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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Going Around In Circles

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 19, 2005
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    Christians are reluctant to step out in faith and act on the promises of God to the point progress is hindered.

    Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1 – 9 Title: “GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES” Introduction: Thanksgiving is much, much more than eating turkey and being together with family and friends. Our get-togethers and our meals are only reminders of the great achievements of our forefathers who settled this great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Cummins avatar

    Part 2 Failure Is A Better Teacher Than Success Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on May 7, 2008
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    This series is designed to help people understand how God takes our failures and refines us with them, turning them into successes.

    Refined by Failure - 2 Failure is a far better teacher than success. Two great differences between those that fail backwards and those that fail forward. Failing Backwards Failing Forwards Blaming others Taking Responsibility Repeating the same mistakes Learning from each ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    Can I Get A Refill?

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Dec 30, 2015
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    Christ's first recorded miracle, the turning of ordinary water into extraordinary wine, becomes a picture of Christ bringing joy in the midst of sorrow.

    One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which I am a die hard fan/admirer/aficionado) and Will Smith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Pritchard avatar

    Ballistic Christianity

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007
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    If God ever truly begins to do things we’re not used to, the world as we know it will be turned upside down.

    Ballistic Christianity Matthew 9:35-38 It must have been about twenty-two years ago that our family attended a week-long Bible conference at a Christian conference center near North Platte, Nebraska. A family in the church I pastored in Garland, Texas paid for all our expenses so we could make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Luthy avatar

    The 1st Product Of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Unfaithfulness among Christians has led many in and out of the church to lose power for living. Yet God turns tragedy into triumph.

    The First Product of Unfaithfulness: Impotence Hosea 1:1-5, 11; 1 Kings 9-10 Pastor Jim Luthy Dan and I drove through downtown Vancouver B.C. a couple of weeks ago after a worship session on a Friday night. A two-block strip of night clubs were beginning to come to life as the rest of the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Jesus, The Slayer Of Hate, The Giver Of Peace

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 19, 2021
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    A three point sermon on the destruction of the ENMITY and how Jesus has brought us Peace

    Ephesians 2:11-22 11/21/21 a.m. Jesus, the SLAYER of HATRED the MAKER of PEACE In this day and age SUPERHEROES are the BIG THING. I mean you have the X-MEN, Marvel Comics and all the rest. Superman was the first well known superhero. He was in Action Comics #1 in June 1938. Since then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Are You In A Receiving And Giving Mode? (In That Order)

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 8, 2015
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    The greatest proof a non-believer can ever receive comes from men and women who are turned on to the Gospel! Turned on to the Word of God. It’s so easy to think, “O, it just the book of Acts or one of the other 65 books of God’s word.”

    Are You In A Receiving and Giving Mode? (In that order) Acts 1:1-8NKJ Peanuts cartoon: Lucy says to Charlie Brown, "I would have made a great evangelist." Charlie Brown answers, "Is that so?" She says, "Yes, I convinced that boy in front of me in school that my religion is better than his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Measure Of Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001
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     | 3,728 views

    This is installment 3 in my series "Anchor Points: Holding On to the Truth in a Post-Modern World."

    <b>Anchor Points The Measure of Man</b> Genesis 1:26-31 February 13, 2000 Anchor Point #3: <b>God created Man in His Own Image</b> Thus far in our study we have traced some of the elements of modern culture which are serving to change the rules of how people perceive reality. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Roper avatar

    It's Always Time To Start Over

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,611 views

    Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

    It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    F.a.t.h.e.r.s.

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Sep 7, 2007
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     | 13,802 views

    This message is to encourage fathers to be great Dads to their children. FATHERS is an acrostic for each point in the message.

    "F A T H E R S: The Compass of the Family" Eph 6:4 - Honor our fathers today - Fathers are responsible for setting the pattern for their children to grow in - Fathers are to be the compass of the family - What is purpose of a compass? It is an instrument that guides us in the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    And The Lord Remembered Me Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 715 views

    When God "remembers" someone, He steps into their situation, turning sorrow to joy, barrenness to fruitfulness, and captivity to freedom.

    Title: AND THE LORD REMEMBERED ME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 30:22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:19-20, Exodus 2:24-25, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 136:23 INTRODUCTION: When the Bible says, "The Lord remembered," it is not suggesting that God forgets. Instead, it signifies that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012
     | 5,939 views

    Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

    April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    God So Loved That He Gave

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 5,474 views

    Because God gave so freely to us, in turn we give lovingly, generously, and sacrificially. A Christmas message with a stewardship emphasis.

    God so Loved that He Gave Christmas Sermon John 3:16; Ephesians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! How many of you have finished your Christmas shopping? Gift-giving is probably the first thing we think about as we see Christmas coming. Some folks think its lots of fun … others, not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Loe avatar

    2 Steps To The Door

    Contributed by Lynn Loe on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
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    Addresses the need for repentance in order to turn the tide within the church. So as to attract rather than repel new visitors and converts.

    2 Steps To The Door Ps 51:10-13 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Thy presence, and do not take Thy Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Thy salvation, and sustain me with a willing spirit. 13 {Then} I will teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    The Enemy's Battle Plans

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,051 views

    For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

    August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist