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  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Sick And Tired Of People Pleasing!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,502 views

    we spend far too much time trying to please everybody else, that we lose ourselves and our identities with God.

    Luke 7:11-23 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. Verse 14 says, "Then Jesus went up and touched the coffin, and those carrying it stood still." I want to take a strange twist on this text and for a little bit of time talk from the subject as the Holy Spirit shall lead and guide of, "I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blessing Of Trouble

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,049 views

    We try to avoid the very things God wants to use to mould us into the glorious creatures He intends us to be.

    “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” It is noteworthy that the man who, by the time of this writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Standing Fast

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 22, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,253 views

    God has given us the ability to be steadfast, even in the most trying adversities. This message explores four aspects of "standing fast."

    11/01/1998, 04/22/2001 Standing Fast "Four Aspects of Standing Fast" 1 Cor 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. · God has given us the ability to be steadfast. · It is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religion With A Kick!

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    This is a message that deals with the lifeless attitude that keeps trying to creep into the churches across this nation and the change that God want to make in those churches.

    Scripture: Matthew 9:17 Title: “Religion With A Kick!” Introduction: Jesus came into this world to institute CHANGES! The forerunner of Jesus, John the Baptist, and Jesus Himself began their preaching ministries with the message of “REPENTANCE.” Evidently the Scribes and Pharisees were critical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recharging Your Spiritual Battery

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 53,316 views

    In these most trying times, we need to know we can "recharge" our spiritual life with God’s saving power!

    RECHARGING YOUR SPIRITUAL BATTERY Eph 3:14-21 Introduction: 1. Do you ever feel spiritually drained? 2. Have you ever feel that the “spirit” has just been exhausted in your life? 3. We all feel this way from time to time; but an energetic Christian knows the cure! a. We have to RECHARGE our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Mindedness

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    You soul has already been saved, try to keep your mind focused on a heavenly mentality, and it is easier to handle life.

    Colossians Chapter 3:1-4 1 If ye then be risen in Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on earth. 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is our life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Out With The Old

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    Have you ever made a new year’s resolution? Maybe it’s time you try lasting change.

    Have you ever made a new year’s resolution? Of course you have. We’ve all made them. This year I’m going to: Lose weight Drink less Smoke less Cuss less Spend more time with family We’ve all tried to make changes and most certainly we’ve all blown it!!! In fact many of us have made the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Just You And Me, Tonto (And Frankly I'm Not Too Sure About You)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,327 views

    Leaders are generally pretty lonely people. How do you get past the "Lone Ranger" syndrome of trying to do it all?

    October 20, 2002 In the movie Awakenings Robert DeNiro is a 50 year-old post-encephalytic vegetable. Encephalitis caused Parkinson-like loss of motor control (tics). These tics accelerate until they freeze a person catatonically, within himself. Robin Williams plays Dr. Sayer, who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Discovering Our Future

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Feb 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,053 views

    Exhorts Christians and the church to look at the future and develop a plan to work with God for the Kingdom. Is shows how the Devil will try to hinder this progress.

    DISCOVERING OUR FUTURE MATTHEW 4:1-11 February 11, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church As I was trying to put together the thoughts for today, I kept thinking about the team that has been put together by God in our church. We all want to know what the future holds. I feel it is very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,473 views

    In a world that is trying to define Jesus so many different ways, it is important that we answer the questions about Jesus the right way.

    “Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?” Matthew 16:13-16 January 10, 2010 TossUp Think back to your first memories of hearing about Jesus. What do you remember thinking of Jesus? How did He “come across” to you? In his book American Jesus, Steven Prothero details how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kerry O'Neill avatar

    It's All About Me Series

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    We live in a "me centered" world and that creeps into the church and I try to make spiritual things about what I want.

    Allow me to begin with a little test. (I did an illusion called "What Next" where the dots on a card change and the audience is fooled.) Isn't it true that our eyes play tricks on us and we can be easily deceived? Here are some Bible passages that warn us of this. 2 Corinthians 11:2-4 2I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Memory Is Better Than Ours

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    That means his forgetfulness is better also. We need to try to remember what God remembers, and forget what God forgets!

    INTRODUCTION God’s perspective is so different from ours. But we should strive to have His perspective (Php 2:5) God’s memory is perfect – does this mean He cannot forget? No! God’s forgetfulness is also better than ours! He has perfect control of his memory. He can choose to forget! 16 This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Contend For The Faith - Part 1: Know Your Enemy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,371 views

    Jude told the church that they needed to "earnestly contend for the faith" against false teachers that were trying to destroy the truths of the Christian faith.

    CONTEND FOR THE FAITH Part 1: Know Your Enemy Text: Jude 1 – 16 Introduction: · vv. 1, 2 · Jude servant of Christ, brother of James (half brother of Jesus – Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3) · Does not identify himself as an apostle (v. 17) · Did not believe in Jesus until the resurrection (John 7:1 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,236 views

    Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

    1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,736 views

    Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

    When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist