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  • Scott Pyle avatar

    Best If Used By

    Contributed by Scott Pyle on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    Be used of God before it is too late.

    Best If Used By Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Two many people are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Handle Hardship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,570 views

    God works His good through our trials when we pray and when we stay.

    How to Handle Hardship James 1:2-5 Rev. Brian Bill 7/18/10 I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank #3 of the accident form, I put “trying to do the job alone” as the cause of my accident. You said in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Throwing Your Life Away

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,265 views

    This message calls for greater commitment and sacrifice. I found the inspiration for this message after having gone to Romania on a missions trip.

    Mark 12:41-44 KJV And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. [42] And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. [43] And he called unto him his disciples, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Adults Go Wild

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006
     | 2,650 views

    There is an MO for wayward children to find their way home.

    When Adults Go Wild Luke 15:11-24 May 28, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Video clip, "The Prodigal Son" from Sermonspice.com 1 Mark Twain was asked who the greatest storyteller of all time was and he answered, "Jesus." a He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • RAY MCKENDRY avatar

    The Rebel Son And The Loving Father

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    Jesus’ purpose is to teach us that we have become lost in sin through our own wilful actions and that God has loved us back to Himself.

    The Rebel Son and the Loving Father THE MESSAGE: Lk 15:11 “Then he said, ‘There was once a man who had two sons. 12 The younger said to his father, “Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.” 13 It wasn’t long before the younger son packed his bags and left for a distant country. There, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Growing In Secret

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,041 views

    The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

    It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    Staying The Course And Being Faithful And Focused

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Dec 5, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,925 views

    Staying faithful to the Lord in tough times

    Staying the course and being faithful and focused Philippians 3:13-14 I want to read it from the version called The Message Bible When Paul wrote this passage he was focused on a goal of living for Christ. Listen to what it says. I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judging Others

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    Focus on your shortcomings instead of the faults of others

    Judging Others Matthew 7:1-6 I. Judging is a condemnation A. It has finality - Your long term thoughts on a person are developed in the first 30 seconds of contact. B. Judging places your values upon a person - You are imperfect also C. God will treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Investing In Rotten Apples?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    It is easy to spend our time racing down useless roads.

    I ponder today about CHASING RAINBOWS? SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW BLUEBIRDS FLY. BIRDS FLY OVER THE RAINBOW--- WHY THEN, OH WHY CAN’T I? Why do we wish to be some place else? To be someone else? Why can’t we find joy in daily living? We dream great visions of grandeur, that keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Breaking Your Alabaster Box

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 1, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,011 views

    This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service.

    Breaking Your Alabaster Box John 12:1-8, Mark 14:3-9 This is one of the most beautiful pictures found in the Gospel. It is a picture that reveals what Jesus expects from every one of us in the realm of service. He sums it up in verse 8 as he gives us his evaluation of what she has done. Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Arise!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 10, 2013
     | 15,549 views

    There is no such thing in this physical life as "passing the point of no return" with our loving Father. He awaits our return to Him.

    I believe all of us know one of the main reasons that retailers such as “Home Depot” and “Lowe’s” have managed to be so successful. Three words: Do. It. Yourself! Not only will these home-improvement giants sell you what you need to fix up and spruce up your home or business, but they will even ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Looking For A Blessing On Empty

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014
     | 11,822 views

    The creeping of depression can prevail when you embrace the iniquity of your past and reality of a faint spirit are no longer as strong as they once were.

    Looking for a Blessing on Empty Psalms 31:9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly. 31:10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faileth because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    When Will The World End?

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time

    When Will the World End? Sunday September 17, 2000 As we begin our sermon this morning I would like for you to all turn in your bibles to, Matthew the 24th chapter. I want to take this text this morning and with the help of God answer some of the questions that come up from time to time. Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Nature Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,088 views

    A look at Grace demonstrated in the lives of Joseph, Moses, David and Peter

    It seemed to make perfect sense: If the “Grace of God” was a good thing, and if the “Grace of God” was demonstrated through the forgiveness of sin, then the more we sinned than the more the Grace of God would be demonstrated. It seems to make perfect sense but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Charl Swart avatar

    Change Your Condition, Not Your Position

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 43,760 views

    No matter what happens in your life. No matter what probles you have to face on your path. As long as you do not change your postition, which is in Christ, you will be able to face it by changing your condition. Your condition should constantly change.

    INTRODUCTION Last week we spoke about leaving the past in the past. We said that past obstacles, past sins and even past successes can keep us in the past and keep us from completing our journey and receiving our crown. It can keep us from reaching the goal God has set for us to obtain. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal