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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Healing From Past Struggles

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 3,539 views

    Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us.

    Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Point Of No Return

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 23, 2020
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     | 7,016 views

    It's not until self-denial reaches the point of no return and we have to abandon ourselves into the arms of God and we completely rely on God, that we can experience the delivering and saving power of Jesus.

    THE POINT OF NO RETURN Mark 10:17-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAUSE AND EFFECT 1. A surgeon, an architect, and a politician were arguing over whose profession is oldest. The surgeon said, “Eve was made from Adam’s rib, and that surely was a surgical operation.” 2. The architect said, “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Experience = Living And Coping With Injustice And Hurt (Second Part) – Guidelines – (The Retribution Of God – Part 7 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2023
     | 912 views

    How can I cope with injustice and hurt or failure or persecution? What is the difference between injustice and the hand of God in correction? We continue to examine coping strategies when our backs are to the wall. These guidelines are from experience.

    FROM EXPERIENCE = LIVING AND COPING WITH INJUSTICE AND HURT (SECOND PART) – GUIDELINES – (THE RETRIBUTION OF GOD – PART 7 IN THE SERIES) This next message continues from the last one and further provides coping strategies when in distress and depression, or facing adversity or injustice. [3]. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Speak Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,337 views

    The 78th Psalm teaches us how to turn the tide of evil in our nation. What is the key to making a nation moral?

    Back in the 1800s, there was a famous preacher by the name of Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was known to be a very bold and uncompromising preacher, and one day the President of US - Andrew Jackson - was going to visit his congregation. But the elders were concerned and warned Cartwright: “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unity In Diversity: Beings In Relationship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,341 views

    What is man? Is man a dream in the eye of his creator? It would seem so, by the Christian worldview. What is man for? How can man find fulfillment in life?

    What is man? Is man a dream in the eye of his creator? It would seem so, by the Christian worldview. What is man for? How can man find fulfillment in life? Human kind, one by one may find ultimate fulfillment in relationship. I have learned slowly but surely, that I am a being made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020
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     | 7,587 views

    Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

    THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Qualifications For Deacons Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2022
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     | 4,309 views

    1 Timothy 3:8-13 shows us the qualifications for deacons.

    Scripture Paul wrote his First Letter to Timothy to give him directions about how Christians were “to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). In chapter 3, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
     | 3,161 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    June 27, 2020 If you’re old enough to remember the days of LP’s, Reel-to-reel, and 8-track tapes – when there were no microwaves, child-proof medicine bottles, standardized car seats, seatbelt laws or bicycle helmets………. CONGRATULATIONS --- You survived your childhood!!! I remember: • Knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Acts Of The Apostles (11 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,524 views

    Chapters 6 and 7, told us how God used the great deacon, Stephen, and how he gave his life for the gospel.

    Now we are going to study about how that affected the church. When some people who belong to church die, it does not have much of an impact on God's work, because they did not love the Lord, or His church. But when a man like Stephen dies, it leaves a vacuum for some time. Look at verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disagreement Among Missionaries Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2024
     | 961 views

    In the same way Split brings destruction in the church. Unity keeps peace and prosperity. Many denominations, organisations are the out come of personality clashes and self projected leaders. How to resolve the problem?

    Text: Acts 15:36-41 Theme: Disagreement among missionaries   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   I request you to kindly turn to the Bible passage. Observe the Text: Paul and Barnabas, planning for second missionary journey. John Mark, Sharp Disagreement; Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kingdom Keys - Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 879 views

    Evangelism is sharing the hope we have within us that many do not want to hear because it means admitting our rebellious, sinful nature AND there is a qualified to judge.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Ward avatar

    Unqualified Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 27, 2016
     | 9,114 views

    BIG IDEA: Those who talk God's talk need to walk God's walk.

    INTRODUCTION: In 2007, the I-35 bridge that crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapsed suddenly during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The investigation revealed that the gusset plates that connect girders together in the truss system were undersized, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Herod Antipas Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    7 steps on the road to hell illustrated by Herod Antipas (Material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/2001-04-08-The-Man-Who-Would-Be-King-Christ-Speaks-to-the-Problem-of-Frivolous-Curiosity/)

    HoHum: The April 12, 1993, issue of Newsweek unknowingly reported the signs of the times. Bill Wyman, of The Rolling Stones, married his son’s wife’s daughter, a woman 34 years his junior. Her mother married Wyman’s son, Stephan, a man 16 years her junior. That makes Stephan his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Patient In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 3,059 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. I like to see a show of hands: How many of you struggle with a LACK of PATIENCE? 1. I want you to answer this question aloud: What are some things that test your PATIENCE? a. Busy TRAFFIC. b. Long lines at Wal Mart. c. Know-it-all people. d. I’m just glad that no one said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Giving God The First Day Of The Week

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 22, 2024
     | 1,130 views

    Giving God the first day of the week (Sunday) as a day of rest and worship is the best way to start your week.

    Giving God the 1st day of the week Hebrews 10:23-25 A Preacher told this story: • Of something that happened during his week • He had the undivided attention of his congregation when • he related the following incident: He said “I stopped: ? in a coffee shop the other day and ? sat at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ