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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    My Heart And My Eyes Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,144 views

    The path to greater spiritual strength and depth. 1- We keep pride and haughtiness far from us 2- We are not concerned with matters beyond us 3- We have become quiet and still before God

    INTRO.- My heart and my eyes. How important is your heart and your eyes? Both are important to life and one to a better life. ILL.- A lady said to her doctor: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Unstuck By Grace

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,041 views

    This sermon explores principles that can help us get "unstuck" in life from a little book by Travis L. Thomas titled "3 Words for Getting Unstuck: Live Yes, And!" alongside the text of Hebrews 10:1-18.

    Unstuck By Grace I. INTRODUCTION: Today is my birthday! I am 43 years old. I am a Gen-Xer. We were born at a transitional moment in history where technology began to boom just as we were born. In the home I grew up, at first we had a rotary phone. Then a pulse phone. We had a stereo system that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Growth & Flourishing Of The Christian Mind

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,290 views

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another.

    God works in mysterious ways, as they say. And how truly mysterious it is and difficult to comprehend. Just when you think you've discovered a way in which God operates, he surprises you with another. At times he seems distant. At times it seems hopeless. At other times he is close. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Tools Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2024
     | 576 views

    To restore a sinning believer, grab the tools of restoration: pain; punishment; pardon; and partnership.

    The Tools of Restoration (2 Corinthians 2:5-11) Author and Canadian Theologian, Randall Rauser, tells the story of a boy, whose parents had promised him a beautiful car to drive when he turned 16. He dreamed about it all his life, planning to park it in the family’s barn where it could stay warm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Strength In Weakness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 20, 2025
     | 474 views

    When you feel disrespect, boast about the way God has honored you, humbled you, and helped you in your weakness.

    In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Raisbeck avatar

    Holy Spirit Decision Analysis - Part 2 Marriage Series

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    In Part 2 decision making in the arena of marriage is considered; important factors are:- " What Does the Bible say?", fasting, prayer and the art of waiting.

    In Part 1 of this subject some important criteria to consider in making the right choices in the Spirit were touched upon. Once again for review they were:- 1. Search the Scriptures 2. Don’t be impatient 3. Persist in prayer 4. Fast 5. Wait for peace. As illustrations of Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Ufo Answers - Hoax Or Demonic

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,793 views

    UFO Answers - Hoax or Demonic What does the Bible Say

    PowerPoint Available on request UFO’s - Next logical step for Evolutionists is the belief in aliens - Readers Digest Poll four out of five believed that there is alien life in outer space. - 1996 Gallup poll claimed that over 70% of the population believed that the government knew more about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Haines avatar

    How Can I Really Enjoy Life?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,518 views

    A first person narrative version of a familiar parable with five lessons we can learn that will make life really enjoyable.

    Topic: Christian Living/Love Theme: Loving Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to determine to keep on acting our God’s love for hurting people. Response: Individuals will talk with other Christians about how they can do a little more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Desperado

    Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    Getting desperate for a fresh touch of God

    Desperate For God According to the American Heritage Dictionary: Desperate is having lost all hope; despairing; critical The Problem with most Christians is they have not become desperate for God. In other words we have put our hope in things besides Him. We are not desperate any more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Word Of God

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,012 views

    A balanced look a the Bible and its meaning for man.

    Title: The Word of God Text: Multi-texted Topical Introduction: I hold in my hand – the inspired word of God – It is the inerrant word of God – It is the complete word of God – It is all the truth I need – It is all-sufficient for life – It is my road map to heaven. **Written by about 40 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Restoring People - The Tithe

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    The Biblical tithe is a prescription for the restoration of people.

    Tithing is not the art of raising money, it is the art of people raising! 1. READ verse 7 “you have not followed My prescriptions” 2. Malachi 3 was not just another approach to raise money... 3. IT WAS A BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE TO RAISE AND RESTORE PEOPLE!!!! 4. The priests were corrupt & the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Evangelize -- Just Do It!

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    Challenge to congregation to do the work of an evangelist.

    Evangelize. It means to share the good news of Christ. We are all commanded to evangelize. We are all evangelists. Look at your neighbor and say "YOU ARE AN EVANGELIST." Now say, "I AM AN EVANGELIST." Not only are Billy Graham, Steve Hill, and other prominent ministers evangelists. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Huson avatar

    It's Time To Serve The Lord

    Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    A call to change from a mindset of simple believing to a mindset of discipleship

    It’s Time To Serve The Lord “The Call Of Jesus” THEOLOGY AT NW Thankful for mentor opportunity Fan of my dad’s preaching 12 year list of best Last week was one of my personal top 3-get tape Something stirring-conviction -Andrew you must seek me -I have been so busy with life that I haven’t taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (1)

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    Forget the former things. God’s ready to do a new thing in you.

    God love to do new things Pioneers are those who try something new Lewis and Clark- Pioneers Then come settlers- They take this new found thing and settle it Teach about it- form rules-cultivate- law and order Then comes the ruling citizens- Established- they hate change The resent the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lanny Freeman avatar

    The Tragedy Of Joash

    Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,050 views

    King Joash learns a valuable lesson on perseverance. . . an ungodly king that decides to give God a “try”. He learns that “trying” is not enough.

    THE TRAGEDY OF JOASH - 2 Kings 13:14-19 (NKJV) Illustration - In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental errors." The persistent Charles Darrow had spent the year after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist