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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Burn Your Bridges And Kill Your Spiders! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 27, 2017
     | 12,326 views

    God wants His people to burn their bridges and kill their spiders. This is how we deal with sin in our lives.

    Burn Your Bridges and Kill Your Spiders! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 27, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 19. INTRODUCTION I’m going to start off my message with what I’ll end it with, which is this statement: When you come to God’s truth, God wants you to do two things: Burn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hell And Being A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 4,173 views

    So what difference does it make? If Hell is real, what difference not only does it make in how you live your life today but what difference does it make in being a disciple of Jesus

    Hell and Being a Disciple Luke 16: 19-31 Dan Kimball writes, “I am passionate about hell. That sounds odd – but I am not passionate about hell itself, but passionate about studying what it is because of the seriousness of what it is. I am passionate about it as I don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Turning Your Failure To Success Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 9, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,166 views

    Failure doesn't mean you will not succeed, it only means you have to work harder. Many that gave up didn't know how close they were to success. If they realise how close they were to success they won't giving up.

    Luke 5:1-11KJV “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where I Am You Cannot Come Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 28, 2017
     | 3,151 views

    Even as we are here on earth our spirits are with Jesus in heaven

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WHERE I AM YOU CANNOT COME. John 7:33-34King James Version (KJV) 33 Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. 34 Ye shall seek me, and shall not find me: and where I am, thither ye cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When Staying Awake Is In Vain Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 14, 2023
     | 1,836 views

    What is it that you believe in—your core belief system—that gives your life meaning and purpose and drives you to see it through?

    WHEN STAYING AWAKE IS IN VAIN Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 14, 2023 “They who build the home labor in vain; he who keeps the city awake at night does it in vain unless the Lord builds it.” (Psalm 127:1) INTRODUCTION. There is no way to wait on God and not notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Agent Of Salvation

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 25, 2022
     | 1,160 views

    Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston Texas. Families sometimes have differences of opinion on how or if to celebrate Christmas. Don't let differences separate you from your families. Be like Joseph. Be the agent of salvation for your family.

    20221224 Parashat Miketz – Agent of Salvation Torah Portion                         Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,551 views

    Do you live in the past? Jesus said, "No one who has put their hand to the plow and looking back is fit for the kingdom of heaven." Why is looking back dangerous? Let’s explore it together.

    When Your Memories Become Your Enemies: Learn To Look To Jesus INTRODUCTION I want to talk with you today on the subject: WHEN YOUR MEMORIES BECOME YOUR ENEMIES Did you know that your mind is one of God’s greatest creations? That’s why the mind is a terrible thing to waste, because God created ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acquire An Insatiable Appetite

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
     | 3,342 views

    This sermon is designed to deal with those content to be mediocre Christians/Lukewarm.

    INTRODUCTION: Play the scene from “Facing the Giants” “nobody wants to say ‘We’re Number 6’”. Though we might not say it publicly, many people are more than happy being “Number 6”. Many people are happy living in mediocrity. The last two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 887 ratings
     | 215,186 views

    In order to reach your destiny,your mind must be focused on were are going.

    YOUR EYES ARE ON CANAAN, BUT YOUR MIND IS IN EGYPT! EXODUS 16:1-3 (ROMANS 8:1-5) As I continue to grow and mature in life, and in the Lord, I have discovered that in order to achieve success, or attain a goal, you must have a fixed mind... In planning a brighter tomorrow you must anticipate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Straighten Your Path

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2020
     | 4,548 views

    It is not enough that you are a Christian, Christian minister, Convert, whatever….you should know ENOUGH OF GOD and His Word in order to do things the correct way and live a successful life.

    Straighten your path Proverbs 3: “5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil. What does straighten your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commitment To The Church #6 Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,789 views

    Giving to the church is not about how thick your wallet is; it is about how deep is your understanding on God’s graciousness and how deep is your love and devotion to God.

    Series Subject: Commitment to the Church Topic: Serving God Through Giving Pt.3 Text: 1 Chronicles 29:1-6 Introduction A. Welcome to another Sunday of Commitment to the Church Emphasis. We are still on the subject of “Serving God Through Giving” as part of our series on commitment. We are studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shining As Stars

    Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 27,860 views

    We are stars in this dark world.

    Shining as stars Philippians 2:12-15(NRSV) Shining as Lights in the World 12 Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You're At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 281 ratings
     | 64,370 views

    Elijah and the widow teach us what to do when everything is going wrong.

    Introduction: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside his bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    When Jesus Puts Your In Your Place Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,913 views

    A sermon examining the hope of restoration after a major failure.

    WHEN JESUS PUTS YOU IN YOUR PLACE John 21:1-19 Most of us have been there, at some point in our lives we have stepped out of line and someone, somewhere “put us in our place”. Many of us have been on the other side of a similar situation and someone offended us or wronged us in some way and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Makes Your Enemies Your Footstool Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 316 views

    When God declares that He will make your enemies your footstool, it is an assurance that the very people, forces, and situations meant to pull you down will instead push you higher.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES YOUR ENEMIES YOUR FOOTSTOOL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 110:1 – “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” Supporting Texts: Joshua 10:24-25, Romans 8:31, Isaiah 54:17, Exodus 23:22 INTRODUCTION: The God we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God