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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blinded By Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,023 views

    There are times when discouragement can rob us of our courage and hope. How did Joseph avoid being blinded by his despair and what can it teach us?

    About 75 years ago, there was a woman named Florence Chadwick who was the 1st woman swim the English Channel BOTH WAYS. Then, in 1952, she decided to swim from Catalina Island, to the shore of California, a distance of about 22 miles. The day she chose to swim turned foggy and chilly as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 17,616 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank You God For The Broken Road

    Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,932 views

    This sermon gives hope to all that have went down a broken road, and helps us to see that God uses these struggles often times to build character in us.

    Thank you God for the Broken Road! THE SCARS OF LIFE Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

    A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

    Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Better A Millstone I

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.

    Dakota Community Church April 26, 2009 Better a Millstone Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Five Steps To Salvation Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016
     | 7,451 views

    People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

    I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ark Or The Dark

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

    The Ark or The Dark Our text is in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ark. 39 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope That Comes From Being God's Treasured Possession Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2017
     | 6,185 views

    This is the 28th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#28] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION Malachi 3:16 Introduction: Today is our last 3:16 sermon from the Old Testament. Karen and I really appreciate Ray taking care of the Worship Service last week. Karen and I really enjoyed our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Prayer Is For You

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,434 views

    Our prayers should shift from something selfish to something special.

    In the movie, "Stomp the Yard," a young man finds that the moves he learned on the street may help him make a better life for himself in this youth-oriented musical drama. DJ Williams is a 19-year-old growing up in Los Angeles; while DJ is at heart a good kid and a gifted street dancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Governor Dominance Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,372 views

    This is the 3rd of 3 sermons in "A COVID Christmas". This shows the correlations between the days of Jesus' birth and today's environment.

    Series: A COVID Christmas [#3] GOVERNOR DOMINANCE Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: On this last Sunday of 2020, we can all agree that this has been an unpleasant year; but there have also been some amazing things done by God. I truly believe that our State’s Governor has been preparing us for what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disobedience Will Not Be Tolerated

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 15, 2024
     | 593 views

    No matter what you do, if there is recklessness, disorderliness and disobedience in your work and life - your life would be torn to pieces! Be warned!

    No fat Leviticus 3:17“It is a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwellings: you shall not eat any fat or any blood.'" Disobedience births disaster and death! It is of utmost importance that I write this devotion today, not just for the Christian community but for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

    Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Healthy Body = A Healthy Team Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on May 25, 2015
     | 13,076 views

    Having a body that functions effectively is an indication that you are healthy, you have a healthy body. Having a team that functions the way God has designed the body of Christ is an indication of a healthy team.

    In scripture God often uses natural things to help us understand spiritual things. In 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 to help us better understand how God wants the church to operate, He likens the body of Christ; the church to the human body. Understanding the makeup or the composition of the human body, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal