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  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    What You Confess You Will Posses - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 54,489 views

    • For the next couple of weeks I want to get your focus on the words we speak. • What are we confessing as Christians? What is coming out of our mouths…blessings or cursing? • Your life is a sum total of the words you've spoken. What you say is what

    Introduction • For the next couple of weeks I want to get your focus on the words we speak. • What are we confessing as Christians? What is coming out of our mouths…blessings or cursing? • Your life is a sum total of the words you've spoken. What you say is what you get. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    20/20 Vision, Walking Around Blind

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 21, 2021
     | 4,981 views

    Temporal? Eternal? My 90 year old dad sang a song from the '40's: 20/20 vision walking around blind. I googled it. Makes me think: DO WE INVEST MORE IN TEMPORAL THINGS THAN ETERNAL? Consider our focus? Investment?

    20/20 VISION, WALKING AROUND BLIND… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two part lesson, or condense) We are learning more and more about less and less until finally we know everything about nothing! I was recently visiting my Dad. Dad is 90 years old. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Endings To Beginnings: Trusting God In Every Season - Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,027 views

    On the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what has passed and look forward to what lies ahead. This time of transition reminds us of the faithfulness of God—yesterday, today, and forever. Our focus today is on how we, as believers, can honour God as one year ends and another begins.

    From Endings to Beginnings: Trusting God in Every Season - Psalm 90:12, Proverbs 3:6 Introduction: As we stand on the threshold of a new year, it’s natural to reflect on what has passed and look forward to what lies ahead. This time of transition reminds us of the faithfulness of God—yesterday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    You Have A Role To Play

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 23, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    1. You have a vision to receive. 2. You have a job to perform. 3. You have a person to become.

    One of the blights of the theory of evolution is that it not only devalues God and attempts to ignore him, but that it also devalues human beings — looking on them as mere animals driven by desire and instinct. One of the glories of the Christian faith is that it not only exalts God, but also has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When People Are Big And God Is Small

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    What happens when we fear men more than God? Sounds silly doesn’t it. Why do people buy stuff they can’t afford, Why do we lie, Why don’t speak up agains wrong and the list goes on and on. Many times it is because we fear what someone will think of us.

    WHEN PEOPLE ARE BIG AND GOD IS SMALL Jeremiah 17:5-8 Intro: When people are big and God is small we face continual defeat in our lives. When God is big and people are small we will have victory over satan. Even true worshipers can have what the Bible calls “the fear of man” “FEAR” in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Validity Of Near Death Experiences

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 24, 2014
     | 7,282 views

    The movie "Heaven is for Real" has reopened the conversation of the validity of near death experiences (NDEs). This message looks at what NDEs are, the controversies about them, and the confirmation that they can be for God's Word.

    VALIDITY OF NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES “Heaven is For Real” Commentary INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, they both awoke from a good night’s sleep. As usual, Daniel reached over and took her hand in his. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    At The Center Of The Season: It's Not You!

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    The attitudes that we see in Mary’s life that keep her focused during the first Christmas season...

    At the Center of the Season: It’s Not You! Sunday, December 3rd, 2006 All of you probably know someone who loves to be the center of attention. Wherever they are or wherever they go, they are the ones that people are watching and paying attention to. There are some who crave and create the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Welch avatar

    Keep Running The Race Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,135 views

    Message 11 from Philippians

    "Keep Running the Race” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to Praise Jesus II. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE -- SUPERIOR PATTERN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Remember Your Freedom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2012
     | 5,775 views

    Grace over Rules & Regulations. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Refuse to judge by externals (16-17) (2). Reject false authority (18-19) (3). Repudiate religious rules (20-23) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There once was a man who owned a record company. • Can the older folks explain what records were to the younger folks! • (They were of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • John Sears avatar

    When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

    Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Men Touch God

    Contributed by William L. Vincent on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,258 views

    She wasn’t supposed to be the focus of the story. But she pressed her way toward the what was her last hope. You see she realized a very important spiritual principle – she said: “If I can just touch Him…” The miracle begins with a touch.

    When Men Touch God By W. L. Vincent (Preached at Bethel Community Church, Huntsville AL.) Luke 8:42-48 As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. 43 And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but no one could heal her. 44 She came up behind him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
     | 9,539 views

    As David looked up at the vastness of God’s universe, feeling his own smallness, he asks God, “What is man that you are mindful of him?" – that You care about him?” Today I want to focus on the first part of that question: What is man? Who am I?

    Who Am I? Psalm 8:3-4 Intro: Several years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor (prob. best known as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther movies). The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,629 views

    Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and breadth of God's love. Let us open our hearts and minds to receive this divine truth.

    Transformed by Love: Understanding God's Sacrificial Gift 1 John 4:10-11 Introduction: Today, we gather to delve into the transformative truth of God's love as revealed in His sacrificial gift. Our focus will be on 1 John 4:10, which serves as a cornerstone for understanding the depth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Johnny Causey avatar

    14 Feet Of Faith

    Contributed by Bishop Johnny Causey on May 19, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    FAITH is a powerful thing, in fact it is one of the most powerful things on Earth, because without it, we could not have Christ. Today I want to focus on three instances of Radical FAITH. To me Radical FAITH is faith that compels one to do things you never imagined you could or would do.

    14 Feet of Faith 5 GUYS Scriptures: Mark 2:1-5; Mark 5:25-43; Mark 5:(21)39-43 Faith is a powerful thing, in fact it is one of the most powerful things on Earth, because without it, we could not have Christ. Today, I want to focus on three different instances of Faith, radical Faith that is!!To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Peaceful Living In A Not So Peaceful World Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,688 views

    This is the third sermon on the Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace. Five Keys to Perfect Peace 1. OBEY God’s Principles 2. ACCEPT God’s Pardon 3. FOCUS on God’s Presence 4. TRUST God’s Purpose 5. ASK for God’s Peace

    Fruit of The Spirit – Peace Peaceful Living In A Not So Peaceful World If you recall the text for this series is: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Gal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational