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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Plodding Along

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2013
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    The persistent person is usually more successful than the flash in the pan.

    1. "Plod" Etymologists tell us that the word, "plod" comes from a Middle English word for "puddle." The Danish have a similar word which means, "mud." A plodder is someone who is willing to get his feet wet and muddy to accomplish a task. In so doing, he will keep going. 2. History shows it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barnabas: The Son Of Consolation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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    We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of Acts.

    BARNABAS, THE SON OF CONSOLATION. Acts 4:36-37. In Bible days, names often signified something about the person to whom they were given. In Acts 4:36 we read of a man who was named by the apostles: Barnabas, the son of consolation. We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accountability

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2014
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    Exploring the possibility of starting accountability groups in our church. What might they look like? How did John Wesley use them? Can they be used for spiritual growth or are they just "sin control" groups like AA?

    Video review of 2013 - (Photos from various church events set to the music of "Press On" by Selah) What a great review. Some events were missed but it looks like we’re a group of believers who love one another. What about our personal lives? What about our personal relationship with Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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    David saw something worth fighting for. Some things are worth fighting for!

    I Samuel 17:29 David saw something worth fighting for. II Samuel 23:11-12: “11- And after him [was] Shammah the son of Agee the Hararite. And the Philistines were gathered together into a troop, where was a piece of ground full of lentiles: and the people fled from the Philistines. 12- But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making The Rest Of Your Life The Best Of Your Life

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 28,736 views

    Now whether you are young or old, six or sixty, healthy and wealthy, or puny and poor, you can make the rest of your life the best of your life.

    Acts 2:1-4 (A great start) There is an old saying that, "You are never too old to learn." Sure enough, this is one lesson that you're never too old to learn: "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”(Psa. 90:12) Now, what that means is this: "Teach us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Is The Day The Lord Has Made I Will

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 26, 2012
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     | 12,807 views

    You can trust God to always see you through!

    Quotes: “It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow... Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.” - Robert J. Hastings “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” - Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Choosing The Promise Of The Future Over The Pain Of The Past

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012
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    We all have a past; and that past will have it's share of failures. However, we must not let that past hinder our possessing the promises of our future.

    Quotes – William (Bill) J. Clinton: “Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” “Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.” “Part of our essential humanity is paying respect to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lifted

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 25, 2013
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    Christ is now the Lifter up of His people because he was lifted on the cross. He was lifted from the grave. He was lifted to the Throne in Heaven.

    Title: LIFTED Text: Job 22:29 (KJV), "When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person." Truth: "When men act humbly, thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Seeing Is Believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 26, 2013
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    At what point did Peter start to sink into the water? The moment he took his eyes off of Jesus and started to think about what was going on around him and the way he was feeling about the situation that he was in! Right?

    Seeing is believing, "But Only Faith Moves The Hand Of God!" Eph. 5:18-20 MSG. 16-18. Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. How many have ever heard the saying, “getting old is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Stop Dreaming

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 8, 2013
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     | 21,549 views

    Your dreams are planted deeply within your heart, all of us whether we care to admit it or not have a dream, however, along this journey of life, while hoping and waiting for our dream’s fulfillment, we will face challenges and even discouragement.

    1 I will stand upon my watch and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Moses: A Matter Of Timing Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 17, 2014
     | 4,022 views

    Moses was God's man in God's place but his timing was not always on target.

    1. The metaphor of the Olympic Games of Rome is key to the NT writers a. In the Revelation, John (and us) declares that the games of the emperor were not about Domitian but about God and Jesus at work in history b. Think of the ways he could have said to the world that Jesus is his son; until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bret Hammond avatar

    Does God Really Have A Plan For Me? Series

    Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014
     | 8,049 views

    There are few verses in the Bible that get quoted more than Jeremiah 29:11. People really connect to it, but does it connect to them? What does this verse really have to say to me?

    INTRODUCTION A. Well, if you’re like me, the story made you angry – livid – it really raised my hackles 1. April – Michael Sharkey – thought his home was in good hands 2. Left to fight for our country in Afghanistan – but while gone – squatters –his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeing Clearly

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 6, 2014
     | 4,861 views

    We who are believers, have a great promise in this passage that God will give us the victory over evil and over the schemes of the Devil.

    SEEING CLEARLY REVELATION 12-18; REVELATION 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION… It’s Not the End of the World (p) I’d like you to imagine that this has been your morning: You awake to discover your alarm failed to go off and so you wake up late to get ready for work. In your rush out of bed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Qrc: Failure Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,987 views

    What if there were QRCs for situations we face in our lives? This message looks at where to quickly go when you feel like a failure.

    QRC. Failure The year was 1863 and the US Civil War was in its second year. Historians tell us that at that point if you were keeping score the Confederate Army was ahead. The War had shifted its focus from the Southern States and General Robert E Lee was embarking on his second Invasion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    He Is Very Near, Right At The Door

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2012
     | 5,404 views

    I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In t

    I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal