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  • Gregory J Brice avatar

    Broken

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,815 views

    What do you do when you've been broken

    Many times we talk about being hurt and talk about being broken, we believe the saying that time heals all wounds, we believe that a few comforting words, a little sympathy will make everything alright, and we don’t seem to understand when people don’t seem to bounce back from something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burn The Ships!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    Are you ready to leave 2020 behind for good? As much as we'd like to cut COVID off and put it behind us, we won't be able to quite yet. But there are other things that we can break free from. But if we're going to do it the right way we'll need to burn the ships.

    BURN THE SHIPS As we get ready to go into 2021, I'm sure everyone is ready to leave 2020 behind for good. Unfortunately, 2021 doesn't look like it's going to be much of a fresh start; we're still dealing with COVID in a major way. So it looks like we won't be able to get rid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Can Help

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,688 views

    Ps. 8:1

    The Lord can help us when no one else can. The Lord is always ready to help us. We don’t have to pay the Lord to help us. The Lord will help us every time we call on him. The Lord is a true friend not a fake one. The Lord is a true friend that always has your back. No matter where you go ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lifted Up, Looking On, And Let It Be Known Series

    Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    This is a simple study of verses 9-11 of Acts Chapter 1.

    Lifted Up, Looking On, and Letting it be Known Acts 1:9-11 1. Lifted Up / He was lifted up… (v.9) a. …after He said these things (what did He say) (v.9a) He had just said you should be MY witnesses in verse 8. Jesus emphasized the word MY there. He stressed that word in His sentence. It was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dinosaur Thrashers!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2016
     | 2,959 views

    Cease looking around for help, dig within you to start with! Be a mountain climber! Fight your battles yourself!

    DINOSAUR THRASHERS! Romans 5:3”And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance..” Lift your back, raise your legs and slowly push yourself up! What? I had just had a major operation, the pain was unbearable with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Thing's And The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Culwell on Jul 20, 2018
     | 3,786 views

    We are to spiritual minded like Christ not carnal minded like the world

    And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 1Co 3:2 I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. 1Co 3:3 For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Rose From The Grave Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 2, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 786 views

    Jesus' resurrection was a miracle that defied all odds, proving God's power and fulfilling His promises. It is a reminder that we can trust in Jesus and have hope for our future.

    Hey guys, Happy Easter! Before we dive in, let's have a quick chat with Jesus. 'Hey Jesus, we're all ears. Speak to us. Amen.' Imagine this. You're watching a movie, and the hero gets knocked down. It looks like it's game over. But then, against all odds, he gets back up. That's exactly what ...read more

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    Am I A Prodigal Son?

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 40,150 views

    Any Christian who strayed away from the Lord is considered a "prodigal son". Are you one of them?

    Luke 15:11-25 Topic: Am I a prodigal son? Usually when we think of the Prodigal Son story, we usually think of a young man leaving home because he wanted to be grown and wanted to be able to do his own thing without asking for his parents permission. When we think of the Prodigal Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    describes three vital areas we had better be careful about erring in

    James 1:16 Three Great Things Man Must Be Careful About Erring In We need to be careful about ascribing either our sins or our temptations unto God. Man is very prone to err in his notions and apprehensions, as touching the authors of good and evil; too ready to conclude either God or Satan to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow On

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was

    FOLLOW OR NOT Luke 9:57-62 Luke 9:57-62 contains three brief snapshots taken as Jesus walked along the road. A few verses earlier we learn that Jesus “STEADFASTLY” set out for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). He was determined to go there even though He knew what awaited Him. Since He was the Son of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Stands Between Us And Our Circumstances

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012
     | 11,208 views

    God will deliever.....

    When God stands between us and our circumstance!! Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 10, 2025
     | 310 views

    When life falls apart, God’s unseen hand still weaves redemption—turning famine into harvest, bitterness into blessing, and emptiness into grace-filled return.

    Introduction — When the soul runs out of fuel It happens slowly. You don’t crash in a single day. First, it’s the mornings that come too soon. You lie there, staring at the ceiling, trying to remember what it used to feel like to wake up with joy. Then the evenings grow heavy. You sit in silence ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    All In Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 23, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,804 views

    Memorial Day Weekend officially begins the summer season. That means that people will be heading to the beaches and for those fortunate enough to have pools in their yards, it means a lot more time outside by the pool.

    BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Memorial Day Weekend officially begins the summer season. That means that people will be heading to the beaches and for those fortunate enough to have pools in their yards, it means a lot more time outside by the pool. Have you ever noticed whether it is at the beach or at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,992 views

    How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

    Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Push For Christ In 2003 (Pray Until Something Happens) Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,507 views

    This Sermon Deals With Elijah on Mt. Carmel. It is the first in the PUSH (Pray Until Something Happens) Series

    PUSH----Pray Until Something Happens 1/26/2003 1 Kings 18:16-45 Ephesians 3:14-21 The story is told of two little girls, Theresa age 9 and Lisa age 10. Lisa’s mom yelled upstairs, “ girls, I’m going down to the corner store to get some bread for lunch. I’ll be back in 15 minutes.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed