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  • Chad Garrison avatar

    What You Were Called To...

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
     | 4,257 views

    This was a message that God gave me for our church in a time of transition that was a reminder of God’s Call and Mission for our church, but applies to all God’s Children.

    What you were called to… Jude 1:17-23 This past week I had the privilege to attend our Foursquare National Convention in Houston. For me personally it was great time of renewal and reaffirmation. If you remember correctly we were supposed to begin our “Foundations” series today. Well on the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I Will ... Have A Closer Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 21, 2016
     | 8,425 views

    I will statements that we need to embrace in order to have a better relationship with God. Through the use of I will statements we can grow as Christians into more than we imagine

    Last week we talked about starting with a clean slate, forgetting about the shoulda, wouldas , and coudas and focusing on the I wills, I cans, and the I ams. Today I want us to look at one of the most important things that we can do in our lives and that is to have a closer relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Hallucinations

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Feb 18, 2018
     | 5,038 views

    Understanding and dealing with hallucinations

    April 1 is usually known as All fools day. Usually before 12 noon people around the world go around playing all kinds of pranks and practical jokes on their friends. Some of these jokes can be expensive and even cost you your friendship when you carry them too far. In this prayer session I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Irritation: Treasures Or Trinkets?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2018
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     | 7,510 views

    This irritation can be a great opportunity? It is up to you! Will we trade treasures for trinkets? It may be needed to let go of what we have to receive what we need?

    THE IRRITATION: TREASURES FOR TRINKETS? --- A GOOD TRADE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Irritation: annoy, unpleasant, impatient, angry, to provoke, displeasure, bother. Show me what ticks you off, and I will show you what makes you tick. HAVE YOU EVER MADE A TRADE THAT YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Simple Speech Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 18, 2014
     | 4,943 views

    In a world of complex communication, James reminds us to keep our words simple, trustworthy and positive!

    Kim’s nephew came home from second grade in her Christian School and told his mom and dad that one of the kids got in trouble for saying the “F” word. Tom and Clara were quite surprised, and asked him, “Thomas, what exactly did the boy say?” Thomas whispered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Living A Life Others Look To” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2019
     | 8,753 views

    As one who is seeking to live on purpose for God, I should be concerned that my life draws others to Christ.

    As a follower of Christ, who desires to live on purpose, I want to yield daily to the Holy Spirit, so I might prayerfully look to God’s Word to apply God’s wisdom and walk in God’s will. As one living on purpose for God, I’m concerned about things that concern God, which means I’m concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stubborn In Spirit, Persistent In Prayer

    Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Sep 27, 2020
     | 5,838 views

    The Biblical woman of Hannah has much to teach us about prayer and trust in God. We learn to pound on the doors of heaven and that we can trust God to hear and answer us.

    There was something fundamentally wrong with her. There had to be. It was the only explanation for Hannah’s inability to carry a child. Her husband, Elkanah’s second wife was able to conceive and bear children, a fact that she made sure to rub in every chance she got. Therefore, it had to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Committed To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 7, 2016
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     | 26,286 views

    Paul had experienced much success in ministry, and yet he knew he had not arrived. He resolved to release the past, embrace the present, and anticipate the future. We must continue to seek all the Lord has for us. We cannot be complacent or satisfied.

    Committed to Serve Philippians 3:12-16 As you study the life of Paul, you realize the opportunities he once enjoyed. As far as men were concerned, Paul once had it all – power, position, and prestige. He was a rising star with a bright future within the religious elite in Jerusalem. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Arrogance Of Man Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 3, 2016
     | 6,794 views

    Our passage requires that we stay focused on the judgment to come to those who have offended God. For though Jesus has saved the elect from destruction, it nevertheless will come on the wicked.

    Isaiah 2:12-22 The Arrogance of Man 8/20/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Last week we considered the condition of Israel, or Judah. The nation was experiencing prosperity. She seemed to be secure militarily. And all this was taking place in the midst of rampant idolatry and mixing in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "i Will Be Diligent: Part 1" Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 23, 2020
     | 2,826 views

    We cannot and should not ever allow the distractions and babble of the world to keep us from the sacred duty of proclaiming the eternal gospel of Jesus Christ and Him crucified and risen.

    I probably need to take some of you back to school to teach you about a virtue that too many of us, regardless of occupation or interest, have either neglected, abandoned, or thought to be irrelevant. That virtue is known as "diligence" It means to be steady in one's application ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Me More Than These?

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,634 views

    Even strong believers can often wander and fall away from the Lord.

    LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE? "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pressing Toward The Prize Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 12, 2022
     | 4,579 views

    Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track.

    Pressing On Toward the Prize Philippians 3:1-16 Introduction Our lives are going someplace - and it’s a good thing to keep our eyes on the destination so we stay on track. Yogi Berra “You got to be careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Sutton avatar

    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Aug 22, 2022
     | 5,673 views

    The fairy tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’ was not original with Walt Disney. In fact, there are similar fairy tales that go back 4000 years! But it wasn't written into story form by a French Novelist until 1740.

    The story and eventual plays and movies that were made about it drew the attention of theologian G. K. Chesterton. This is what he said about it; “The great lesson of the tale of “Beauty and the Beast” is that a thing must be loved before it is loveable. A person must be loved before that person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: James #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,785 views

    Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

    Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Is Already Ours Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 12, 2022
     | 1,797 views

    When it comes to living with hope, the choice of how we will live really is ours. It is something that each of us has to come to terms with right now, and Christmas is a wonderful season to remember and celebrate what God has done.

    2022 Advent Sermon Series “Hope is Already Ours” Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - The Advent season is a wonderful time of year!! - Not only does it signify the celebration of Jesus’ arrival to this world - Sometimes it brings to memory celebrations of years gone by - More often than not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational