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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    I Am Not A Victim: The Christian Life Is An Abundant Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 21, 2022
     | 2,153 views

    God takes broken things and makes them new. And abundantly new. Abundantly beautiful.

    “Slats Grobnik scratched out a few bucks selling Christmas trees. Just before Christmas, when all the trees had been picked over, a ragged couple came onto the lot. As they turned the price tag over on each tree, it was obvious that they didn’t have enough money to buy one. Then the woman spied a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Faith And Your Everyday Life

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2024
     | 1,353 views

    I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives.

    We hear of faith preached, we are taught about faith, and we speak of faith. I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives. When we become a Christian, God gives us a measure of faith. Jesus reminded us that it doesn't take a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,641 views

    Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

    Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing For God

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 21,198 views

    standing for God

    Standing For God Text: Daniel 3:17-18 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto the, O king, that we will not serve thy god’s nor worship the golden image, which thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Survival Instinct

    Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,880 views

    Sometimes life gets demanding! Satanic temptations assail us! Before long, in moments of weakness we want to give up. That is when we need the Survival Instinct to press on in those pressing times!

    "THE SURVIVAL INSTINCT" Mark McCool TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:5-8 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Magee avatar

    A Father's Duty: What Every Father Should Know Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,981 views

    You, Dad, are the most powerful man in the world... at least in your child’s world.

    Mark 1:9-11... “At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love, with you I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy James avatar

    A Race For All Generations

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    How to prevent our own extinction in the church: 1.Commitment 2.Relvancy 3.Activity

    Armageddon Intro Last week I watched the movie Armageddon, for about the 1000th time. In the movie Armageddon the world is faced with an impending disaster. In fact an asteroid the size of Texas threatens to hit the planet earth and wipe out everything on the planet. As our heroes are about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Wives Striving For Godliness

    Contributed by Aaron Beard on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    A look at the responsibilities of wives as outlined by Peter in 1 Peter 3.

    A WIFE STRIVING FOR GODLINESS INTRODUCTION: A. The observation has often been made that our generation is starving for heroes that it can admire and role models that it can look up to and emulate: 1. If looking in the music industry, Hollywood, & sports this is certainly true! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Through Remembering Forgivness

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    Reminder of what God has done for you to spark your love for Him and the lost.

    Before we get started in the word of God I want to pose a question to you. I want you to think about this question as to how it relates to God. Let’s imagine you are out at the beach. Your having a great time doing your thing…but you haven’t noticed the tide is dragging you out. You’re having fun ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith Is Fed By God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    Lent 2(A) - Faith is fed by God’s word as FAITH BELIEVES in God’s word and as FAITH RESPONDS to God’s word.

    OUR FAITH IS FED BY GOD’S WORD (Outline) March 4, 2007 - LENT 2 - Genesis 12:1-8 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Faith – believers know the definitions. Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This definition is from Hebrews 11. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sunflower Focus

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,600 views

    A close look at the difference between a relationship with God and religion.

    SUNFLOWER INTRO The Sunflower is probably the most amazing flowers God created. They literally follow the sun. No I don’t know about you, but one the most amazing things I have seen is a field of sunflowers. Watching one follow the sun through is cute. Watching hundreds in absolute unison follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Facing Your Giants: Desperate Days Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 153 ratings
     | 33,314 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle.

    “Desperate Days” 1 Samuel 21: 1-9 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle. Introduction: The desperate man sits in the corner of the church assembly. Dry mouth, moist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Open Your Eyes And Your Ears

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,124 views

    Normally when we think of spiritual blindness in the Word of God we equate it with the lost or the hypocritical Pharisees. In our text God charges His peole with unparalleled spiritual blindness. It is time for God’s people to open their eyes and see.

    OPEN YOUR EYES AND YOUR EARS ISAIAH 42:14-20 INTRODUCTION: An elderly woman stood on a busy street corner, hesitant to cross because there was no traffic signal. As she waited, a gentleman came up beside her and asked, "May I cross over with you?" Relieved, she thanked him and took his arm. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    We are here not because we are strong enough, but because God is strong enough. Therefore, we need not be afraid.

    Don’t Be Afraid Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 4:16-30 February 26, 2006 There was this old mule that was owned by a Quaker farmer. This was the most stubborn animal that God ever created. The farmer couldn’t get this mule to do anything. He coaxed, cajoled, and even pleaded with this animal, with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Three Questions About Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,854 views

    Don’t tell me about your faith; show it to me.

    THREE QUESTIONS ABOUT FAITH Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction 1. Read James 2:14-26 2. Faith and works should travel side by side, step answering to step, like the legs of men walking. First faith, and then works; and then faith again, and then works again -- until they can scarcely distinguish ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist