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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Fly High " - Acts Part 27 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 27, 2007
     | 3,727 views

    The Apostle Paul teaches us in Acts chapter 2:27-44 – 11 steps to managing a crisis in life.

    Fly High – Acts Part 27 Opening Illustration: The Story of John Newton by Al Rogers (This article is reprinted from the July-August 1996 issue of “Away Here in Texas”.) “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound...” So begins one of the most beloved hymns of all times, a staple in the hymnals of many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Need A Refill

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,130 views

    As Jesus turns water into wine as a symbol of bringing joy, He specializes in re-filling life's empty places.

    Re-Filling Your Empty Life by Kraig Pullam John 2:1-2:1 One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Get A Refill?

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Dec 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 40,509 views

    Christ's first recorded miracle, the turning of ordinary water into extraordinary wine, becomes a picture of Christ bringing joy in the midst of sorrow.

    One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which I am a die hard fan/admirer/aficionado) and Will Smith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failing Forward Series

    Contributed by Bryan Moore on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 11,279 views

    As part of the Series, Strengthening Our Families, this sermon was aimed at graduates and youth on how to handle our failures and to embrace God’s unconditional love for us.

    FAILING FORWARD Luke 15: 11-24 Rev. Bryan Moore Fordtown Baptist Church Kingsport, Tennessee May 15, 2005 Graduates Sunday INTRODUCTION A.) The title for this morning’s sermon, Failing Forward, comes from a book written by former preacher and leadership expert, John Maxwell. The full title of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    How To Withstand In The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 12, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,753 views

    “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, ...Matthew 7:24-25

    How to Withstand in the Storms of Life How do you act when unexpected circumstances arise? Are you calm and confident or do you fearful and panic? A confident response is originated from a calm and clean heart. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Here I Am Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,195 views

    When Isaiah wandered into the Temple that night, he thought he was going in for some comfort. Instead he found a God so inspiring, he couldn’t help but volunteer to serve.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A New You-What Debts Do I Have

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 30, 2015
     | 3,591 views

    When God gives us new life, we often resist allowing God to change our attitudes towards our possessions.

    A New You-- What Debts Do I Have by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Luke 12:13-12:21 A New You--What I Owe Me 11/20/2015 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 In our series “A New You.” God wants to give us a heads up in life so that when we finish writing the legacy Keon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Wallace avatar

    Since You're Following Jesus . . . Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jun 14, 2021
     | 2,929 views

    If you're going to keep the faith, it's necessary to keep the love of Christ as well, especially for one another, and some folks who are likely to be neglected or forgotten. The lifestyle choice is between worldly lust and Christ-lke love.

    Jeanie and I watched several segments of the History Channel’s “The Men Who Built America” this past week. We had watched parts of it before and had always wanted to watch it again as a gave a great history about how America has become the land of opportunity it has come to be. However, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Steve Bond avatar

    Tomorrow Matters Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Feb 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,652 views

    . We need is to learn how to manage the finances we already have in a way that acknowledges God’s wisdom and leads to financial freedom.

    Introduction I’d like to begin by making an observation. There are people in this room who live in comfortable homes and drive nice cars and eat in good restaurants who are not doing as well financially as they appear to be doing. We all like to think that we’re good at crunching numbers…but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dunn avatar

    Can God Use Me?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025
     | 13 views

    God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

    There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Moore avatar

    Death - The Hardest Fact Of Life

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 199 ratings
     | 43,596 views

    This sermon was delivered to help those who are bereaved, especially believers who are struggling with the guilt of grief.

    Death - The Hardest Fact of Life By David Moore Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel . . . and it came to pass, when they were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Wisdom Amd Understanding For The Times That We Live In

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.SHAKING 2.STORMS 3.SCHEMES 4.SOUL 5.SAFETY 6.SIGNS 7.SUDDEN

    WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN ***************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SHAKING 2.STORMS 3.SCHEMES 4.SOUL 5.SAFETY 6.SIGNS 7.SUDDEN THE MESSAGE WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Norm Story avatar

    Be Ready - Persevere

    Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 26,002 views

    The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

    "Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Stop And Take It All In Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    We rejoice in a God who blesses us.

    STOP, AND TAKE IT ALL IN Luke 2:19 (15-20) S: Mystery Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BLESSES US. ?: What? What did Mary think about? KW: Incidents TS: We will find in our study four incidents that would cause Mary to mull over her blessings. The _____ incident was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Breaking And Entering

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,280 views

    I want to talk tonight about someone who broke into this world ... when the world least expected Him.

    Breaking and Entering Micah 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting” Subject: Breaking and Entering Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist