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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Little By Little.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2021
     | 5,393 views

    This is the word the Lord spoke to me, “If you do little things like they’re big things, God will do big things like they’re little things.”

    Little By Little. Exodus 23:27-30NKJV Many times we think that nothing emotionally, physically or spiritually is happening in us, we begin to feel disenfranchised and gather an attitude of “who cares, or what’s the use.” This is the word the Lord spoke to me, “If you do little things like they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Says

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 4, 2003
    based on 128 ratings
     | 15,470 views

    Three things of which we must not boast, and three things of which we may boast: Things that bring delight to God.

    INTRODUCTION I GET TIRED: Of some baseball or football players telling me what kind of hot-dog or soup to eat: Of partially dressed Hollywood starlets or stars stating the kind of car that I should drive or which motor oil to use in that car: Of former professional sports stars pretending that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Deny Yourself

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 7,955 views

    Jesus said some radical things, radical things in his day and in ours. One of those things was, "Deny Yourself."

    Back in my teenage years I did volunteer work with the Harris County Emergency Corps. I rode and drove ambulances and that kind of thing. Though it was a volunteer group, working with them had its perks. As part of our needed fund-raising efforts, we staffed the first aid station at various events ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Faithfulness Of God

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,759 views

    Above all other things, God is faithful!

    From the Desk of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Faithfulness of God Isaiah 49:7 Intro: Israel had failed the Lord. He told them of his frustration with them. He expressed to them that he may have spent time working on them in vain. Even so, he would not cast his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, How Long?

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,696 views

    The need for patience in a restless and rude world.

    INTRODUCTION: TRAGEDY AFTER TRAGEDY SEEMS TO PLAGUE OUR WORLD. VIOLENCE AND CHAOS ARE THE ORDER OF THE DAY. SOCIAL INJUSTICE, RACISM, AND LAWLESSNESS CONTINUES TO SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE. SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES IS AFFECTING THOSE OF US WHO ARE ON THE LOW END OF THE TOTEM POLE. THE RICH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 100 views

    No Pain, No Gain

    Acts 16 v 13 - 24 No Pain, No Gain The Mission The Pursuit - 13 And on the sabbath The Place - we went out of the city by a river side, The Purpose - where prayer was wont to be made; The Peace - and we sat down, The People - and spake unto the women which resorted thither. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Mothers Are Special

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 7, 2019
     | 4,878 views

    A look at all the thing our mothers do for us

    MOTHERS ARE SPECIAL Proverbs 31: 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whaddaya Want?

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    We expect things in life. God expects things of us, too.

    Whaddaya Want? Louie Anderson 7-Eleven monologue So let me ask you today, “Whaddaya want?” What do you want out of life? Are you looking for a good deal? Do you want a good job with even better pay? Do you want your children to make the honor roll and get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Narnia: Not Safe But Good Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,066 views

    some things are not safe but good, while other things are good, but not safe

    1. There are things that seem good but are not safe - Name some Remember Ralphie from A Christmas Story "I want an Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!" What did Santa and his mother say? Ever want something so bad you could taste it, then when you got it - you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unchanged

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    There are some things that will never change, but there are some things that ought to change immediately.

    In this one little verse, the Lord God makes a wonderful, comforting statement about Himself. He says, "I do not change." There is a very simple reason why God never changes, and that is that is already perfect. He cannot become more perfect, therefore, He never changes. His word doesn't change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,571 views

    Do you hunger for the things that satisfy you or the things that satisfy God?

    The Bread of Life In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 6:26-58 INTRODUCTION: With this lesson, we begin a new sermon series, “In His Own Words,” the seven I AM statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John. 7 times in John’s Gospel Jesus reveals something important about His divine nature, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Is Our Hope In Hopelessness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022
     | 1,898 views

    We think about bad things. The Lord provides good things.

    THE LORD IS OUR HOPE IN HOPELESSNESS (Outline) August 28, 2022 – Pentecost 12 – 1 KINGS 19:3-8 INTRO: We have a sinful nature. This sinful nature tends to believe the worst first. It is exactly what happened to Elijah in our text today. He looked inward and felt all was lost. Everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stars And Shepherds Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 249 views

    God uses tangible things to remind us of Himself and spiritual things.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas Symbols? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 166 views

    Realize God’s ownership of all things and your stewardship of things.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A fool is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unbelieving Believers

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 1, 2024
     | 1,711 views

    This is message is about how we believe God for one thing and then be unbelieving in Him for something else. We must ask ourselves do we believe God for all things, most things or some things. Our goal should be all things.

    Unbelieving Believers Scripture: John 20:24-27; Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-40 Good morning Strangers Rest. I want to open this message with a familiar story recorded in John 20:24-27. It is the story of Thomas doubting Jesus’ resurrection and it says, “(24) Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational