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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    God Is In Control Of Everything? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,385 views

    God is in control of everything but allows people to make choices which lead to consequences.

    God is in control of everything! How many of you believe this?? Many of us will say this because we believe in a big almighty God. If you’re going to pick a god, pick a good one! Pick a God who is in control and Almighty! But someone can say, “I don’t believe in God, so that proves that God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Treat One Another Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2019
     | 3,784 views

    We have a choice -- treat one another as the world would or as Jesus would.

    1. Grace: Around 70 years ago a conference on comparative religions was held at Cambridge University. Theologians and scholars from around the world came together to explore various religious ideas. One topic was: Which belief (or doctrine) is unique to the Christian faith? Many of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of Patience

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 29, 2020
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     | 8,401 views

    Our choices have consequences! Lack of patience will always leads to costly mistakes.

    THE FRUIT OF PATIENCE "8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God, I Thank You That I’m Not Like Other People! Series

    Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    Humility Is a Choice. The Pharisee’s lack of humility and abundance of pride was his problem.

    DEVELOPING BIBLICAL HUMILITY: 1. Do not point a finger to others. EXPLANATION: - We are saved by God's atonement and mercy, not by our righteous deeds. - Righteousness is NOT a human achievement instead of a gift of God’s grace. Luke 18:9 (PHILLIPS) “Then He gave this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    God Hides In Ordinary Moments Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 313 views

    There is something profound in this choice that speaks directly to how God meets us today.

    Title: God Hides in Ordinary Moments Intro: There is something profound in this choice that speaks directly to how God meets us today. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a question I have been carrying with me lately, and perhaps you have wondered about it too: why ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Slip Sliding Away

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,091 views

    God’s goal with Gideon was transformation, as it was with the entire nation of Israel. But after the victory, choices were made that set the nation right back on the same road to destruction. These are choices we can make as well, or avoid.

    Passage: Judges 8:22-35 Intro: “Slip sliding way. Slip sliding away. You know the nearer your destination the more you’re slip sliding away... God only knows. God makes His plan. The information’s unavailable to mortal man. We work our jobs, collect our pay. Believe we’re flyin’ down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Strongholds Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    Whatever the source of stronghold – you have a choice (you always have a choice) – harden yourself to the message or be broken before God and turn from the sin. Don’t protect the sin by keeping it in a dark corner.

    onTRANSFORMATIONS Dungeons and Dragons Are you familiar with the fantasy game called “Dungeons and Dragons?” It became very popular for a time in the late 70’s and early 80’s. It’s been controversial from the beginning with many people claiming that it encourages behavior that can become very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What God Wants Most

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007
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     | 4,901 views

    The point here is not that Martha’s activities are bad. The choice Jesus discusses with Martha is between something that is good and something that is better. Life is full of tough choices, and Jesus is addressing the relative merit of good activities her

    What God Wants Most Luke 10:25-42 Suppose you have to choose between two people who want to go to dinner with you. The first is very warm and takes a genuine interest in others. He listens attentively and is fun to be with. Those who develop a friendship with him want it to last a lifetime. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trading The Natural For The Supernatural Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019
     | 5,724 views

    Peter had a choice. Stay in the boat getting no-where. Or get out and come to Jesus who walks on the waves. We have a choice. Stick with what's natural or trade it for the Super Natural.

    Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A new Barna research study where more than 5,000 were interviewed found that while a majority of Americans identify as Christians, only a minority are "practicing Christians." In fact, as many as 73 percent of the Americans say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Sees The Heart

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2023
     | 2,764 views

    When we make choices, we tend to go for the eye-candy factor and make choices based on appearances. God always looks at what is inside the person’s heart, where we look at their appearance.

    GOD SEES THE HEART (Lent, March 19, 2023) Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:1-13  The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you grieve over Saul? I have rejected him from being king over Israel. Fill your horn with oil and set out; I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Simpson avatar

    Who Has Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021
     | 5,253 views

    God has not abandoned us. As He so often does, He has allowed his creation to make choices and reap the benefits of good and righteous and wise decisions or suffer the consequences of bad and sinful choices.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church – David Simpson January 10, 2021 Who Has Your Heart? 2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish thing, and from now on you will be at war.” 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Our Attitude Toward The Wandering Sheep

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010
     | 5,135 views

    We can very easily get very judgmental of the wandering sheep. These people make bad choices and get into trouble. But let's see how the Great Shepherd views these wanderers.

    Passage: Matthew 18:10-14 Intro: One of the amazing things about us is that we can take a vice and turn it into a virtue. 1. and we are especially good at this when it comes to attitudes. 2. read about love, forgiveness, grace and we believe it. 3. but we also read about discipline and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Time To Decide Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 23,337 views

    God rebukes Jeremiah in this text. Jeremiah is told to "repent." Why?

    OPEN: (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. – And he said to himself, “I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Peter's Sermon At Solomon's Portico Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,869 views

    A sermon examining the sermon Peter preached after the healing of the lame man.

    PETER’S SERMON AT SOLOMON’S PORTICO Acts 3:11-15 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday July 2nd, 2025) Paste link in browser for audio: https://youtu.be/a5dox048N2c?feature=shared In late March of 2020 our lives dramatically changed; none of us expected to experience a worldwide pandemic that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Tenth Street And Fourth Avenue East

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,410 views

    Decisions we make at the crossroads determine our path for life.

    Title: Tenth Street and Fourth Avenue East Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Thesis: Decisions at the cross-roads determine the path for life. Introduction: Owen Sound is an historic Canadian port city on Lake Huron that offers tourists a variety of activities. In fact, if I were to pick a Canadian summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational