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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    You Want Me To Do What?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,792 views

    On the mount of God’s testing, He will provide. Learn to trust God’s purposes without knowing why. Learn to trust God’s provision, that He will make a way, without knowing how. Learn to trust God’s timing, without knowing when.

    Have you ever had one of those days. If we’re honest we have to admit that not only have we had one of those days, we have had one of those weeks or one of those months or one of those years. One of those times when everything seems to happen. After a while, when we have been bombarded with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012
     | 3,160 views

    6 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VI—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. When we lived in Whigham, GA, we would take a day-trip to the beach in FL every few weeks/About a 1½ hr trip. We would take US 319 S. out of Tallahassee. FL & go thru Eastpoint, FL(near Apalachicola). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talk Is Cheap

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2019
     | 7,452 views

    Actions or works may not create faith but they can reveal the substance and form of a person’s faith. To me, works is our faith made visible. “For just as a body without the spirit is dead” … a corpse … “so faith without works is also dead” … a corpse (James 2:26).

    [Put up picture of me on screen.] Let me tell you a little bit about that man in the photo. He was 40 years old when that picture was taken. He was 20 months sober at the time. Well … “sober” is not the right word. He was a dry drunk” … which means that he hadn’t picked up a drink in 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Best Fishing Trip Ever Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    "You talk to anyone who has ever fished, and I mean anybody and they will have a fishing story."

    A Fishing Trip to Remember Series "HOOKED" with Pastor Timothy Porter Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: Tell a fishing story and about fishing as a kid. "You talk to anyone who has ever fished, and I mean anybody and they will have a fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Over Fear

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 10, 2026
     | 84 views

    Jesus Walks On Water - Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36: SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God Has A Plan For Me And Its Good (vs 22) (2). God Sees Everything I am Going Through (vs 23-24) (3). Gods Help Is Always On Time (vs 25-27) (4). Gods Purpose Is Always For Our Growth (vs 28-32) (5). God’s Word Never Fails (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 498 views

    Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

    The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    I Have Made You A Watchman

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 195 ratings
     | 42,036 views

    The Church, God’s people, is entrusted with a message to deliver and will be held accountable for faithfulness.

    "I have made you a watchman" Eze. 33:7 INTRO.: I once knew a preacher who had retired from the navy. He was a radar technician.. His task was to track the presence of Russian submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United States. He said at times there were several of them and his job was to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Living

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    Jesus’ determination to go to Jerusalem became a springboard to helping His followers count the cost of their preconceived notions. What is lost when we live by our preconceived notions? 3 costs of living with preconceived notions of Jesus’ Kingdom.

    THE COST OF LIVING w/Preconceived notions—Luke 9:51-56 Preconceived ideas.... American Indians—Lost land England’s 1st attempt at colonizing America—Lost Colony Blacks in Africa—Lost freedom Southerners in civil War—Lost productivity Vietnam—Lost victory Twin Towers—Lost security Took Bible & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characters Of A Christian Home Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    This describes the individual responsibilities in the home.

    The Christian Home Part 2 Colossians 3 REFLECTION: We recently looked at the Characteristics of a Christian Home. By comparing our homes and hearts with the blueprint of God’s word, we can see areas that need some “Home Improvement.” DIRECTION: Now we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scary Movie: Fear Of Shame #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019
     | 2,846 views

    I will not allow my fears to stand in the way of what God has called me to do.

    What is the one or two things you would do right now to serve the Lord if money, family, talent, friends or time weren’t an issue? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Earn This! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,609 views

    Aren't you glad God didn't say that to us? Let's look at some things God does say about earnings and some things he does not say.

    I never saw the movie, and frankly, I don’t intend to, but I read an article about it. There is a punch line in the movie: “Saving Private Ryan” that really brings home today’s point. (This illustration taken from Wikipedia's article on Saving Private Ryan) The sole ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Trust The God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 921 views

    We’ve all left things unfinished. But God is not like us. He is the Author and the Finisher of our faith. When He begins a work—He finishes it. And that is Good News!

    Go! And Trust the God Who Finishes What He Starts - Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:6 (NLT): “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Introduction: Trusting the Divine Craftsman Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Respond With Grace - Romans 12:17–21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 354 views

    The Radical Call of the Gospel: This message is not about what the world teaches, but what Jesus demonstrates. The cross teaches us that mercy triumphs over judgment.

    Go! And Respond with Grace - Romans 12:17–21 Imagine standing at the foot of a beautiful mountain. The sun is shining, the breeze is gentle. Then, someone throws a stone at you. In that moment, your instinct is to throw it back. But what if, instead, you smiled, picked up the stone, and built a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We're All In This Together PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 17, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,277 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and interconnectedness among believers, recognizing each individual's unique value in the body of Christ.

    Beloved in Christ, I greet you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather in this sacred space, both physically and virtually, we are united by the spiritual bond of God's love that transcends all boundaries. Today, we find ourselves at the intersection of faith and ...read more

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,888 views

    This message is about how Jesus’ example teaches us to willingly cross boundaries and encounter people with the news of eternal life and living water.

    “The Woman at the Well” John 4: 1 – 26 Historical Background By the time of Jesus, Samaritans and Jews had been enemies for centuries. But the most intense rivalry began at around 200 BC. The source of the conflict was a dispute over the correct location for the center of worship. The Samaritans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist