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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Two Minute Warning

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,962 views

    Football's "Two Minute Warning" warns the game is almost over and the window to make a change is closing. It's an apt example of how God's warnings about our lives are serious and the time will come when reversal will be too late. (Msg good any time).

    THE TWO MINUTE WARNING Daniel 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. ATLANTA JOKE The Atlanta Falcons had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field and demanded to be given a chance to play at tight end. Everyone watched with wonder as the turkey caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thoughts In 2 Peter – Number 6 – Partakers Of The Divine Power And The Divine Nature - 2 Peter 1:5-11 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 19, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 133 views

    Today we examine a practical and serious passage about the true knowledge in a Christian’s walk with his/her Lord. There are 7 qualities that supplement faith. Do we lack in any of them? Great wonder! We tap into the divine power and the divine nature.

    THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER – NUMBER 6 – PARTAKERS OF THE DIVINE POWER AND THE DIVINE NATURE - 2 PETER 1:5-11 [1]. THE INTRODUCTION We are going to look at a series of verses here, interesting ones in the development of the Christian life. Peter’s ministry lay mainly in reaching and supporting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perplexing Problems And Their Solutions From Romans 8

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,241 views

    Thank God He has given us multiple ways of solving all of our problems through His word, His Spirit and His will. You cannot force a solution to a problem to come to mind. But you can keep your mind open so you can recognize possible paths to solutions wh

    Problems and Their Solutions for Life’s Most Reoccurring Problems from Romans 8 Illustration:If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow, Eating Problems for Breakfast by Tim Hansel, Word Publishing, 1988, p. 54. Thank God He has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Looking Out For Number Two!

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 16,953 views

    What would most people say if they were asked, "What pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian?" What do you think most people would say? Legalistic? Judgemental? Intolerant? Iâm convinced that way too few of them would say, "The word that pops into my mind is Îlove.

    What would most people say if they were asked, "What pops into your mind when you hear the word Christian?" What do you think most people would say? Legalistic? Judgemental? Intolerant? Iâm convinced that way too few of them would say, "The word that pops into my mind is Îlove.â" Yet love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Place Called Heaven

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    Some people ask me, 'Are you one of those narrow-minded Baptists who think only Baptists are going to Heaven?' And I say, 'Dear friend, I'm more narrow minded than that. I don't think all the Baptists are going to make it.' Author: Mike Huckabee

    John 14:1-6 Verse 2-In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. A Prepared Place-A bride and groom many times prepare place for themselves to live! Jesus is the groom and we are His bride! Jesus prepared a place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 15, 2017
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     | 10,170 views

    This is the fourth and last teaching in the series "Auto-correcting God." This teaching examines Acts 5, the record of Ananias and Sapphira.

    This is the last message in the series “Auto-correcting God.” In the three previous messages we looked at individuals in the Old Testament who had received an instruction from God but chose not to follow it. They altered the instruction the Lord had given to them to fit what they believed – to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Key To Godly Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    This message expounds Phil. 2:1-5 focusing on the mindset Christians are to have toward one another. Social justice issues are addressed as well as personal relationships.

    Our text today is found in Philippians 2:1-5. I am reading from the New King James Version. “Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Owens avatar

    Perspectives For The New Year (And For Every Year)

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2023
     | 2,076 views

    It is critical to have a godly view of time and life in order to live a life pleasing to God. As the new year begins, it is a good time to renew and refocus our minds in the Lord.

    A. Happy New Year!! Welcome to 20-23! B. Let’s start with a little New Year’s humor: 1. What do cows say on Jan. 1? "Happy Moo Year!" 2. What was Dr. Frankenstein’s new year’s resolution? To make new friends. 3. What new year’s resolution should a basketball player never make? To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Antidote To Confusion Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025
     | 352 views

    When facing trials that leave us confused and defeated, God offers the divine wisdom needed to endure, but we must ask for it with a single-minded faith that trusts His goodness completely.

    Introduction: The Inevitable Question Last time we were in the book of James, we looked at one of the most challenging commands in the entire Bible: "Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." We learned that God uses trials to test our faith and produce a steadfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy In Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 9, 2007
     | 7,117 views

    Last words are usually sad, but Paul’s last words, although serious, have an attitude of joy. The key to living for Christ with joy, is knowing how to die for Christ. In our text today, Paul is showing us how to die by giving us his view of death

    Finding Joy in Serving Christ II Timothy 4:6-7 Purpose: To explain why Paul had been so successful in serving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to think more about being with Christ than they do about the hardships of serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: The key to living for Christ with joy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Stressed Out Or Prayed Up? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    Stress and Anxiety have increased due to COVID-19 and the contentious political divide. Message processes influence of stress and offers biblical solutions.

    Today I want to address a PROBLEM we all face: stress and anxiety.i This year, 2020 has been a stressful year. The pandemic has affected the whole world. Economic pressures have increased for families and businesses. Social distancing and isolation have interfered with normal human interaction. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Collins avatar

    14 - Led By The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,076 views

    This is the 14th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans and deals with the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit.

    Romans 8:1-4 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Healing From Debt

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,009 views

    People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. In the “materialism” that fills American society and the American church, we have become addicted to debt and don’t mind it’s abuses.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Timothy 6:6 – 10 Healing from Debt Premise: People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. Godliness is the truest riches. (Ill.) “Two ardent fishermen met on their vacation and began swapping stories about the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Harsh Reality And Unavoidable Issue Of Sin

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 13, 2021
     | 2,160 views

    Sin is a serious and destructive fact of life. We define it as a series of "mistakes", "errors of judgment", or "bad behavior". We need to see sin for what it is -an abomination in the sight of a Holy God (Ezekiel 18:20; Romans 6:23).

    Modern society more and more makes very little of or does not even bother to think about sin as a serious and destructive fact of life. There are varying attitudes towards the subject of sin. Some view the idea as an illusion, the construction of ancient religious fanatics, or fantasy. Many deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Commandments: Honor God's Name Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019
     | 5,372 views

    Don't dishonor the name of God by word or deed. We need God's help: the Holy Spirit, confession and cleansing, filling our minds with good things.

    HONOR GOD’S NAME—Exodus 20:7, Ezekiel 36:16-28 (optional children’s sermon: Use a Coke can. The Coca Cola name is so valuable, that if anyone uses the name without permission, they can be sued. God’s name is more valuable!) (Project on the screen: What is the most valuable brand name in world? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed