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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Keep A Balanced Perspective On Life

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 18, 2021
     | 3,498 views

    Perspective is a certain point of view in understanding or judging things or circumstances. Our number battle is in the mind. The only way to combat the onslaught of Satan’s temptation is to view our human experience with a balanced perspective on life.

    Introduction: one of the most challenging things to do today is to keep a balanced perspective. So much of the information we receive is misinformation. The word balance has to do stability. To keep one’s body steady without falling; to keep one’s life steady without wavering; or the ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Everything Needs Jesus

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Mar 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,734 views

    Strong faith can give us victory over fear. Although, Jesus rebuked the disciples for not having enough faith to deal with the storm, yet He calmed the storm. God is calling us into security and safety today and He wants us to acknowledge Him as our everything and the Lord that heals our diseases.

    It is not unusual for some Christian to divide their life into compartments, allocating one area to themselves and the other to Jesus. Some people may allocate their family, marriage, health, finances, children, career, academic and other areas to themselves and leave their religious aspect to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thanks Be To God Who Gives Us The Victory Through Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 10, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,142 views

    This sermon is about the victory that God gives to His children in the battles that they face in their lives and highlights the following namely 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION

    THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH JESUS CHRIST ************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.INSPIRATION 2.INTERCESSION 3.INTIMACY 4.INVOCATION 5.INHERITANCE 6.INTERVENTION 7.INDIGNATION THE MESSAGE THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fisher's Of Men

    Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    We are called to be "fisher’s of men."

    FISHER’S OF MEN Believing for BIG things from God! Psalm 107:23, 24 “Some go down to the sea and travel over it in ships to do business in great waters; 24) these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. The mindset that I want us to have today as I talk about this scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,930 views

    Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

    Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power In Praise

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 17,587 views

    Reasons and guidelines for praising God using His attributes

    Fifty Benefits That You Gain By Praising God (Ephesians 1) Illustration:I think we delight to praise what we enjoy because the praise not merely expresses but completes the enjoyment. It is not out of compliment that lovers keep on telling one another how beautiful they are; the delight is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 22 – It Is Tragic When A Nation Finally Reaps The Sin It Has Sown – Sin Has Consequences Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024
     | 776 views

    Numbed by the wickedness around, we can become ignorant of the hurting and suffering people in our world. Jerusalem was grossly corrupt and injustice thrived. The world must learn from this but it is not going so. Injustice and violence are everywhere. Wrath is coming.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 22 – IT IS TRAGIC WHEN A NATION FINALLY REAPS THE SIN IT HAS SOWN – SIN HAS CONSEQUENCES PART 22 - Jeremiah 6:6-12 CHAPTER 6 [A]. A CALL TO THE INVADERS, BUT A PLEA FOR JUDAH TO REPENT OF ITS WICKEDNESS {{Jeremiah 6:6 Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Cut down her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 1 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025
     | 415 views

    Today we commence a study of the 7 Parables of the Kingdom found in Matthew’s Gospel. The first is the Parable of the Sower (more to the point, “The Parable of the 4 Soils.”). There are 7 parts for this parable and in Part 1 we look at the Parable as a whole. I hope you enjoy.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 1 of 7 THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES We are going to study the seven parables Jesus spoke to the people. Matthew states the setting for these – {{Matthew 13:1-2 “On that day Jesus WENT OUT OF THE HOUSE and was sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rescued And Replanted Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,370 views

    See and serve the most vulnerable. We’re not all called to do the same thing, but we’re all capable of doing something.

    A couple months ago I went for a run. I was distracted while searching for a podcast on my phone and didn’t notice the sidewalk was uneven. My toe caught the concrete and I stumbled, tried to regain my balance, and did a face plant on the pavement. At the last moment I put my arms out in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Don't Wanna Be!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,280 views

    I don’t want to be poor, hated, etc.. I don’t wanta be a Woe Christian either.

    Sometimes I can’t make up my mind. Sometimes I think I am so poor. I get depressed because I don’t have never ending resources. Then other times I am amazed at how Rich I really am. Sometimes, I can change how I feel about my situation in a flash. I believe that you know what I mean. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Eyewitness News"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,532 views

    An Easter sermon.

    Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 “Eyewitness News” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The news department of almost every television station dubs itself: Eyewitness News. The apostles were also eyewitness reporters to the greatest news in the history ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Union With Christ In Prayer And Suffering

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    "And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent" John 17:3

    Theme: Union with Christ in prayer and suffering Text: Acts 1:12-14; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life and it is therefore not surprising that Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer. In John 17, sometimes referred to as the “High Priestly” Prayer, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jehovah Shalom: The God Of Peace In The Dangers Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022
     | 2,484 views

    If you go on Youtube or other streaming services, you can find livestreams from nature centers. Something I like to do is watch live streams of eagles

    If you go on Youtube or other streaming services, you can find livestreams from nature centers. Something I like to do is watch live streams of eagles. The nature preserve will set up cameras pointed at the nest, and you can just watch the birds hanging out. And last night I put on the livestream ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Zechariah's Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 8, 2025
     | 233 views

    Based on Luke 1:5-17 - Challenges hearers to consider that God answers the prayers of His children.

    “ZECHARIAH’S ANSWERED PRAYER” Luke 1:5-17 FBCF – 12/7/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Laine Kiffin last wk. Lots of strong feelings felt. Lots of strong opinions voiced. Lots of strong words spoken. Some of you already had feelings stir up inside you as soon as you heard his name. Be clear: I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When All Is Not Well

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025
     | 359 views

    Faith clings to God when He seems silent, unfeeling, or contradictory, trusting His unchanging purpose and ultimate provision beyond all present pain.

    Introduction – When Trouble Piles Up Fast Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to go wrong at once—one problem triggering the next like falling dominoes? I once read a brief accident report from a bricklayer that captures it perfectly. A hurricane left loose bricks on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist