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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Justice Is Broken Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 17, 2022
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    In the midst of a world that cannot be controlled by us, we must seek God and find in Him answers and control.

    WISE LIVING: JUSTICE IS BROKEN Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 3:1-22 [Person from the Congregation] INTRODUCTION… Roller Coasters (p) I was trying to think back this week to the first roller coaster I ever went on. Strange thought, I know. I remember going to Six ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Daniel 7: Taming The Monsters Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
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    God has a plan for taking the monsters we face in the world and our personal lives. The SON OF MAN finds fulfillment in Jesus, who overcomes by the cross, resurrection, ascension, and return.

    TAMING THE MONSTERS—Daniel 7 ***When our son was about six, we asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His answer surprised us: He wanted to be monster-handler. I can only imagine the monsters he imagined in his room or under his bed, but he thought grownups would have use for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Joseph avatar

    Superstition, Luck, And Halloween

    Contributed by Robert Joseph on Oct 26, 2012
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    A warning against mixing the beliefs of the pagan world--like luck and superstition--along with our precious Christian beliefs. Superstition is idolatry!

    A pastor was in line at McDonald’s when the woman ahead of him became very upset. “Quick,” she told the clerk in an upset voice, “Add something to my order.” Usually, when someone wants another sandwich or extra order of fries, they are much calmer about it. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    I Surrender Stuff

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2012
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    Because stuff gets in the way, God tells us to get our stuff in order so that He can use us for Kingdom work.

    I surrender stuff James 4:7-10 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to you about stuff. A whole bunch of stuff. God doesn’t care that we have stuff, but He does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Charles R. Peck avatar

    Felix Trembled Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 23, 2012
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    This message shows the power of telling the truth.

    Felix Trembled Acts 24: 24/25 “And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife, Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, self-control, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, go thy way ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    For Such A Time As This? Trump? Bidden? Pray, Repent.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2020
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    Much improper prophecy has been been given. My measuring stick is if is God it will come true. If not? I desire to encourage everyone:Trump supporters? Bidden supporters? God is God. God is still in control. God is not caught off guard? Give hope... give peace... for such a time as this.

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS? IT IS TIME TO PRAY AND REPENT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Several part lesson) Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Records Our Every Word And Every Thought In Our Daily Lives

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
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    Would we live our life differently if every conversation and every thought we ever had was being heard by Pastor?

    The first cell phone I had several years ago was big and bulky...some of you might of had one....big battery and you carried it like a suitcase. Then years later the pocket size came along... Before I discovered that my cell phone had a lock screen button I would accidentally dial the last number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    A Warning About Deceivers, Would Your Thoughts Or Actions Cause A Donkey To Stop. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 11, 2024
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    The story of Balaam and his donkey, a bit of further explanation from Jesus. Sexual sin is destructive, are we the Church addressing it? True salvation and sanctification is a result of repentance.

    A warning about Deceivers, would your thoughts and actions cause a donkey to stop. Numbers 22 is an interesting chapter of scripture, in fact it’s a bit obscure and leaves us with a few questions, an important one gets answered by Jesus on the Island of Patmos, hold onto that thought. It also ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023
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    How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

    INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Struggling When Others Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 18, 2009
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     | 6,374 views

    July 1989. When others disappoint us, it is often because they do not meet our expectations, and anger is natural. God feels that about us. But God allows us to reap the consequences of our sin in Christ’s cross takes into Himself that burden and transf

    He was a fuzzy-faced young man with a twangy West Virginia accent and an angular chin as craggy as the hills from which he had come. You had to notice him, small though he was, because he carried a Bible as big as the side of a barn and painted in the same bright fiery color. It was obvious that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "Think On These Things"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,613 views

    Five excellent things to think about

    “Think on These Things” June 1, 2008 The Bible will change your life. It did mine. I remember vividly, when I came home from Korea as a young Military Police Sergeant, how hopeless and empty life was. I was depressed, aimless, and angry. But then my Mom told me there was a purpose for my life ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Whatever! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,684 views

    We need to change our whatEVER to WHATever! Answer these questions for the heart and mind and you’ll find the God of Peace living with you!

    Whatever! Philippians 4:8, 9 So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008
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     | 4,617 views

    How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

    Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Interpreting The Facts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2010
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     | 5,061 views

    If we want to interpret life and the decisions of life reasonably, we need to develop the Biblical virtue of wisdom, a wisdom that comes from adjusting to God's Word.

    Interpreting the Facts (Numbers 13:1-33) 1. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, mam." 2. A lot of what is presented as facts are really interpretations of fact. When we are taught interpretations of facts as actual facts, we become biased and blind to the difference between what we have been told and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Trent Ogilvie avatar

    May I Have Your Attention Please?

    Contributed by Trent Ogilvie on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,688 views

    What does God have to do to get your attention?

    This is the most distracted we have ever been as a people. There are things happening all around us that cause us to stop one thing to deal with another. We have a cell phone in one hand and a steering wheel in the other, while we wave at the person as we pass by. There are signs everywhere that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist