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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Power Of Distraction

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 6, 2017
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    When we have to cope for the long term, we need to implement God’s template for doing so. Distraction is a key element in this process, but needs to be viewed as part of the whole process.

    The Power of Distraction (Philippians 4:1-9) 1. The psychology professor was giving an oral test. She asked, "How would you diagnose a patient who screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably the next?" A sports-minded young man answered, "He's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Occult Case Study Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2017
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     | 5,575 views

    To better understand the right perspective toward occultism, we can look at the most detailed instance of it in God’s Word.

    An Occult Case Study (I Samuel 28) 1. What do you call a psychic midget who has escaped from prison? A small medium at large! 2. Why do people consult fortunetellers and spiritists? Occult’s lure: about me and my family (brain/emotion). 3. Dale Carnegie: sweetest words a person’s own name. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Persecution Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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    The church persecuted by the world, but is triumphant

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 004 TITLE: The First Persecution of the Church TEXT: Acts 4:1-12 INTRO: After the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at the Feast of Pentecost, Peter preached his first sermon and 3,000 people were saved. Following that, he and John healed a man who had been lame from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wrath Of People Against The Truth Tellers Of God

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 16, 2016
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    People will hate you for sharing with them the correction they need from God's Word. It is persecution, but God expects us to uphold righteousness.

    The Wrath of People Against the Truth Tellers of God by Kelly Durant 2 Tim 3:12 12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. The prophets of God in the Bible, pastors of today, or any truth living Christian who will speak what is correct from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Principles And Patterns Of Submission: The Power Of The Gospel To Create Su Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
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    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: The Power of the Gospel to Create Submissive People

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Principles and Patterns of Submission: The Power of the Gospel to Create Submissive People 1 Peter 2:18-25 David Taylor We are in our second of three mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Haiti (Part 1)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2012
     | 1,915 views

    This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights.

    Lessons from Haiti {Part 1} Acts 15:4 Big Idea: This is a 4 part motivational report I gave to the congregation after a Sabbatical trip to Haiti; it includes 7 transferable insights. When they came to Jerusalem, they were welcomed by the church and the apostles and elders, to whom they reported ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Perplexing Prayer Problems

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 5, 2012
     | 3,754 views

    Do you feel that prayer is not working for you? Have you considered what your prayer life looks like to God? It may just be lacking one or more essential ingredients. Let us take a good look and find out.

    Praying Problems Luke 18:1-18 Contrasts and Comparisons The word for prayer from the Greek here is "earnest supplication". The Lord is telling us to pray continously without giving up, until we receive the answer. Avenge = serve justice; vindicate IL. : A company manager told his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Em, "Like He Loves Em"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 23, 2012
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     | 4,920 views

    Our job is to lead them to the trough, not make them drink from it! Jesus said; Just lift me up and I will draw all men unto me! God knows how they are, and He loves them anyways, that's what grace is all about! Shouldn’t we try to do the same?

    Love em, like He Loves em! When someone has a tough task to do, the first thing that they usually want is, someone to help them with it, And the more someone is willing to help, the better No one usually wants to do everything on there own, except when it comes to the things of the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Develop A Strong Prayer Habit

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012
     | 5,559 views

    How to develop a strong Prayer Habit is a teaching on making prayer a priority in our lives.

    How to develop a strong Prayer Habit There seems to be two kinds of Christians when it comes to prayer. 1st. Those who love list and formula's to prayer. I am finding out that we don't need more heavy loads but we need to bring our loads to Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Under The Judgment Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
     | 3,162 views

    Psa. 50 took us into the big courtroom of God, Ps. 51 reveals a heart in God's courtroom, one who feels God's scrutiny and his own sinfulness

    UNDER THE JUDGMENT OF GOD Text: Ps. 51 Intro 1. We’ve seen the judgment motif in several of the Psalms Ps. 73—from afar, considering it making sense of things Ps. 50---more up close—God judging his people of the covenant 2. Now in Ps. 51, traditionally the psalm of David ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,253 views

    Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours!

    Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours! Luke 10:39 “And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.” The Connecticut elementary school shooter Adam Lanza had learned to shoot from his gun-collecting mom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lukewarm Christianity

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
     | 8,234 views

    We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord.

    Lukewarm Christianity June 8, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-20 Supplemental Passage: (1 Timothy 6:17 NASB) Instruct those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Words Of Jesus

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 10, 2013
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     | 6,680 views

    Jesus must have spoken many words, but those recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, and Revelation are for our application. We should believe, obey, apply, and live the words that Jesus spoke.

    The Words Of Jesus Jesus must have spoken many words, but those recorded in Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts, and Revelation are for our application. We should believe, obey, apply, and live the words that Jesus spoke. Matthew 4:4 - But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dating God!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 19, 2013
     | 3,000 views

    Dating God requires you to be ‘all’ for Him! Opening up our activities, computer, inbox, facebook, mobile, cupboards, to the entire, close scrutiny of God will require self denial and total surrender!

    Dating God! Hebrews 10:22”let us draw near [TO GOD] with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” Boy! The title is so powerful that I am a bit shaky as to how to begin! I can never write this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    George Thompson's Ginger Tom Cat Trevor [a Fathers Day Sermon] Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,909 views

    A bit of Fatherly advice and what it can mean to Fathers and the Church today!

    George Thompson was extremely concerned when his new best mate, Ginger Tom cat Trevor gave birth to a litter of four kittens! It was at that stage that George realised that Trev was a girl and why the friend who had given him Trevor had a wry smile when they had told him the cat was a male. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army