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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    I'll Fly Away

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 15,655 views

    NOTICE THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LIFTING UP,THIS FLYING AWAY INVOLVES A LEAVING, AND THIS FLYING AWAY INVOVES A LANDING.

    I’LL FLY AWAY PSALMS 55:1-6 In these verses written by David, he is being oppresed by his enemies. He is tried of percution and wicked ways all around him. Thus, in his prayer to God, he says I wish I could fly away to a place of rest, get away from it all. Have you ever felt like that? Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Doucette avatar

    Don't Drift Away

    Contributed by Rick Doucette on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,110 views

    Warns of the dangers of drifting away. How we can know when we are drifting??

    When I was a teenager a friend of mine had a beach house in Laguna beach, and we would go down and spend the weekends at the beach! We would basically hang out at the beach all day, of course we wore our short “OP” shorts on and our “Hang Ten” tank tops, but we were not surfers, we did not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Jesus Rolls Away The Stone Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,240 views

    Easter: This short sermon reflects on how Jesus Christ, through the resurrection, has rolled away the enormous stone of sin in our life.

    We gather here this morning to remember and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The gospel writers put a great amount of time into sharing the details of our Lord’s trial and crucifixion; however, the account of the resurrection is contained in only a few short passages; and yet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • TJ Tipton avatar

    From Invision To Envasion

    Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    It is time to change our vision to and envasion

    FROM ENVISION TO INVASION 2001 THINK BIG - Attempt something so great for God that it’s doomed to failure unless God be in it. Acts 2:17 `In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions; your old men will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    Just A Stone's Throw Away

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,652 views

    The sermon deals with the adulterous woman but the emphasis is placed on forgiveness and restoration.

    “JUST A STONE’S THROW AWAY!” ILLUSTRATION There was a man that told his friend that they had dismissed their pastor. His friend asked, why? The man said, “Because he told us we we’re going to hell.” The friend asked, “What does your new pastor say?” The man said, “He says we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    People Make Messes, God Turns Them To Good! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 26, 2009
     | 8,805 views

    Nothing is impossible with God and God can turn something messy to something good!

    I am holding in my hand one of the most expensive coffee in the world! This one is from the Philippines! Any guesses on how much per pound this type of coffee can cost?? - As much as $600 per pound! Why is this coffee so expensive? Coffee experts say that this coffee has a very unique and wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Danielle Jeremiah avatar

    Don't Turn Back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 27,753 views

    If God Tells you to move forward move. He has new blessing for you at your new Level

    Praise Lord Saints of God Today we are going to be talking about a story in the Bible that is familiar to a lot Of us. Today I will be talking about Lot and His Wife and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. In Luke 17:26-32 Jesus Uses the destruction of These two cities to to insure and warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    The Danger Of Slip, Sliding Away

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 17,034 views

    A warning about the dangers of falling away little by little.

    Psalm 73:2 “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped” “THE DANGER OF SLIP, SLIDING AWAY!” Introduction: Simon & Garfunkel recorded a song many years ago and the last words of the chorus are: “We work our jobs; Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    You Can't Walk With Jesus If You Are Holding Hands With Satan

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,319 views

    Satan is a liar! He will trick you into believing him! We gotta be on guard at all times… I many times wondered how people I have known over the years have fallen from God’s Grace…fallen away from him…how they could turn away and turn their back on all

    YOU CAN’T WALK WITH JESUS IF YOU ARE HOLDING HANDS WITH SATAN Pastor Jennifer Mears – October 3, 2007 TEXT: Colossians 2:6 I want to remind you that Satan seeks to devour you… But, remember that Jesus came to seek and save that which is lost… Colossians 2:6 (AMP) As you have therefore received ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Welch avatar

    Discipline Of God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,722 views

    Message 2 in our Jonah series focusing on God's discipline of Jonah's refusal to obey the call.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #2 “God disciplined Jonah” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. God’s name appears 32 times in 4 short chapters. We learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Who Will Roll The Stone Away?

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,718 views

    We all go through life collecting, sorting, and storing information, which comes into our lives. What was capturing the thoughts of the women that first Easter Sunday?

    "Who will Roll the Stone Away?" Text: Mark 16:1-3;Mt.28:1-10 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Mark 16:1-3 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    From Slavery To Redemption Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on May 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,485 views

    This is a look at the opening pages of Exodus and God redemptive work from slavery to redemption looking at the circumstances that brought it all about and its application for us today.

    The Book of Exodus: From Slavery to Redemption (Key verse: Ex 6:6)other texts for guidance Ex 1:8 – 17 2:23 – 24. 11:1-5 12:29-30 The book of Exodus theme is one of redemption out of slavery and divine guidance through the provision of God’s law and His guidance through the wilderness to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 31, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,305 views

    Forgiveness, Reconciliation, Real Life Christianity

    THE TOWEL – The Towel That Wipes Away Grudges Matthew 18:15-22 November 6, 2022 Introduction: There’s the story of two men who appeared before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace... After the judge had listened to both sides and surmised that both men claimed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    From Sighing To Singing

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    What Do I Do When I Am Discouraged - Lonely - Despondent - Helpless Unassisted - No One Cares - Desperate - Without Hope - Frustrated - Depressed

    PS. 13 Sun. Mar.14/93 FROM SIGHING TO SINGING Discouraged - Lonely - Despondent - Helpless Unassisted - No One Cares - Desperate - Without Hope - Frustrated - Depressed - 14 million sq. km of desolation - a cold beyond imagination - high -45 C - a world almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist