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  • steve kinnard avatar

    Drifting Along

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,220 views

    Drifting leads to ruin

    Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Platue area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Totally Sold Out For God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 35,828 views

    The only way to be what God wants you to be is to be totally sold out for Him.

    I find myself often asking questions about my faith. Not that I ever question being a Christian, but I question my own commitment and resolution to being in that continual state of growth that we know is sanctification. Have you ever been there? And part of me says that I should never admit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning – The Church’s Home And What Lies Ahead - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,094 views

    Our entire life as a Christian will be exposed in the judgement and all those years of being a Christian will be subjected to the test of fire. There you stand and the fire tests your works. What will the fire leave behind? Will it be precious or will it be ashes? Building on the foundation.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING – THE CHURCH’S HOME AND WHAT LIES AHEAD - PART 8 [1]. THE CHURCH’S HOME - INTRODUCTION Maybe in this next posting in the series I might say some things that are new to you, but just follow along and search out these scriptures. Very little these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    How To Get Heartburn Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    More important than "how do you spell relief" is "how do you get heartburn", the kind of passion that sets your world one fire!

    Wisdom: The Power of a Burning Heart Proverbs 23:7 Proverbs 23:7 7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: (KJV) What burns on the INSIDE determines who you are on the OUTSIDE! Proverbs 27:19 19 As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. (NIV) What burns in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Letting Personal Injustice Go

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2019
     | 3,519 views

    Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21?

    Let’s not spend our lives complaining about financial injustices. There is a better choice. What did Jesus say to a victim of financial injustice in Luke 12:13-21? What Life is Not Luke 12:13 Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s The Delay?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 31, 2019
     | 3,928 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17

    Jeremiah 12: 1 – 17 What’s the delay? 1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead with You; Yet let me talk with You about Your judgments. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why are those happy who deal so treacherously? 2 You have planted them, yes, they have taken root; They grow, yes, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Look Back

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 25, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,817 views

    Looking forward in the new year, not looking back

    “Don’t Look Back” As we come to the end of another year and get ready to celebrate a new one, let me ask you this, “Do you look back or look forward?” After seeing the title of my message you are probably thinking looking forward. I’m sure not going to say looking back if he is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Four Voices

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    All of us have at least four voices within our soul. We would do well to listen to them regularly.

    The Four Voices 1 Cor 15:9-10 9 For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them-- yet not I, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Rubbish

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Ridding our lives of rubbish to make room for spirittual priorities.

    Rubbish 3/3/97 Candidate Tape 1/20/02 PM As the lonely prisoner sat quietly, he paused for reflection as he added another sentence to the letter he was writing to his dear friends. He thought back on his childhood and remembered all the dreams he once had. In fact he had accomplished all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

    Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Overcome Disappointments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression all of his life, but resigned himself to the fact that without God he could not succeed, but with God He could not fail.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us that through Biblical hope in God’s love we will conquer over all disappointments. Paul wrote, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Rom. 5:5) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Experiencing The Depths Of Jesus Christ: Launching Out Toward The Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024
     | 1,322 views

    Delving into the Christian classic "Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ" by Jeanne Guyon. Looking at what it means to have a deep, meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Looking at our heart, God's heart, and union with God's heart.

    Today we’re going to set out on an adventure. We’re going to launch out into the depths of God and seek to discover a beautiful mystery, called “the depths of Jesus Christ.” We all long I think for a deeper more meaningful relationship with God. Yet I think for a lot of us it may seem out of reach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Only The Star Remains

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,268 views

    When Christmas is past - the joy and the glory of it - what do we have left? This sermon tells us what remains after the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" have ceased.

    Only The Star Remains; Isaiah 63:7-9; Matthew 2: 1-18 The miraculous, glorious birth is over. The shepherds have probably left the birth-place to return to their keeping watch over their flocks. The friendly beasts that attended this birth, feeling the stir of excitement that animals feel when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,001 views

    Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

    INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Cramer avatar

    From Setbacks To Strength. Trusting God In Unmet Goals. Proverbs 19:21

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,058 views

    A message about moving beyond goals not being met this year. Planning for the future by relying on the Lord.

    From Setbacks to Strength. Trusting God in unmet Goals. Proverbs 19:21 I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational