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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Balaam And His Donkey Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,881 views

    What to do when you find yourself walking outside of God's will for your life.

    A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer handing him the reins. The customer tapped the reins but the donkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Do You Desire?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,715 views

    What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

    Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Men Arrest God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,455 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 22: 39 – 53

    Luke 22: 39 – 53 Men Arrest God 39 Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. 40 When He came to the place, He said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And He was withdrawn from them about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Psalm 32 - God's Guidelines For Decision Making Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 583 views

    For God to guide us we must steady ourselves, seek widson, study, step out in faith and sing His praise

    PSALM 32 – GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR DECISION MAKING In the movie “City Slickers,” Billy Crystal plays a confused, dissatisfied character with a vague sense that life is passing him by. Jack Palance plays the ancient, leathery, wise to the ways of the world cowboy. He asks Billy Crystal if he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Free To Be Wise Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 19, 2019
     | 5,169 views

    I want to encourage you today that if you are a believer in Jesus Christ you have the freedom to pursue God… you aren’t stuck in the sinful nature.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES FREE TO BE WISE JAMES 3:13-18 #JAMESatCCC WORLD IN LINE STORY PART 1 (p) I want you to imagine that you are standing in a single file line. When you look forward, you see the back of the head of the person in front of you and can tell that there are many many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Road To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2023
     | 3,083 views

    This is the last section of Mark before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark gives us a picture of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with courage and determination. Along the road to Jerusalem we learn lessons about greatness and service.

    Introduction: A. If you would humor me, I’d like to start with a little bit of “road” humor. 1. Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you first! 2. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Answer: Poultry in motion. 3. Why did the bubblegum cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Planning The Trip

    Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 5,995 views

    The cost of discipleship.

    Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to Virginia to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Prostitute For God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 22,130 views

    Rahab was not the type of person you’d expect God’s warriors to associate with. But there is reason to believe they didn’t seek her out - she sought them.

    READ: Hebrews 11:31 "By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient." READ: James 2:23-26 "And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unmasking Sins Deception

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,735 views

    I talk about how sin deceives us and what God does to cover us from our sin.

    Unmasking Sins’ Deception Introduction: Being deceived. Transition: Deception is a constant threat to all of us. Tonight I want to talk about how sin deceives us. Next week I am going to talk about what to do when we are tempted. Of course when we think about the battle with sin we have to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Old

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008
     | 9,036 views

    Let us be aware that growing old is a blessing and not something to frown upon.

    2ND COR. 4: 16-18 GROWING OLD 2ND COR. 4:16 ----but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18While we look not at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pressing On Towards God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,854 views

    Why bother with spiritual disciplines? What’s the point? Paul says that he considers all the "things" he did worthless so doesn’t that get us off the hook?? Well...

    For those of you who were on the winter retreat, you will remember that on Saturday night Greg talked about what it means to have a real walk with God and how to continue to grow in our relationships with Him. He expressed that we all needed to be taking in “Daily Nutrition” if we really wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Christmas Dream?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,288 views

    The first of Three 2006 Advent Sermons

    (1) Last year I heard an incredible song that was the background to a house whose lights were set to this song. Those of us who have e-mail probably received it at least once last season. After I tracked down the title, I tracked down the CD and Susan gave me the CD as a birthday present. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Joseph, A Just Man Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 25,883 views

    Joseph encounters an angel of the Lord who gives him the startling news that Mary will be the mother of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)

    1. Matthew 1:18-25 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shape We're In Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,835 views

    This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

    The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do's And Don'ts Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,762 views

    II Thess #2: DON’T become easily unsettled or alarmed; Don’t let anyone deceive you in any way Do stand firm and hold on

    Do’s and Don’ts II Thessalonians 2 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Have you noticed that the Second Coming is a big topic in pop-culture lately? Several years back, a Gallup Poll recorded that 62% of Americans believe Jesus Christ will return to earth someday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ