matthew. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. There are very few ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    No Condemnation

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Oct 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,867 views

    Role of the Spirit

    The Roman church Paul wrote to was started by people who had witnessed the Day of Pentecost referenced in Acts. It was not led nor founded by any of the Disciples. Paul had hoped to meet with this church long before he was able to, & when he finally did, it was as a Roman prisoner. Peter did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 6, 2018
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     | 11,472 views

    Ephesians 3:1-6 teaches us that God calls a Christian to die to self and to live for others.

    Scripture Today I am starting a new series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." The ESV Study Bible notes: "There are two main themes of Ephesians: (1) Christ has reconciled all creation to himself and to God, and (2) Christ has united people from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Light In The Spiritual Darkness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2018
     | 4,444 views

    Our Lord forever is pouring out on us His grace and goodness so that we will learn to do the same thing for Him and for other people.

    Feast of St. Lucy 2018 The constant temptation human beings face is to turn God’s intention for man upside down. Instead of us following the plan to be remade into God’s image, we are constantly trying the impossible. We attempt to remake God in our own image–venal and selfish and cruel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Enjoying The Ups And Bracing For The Downs Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 11, 2017
     | 6,079 views

    Life is filled with ups and downs, but God’s Word helps us anticipate and soften the downs and keep the ups from morphing into downs.

    Enjoying the Ups and Bracing for the Downs (Proverbs 25:25-28) 1. I have told this joke before, but it has been a few years. 2. Two guys are bungee-jumping one day. The first guy says to the second, "You know, we could make a lot of money running our own bungee-jumping service in Mexico." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expending Patience Wisely

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,981 views

    Patience is difficult for us all, but if we develop certain good habits, it makes a big difference. Often times patience simply means delaying anger or refusing to rush to a conclusion or action.

    Expending Patience Wisely 1. Someone has contrasted the good and bad of patience, “Patience: The quality you admire in the driver behind you but can’t stand in the driver who’s in front of you.” 2. Someone else illustrated patience this way: “When you're being yelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What's Love Got To Do With It? (Part Five) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 25, 2016
     | 7,613 views

    Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. We've all struggled with this one. Overcoming being hurt by someone can be difficult. Forgiveness takes love.

    WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (Part five) INTRODUCTION: Last week I shared about what love had to do with overcoming fear. We looked at 1st John 4:18 that states perfect love drives out fear. Today my focus will be on what love has to do with overcoming unforgiveness. Let’s face it-we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe 29 - Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015
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     | 6,102 views

    Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Gentleness

    Believe 29 ~ Gentleness June 7, 2015 Fragile: Handle with Care – How often have these words been put on a shipment to protect the package. When we moved here, the movers told us if our dishes broke they were not responsible because they didn’t pack them. Have you ever packed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gps

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015
     | 5,448 views

    An update of JOY (Jesus first; Others second; Yourself last). This is a true GPS (God first; People second and Self last). Can be used as a true GPS to see where we are on our path to Heaven as Christians.

    Read Romans 12:1-3 (Prayer) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” “And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist