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  • David Cramer avatar

    The Promise Of Completion. Trusting God's Faithful Work In Us. Philippians 1:6

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2025
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     | 6,501 views

    A message about relying on the Lord for direction in life and being patient for His completion of what He wants us to do.

    The Promise of Completion. Trusting God's Faithful work in us. Philippians 1:6 This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Consequences

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Feb 2, 2025
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     | 603 views

    Actions have consequences. Yes, consequences. Painful consequences. King David helps us understand our actions and their cost.

    Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise. 16 You do not delight in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Broken People, Faithful God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023
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    This sermon explores God's compassionate character, His faithfulness as a covenant keeper, and His provision, urging us to cultivate awed adoration and obedience to His Word.

    Welcome, beloved family and friends, to this sacred gathering where hearts are mended, spirits are lifted, and souls are nurtured by the enduring truths of our Creator. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of profound wisdom, ready to immerse ourselves in the soothing waters of God's ...read more

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    How To Make Decisions In The Face Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Learn how to obey God in spite of hesitation.

    “No Fear” Series How to Make Decisions in the Face of Fear Obeying God In Spite of Hesitation 10/23/02 I. Fear is… a. Anxiety caused by real or possible danger, pain, etc.; fright b. Awe; reverence c. Apprehension; concern d. Synonyms: (noun) fright, terror, horror, panic, dread, dismay, awe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Living

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,925 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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    On A Cold Dark Hilltop

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 73 ratings
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    A Christmas sermon in poetry

    Christmas Eve, 2004 Luke 2: 1-20 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Lord God, on so many occasions we have earnestly prayed that you might reveal yourself to us, make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejection Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    part 2 of series Facing Your Giants, the credit for the idea comes from Max Lucado’s book by the same title. This deals with how God uses those whom we see as unusable. David was the runt of the litter, God used him for great things.

    Rejection: 1972 was a bittersweet year for me. I graduated from High School (YAY), I had a good part in the school musical (YAY). I remember these times with great fondness, there were also the bad times. I had tried out for a semi-pro theatre group, I thought I had a great audition and really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Miss The Party

    Contributed by Joseph Comage on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    HEAVEN IS HAVING A PARTY JUST FOR YOU AND YOU WANT, WANT TO MISS IT.

    Rev. Joseph M. Comage Word of Life Ministry 2 October 2005 Hasson Street Christian Church DON’T MISS THE PARTY Luke 15:7 7 "I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance. Luke 15:10 10 "Likewise, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Want Not And Fear Not

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 2, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    Contentment and security through God as Shepherd and Host of our lives.

    This week, one of my research assistants sent me this email that reads: "We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Then we are frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough. We believe we’ll be more content when they are older. When ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    David And The Dwarf

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,627 views

    May I remind all of us that we take life head on by faith before anything else - even when life looks seemingly unsteady, surely unpredictable, seriously unbearable and securely unbeatable!

    Let me ask, how many of us would love to ask God – “God give me just a glimpse of the battles I will face this year or for the rest of my life?” Psalm 39:4 “Show me, O Lord, my life’s end.” How many of have said at one time, “God, just let me get everything in order with my life and then I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Nation Under God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. America was founded on Biblical truths.

    One Nation Under God Psalm 33:12 Romans 13:1-7 I pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. The founding fathers of America were men of faith in God and God’s Word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Given, Not Taken Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 1, 2011
     | 4,440 views

    Jesus discusses important matters that are given but not taken especially His own life.

    Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Given, Not Taken” John 10:17-21 Introduction: I like to use coupons to save money especially when eating out or for lodging. Businesses give coupons all the time, but not all are used. I found two such coupons in my wallet this week and started ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Wrong With Our Gospel?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,333 views

    THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL, AND WE NEED TO FIX IT! ULTIMATELY WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL IS EITHER IGNORANCE – KNOWING WHAT TO DO, OR NEGLIGENCE – NOT DOING WHAT WE NEED TO DO.

    WHAT IS WRONG WITH OUR GOSPEL? MATTHEW 9:36-38 WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE HAD COMPASSION ON THEM, BECAUSE THEY WERE HARASSED AND HELPLESS, LIKE SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD. 37 THEN HE SAID TO HIS DISCIPLES, "THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE WORKERS ARE FEW. 38 ASK THE LORD OF THE HARVEST, THEREFORE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Greater Than Gold

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,225 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Who have seen a real gold? Illustration: Story of gold dust in hair because they lived near a gold mine, too natural for them since it's all they can see. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya / Villa Luisa - Strawberry Street, Villa Lui

    I. EXORDIUM: Who have seen a real gold? Illustration: Story of gold dust in hair because they lived near a gold mine, too natural for them since it's all they can see. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya / Villa Luisa - Strawberry Street, Villa Luisa Homes 1 III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith as our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Office Of The Pastor

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,493 views

    The pastoral ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the pa

    The Office of the Pastor Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic