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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Four Myths Concerning Our Busy, Busy, Busy Lives

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 218 ratings
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    Discussion of four of the biggest lies the world believes about living hurried lives.

    Myth #1: Busy equals important. - we think when you’re really busy it means you’re really living. - actually, being overly busy cuts us off from the time we need to spend cultivating the important relationships in our life: with our spouse, our kids, our friends, our God. Myth #2: Someone wins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Perfect Peace In A Tragic World

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Apr 21, 2007
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    In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech Massacre, this message points people to the Perfect Peace that God offers to those who trust in Him.

    Perfect Peace in a Tragic World Isaiah 26.3 We have come together this morning to Worship God. Most of us know the events of this past Monday at VT. Many people, and maybe even a few in here this morning, wonder, how can we worship a God who allows things like this to happen. I want this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Hope In Thanksgiving

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2015
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    When we have hope, we can be thankful … because He is in in control! It's when we focus on ourselves that it's easy to lose hope. This Thanksgiving, are you putting your hope and thankfulness in the right place?

    Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction - The title of the message is “Hope” Hope is a powerful weapon against the enemy because in it we are restored If we have hope, we are able to face the most difficult times of live If we have hope, even in the face of great loss we are able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
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    The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

    Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Thoughts And Prayers Matter

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 20, 2019
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    In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, politicians and many Christians are repeating “Thoughts and prayers are not enough. We need action.” Could it be that they, like many Christians, don’t truly understand prayer and what it can accomplish?

    In 2015, after a shooter left 14 dead in California, the cover of the New York Daily News shouted “God Isn’t Fixing This! As the latest batch of innocent Americans are left lying in pools of blood, cowards (referring to politicians) who could truly end gun scourge continue to hide behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 25, 2003
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    This is the third aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. All Christians should have a peace beyond anything this old world has to offer. That peace is only found in Christ. May you find this peace.

    The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888) In 1871 the city of Chicago was nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "What Meaneth This” To Them And To Me Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    “What meaneth this” in Acts 2. What meaneth this coming of the Holy Sprit to the early church.

    “What meaneth this” to THEM and to ME Acts 2:1-36 There are roughly three main events in the history of Christianity: Bethlehem, Calvary, and Pentecost. Bethlehem is “God with us.” Calvary is “God for us.” Pentecost is “God in us.” We understand what Bethlehem means. We understand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Lessons From The Titanic

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012
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    Lessons and warnings that led to the sinking of Titanic, and challenges for Christians and the church.

    Titanic Much of this sermon is original. However I’ve picked up thoughts, points, illustrations and quotes from many sources. 1. (Slides 1-5) Always been fascinated with the Titanic, elementary school library book, Titanic was found when I was in high school, the movie (James Cameron pitched ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 15, 2019
     | 12,929 views

    Beginning a new series on life lessons we can learn from Job. It is always better to learn the easy way rather than the hard way.

    Lessons from Job Series # 1 Why bad things happen to good people Job chapter one Introduction- We begin a new sermon series today and I am excited to see what God will do in our lives. When I put together this series, I was praying and hoping that we would learn life lessons that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 18, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,870 views

    In spite of what seems to be insurmountable problems, we find strength by clinging to God.

    Dealing With Disappointment 2 Chronicles 36, Daniel 1 (First in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: He lived a life of dashed hopes and shattered dreams. His mother died when just a boy. He had to work in the fields to help his family. He only attended school sporadically, but read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,701 views

    We all will face storms, but God is putting us "through" the storm; he will not leave us "in" the storm.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Storms of Life Matthew 14:22-34 Intro: Life is filled with storms. It is inevitable. They are stressful, but they are not altogether avoidable. Some storms we choose ourselves. Some we face are because of the choice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Lost Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 17, 2011
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    A word for those who have "lost hope" at some point and believe theirs to be a circumstance which no one else has ever been through. May this help you. This posting is a short Wed evening devotion which needs to be further developed

    LOST HOPE Luke 8:40-56 * Back in 1996, the church where I was pastoring received & responded to a company to lease pre-made television commercials which would be ‘stamped’ with our name. * While we had many choices about which ads we would buy, we clearly understand that to enter the public arena ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Walker avatar

    God Is Still On His Throne: Isaiah 6

    Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,918 views

    No matter what situation we face in this life, we always have the assurance that God is still on His throne - He is still in control of things.

    Read Isaiah 6:1-5. “God is Still on His Throne” 1. I’ve been taken by the picture that this text paints as I’ve been reading it the past few weeks. 2. Read through, describe the picture. 3. It shows the power and majesty of the Almighty God. 4. In the times in which we are living, it’s easy to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    In The Time Of Trouble

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    In The Secret of his Tabernacle we encounter him. Finding forgiveness, cleansing from sin, guidance in a darken world. Where there is provision for strength to go on.

    PowerPointAvailable + New Slide > New Transitions ____________________________________________________________ + T.S. Eliot “THE WASTELAND” > APRIL is the cruelest month, breading Lilacs out of the dead land > Pix > University of Texas August 1, 1966, 15 people killed and wounded 31 others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Bethlehem 2011 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    It is Providential that the Old Testament history of Bethlehem foreshadows the birth, person, and work of the Messiah.

    Bethlehem 2011 (topical) 1. According to a British Paper (Romsey Advertiser): “Christmas shoppers looking for a bargain should be wary of counterfeit goods which flood the market in the run-up to the festive season, the UK Border Agency has warned. “Fake Ugg Boots, GHD hair straighteners, iPhones ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible