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  • Mark Holdcroft avatar

    Sign 5 - Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,487 views

    This is the fifth sign found in the book of John, the walking on water.

    Walking on Water During my last four Bible studies I have covered the first four signs in the book of John. I said that in the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Frustration...peace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 11, 2006
     | 4,003 views

    Just as God worked in the frustration of the first Christmas, He can use our frustrations and hurts to bring peace to us and to others.

    Introduction: [“12 Crazy Days of Christmas” video from Sermonspice.com] Holiday frustration. I think that little clip sums it up pretty well. The time of year when we focus on peace, we often find very little of it. The season that is supposed to celebrate the birth of the “Prince of Pease” is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Wilderness Experience

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on May 26, 2021
     | 6,105 views

    Have you ever felt that way before? were you don’t feel God’s presence in your life? You feel confused and question, “where are you Lord?

    Let’s talk about something, I believe is very important.  Let me start by reading a few of my journal entries over the past month. Good morning Lord!  Patience version 2!  Learning to wait patiently on You.  Thank you for the lessons on how to patiently wait upon you.  I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God With Us In The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 11, 2021
     | 4,920 views

    A Christmas series about God's presence as our Immanuel, God With Us!

    God With Us - Storms December 12, 2021 Matthew 1:23 As we move closer and closer to Christmas, just 13 days away, we're talking about the presence of God in the difficult moments of life. As I’ve said, it’s always easy to say God is with me in the mountain top experiences. On those milestone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Shepherd Part 5 Of 6

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,335 views

    With each step in the valley, He is always moving us closer to Him.

    Following the Shepherd Ps 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. David wrote this tremendous verse of the Bible drawing from his own experience of being a shepherd. What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God Doesn't Want Most Of Your Sin”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,191 views

    Peter, who denied Jesus, was totally forgiven and reinstated to a position of leadership among the disciples – Because he gave Jesus all of his sins – God wants all of your sins today.

    “God Doesn’t Want Most of Your Sin” Matthew 26:69-75 Mark 16:6-8 John 21:15-19 OBJECTIVE: To show that repentance is not an option for believers, but a duty INTRODUCTION: “The Ultimate Backslider” Here we have the apostle Peter. A devoted Christian, a member of Jesus’ inner circle of believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Peace

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 2, 2004
    based on 165 ratings
     | 14,532 views

    Peace is what God wants for us, no matter what is happening around us.

    “Knowing Peace”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “How many roads must a man walk down, before you can call him a man? How many seas must a white dove sail, before she sleeps in the sand? Yes an’ how many times must those cannonballs fly, before they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    Sinful man vs. sinless God

    Sin 1st John 1:5-7 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly go over what we studied last time. b. First, we looked at an introduction to the epistle; we learned that the apostle John wrote it about 85 to 90 AD in Ephesus, as he was the pastor of the church there. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong And Not Afraid

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,073 views

    How to deal with paralyzing fear...

    “Be Strong and Not Afraid” Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: • Open in Prayer • Read Verse: Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." ILLUSTRATION: Did you know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Danny Williams avatar

    Power Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,278 views

    Peace the fruit of the spirit

    “Peace” The Fruit of the Spirit” Part 3 July 13, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Galatians 5:22 - John 14:26-27 There are some people who have peace with God, (Salvation)as far as relationship but no peace of God in fellowship. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First John Chapter Three Part 2

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    Bible Study

    PRACTICING LOVE - I John 3:10-24 Introduction: The Gospel of John was written to persuade the readers that Jesus was the Messiah and to persuade them to believe upon Him and be saved - John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Snyder avatar

    My Church Or His Church

    Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,627 views

    What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

    My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Chip Off The Old Block

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,508 views

    From series in 1 John

    “A Chip Off The Old Block” I John 3:1-12 One of the strangest moments in life is the day that you happen to glance down and at the end of your arm you suddenly realize that someone has taken your hand and replaced it your parents. The shock of that moment is hard to describe. I remember the day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Are You Mocking God? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    Exposition of Galatians 6:7-10 about sowing and reaping and staying faithful

    Text: Galatians 6:7-10, Title: Are you mocking God? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, PM A. Opening illustration: survey of potential adultery under the promise that no one would find out… B. Background to passage: Paul has just instructed them about their responsibility to other church members and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    We Will See A Great Light

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,575 views

    Isaish prophesied about the coming of the Christ Child some 700 years before He was born in Bethlehem. He described this Christ Child as our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and our Prince of Peace (Many ideas for this sermon come from a C

    Two shopping days before Christmas- are we ready? More important perhaps, have we prepared ourselves for the true Christmas celebration? Dec 17, 1903- Orville/Wilbur Wright- made first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk, NC. On their fifth attempt- the plane flew for 12 seconds. Wilbur- ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic