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  • Eric Thomas avatar

    Everyone Has A Story

    Contributed by Eric Thomas on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,959 views

    As followers of Christ, we must embrace and share the story that God has penned upon the fabric of our hearts.

    Introduction The members of First Church saw that they had a story to tell and they shared it with others wherever they went and whenever they could. This morning I pray that we might see our life’s story as the members of the First Church saw their life story. I pray that we might celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life That Counts

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    Tonight from this passage of scripture I want us to learn, not how to make our life count from a worldly perspective but from a more important spiritual perspective.

    The life that Counts John 15:7-11 Introduction Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of Questions

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    Lookign at questions in the context of Job 38, and Jesus stilling the storm in Mark 4

    One of the most unhelpful ideas about Christianity, indeed about faith in general, is that doubt is the opposite of faith. It is not. Certainty is the opposite of faith. Doubt is an intrinsic part of faith, for by definition faith is about making a commitment and a decision about matters that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel According To John

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,813 views

    A new series from the book of John

    Text: John 1:1-5 The Gospel According to John John the beloved disciple who belonged to the inner circle of Jesus’ followers. In a broad sense, John wrote this gospel to provide Asia Minor a fuller understanding of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. More specifically, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Great Door Is Open

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 81,533 views

    God knows how to open the door of opportunity to us to do his work. And though there are many that oppose his work, none can impede it. Even the gates of hell cannot prevail against it! I Cor 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and th

    Pastor Toby Powers, Truth Baptist Church, Bremen, GA. www.trumpetoftruthonline.org I Corinthians 16:9 "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." KJV A GREAT DOOR IS OPEN I Corinthians 16:9 Intro: Paul, writing to the Corinthians from Ephesus on his third ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Transformer Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2019
     | 4,818 views

    In Christ we are to be transformed and be agents of transformation through whom the Holy Spirit works.

    1. Transformer Toys and Movies (6 with a 7th on the way -- $BILLIONS) The Autobots and Decepticons exert an incredible new force from the Allspark! Both sides use the power to master mysterious new abilities by converting Earth vehicles into Spark Armor: battle-ready gear they’ll use to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 28. The Exposure Of Arrogance (James 4:16-17) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
     | 3,352 views

    This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the preceding. Such an abrupt change in subject was characteristic of giving advice (counsel).

    Text: James 4:16-17 (NIV) 16. As it is, you boast in your arrogant schemes. All such boasting is evil. 17. If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. INTRODUCTION This section is somewhat related to the following one (5:1-6) but not to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks: Geared Up For Life Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 21, 2021
     | 1,892 views

    TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B August 15, 2021Thinking on thanksgiving and the celebration of life for a mentor I attended this week. My mind and spirit are focused on celebrating the goodness of God and understanding the blessing

    Thinking of thanksgiving and the celebration of life for a mentor I attended this week. My mind and spirit are focused on celebrating the goodness of God and understanding the blessing I have while setting aside the hardships and tears. to move our thinking away from what we think we don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,373 views

    Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

    Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025
     | 649 views

    The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

    SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Destiny With Determination Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 384 views

    Reaching your God-ordained destiny requires more than wishful thinking—it demands determination, discipline, focus, and faith.

    PURSUING DESTINY WITH DETERMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27, Genesis 37:5-11, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is God’s predetermined plan and purpose for an individual’s life. It is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Quitters And Winners

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,697 views

    Quitting is a common malady among Christians. Many start this race with a false concept of its requirements, and leave disillusioned.

    Biblical Text: 2 Tim. 4:6-8 (KJV) “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mustard Seeds & Mulberry Trees

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,170 views

    Jesus Illustrates How Small Faith Can Do Big Things like restrain, rebuke, and forgive sin.

    “How does she do that?” I think that whenever I see our organists play – especially at choir practice when they effortlessly play music they’ve never seen before. As much as I would like to do what they do, I can’t, even though I took eight years of piano lessons. I just don’t have the God-given ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remote Control

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    Learn how to get a handle on your future in this message on faith.

    Remote Control How To Get A Handle On Your Future 4/28/04 I. Introduction Set up a Remote Control Obstacle Course. Have a volunteer maneuver the RC Car/Truck through the course. Tonight’s message is Remote Control: How to Get a Handle on Your Future. How many of ya’ll had remote control cars when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Serves Us Even In Eternity

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    We live as those who keep our lamps lighted--our lamp of faith, fueled by the Holy Spirit whom God the Father has sent through His Son.

    Intro Veiled underneath the noise and rancor of the new-year celebrations, a low thrumming makes itself known. It is a thrumming undercurrent of sad acceptance pervading the new-year festivities, a presence of wistfulness and nostalgia--and yes, even of muted sorrow. The year has fled and gone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran