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  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Spiritual Drift

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,710 views

    See what happens when God’s people drift away from Him and worship other gods.

    Several years ago a scary thing happened to two young beach goers. I read this in the newspaper. Two young ladies were at the beach, I think Pensacola beach, enjoying a summer vacation and enjoying the water. They got into a raft to relax and sun bath. While floating on the raft they did not pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Father’s Promises Trump Our Worries

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 2, 2010
     | 6,157 views

    God’s promises made the difference for Elijah & the widow of Zarephath. His promises overcome our worries. For through faith in Jesus, you are his dear child. A.The widow’s worries B.Our God is in command C.Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly

    Text: 1 Kings 17:7-16 Theme: Our Father’s Promises Trump our Worries A. The widow’s worries B. Our God is in command C. Trust your Father’s promises and act accordingly Season: Epiphany 4c Date: January 31, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What's Your Response To Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,748 views

    Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

    John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grounds For Divorce

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2023
     | 1,129 views

    God’s love song to Israel turned into the opening argument in a divorce court. Don't let that happen to you.

    Lawsuits are very much in the news nowadays, especially in our nation’s capital. People are suing each other for every reason you can imagine, even over political and religious differences. You can’t keep track of who’s accusing whom of what without a score card, and even that has to be updated ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Discipline Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 30, 2025
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    Pastor John teaches on the importance and power of being thankful

    THE DISCIPLINE OF THANKFULNESS 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Pastor John Oscar — CCCAG December 14th, 2025 ________________________________________ Introduction Good morning, church. I hope you had a blessed few weeks since Thanksgiving. This is a message I had originally for Thanksgiving, but instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Use Your Worldly Wealth Wisely

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 29, 2025
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    The parable of the dishonest manager leaves us with many unanswered questions. Why did Jesus use the “creative accounting” done by a cheater as the basis for a lesson on managing money and material wealth?

    Dynamite. The airplane. Television. The Internet. Those are just a few examples of things that mankind has invented that have been used for good and for evil. Dynamite has allowed people to accomplish great tasks in building, mining, and demolition. Sadly it has also been used as a tool for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    America's Only Choice

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 3, 2014
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     | 7,436 views

    America has one choice and one hope, and that is turning from our sins and back to God.

    America's Only Choice Text: 2 Chron. 7:14-15 Introduction 1. "It is the duty of nations as well as of men to own their dependence upon the overruling power of God; to confess their sins and transgressions in humble sorrow, yet with assured hope that genuine repentance will lead to mercy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The 7 Stages Of The Spiritual Journey From Birth To Death: Beginning, Prevenient Grace, New Birth, Growth, Holiness, Death, & Eternity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 6, 2022
     | 2,236 views

    You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest.

    1. Birth into a crazy world: Imago Dei / Corruption You were born into the world, a crying baby, in a hospital most likely, with no knowledge of anything in the world around you. We are born in many ways a blank slate, however, we are born into a particular mindset, of self-interest. We are born ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Dieing To Live

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    The world teaches us to only consider Me, Mysel, and I. Let us dethrone self as God deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

    Dieing To Live At a party a woman said this: “My husband and I managed to be happy together for 20 years. I guess this is because we’re both in love with the same person.” The husband of this marriage is a picture of the self absorbed and self-centered society we have today . The wife even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of A Caring Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    God wants to add to your fellowship, family and church the following areas: A greater sense of SIGNIFICANCE, STIMULATION, SUPPORT, STABILITY, SELF-EXPRESSIVE CONFIDENCE, SATISFACTION, SPIRITUAL DEPTH.

    Qualities of a Caring Fellowship As we have opportunity, let us do good to all. --Galatians 6:10 A rainbow is a sign of God’s promise never again to destroy the earth by a flood (Gen. 9:11-17). But that was little comfort to the people of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in April of 1997. Eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Keeping Grace In Bounds?

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Arrogance destroys our walk with Christ because any notion of self-sufficiency pertaining to righteousness distorts the power and necessity of God’s grace in all of our lives.

    “Keeping Grace in Bounds” / Luke 19:1-10 Proper 25, Year C, Downsville Baptist Church (4 November 2001) As Mr. Zachary Allens walked into Main Street Baptist Church a couple of minutes late last Sunday evening, he was greeted by scowls and low whispers. Nobody liked Zach Allens, and everybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgotten Forgiveness

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 5, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,747 views

    For believers, this is the sadest thing that could ever happen. This message causes a self evaluation as to how well we remember that we are saved by grace, and owe our lives to God.

    Psalms 32:1-2 and 2 Peter 1:2-9 It really shouldn’t surprise us at the great lengths the Bible speaks of forgiveness. Our entire message, faith, belief, and life is based on that one thing: forgiveness. And in the Bible, in all the various ways forgiveness is discussed, there stands out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Taking Risks For Homeland Security

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    For Men’s Day at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA. Aquila is an example of taking risks to secure his self-knowledge, his relationships, and his contribution to the church.

    Anything worth doing involves risk, doesn’t it? Nothing great has ever been accomplished by people afraid to take risks. I have seen a poster that showed a small fish, closing in on a worm and a fishhook, but unaware that he was about to be gobbled up by a large fish, which was itself about to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Little Bo Pete Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,855 views

    The third message in an Easter series looking at the life of Peter. In particular, how we struggle with some of the same issues he did because of our attidue of self-sufficiency.

    The Passion of Christ March 21, 2004 Little Bo Pete – Mt. 26:33-54 Sunday AM Intro: Little Bo Pete lost some sleep b/c he didn’t trust the Savior Got out of the boat, and almost did float instead he only got soaked Little Bo Pete lost some sleep b/c he didn’t hear the Savior Was there in the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist