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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Persevere: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 53,325 views

    We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. This sermon focuses on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. The Christian life, is not the easy option.

    Persevere: Quitting is not an option We are continuing in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and we are thinking about what it means to Persevere. Today we are focussing on a simple statement of Truth: Quitting is not an option. Pastor and Author, Warren Wiersbe said “Those times when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Searching For The Lonely Places PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 508 views

    This sermon's main point is to emphasize the importance of following Jesus' example of intentional prayer and solitude, withdrawing from daily distractions to connect deeply with God.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll be diving into an intimate look at Jesus' example of the power of prayer and fasting, the importance of seeking out those quiet, lonely places, and making intentional time to connect with the Almighty God. Our text for today is Luke 5:15-16, "Yet the news about ...read more

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    Lessons In The New Year From Lepers - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 7, 2012
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     | 20,097 views

    Learning from the trials and testings of others to be strong and courageous.

    The story of the Four Lepers is a story that we as believers personally might learn from, but we as a church should allow this story to teach us congregationally as well as we move in this New Year. It’s one of my favorite Old Testament stories that I have on other occasions used as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barzillai Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 20,783 views

    What character of the Bible best describes you? Do you start out well only to finish poorly and offer God every excuse you can think of?

    Barzillai – 27th April 2008 am 2 Samuel 19:32 Background – David running from Absalom Bar-zil-lah-ee The Holy Spirit says something of Barzillai that He says of very few people. He says that he was “a very great man.” The Bible does not hand out this kind of praise openhandedly. It marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wrinkle In Time

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2019
     | 4,443 views

    This message is about TIME and how to bend time to your advantage, the three concepts of time in Scripture, and the six opportunities where we can jump great distances ahead in the race to eternity.

    A WRINKLE IN TIME KAIROS OPPORTUNITY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m talking about “wrinkles” tonight, so here are a few wrinkle jokes. A little girl got on her grandpa's lap and said, "Did God make me?" "Yes," the grandpa replied. "Did God make you too?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hopelessly Devoted To You Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,426 views

    Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted in prayer and make the most of their conversations with outsiders

    Above All: Colossians 4:2-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-14-2022 Hopelessly Devoted to You On Tuesday, we lost another one of my childhood artist. Olivia Newton John lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 71. She was a four time Grammy award winning singer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doors In Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022
     | 2,497 views

    Doors play a major role in our life each day.

    Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,017 views

    A Call to follow God through the doors HE opens and not try to walk through doors which others may open.

    An Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 * When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us. -- Alexander Graham Bell * What comes to your mind when hear the term open door? A door is a movable barrier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,384 views

    Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

    Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Strike The Iron While It’s Hot!”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,779 views

    Elisha put his hands on the King's and said "Shoot!" Then the King banged the arrows, but only 3X. God gave him the opportunity for complete spiritual victory, but the King was only halfway committed. We must make a 100% dedication if we want God's best!

    “STRIKE THE IRON WHILE IT’S HOT!” 2 Kgs. 13:15-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISTAKEN FOR GOD 1. A nurse wrote in Reader’s Digest that she works in a hospital’s children’s ward. “One night I was at the nurse’s station when I heard a little boy in his room talking to himself. 2. He kept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4 Symptoms Of A Derailed Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,285 views

    Destiny is in OUR hands as much as it is in the hands of God. We can have a Disastrous Destiny if we choose to live our lives without God and His priorities or we can have a Delightful Destiny which is the consequence of choosing to live to please God!

    4 SYMPTOMS OF A DERAILED DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was on his way to his church, running late, and was traveling well over the speed limit. He ended up being pulled over by a state trooper. 2. The officer was not impressed by his explanation or his collar and asked, “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Your Response To Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,587 views

    Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

    John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disguised: Feeling Trapped In This Trial.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 16, 2022
     | 1,917 views

    Often blessings come disguised as trials and problems. Life is not just how you are building. Life can be about what you are building. This problem and trial could be a disguised blessing. The victory opportunity is before you. Check your motives.

    DISGUISED: FEELING TRAPPED IN THIS TRIAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hazard, Kentucky is in Perry County. We stopped to grab a hamburger and the sign in the window said, “REVIVAL IN HELL FOR CERTAIN.” We enquired about the sign. We were informed that Perry County has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Passing By!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 32,652 views

    Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

    JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Offenses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,253 views

    Part 19:The Great Commission - Offenses and how to deal with them, according to the Word.

    The Great Commission Part 19 – Offences Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” May 18th – Lynnette Higgins May 25th – Walker Spriggs June 1th – Deacon Kurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church