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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020
     | 1,404 views

    3 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-III—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: ‘The Pen-less Pen’-Light? Our Franklin County school system gave one of it’s 3rd grade teachers what she supposed was a ‘pen-light.’ However, she soon discovered that the pen-light was only a light, for which she had no real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Setting The People Free

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 12,279 views

    God’s Heart for Lost People

    READ: Exodus 3:7-10 [Have entire chapter read earlier]. It would serve us well, by way of introduction this morning, to just quickly recap Israel’s history from the end of Genesis (chapter 50), to this point in Exodus chapter 3. You’ll remember, I’m sure, the story of how Joseph was sold into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    God Of 2nd Chances

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    Our sins can never be greater than the grace of God. Our failure can never be greater than the love of God. Our failure in the past does not determine what we will become in the future.

    God of 2nd Chances Intro: A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Go Ahead And Dream, "The Impossible Dream"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,325 views

    God has never forgotten about the dreams you have locked away in your heart. You may have all but given up hope of them ever coming true in your life, but God hasn’t!

    Go ahead and Dream The Impossible Dream What Do You Want to be, When You Grow Up? That’s a question that has been asked down through the years, to many a child, And the answers, sometimes are surprising aren’t they? only limited by the child’s imagination. I’m sure, we can all remember some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

    Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Go Ahead Just Kick Me Out

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,646 views

    When we get inthe wrong place we need to be kicked out.

    GO AHEAD JUST KICK ME OUT Jonah 1:1Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Merge Ahead: Don't Stop Now" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,522 views

    Jesus succeeded in his mission because he merged ahead with God’s will. He didn’t turn back or stop along the way to the cross.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches Palm Sunday April 13, 2003 “Merge Ahead--Don’t Stop Now” John 12:12-20 INTRODUCTION: When the crowds came out shouting “Hosanna” and waving palm branches, they didn’t realize that prophecy was being fulfilled right before their eyes. Jesus came riding in on a donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    You Are What You Eat

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 27,699 views

    A message about the importance and power fo studying God’s word.(The Life - part 6)

    You Are What You Eat The Life – part 8 The Practice of Studying In the 5th chapter of Acts the apostles are in Jerusalem – they are preaching the gospel, healing the sick, driving out evil spirits – and they are really ticking off the religious leaders. The high priest and his cronies were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Climbing The Staircase To Spiritual Greatness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    This sermon defines the struggle we all face, and encourages people to PRESS ON! The climb toward Spiritual Greatness is for the ambitious.

    One typical morning, a respectable, casually dressed man in his mid 50’s got up and headed to work with his usual brief case in his usual Lexus. On this particular morning however, he arrived with a beautiful woman, who was not his wife. When he pulled up to his usual parking space and got out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    It's A Wonderful Life When We Discover A Divine Perspective Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010
     | 6,057 views

    THERE ARE FOUR POWERFUL THINGS ABOUT A DIVINE PERSPECTIVE THAT MAKES IT A WONDERFUL LIFE.

    It's A Wonderful Life When We Discover a Divine Perspective December 14th Late in the movie It's a Wonderful Life, George Bailey's uncle Billy has lost an $8,000 deposit on the day of the Bank Examiners visit. When it can't be found he despairs, considers suicide and ultimately thinks that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Justin Ford avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,618 views

    Comparing the pursuit of a love relationship with Jesus and the race of ultimate importance

    RUN THE RACE Today is a special day It’s a day to prepare our hearts and a day to prepare our church for what God wants to do through us Over the next 6 days we will have the biggest opportunity of the year to teach children what it means to become and grow as a Christian Not only is it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Put The Pedal To The Metal!

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    When going through challenging times, we are called to put our faith to work and place our trust and confidence in God.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, in case you are wondering about the title of this sermon, I want you to know that we are in no way promoting illegal activities such as speeding. A few days ago I went for my early evening walk when I heard the wroom, wroom – two young men in a dark gray car ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Live Like You Were Dying" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,124 views

    Too many of us live in what we might call the “world of someday.” We say “someday when things settle down or when I get older I’ll really live for God.” When does someday come? Let iststart today.

    REEL DISCIPLESHIP “Live Like you were Dying” John 10:10 On Memorial Day weekend, most of us stop to remember those who have gone on before us and especially those who were killed in battle. Some of you will go to the cemetery and place flowers on your loved ones grave and you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 987 views

    4 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-IV—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: I have a west-facing window in my office that looks over across 1st St. If something I find interesting happens outside, I put on my glasses because I am near-sighted. I do that so I can clearly see what is transpiring. I might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Pursuing God’s Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,081 views

    Most people never discover the true purpose for their lives. In the text. Philippians 3:12-14. we have a revelation of what life is all about. This message examines 4 points of understanding that undergirds a meaningful Christian life.

    We are progressing in a study of Philippians; our text today is in chapter 3. In this chapter we are given a revelation of what life is all about. Sadly, most people never discover the true purpose of their lives. In fact, most Christians never grasp it. They often pursue the same goals that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic