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  • Tom Anglin avatar

    The Power Of Letting Go

    Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,589 views

    God’s power is released upon our circumstance by the act of letting go of the control of our lives!

    THE POWER OF LETTING GO A wearisome, scorching, July day was coming to a close. I had just finished unloading a large U- haul truck with the aid of some new found friends here in Hammond. I was driving back across town to my temporary dwelling place. With my wife Tammy, and our 4 children, now a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Not For The Nation Only"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
     | 4,609 views

    God often uses the utterings of evil men to announce His own purposes. They think they are in control but they are not.

    “Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. 48 “If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Taming The Beast

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it.

    Taming the Beast Text: James 3.1-12 Thesis: To learn the why and how about controlling one’s tongue in order to honor God properly with it. Introduction: (1) Doctor’s office – sticking out your tongue (2) Hence, James deals with this problem in chapter 3. (a) He begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Rich Young Ruler Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,887 views

    The power that controlled the rich young ruler kept him from experiencing Jesus' vision for his life.

    A Luke 18.18-30 1 We know from Dr. Luke’s account (& from Matthew & Mark) that our man is 1) rich, 2) young and 3) ruler. a Young (24-40 years old) meant he probably came from a family with money. b Ruler meant he was in charge, authority, respect, possibly a member of the Sanhedrin. 2 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    Wading In The River Of Life

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 20, 2016
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     | 14,903 views

    We must submit to God and let Him have control of our lives...It takes faith.

    Ezekiel 47:1-12 Verses 1-5: “In my vision, the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing east from beneath the door of the Temple and passing to the right of the altar on its south side. The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Prayers Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,524 views

    We have to acknowledge that God is in control. He is the only one who can do what is needed.

    Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Good morning and welcome to Rosedale online- We have been in a sermon series called “Campfire Talks” it is the things that you would talk about around a campfire with your family and close friends. Week one- “Embracing wisdom”…godly wisdom verses worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Trusting God In Tough Times

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 24, 2025
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    Life is full of changes—seasons of joy, challenges, and uncertainty—all under God's control.

    Scripture Reference: Daniel 2:21 (AMP) "It is He who changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and greater knowledge to those who have understanding." Introduction • Open with reflection on how life is full of changes—seasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let's Throw Some Seeds!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,742 views

    Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Theme: Organic Christianity - Scattering Seeds of Growth I. There are some things that are under our Control II. There are some things that are totally under God's Control "Wisdom i

    Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Theme: Organic Christianity - Scattering Seeds of Growth I. There are some things that are under our Control II. There are some things that are totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,822 views

    Jesus teaches us that the way to keep from murder is to deal with our anger before it gets out of control.

    A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill Text: Matt. 5:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preaching From Philippians #2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,312 views

    One of the reasons that it is a sin for Christians to take drugs or drink alcoholic beverages is because these are substances that control our behavior.

    These are things that will ruin our lives and cause us to make fools out of ourselves. There is no way that a Christian can be controlled by the Holy Spirit if they are controlled by these substances. But these are not the only things that control Christians. For example, there are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Minute Sermons Or Bulletin Stuffers

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 3,303 views

    These are little short lessons or short messages to us in the bulletins, you can freely use this thoughts, no credit needed.

    This are bulletin stuffers or minute lessons by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Permission granted to freely use. His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you realize the person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least? Forgiveness is a gift from God, that we can share ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Whose In Charge Here? - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 17, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,559 views

    Colossians tell us Jesus is the "head of the church" - but what does that mean, and how can we make sure that we let Him be just that?

    OPEN: In August 1994, a Korean Air jet skidded across a rain soaked runway and rammed a safety barricade while landing in Cheju, Korea. All 160 passengers escaped safely just moments before the plane exploded into flames. What was the cause of the accident? According to news reports, the pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 7, 2014
     | 5,976 views

    Angels were not created to have dominion over this earth, little on the world to come, but as of right now, the angels are in control.

    Hebrews Series “Death Destroyed- - - Life Restored” Heb. 2.5-18 February 26, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction I He Fixed What Was Forfeited in the Fall (v.5-9.) Hebrews 2:5-9 (NASB) 5 For He did not subject to angels the world to come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    I'm Missing Out Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

    “I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

    Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel