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  • Joe Tilton avatar

    Prayer Changes Things Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 21, 2013
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     | 7,091 views

    A parable is used as an example of persistence in prayer. Plus, the Supreme Court is taking on the issue of public prayer. Here are some questions that need to be asked.

    Message Prayer Changes Things October 20, 2013 The small town was in the middle of their United Way Fund drive when a volunteer worker saw that the name of a most successful businessman was missing from the contribution list. The man was making at least $600-thousand a year, so the volunteer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Holy Trip

    Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 6, 2013
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     | 3,779 views

    Scripture is silent on the details of Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. But imagine if you were taking the journey today. What would that feel like?

    As I look out among you today, I see that the vast majority of us have of us have had babies. But not all of us. For example, I’ve done a lot of things in my life and had a lot of experiences, but I’ve never given birth to a baby. Yes, I know this surprises you. So help me here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus, The Faith Provoker Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,951 views

    Jesus provoked faith in different people in different ways, but he was consistently the object of faith, and faith meant taking him at his Word.

    Jesus, the Faith Provoker (Mark 7:24-37) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the boat ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Anxious For Nothing

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
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     | 13,000 views

    If we can turn loose of the worry it will help us to take life as it comes and in so doing our anxiety levels will go down.

    The 95-year-old woman at the nursing home received a visitor one day. It was one of her fellow church members, someone who thought very highly of the elderly lady. “How are you feeling?” the visitor asked. “Oh,” said the lady, “I’m worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Romans, Part 27 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2011
     | 3,521 views

    Concluding Chapter 8 Paul discusses HOW believers can witness for Christ; simply by being obedient and willing to take a stand for Jesus.

    Romans, Part 27 Romans 8:31-39 Introduction - Living for God is a command that we each must follow, totally, and completely - It is not open for debate, and is something we must know that we can do it - Tonight, we are going to conclude Chapter 8 and talk about the “HOW” - Stand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tearing Up The Ticket

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 7, 2009
     | 5,501 views

    God in Christ will enable us to remove the penalties of sin and our guilt and shame by creating a relationship with us and by taking into Himself our limitations.

    This past spring, when my wife and I went to Britain, I knew that driving there would be quite a challenge. Not only do you have to drive on the left side of the road; and not only to you have to decipher the lingo on the road signs -- anybody know what a "dual carriageway" is? -- but also you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Myth Of Neutrality

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 5,794 views

    How to not take the road of "Easy Christianity", and ask the question, "What can I sacrifice for Christ?" not "What can Christ do for me?"

    THE MYTH OF NEUTRALITY By Jerry Falwell Thesis: You Can’t Live in the Middle You Must Cross From One Side to the Other A. INTRODUCTION Many want "Easy Christianity," also called, "Easy Believism." They take long vacations from church, and are not loyal in attendance and tithes. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Are Instructed Series

    Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,809 views

    this continues our series of messages considering what people expereinced as they humbly enterend inton the presence of Christ, taking their place at His feet

    Sitting @ the Feet of Jesus: We are instructed! Luke 10:38 – 42 There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by William Lock on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Striving for peace is not easy and takes a lot of work on our part? But God promises his peace to those who strive to serve him.

    And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Think of those brief moments that represent Peace for you…experiences in nature, with family, friends, at work...times of complete freedom…quiet, pure, alivewhat is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Came To Put The Kingom Of God Back Into This World, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 3,965 views

    Jeus came to earth with the power and authority of God to setup his kingdom on earth again and to prepare his sons on the earth to take over.

    Kingdom Life Jesus came to put the kingdom of God back into this world, Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) The literal Greek rendering of “more abundantly” is - That they might have it excessively, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    When We Are Called To Those Who Are Hostile

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 15, 2009
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     | 5,757 views

    After being abused and accused by his fellow Jews, Jeremiah’s counsel was sought and ignored. Modern believers need to take note.

    If I hadn’t had a similar, though less lethal, experience, I probably wouldn’t relate to that scene in “The Godfather” where the old Mafioso tells the young boss how the traitor would try to kill him after his death. With me, we were in a nice restaurant in San Francisco (my executive editor and I) ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not A Fan But A Follower

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 7,281 views

    Jesus has many casual fans, but He asked us to take up our cross and be a follower. It costs something to be a true disciple.

    TITLE: Not a Fan but a Follower TEXT: Mark 8:27-38 INTRO: A soldier was frantically digging in during battle as shells fell all around him. Suddenly his hand felt something made of metal and he grabbed it. It was a silver cross. Another shell exploded and he buried his head in his arms. Just then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acknowledge God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2017
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     | 10,180 views

    We mustn’t forget to acknowledge God in our lives. We must not take credit for the things God has done for us.

    Acknowledge God November 19, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We mustn’t forget to acknowledge God in our lives. Focus Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1-18 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Old Gracefully Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 22, 2017
     | 8,016 views

    Pass the tests of life when you revel in your losses, receive Christ into your heart, and take responsibility for your own sin.

    Richard S. Halverson, the former U.S. Senate Chaplain, used to challenge people with the following image: You're going to meet an old man [or woman] someday down the road – ten, thirty, fifty years from now – waiting there for you. You'll be catching up with him [or her]. What kind of old man [or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Is He Still Good To You?

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,499 views

    Remembering the goodness of God. Not becoming complacent in your worship to God. Don't take credit for what God has done for you.

    Is He Still Good To You? Deuteronomy 8:10-11 (NASB) "When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist