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    The Great Invitation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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     | 1,031 views

    Explores the vision of Heaven in Revelation, emphasizing its holy city, harmony and joy, and eternal rest, to inspire hope and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we stand shoulder to shoulder in our shared faith, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word. There's something quite profound about this gathering, isn't there? We are not merely a ...read more

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    A Famine In The Land

    Contributed by Toni-Brooke Brown on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 80 ratings
     | 42,106 views

    There is a famine in the land, not because there is no water and food available, but because we are not taking the water and food to those who are hungry and thirsty.

    Famine – meaning starvation, deprivation, a shortage, in need, in want. Famine is lack, insufficiency, hardship, distress Famine is the opposite of abundance In this chapter of Amos, God is pronouncing judgment on Israel. God showed Amos a basket of ripe fruit and He told Amos it was ...read more

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,291 views

    Close to God's own heart are the peacemakers of this world. Read on to discover how God can use you to bring peace to hurting lives.

    Children of God - Matthew 5:9 - September 11, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #7 I’m not sure if you’re aware of it or not, but Canadians have a rich history of peacekeeping. To date, more than 125,000 Canadians have participated in peacekeeping ...read more

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    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,245 views

    This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
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    Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

    "I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord, Lord Have We Not Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,604 views

    this is # 68 in the series on questions of the Bible

    I. NOTICE THE RELIGIOUS PROFESSION THEY HAD AN EMPTY CONFESSION. A. Notice the ABUNDANCE OF SINCERITY B. Notice the ATTITUDE OF SPIRITUALITY C. Notice the ABSENCE OF SUBMISSION II. NOTICE THE RIGHTEOUS PRACTICES THEY HAD AN EXCEPTIONAL CONDUCT. A. EXTREMELY VOCAL - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 12, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 21,204 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29

    Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29 Title: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Jesus is in the midst of his farewell address to his disciples. The overriding theme at this point is his departure from them and his sending the Paraclete to take his place. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 15 - With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,797 views

    The Lord will come as a thief in the night; and therefore they are to be ready at all times, like a good soldier.

    9/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 15: With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 8, 2023
     | 3,018 views

    Worship is not about the moment; it’s about the lifetime.

    INTRODUCTION • I'm sure you've heard the saying, "God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good!" • Many times, we hear someone say something like: • "I got the promotion; God is good!" • "The cancer is gone; God is good!" • "My child came back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Vision? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 438 ratings
     | 42,307 views

    Defining the qualities of a Biblical vision

    What is Vision? Proverbs 29:18 Series: A New Vision for a New Millennium January 2, 2000 Introduction I. The need for dreams A. We all have dreams 1. Every human experiences dreams when they sleep 2. Dreams are needed to bring balance in our mental and emotional level B. We all need dreams to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Birthright Of The Christian…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    The Birthright of the Christian…

    The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,706 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

    “The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Well Known, Or Totally Forgotten

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    You are well-known. God knows you, the angels know you - even the devil knows you - because you know Jesus. Unfortunately - the only alternative to such fame is to be utterly forgotten.

    I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. Gen 12:2 (NLT) In our text, the Lord promise to make Abraham famous (KJV – make his name great). Do you think is it is a good thing to be famous? Yes (but not infamous). If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Creative Word And Spiritual Formation

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
     | 2,698 views

    God has purpose for us.

    The Creative Word and Spiritual Formation Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Form - tohuw (to’-hoo); from an unused root ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal