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  • Craig Benner avatar

    How Impressive

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 17, 2017
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     | 4,925 views

    What kind of an impression are you making? Is it temporal or is it eternal? Anyone can leave a mark, but it takes effort to leave a positive impression.

    LASTING IMPRESSIONS Acts 3:6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk. Acts 4:9-13 9 If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole; 10 Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020
     | 1,944 views

    This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

    - Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Drifting

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 4, 2025
     | 269 views

    We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Drifting never requires effort, only neglect.

    The Danger of Drifting November 2, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must anchor ourselves in the truth of Christ, lest we drift into destruction. Focus Passage: Hebrews 2:1-4 (Pew Bible page 1373) Supplemental Passage: Therefore, since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time Of Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 1, 2025
     | 455 views

    There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such times that the hand of God intervenes beyond human expectation.

    A TIME OF DIVINE INTERVENTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 126:1-3, Isaiah 43:18-19, Joel 2:25-27, Exodus 14:13-14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when human efforts are exhausted and circumstances seem hopeless. It is at such ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    June: Month Of Supernatural Results

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 31, 2025
     | 705 views

    Supernatural results are not the outcome of human effort alone, but the visible manifestation of God's power, favour, and intervention in our affairs.

    JUNE: MONTH OF SUPERNATURAL RESULTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:1-7 Supporting Texts: Matthew 19:26, John 15:5, Philippians 4:13, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: As we enter the month of June, God is declaring that this shall be a month of Supernatural Results. Supernatural results are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obedience Is The Key For Success: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 18, 2021
     | 4,612 views

    God is not going to ignore people who are obedient and who take all efforts to please God despite the inconveniences. Are you listening?

    Obedience is the key for success: Part 2 Genesis 26:1”….So Isaac went to Gerar, to Abimelech king of the Philistines.2 “The LORD appeared to him and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; stay in the land of which I shall tell you.” Obedience is the key for success: God is not going to ignore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Promise Of Peace

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024
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     | 832 views

    Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God.

    The Promise of Peace Scripture: John 14:27. Introduction: Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God. Reflection In the tumultuous seas of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    May: My Month Of Exceeding Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 25, 2025
     | 1,062 views

    The month of May has been declared as your month of Exceeding Grace. You are not stepping into this month by your effort but by divine enablement.

    MAY: MY MONTH OF EXCEEDING GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work." Supporting Texts: Romans 5:20, Ephesians 2:8, Zechariah 4:6-7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Spirit Gives Life The Flesh Profits Nothing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    The Spirit initiates, creates, and give birth to new things. Replace fleshly efforts with the empowering, enabling and energizing power of the Spirit overflowing from within your heart.

    The Spirit initiates, creates, and give birth to new things.(2 Cor. 3:6) "It is He who has qualified us making us to be fit and worthy and sufficient as ministers and dispensers of a new covenant (of salvation through Christ) not ministers of the letter (of legally written code) but of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Knew His Identity Yet Served With Humility Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    Part 4 of the Lenten series on Jesus with this one focusing on Jesus’ humility and sense of self.

    Jesus Knew His Identity, Yet Served with Humility TEXT: John 13: 1-9, 12-17 Sunday, March 10, 2002 We do serve an awesome, wonderful and great God. However, when I experience me, Richard Pfeil, I find that I am not all that great. I know that might be surprising, but.......Unlike God, I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Steadfastness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 5,832 views

    Let us conquer life’s challenges through the right commitments, adding steadfastness to self-control.

    Have you ever expressed your belief in a loving way but to your dismay your friends still accused you of being biased or opinionated? Or, you made a stand about an issue in your company and yet you end up being ridiculed for what you stood for even if your stance was actually right? Or, you tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers,athletes, And Farmers Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 25,411 views

    HOW DO YOU "GUARD THE TRUTH"? PAUL GIVES TIMOTHY 3 METAPHORS TO DESCRIBE THE KIND OF EFFORT IT WOULD TAKE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN EPHESUS

    Soldiers, Athletes, and Farmers Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 2:1-13 Introduction. N 2nd Timothy 1:14, Paul tells Timothy to “guard the Truth”. The Truth is the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul wrote this letter to Timothy from a prison cell; and, he was going to be put to death in a very short ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Keys - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Introducing a 30 part series on prayer keys. These are not incantations manipulating God to submit to our will, but guides leading us to submit to God’s will. "Lord teach us to pray."

    A 30 part study of prayer keys during our Wednesday night prayer meetings? You may think it will become boringly repetitive. No, No, NOOOO! During this study, we will hear how Mary, Queen of Scots, feared the prayers of John Knox more than the combined armies of Europe. We will hear Jonathan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News: A Fish Story

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

    A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mountain Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011
     | 5,392 views

    God has an adventure for you! What are you willing to sacrifice?

    How many of you have used a GPS? We got one last fall for our trip to visit our friends in Fredrick Maryland. I have to say that it takes getting used to. We had to do a bit tweaking to it. We changed the voice to a British accent and we named it Jeeves. We did this because a British accent is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ