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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    This Thing Called Love

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 1, 2023
     | 956 views

    The kind of love which Jesus models for us takes discipline, discernment, and knowledge of both God and his Word.

    The question Jesus answered for the lawyer that day was “Who is my neighbor?” But an equally important question, and one that doesn’t get asked nearly often enough, is “What is love?” Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Someone You Love Is Unlovable Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    The actions we must take to change our attitude and perhaps change the sandpaper people in our lives.

    WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS UNLOVABLE Part 1 of 6 in the Series, "When Relationships Disappoint You – How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" We’re beginning a new series today that, just like all of our other series here at Pathway, is meant to be a resource for tapping into the valuable and practical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,279 views

    When I want to “come home” God will show me the way but I have to take the wheel

    ENGAGE Many years ago when I was working for a land development company in Albuquerque, the company had its own airplane. Although we had a full-time pilot, the company president was also a pilot so many of the times that I flew on the plane with him, he would pilot the plane. He was actually a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning Deception Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,347 views

    Lies are being perpetuated all around us, in the news, in our government, in our society and even in the church. Holding on to the truth is important, but somehow, deceptions can still penetrate that must be corrected and transformed to our advantage.

    Do you know the most famous deception of all time? According to the survey, the Trojan Horse was the greatest deception of all time. Let me explain. The Trojan Horse is actually a tale from the Trojan War about the deception that the Greeks employed to enter the City of Troy and win the war. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Like Father Like Son

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    This sermon takes a look at the aspects of being made in Gods image and thus our purpose of being Christlike.

    Have you met my father? I don’t know if any of you here have ever met my father. He is the kind of guy though that once you have met him you would not forget him. He is an incredible guy actually. He is from the old school.- he is one of those dads that provided and still provides for me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Foundation Matters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2021
     | 3,268 views

    The Context of this Story is the Sermon on the Mount and the absolute necessity of taking Jesus' words and applying them personally.

    January 02, 2021 The Gospels abound with educational material. Jesus was an expert at taking practical stories of daily life and turning them into deep spiritual lessons. This is the foundation for this series. The Context - The Sermon on the Mount: From beginning to end, Jesus’ epic Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    On The Potters Wheel

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,852 views

    The world may say we are ruined, but God can take broken and hurting and make it beautiful and healthy.

    On the Potter wheel Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6 Introduction- Turn in your Bible to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6. This is a classic passage in the Bible where God reveals how He deals with human lives. God is the potter and we are the clay. We are on the wheel and God is shaping us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Delight Yourself In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2025
     | 686 views

    Based on Psalm 37:4 - Encourages hearers to consider what it takes to truly delight yourself in the Lord.

    “DELIGHT YOURSELF IN THE LORD” Psalm 37:4 FBCF – 7/13/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Why do we read the Bible? - Be better person, a better Christian, a better parent, child, spouse - Find comfort & direction for hard times - Discover principles that help us have an improved life - B/c we’re just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maximizing Your Potential

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 36,198 views

    What does it take to realize the God given potential each has been given?

    A few weeks ago I said one element of success is growing to your maximum potential. Growth requires change and without change, we are not stimulated to being successful. Consider this question. How many of you feel today that God has a bigger purpose for you then you have yet attained, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enjoying Your Salvation

    Contributed by Alan Affleck on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 133 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    How to protect yourself when the devil tries to take away the enjoyment of your salvation.

    A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Eph 6:10-20 Introduction Consider warrior in Eph. 6 in context of whole book – whistle stop tour of book · Book basically split up as follows: o Ch 1-3 Gods Purpose – That we should have the blessing of being in the body of Christ o Ch 4-5 Our walk / manner of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Esther, The Woman Who Saved A Nation Series

    Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 276 ratings
     | 17,955 views

    Like Esther learn how you can take a risk and do something for God

    Message for Sunday March 18/01 Ester, the woman who saved a nation I saw an interesting news item on Good Morning America this week. A young man by the name of Keith Waters was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit & was sent to prison for 20 years. His sister, Judy, a high school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    A Visit To Calvary

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 355 ratings
     | 21,483 views

    As we take a visit to Calvary, we learn three lessons from the Cross of Jesus.

    ‘A VISIT TO CALVARY’ John 19 16-18 Today, I want you and I to take a visit to Calvary. If you are a child of God you have already been there, for it was there you met Jesus in salvation. If you are here today and you are lost, you need to come to Calvary today for it’s the only place you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,570 views

    Here we learn of what it takes to make Godly mothers, and how they are needed today.

    GODLY MOTHERS 1 Samuel 1:1-21, 5-23, 27-28 1."Now there was certain man from Ramathaim-zophim form the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.2.And he had two wives: the name of one was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Cross Roads

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001
    based on 264 ratings
     | 17,509 views

    Each person will come to a time when they have to either take the wide or narrow path.

    CROSS ROADS PSALM 1 Introduction: · This summer, while on vacation, we were looking for a lake that we had seen on the map. We took a well graveled road for about 10 miles and then came upon a sign that showed the lake only being two miles away. While sitting at this cross road, I noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Revival

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,955 views

    If you’re hungry for Revival, then you’ll do whatever it takes to see it come!

    Ready for Revival Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy. (Prof-ate Too-Oh - To speak under the inspiration), Acts 2:21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal