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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Crossing Over Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
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     | 10,092 views

    There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

    Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gospel According To Luke Series

    Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 122 ratings
     | 37,192 views

    How can I move forward when my prayers go unanswered?

    How to Wait on a Miracle Luke 1:5-25 Introduction Have you ever asked God for something, something good and acceptable, something that seemed like a proper request that He could honor if He simply chose to do so, and then found yourself waiting indefinitely? Quite often, it seems like God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
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     | 5,147 views

    In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

    (A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Shall We Do Now, Lord?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 25, 2008
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     | 6,076 views

    Message calling all believers to action; to move forward in servitude and stop delaying.

    What shall we do now, Lord? 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Today, I want to discuss an important message from Peter; a man who always served - Peter was a servant because Jesus restored him (feed/sheep); we need restoration!! - Because of the life we have led before; we must spend remainder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ten Things I See In '99

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,295 views

    Ten things to look forward to in the coming year, as the new Millennium draws closer.

    TEN THINGS I SEE IN ‘99 By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION 1. I SEE THE NEW MILLENNIUM AS A SENSE OF DESTINY. I am not one of those “crazies” that predicts that the Lord will come in the Year 2000 because we don’t know when the Lord is coming. He said, “But of that day and that hour knoweth no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,463 views

    This is a good communion service outline; Look within, Look back and to look forward.

    COMMUNION I. LOOK WITHIN ( Matthew 26: 21-25 ) And as they did eat, he said, Verily I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22And they were exceeding sorrowful, and began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I? 23And he answered and said, He that dippeth his hand with me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Stand

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,470 views

    Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is exemplified by Moses in this scripture.

    June, 2007 Learning to Stand Exodus 14:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is one of the greatest challenges for us today. We live in an instant society where we are trained for action--for decision making--especially in the workplace. We are used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    But I Thought They Were Saved!

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
     | 4,682 views

    You can't be a backslider unless you slid forward to begin with!

    This week we take another break from our series in Revelation with a look at the topic of losing one's salvation. Rather than to look at the doctrine of Eternal Security in depth, we will take a short look at it tomorrow then look at some of the reasons that people think that a person can lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Hold On Help Is On The Way.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 54,548 views

    A sermon directing others to keep punishing forward. and just hold on to the promises of God

    Hold on Help is on the way. 1 Samuel 11 And they said unto the messengers that came, Thus shall you say unto the men of Jabeshgilead, Tomorrow, by that time the sun is hot, you shall have help. And the messengers came and showed it to the men of Jabesh; and they were glad. Most people that know us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Other Side Of Nothing

    Contributed by Prophetess Jodi Lynn on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,488 views

    There is a miracle on the other side of the mess you are in. Keep believing and pushing forward.

    THE OTHER SIDE OF NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAVE I NOT SPOKEN IT-HAVE I NOT PROMISED YOU-AM I A MAN THAT I SHOULD LIE OR THE SON OF MAN THAT I SHOULD REPENT. I AM NOT SLACK CONCERNING MY PROMISES. IF I SAID IT I WILL PERFORM IT. BE STEADFAST. BE FAITHFUL. BE OBEDIENT. I HAVE PUT MY ANGELS OVER THEE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    A Willingness To Leave

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 22, 2021
     | 3,147 views

    Being disciple means we need to leave stuff behind and move forward.

    Mark 1:14-20 A willingness to leave 1. Jesus did not begin his ministry by talking only with like-minded Galileans. • Instead, he and his disciples made sacrifices and faced hardships • They did the following work: helping, healing, teaching and preaching. • They were good followers or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Just Remember The Past, Look To The Future

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 31, 2022
     | 4,307 views

    Isaiah tells the Israelites to forget the Exodus, looking forward to the new thing - Jesus.

    4.3.22 Isaiah 43:16-21 16 This is what the LORD says, who makes a road through the sea and a path through mighty waters, 17 who brings out the chariot and the horses, the army and the strong warrior. They will all lie down together. They will not get up. They are extinguished. Like a wick ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Let Go The Pain Of The Past

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 664 views

    Pain from the past can be one of the greatest hindrances to forward movement in life.

    LET GO THE PAIN OF THE PAST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 50:20, Luke 9:62, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Pain from the past can be one of the greatest hindrances to forward movement in life. Emotional wounds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    What To Leave Behind In 2019

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020
     | 7,154 views

    We are not able to read a crystal ball or read into the future but there are some things that you must do to leave the past behind and move forward into the New Year.

    What to leave behind in 2019 Introduction This morning (29th) you are a few days from the New Year (2020), and physically if you are like most of us you are one step from exhaustion and you are praying that you are not going to get on that merry go round and play it again as 2019. I bet if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,676 views

    It’s obvious why kids look forward to Christmas. But today we’re going to look at two people who were looking forward in eager anticipation for a much different reason.

    INTRODUCTION: Remember when you were a kid and you couldn’t wait until Christmas arrived? When my brother and I were young, my Mom would have this Christmas calendar with cotton balls stuck to each of the squares. Each day we took turns taking a cotton ball off. We were excited to do so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ