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Jacob's Night In The Hardrock Motel

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 19, 2001

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When Jacob finds himself alone with his pillow a stone he has an encounter with the Lord. We talk about being "between a rock and a hard place" and how we can triumph even when things are tough.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com JACOB’S NIGHT IN THE "HARDROCK MOTEL" Genesis 28 Just this week I have had two separate individuals on two separate occasions tell me, when speaking of their trying circumstances and having to make tough decisions, "I feel so alone, I feel I have no one to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

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Freedom

Freedom, Romans 8:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 5, 2002 A couple who has been married for twenty years went to a wedding reception of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Why And How To Arise And Shine

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Mar 17, 2011

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As explained in this sermon, the first two words of Isaiah 6O:1, ARISE, SHINE constitute God's divine plan and command meant to tranform lives for better, and how to actualize this transformation by connecting with Jesus Christ, the Light of the world and

THE WHY AND HOW TO ARISE AND SHINE Text: Isaiah 60: 1- 7 (KJV) By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa "1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

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Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

"A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Forward Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2007

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As long as the church follows God’s leading it will be successful.

Moving Forward Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: QUESTION: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward, you’re in trouble! 2. Anyone that has driven up a snowy or icy hill knows that you are all right as long as you keep ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

"Encouragement"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 22, 2010

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3 things that discourage us and 3 things that encourage

“Encouragement” September 26, 2010 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-6

Denomination: Holiness

Consejos Para Una Quinceañera

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 1, 2008

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consejos de la Palabra de Dios para los jóvenes

CONSEJOS A UNA QUINCEAÑERA Tit. 2:6 “Exhorta a los jóvenes a que sean prudentes” La población más numerosa de México son los jóvenes. Tristemente, muy pocos jóvenes han tomado la decisión de transitar por la vida por el camino angosto, pensando en las cosas de arriba, pocos han tomado su cruz ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Will Happen

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

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Paul's shipwreck yields lessons about God's purpose for our lives.

It Will Happen If you have your Bibles, turn to Acts Chapter 27. This is the second week in our series called Don’t Stop. based on the scripture… Heb 10:36-37 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. If you were here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold On, Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Walter Braxton on Jun 26, 2025

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We are living in a time when people are overwhelmed, burdened, and tired of holding on. Some are smiling on the outside but breaking on the inside. God has assured us that He will never leave us, nor forsake us. So, Hold On!

27 Why do you say, O Jacob, And speak, O Israel: “My way is hidden from the LORD, And my just claim is passed over by my God”? 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the LORD, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

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Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Your Heads O Ye Gates

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 15, 2016

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A message that highlights four gates of the enemy we need to possess and bring down to move forward in life.

Gates are very important. Just as in the natural realm gates are used for security and protection, God uses spiritual gates which you can’t see with your physical eyes like you can see the gate of your house, church, or office, to secure, protect and fortify people’s lives. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

America Bless God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2016

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It is time for America to Bless God again!

INTRODUCTION • SERMON VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • America, when you hear the name, what do you think of? Do you think of America as the land of the free and the home of the brave? • Do you see a nation where one can climb out of the clutches of poverty to the highest office in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 27, 2019

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This sermon looks at the rejection of the Samaritans, and examines the excuses of the three would be disciples. This sermon has some illustrations to draw the hearer back in, and helps to apply the text to the life of the hearer in their baptismal identity.

Sometimes you just need to learn the value of a dollar. I remember when my nephew Kaden was learning this at the Wisconsin Dells. We were downtown, where all the shops were, and he was given a dollar earlier in the day. Thinking that was enough money to buy something in a tourist trap, he began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 5, 2023

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So, what is this freedom Paul is speaking of? What do you do with freedom when you get it? Does freedom mean “party all the time like some might think?”

Called to Freedom Galatians 5:13-26 Do you remember when as a child you could hardly wait until you grew up? I can remember many times when I would just think about how great it would be when I became a teenager. As a teenager, I thought I would be able to do so many things that I couldn’t do as a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Methodist

I've Gone Too Far To Look Back

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 28, 2024

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A message to adults on looking back to what God has brought you out of.

“I’ve Gone Too Far to Look Back” 12/29/24 a.m. Luke 9:51-62 I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. I hope you had good food, good family and good fellowship. Well, we’ve made it to the last Sunday of 2024. It’s been quite a year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

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