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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Seeing Yourself As God Does Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
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     | 8,752 views

    Israel had repeatedly witnessed God’s power; why were they intimidated? It’s a perception problem called low self-esteem, and it’s how the enemy prevents you from winning. The Israelites quickly forgot their Red Sea deliverance...

    Seeing Yourself As God Does Numbers 13:1-2, 30-33NKJV A man in the prairie observed an eagle fatally wounded by gunshot. He writes: “With his eyes gleaming…he slowly turned his head, giving one last…longing look towards the sky. He’d often swept those starry spaces ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Identity Crisis Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2015
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     | 10,158 views

    Do you know your true identity with God and are you living it or masking it?

    Before we read our text this morning, let us be reminded that God revealed Himself through the Nation of Israel. Israel is God’s Chosen People! And we note in the Old Testament that the Philistines have been an enemy of Israel since the beginning of the nation. Please open your Bibles now to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church At Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 20, 2017
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     | 13,957 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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    Judgment Is A Tough Measuring Stick Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2017
     | 6,446 views

    Discernment, Love, Others, Self-Examination

    JESUS STRAIGHT TALK - Judgment Is a Tough Measuring Stick Matthew 7:1-6 (p. 679) April 23, 2017 Introduction: When Jesus says, “Do not judge or you too will be judged,” it’s important to understand what He meant. Look at the context of where this takes place. Jesus is saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expending Patience Wisely

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 4, 2016
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     | 4,914 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
     | 7,504 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

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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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     | 6,226 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
     | 2,684 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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,817 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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    Dead Men Walking

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021
     | 1,641 views

    To be fully alive to God we must be dead to self and this world.

    Dead Men Walking Thank you for listening to GodNAmerica’s weekday podcast. My name is Perry Greene, I am your host. You may find us at GodNAmerica.com for more information and resources. At a recent midweek prayer meeting the Pastor asked us to pray for persecuted believers. He mentioned some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021
     | 2,442 views

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37.

    Prelude Who are the true greats? You may be surprised! You may know some of them personally. Purpose: Let’s learn the basic ingredient of true greatness. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus taught in Mark 9:30-37. Jesus Mark 9:30-31 “Then they departed from there and passed through Galilee, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spitfire

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 1,692 views

    How many times have we spit fire and have said more than we meant to say? How many times have we lost our cool? James is talking about teaching and self-control as it relates to speech.

    SPITFIRE (September 16, 2012) Text: James 3:1- 12 Jas 3:1-12  Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.  (2)  For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Full Or Empty (Palm Sunday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
     | 2,777 views

    There is a difference between being full and being empty. There is also a difference between being empty and emptying one's self.

    FULL OR EMPTY Text: Philippians 2:5 - 11 The late Bishop Fulton J. Sheen was greeted by a burst of applause when he made his appearance as a speaker at a meeting in Minneapolis. He responded by saying: “Applause before a speaker begins is an act of faith. Applause during the speech is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let Us Consider One Another Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 8, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,578 views

    And what I want to talk with you about today is- spurs. I looked up the word to see exactly what it meant. And according to the dictionary it means a device with a small spike or a spiked wheel that is worn on a rider's heel and used for urging a horse forward.

    Introduction Somewhere in a Hartson family photo album is a picture of me at the age of about three. In the picture, I have on my cowboy hat, cowboy shirt, my boots, short pants standing next to my spring action rocking horse. Now that I have grown up, I realize there are some photo flaws in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Freedom From Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,427 views

    One of the greatest obstacles to you finding freedom in a world that seeks to bind you…. IS YOU!

    Finding Freedom From Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ