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  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Thy Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 14, 2017
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    People sometimes leave their long term commitment with the church for the wrong reasons, or snap decisions that don’t make sense at all. I am going to d

    Thy Will Be Done? I left the church I grew up in after 50 roller coaster years. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t because of the roller coaster that I left. I learned from that and gained experience and a wonderful knowledge of scripture and the importance of wisdom. It was because of the roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Pleasure? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,158 views

    Solomon looked for pleasure in his achievements, his possessions and in his entertainment and yet finds it all to be empty and meaningless. Is there something wrong with seeking pleasure, or is there another problem?

    OPEN: It was a 4th of July weekend and the family had gathered for a big meal together. In the kitchen was little 4 year old Johnny… and there on the edge of the cabinet sat the one thing he loved so much. It was a big, round, sure to be juicy, watermelon. He just couldn’t stop staring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,730 views

    Our conscience is a God given gift, which is like an arbiter who is constantly evaluating all that we do, and instructing us as to what is right and what is wrong.

    Conscience Let us look again at Genesis 3:9, “But the LORD God called out to the man, "Where are you?" (GNB) Our God is omniscient, the one who is all knowing, which implies that He knows everything about the past, present and future. God is also the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Unstrained Mercy Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 985 views

    None of us can forgive the wrongs done to someone else. We can, however, show mercy to anyone who is suffering - whether forgiveness is involved or not.

    Every week it seems like there’s another new disaster. The 10 plagues that Moses visited on Egypt to convince Pharoah to free the Israelites almost pale in comparison. Talk about plagues? We hoped that 2021 would see the end of Covic19 but noooooo. And as if that weren’t enough, an earthquake ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Do I Do When I Feel Tempted To Sin? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 6, 2024
     | 763 views

    In those situations where we’re facing a sin, something we know is wrong, but it’s a desire within us, what do we do?

    I remember feeling many years ago that the power of sin was just too strong in my life. I would feel the pressure within to indulge in the sin. And it seemed inevitable. Theres just no way. I can’t stop sinning. It’s too big. It’s too much. But over time as I learned about God, and grew in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Look At Yourself

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 15, 2023
     | 2,385 views

    Taking a long honest look at ourselves is one of the hardest things for us to do. Admitting that I need help, something is wrong in my life is very difficult.

    Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scattered But Not Defeated Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 3, 2025
     | 207 views

    I cannot say how many times that people would come to my office and question; why God would allow for such things to go wrong in their lives.

    “Scattered But Not Defeated” Acts 11:19-21 I cannot say how many times that people would come to my office and question; why God would allow for such things to go wrong in their lives. The simple truth is; Satan is the enemy of God and we are the children of God, so that puts us in the fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Pride

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 7, 2025
     | 539 views

    Whenever we accomplish something good, it is only natural to have a positive emotional reaction. There is nothing wrong with celebrating an achievement, but there is a darker side to pride that can be ugly.

    Alba 4-6-2025 THE DANGER OF PRIDE I Corinthians 4:6-13 In the Peanuts cartoon, one day Linus tells Charlie Brown, “When I get big, I'm going to be a humble, little country doctor. I'll live in the city, and every morning I'll get up, climb into my sports car, and zoom into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Balancing Personal Pursuits With Kingdom Priorities Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 170 views

    1 Kings 7 reminds us that while it is not wrong to build personal projects, God's house and His priorities must always come first.

    BALANCING PERSONAL PURSUITS WITH KINGDOM PRIORITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 7:1-51 Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33; Haggai 1:3-9; Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Chronicles 3:1-2; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: After completing the house of the Lord in seven years, Solomon began to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    So This Is Sin Too?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 28, 2022
     | 1,167 views

    It says that “whatever is not from faith is sin.” So even that is sin??? So if we are doing something just to go along, even though we are convinced it is wrong, we are sinning? That is what it says.

    Alba 6-26-2022 SO THIS IS SIN TOO? Romans 14:22-23 A man went to see a psychiatrist and told him, "I’ve been doing some bad things, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me." The psychiatrist thought about that and then said: "And you want something that will strengthen your will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking The Truth In A Twisted World Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 18, 2025
     | 99 views

    When culture twists truth, followers of Jesus are called to respond with courage, humility, and conviction—always pointing people back to the one true God. Challenge wrong thinking with God’s truth.

    Introduction – When Truth Gets Twisted Good morning, church. Let me ask you something: Have you ever said something that got completely misunderstood—or maybe twisted into something you never meant? It happens all the time today, doesn’t it? You share a simple post online—something encouraging, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our Creator God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,128 views

    I have three purposes this morning: 1. To declare a biblical basis for our God as the Creator. 2. To help you gain courage to do what is right. 3. To motivate you to be involved

    Our Creator God The people who started college this past fall… Have no meaningful recollection of the Reagan era They were 11 when the Soviet Union broke apart and do not remember the Cold War They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up Their lifetime has always included AIDS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Power, Product, Promise, And Price Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,854 views

    God's grace alone brings us salvation. His Grace and His Second Coming motivate us to holy living. The price He paid to show His love transforms our hearts.

    11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Urgency Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017
     | 9,035 views

    Message focuses on the Great White Throne Judgement of unbelievers, emphasizing the seriousness of passing into eternity without Christ. Unbelievers should be alerted to these realities, and believers should be equipped and motivated to share the gospel.

    Rev. 20:11-15 5.31.15 Last week we talked about what the Gospel is and the importance of that message. Today I want to take as our subject, the Urgency of the Gospel. I want to use a passage in Revelation 20 to impress this upon our minds. Come with me to the last great event of human history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Having A Healthy Ambition

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015
    based on 43 ratings
     | 22,671 views

    We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

    For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican