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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (10 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,836 views

    God told Peter "feed" my "sheep".

    Every Pastor has to always remember the sheep belong to the Lord. The Lord said to Peter, “Feed MY sheep.” The Pastor has been entrusted to feed God’s sheep. One day he will have to give account to God for what he fed them. In chapters 4 & 5, Peter FED them some spiritual food they may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015
     | 4,051 views

    108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

    108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prone To Wander Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 17, 2022
     | 2,444 views

    We don’t need to go through life in meaningless wandering. God has a purpose intended for you. There is no need of the tragedy of wasted years once you begin your journey with Christ.

    The Hymn Come Thou Font of Every Blessing was written by Robert Robinson. In 1752 when he was seventeen years old, he went to hear George Whitefield preaching. He went drunk to the meeting planning to make fun of the preaching. That day Whitefield preached on the wrath to come. The sermon made an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    Artificial Intelligence (A.i ) Part 2

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 14, 2024
     | 1,409 views

    On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters.

    This is a true story. On Thursday, July 8, 2021, the night’s silence was shattered by the overhead noise of at least 2 helicopters in a very quiet neighborhood. These were not police helicopters. The noise was so loud that it woke up several residents in the neighborhood and they came out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Now Is The Time!

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,605 views

    Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life?

    Intro: Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life? There is a passage of scripture that I believe can help us as we look forward to ...read more

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  • Steve Klein avatar

    The Prodigal Father (Returning To The Ideal Father)

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,148 views

    Many fathers in today's world are wasting their opportunities and neglecting their duties. They are prodigal fathers! God is the perfect Father, and human fathers would do well to learn and return to His ways.

    The Prodigal Father returning to the Ideal Father INTRO: The world has set aside June 21st as a day to honor fathers. Of course if you are striving to please God, you will "honor your father" more than just one day a year (Ephesians 6:2). But "Father's Day" is a day on which some individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    While You Were Away

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,250 views

    MAYBE YOU HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF SOMETHING EXCITING THAT HAPPENED WHILE YOU WERE AWAY. THE BIBLE TELLS OF MANY WHO MISSED A BLESSING BECAUSE THEY WERE AWAY AND NOT WHERE THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN.

    CBC WHILE YOU WERE AWAY TEXT: Ps 16:11 Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. INTRODUCTION: YOU MAY RECALL, THE LITTLE NOTE PADS, USED FOR YEARS TO INFORM SOMEONE OF PERTINENT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balancing Privilege And Responsibility

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    Have you ever wondered to what degree privilege brings responsibility? In this age of great privilege people need to know something about their responsibilities or they will squander great opportunities.

    Privilege Brings Responsibility (Rom. 3:1,2) Illustration:When Queen Victoria was a child, she didn’t know she was in line for the throne of England. Her instructors, trying to prepare her for the future, were frustrated because they couldn’t motivate her. She just didn’t take her studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If We Don’t Seize The Time For Jesus, We'll Cease In Our Time For Him!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013
     | 6,208 views

    As creatures limited by time we need to seize the day for the opportunities presented to us by God before they vanish!

    Ephesians 5:1-17 KJV Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Responsible Stewardship

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,549 views

    God has given us gifts, talents and opportunities, and he wants us to use them in his kingdom work.

    RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP LUKE 12:47-48 INTRODUCTION If there is one message of importance we need to hear today, it is responsibility. We are raising a generation taught to believe that we can escape responsibility for our actions. One of the Andy Griffith episodes begins with Andy and Barney ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John D Jones avatar

    Have Faith In God

    Contributed by John D Jones on May 1, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,706 views

    Those who truly depend upon God, lay hold of divine opportunities and see the invisible, attempt the impossible and achieve the unthinkable!

    In Mark 11, we find Jesus and His disciples en route to Jerusalem. Travelling from Bethany, it was a 2 mile journey. As they make their way, in the distance Jesus sees a fig tree. He was hungry and was sorely disappointed to find the tree fruitless. It may seem strange that the Lord Jesus would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    Carpe Diem Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,292 views

    Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

    “CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Our Weaknesses Are Opportunities For People To See God's Strength

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,320 views

    This sermon highlights how our weaknesses actually help others in seeing God’s strength

    As we move towards a year of evangelism, do you think we are ready? Probably a better questions to ask is, are you ready to be part of the year of evangelism? are you prepared to be involved in the year of evangelism? All of us are called to be part of the year of evangelism. All of us are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eddie Young avatar

    Opportunity Knocks In Chaos…exodus 32: 25-28

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,001 views

    Blessing from God will come to you if you stay faithful

    We begin with two men and at this time in their lives they are pastoring a people known as the Israelites. Moses is the leader of the flock and Aaron, his associate Pastor; and his older brother. Moses has just been in intersession with God for Israel and he can’t figure out why God is upset with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Now - Opportunity's Door Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,242 views

    Yesterday foundation for action, tomorrow power of dream, today action.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What word do you say most often? ___________________ 2. What is wife’s/husband’s favorite word? ________________ 3. The most powerful thing about yesterday _______________, tomorrow ________________, now _______________. 4. Most powerful word is now: today is the tomorrow you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist