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  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Fired Up: From Anger To Action

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 297 views

    Anger shows up—on the road, at home, at work. Psalm 37 teaches us not to “burn” (fret) but to trust, wait, and do good. The bible distinguishes anger that seeks justice from anger that seeks control. Trust God’s justice, practice meekness, and pursue peace in Christ.

    Road Rage Let me ask you a simple question: “When was the last time you got angry?” Maybe it was this morning when that driver cut you off in traffic. Maybe it was last night when your teenage kid rolled their eyes at you one too many times. Or maybe you’re angry right now about something deeper - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Did God Do When The Lights Went Out

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,998 views

    I THOUGHT THAT THIS MORNING, WE WOULD FIND OUT WHAT GOD DID WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT. WE PROBABLY HUNKERED DOWN, LIT CANDLES, PULLED OUT FLASHLIGHTS, SEARCH FOR OTHER HOUSING, OR A VARIETY OF OTHER THINGS. WHILE SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURE, I FOUND SEVERAL

    WHAT DID GOD DO WHEN THE LIGHTS WENT OUT A Survey through the Scripture concerning God and Darkness INTRODUCTION: THIS HAS BEEN SOME SORT OF WEEK HASN’T IT? THIS WEEK OUR LITTLE AREA OF THE WORLD HAS SURVIVED AN EARTHQUAKE, A HURRICANE NAMED IRENE AND A TORNADO. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS FOR A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Works Where I Am At

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 4, 2009
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    What are you going through today? He works where you are at. He is your ever present help in your day of trouble. Even though it looks hopeless, understand that God has your back. God had Josephs’ back and He was controlling his Destiny because he was sta

    He Works Where I Am At Genesis: 37: 12-21 12 And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem. 13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I. 14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    If You Knew The Gift Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 4, 2022
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    We’re looking at a woman who encountered Jesus unexpectedly. At first she thought He was just another Jew, but before long she found herself face to face with God. He offered her the answer to her heart's greatest need -- God's inner presence.

    IF YOU KNEW THE GIFT OF GOD! JOHN 4:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the man if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. TEXT 5 So he came to a town in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 12,336 views

    God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

    Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Danger Of An Unstable Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 24, 2012
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    1) An Unstable Father is Too Permissive (Genesis 6:1), 2) An Unstable Father Loses Control (Genesis 6:2), 3) An Unstable Father Tests God’s Patience (Genesis 6:3), and 4) An Unstable Father Reaps What he Sows (Genesis 6:4)

    As human society develops, as civilization becomes more and more advanced, as people enjoy the blessing of families and children and all that goes with it, life is punctuated finally by death and it’s a series of obituaries brought about by sin. From the Fall into Genesis chapter 6, is development ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Love Reigns Over Our Future. Week 4.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2023
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    Worry is an all-consuming use of our time, energy and attention on things that we cannot control. We worry about our finances, we worry about our family, we worry about our job, we worry about getting sick, we worry about everything.

    Love Reigns Over Our Future. Week 4. Matthew 6:25-34   Too many people are consumed with worry and anxiety about what tomorrow might hold. This fear can be paralyzing. As Christians, we believe that our loving heavenly Father is always looking out for us. Remember, If God takes care of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Life Worth Living Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 24, 2021
     | 4,630 views

    To live a life worth living, anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character; and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

    How do you know if you’re getting old? Perhaps, Greg Laurie can help us answer that question. He says: You know you're getting old when you actually look forward to a dull evening at home. You know you're getting old when your mind makes commitments your body cannot keep. You know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wanting What You Get Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2022
     | 2,342 views

    If you want to be truly content, keep the status you had when God called you. Just fulfill God’s calling in that place, follow God’s commands, and be free under God’s control. Because it’s not place, race, or face that matter. It is only your commitment to Christ.

    Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise man. “Do you have a rooster?” asked the wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Moore avatar

    Lessons Learned Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
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     | 26,128 views

    The hardest lesson I have ever had to learn was that I am not in control of my life. And it is a lesson I have to learn over and over, it seems like each day I have to learn again that my life is not my own, but rather, I am a servant of the Master. God w

    I have had to learn a number of lessons in my lifetime. Some have been good lessons about humanity and myself, and some have been surprisingly hard lessons to learn about others, and about myself. Some lessons you only have to learn once, like to take a rain poncho when you are backpacking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Breaking Free

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 14, 2023
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     | 1,785 views

    Today, we address life's deepest struggles. Join us as we delve into the path of hope and healing, discovering how God's grace can break the chains of depression, loneliness, and addiction.

    Breaking Free: How to Overcome Depression, Loneliness, and Addiction with God’s Help Introduction: According to “https://www.hopefordepression.org/depression-facts” The unfortunate truth is that depression is the primary reason why someone dies of suicide about every 12 minutes (over 41,000 people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Scroll

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2006
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     | 15,291 views

    John weeps in heaven as no one is found who can take control of planet earth\’s destiny - until a slain Lamb who is standing comes to claim ownership. We also learn about what happens to our prayers when they don\’t seem to be answered.

    I remember one Christmas when one of my presents was a small box, tied with a bow. I opened it up and inside was just a little piece of metal. Not very cool you say. Well, for a 16 year old it meant a great deal. That little piece of metal was in the shape of a car key. No, my parents hadn’t given ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Reject Compromise

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
     | 5,924 views

    One of the great challenges of life is to remain diligent and not compromise in life. It’s so easy that once life gets going and you experience some seasons of success to just put things on cruise control. Have you been there before? After 12 years of bui

    [Re}ject Compromise Nehemiah 13:4-14 On February 14, Howard Schultz Chairman of Starbucks sent the following email to his CEO Jim Donald. :“Over the past ten years, in order to achieve the growth, development, and scale necessary to go from less than 1,000 stores to 13,000 stores and beyond, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Traveling Through Time And Dimension Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2010
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     | 7,261 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ, we have our hardships. But we are privileged in so many ways. We know a God Who has control of time and exists in dimension we cannot grasp. Jerusalem is a place where time and dimension converge, and it gives us a taste o

    Traveling Through Time and Dimension (Psalm 48) 1. t's been a while since I have preached a sermon with a touch of weird. This is one! Time travel and converging of the physical and spiritual sound like science fiction. Yet these concepts are found, in a way, in the Psalm before us. 2. Realism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Are You #3 (Sin) Series

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016
     | 3,270 views

    WHERE ARE YOU in regards to SIN? Does sin control you? Have you been CLEANSED by the BLOOD of the LAMB? Do you have or are you seeking a HEART to PLEASE the LORD in ALL THINGS? THE BIBLE TEACHES US THAT WE CAN BE CLEANSED & HAVE VICTORY OVER SIN!

    WHERE ARE YOU (#3)? (Sin) - (Anonymous) – “Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a ‘necessary evil,’ it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil.” I. WE MUST RECOGNIZE and ACCEPT that WE are ALL SINNERS in NEED of SALVATION (Agree ...read more

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    Denomination: Other