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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning From God's People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Straight Talk From Dad

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 12,004 views

    Three things a good dad wants his kids to do. (These are also three things our heavenly Father wants from all of us.)

    A traditional Father’s Day sermon would direct its attention to things a good dad ought to do. Instead, let’s look today at some things a good dad wants his kids to do. In Proverbs 4:1-4, Solomon says: "Hear ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. (2) For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering From An Identity Crisis

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Understanding just who we are in Christ.

    Suffering From a Identity Crisis (Ephesians 2: 4 – 10) Eph 2:4-10 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,815 views

    This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

    Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Stripes From My Friends

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been whipped before? pls. raise your hands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love for us, so therefore we can love too. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 "Someone will say to him, 'Wha

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been whipped before? pls. raise your hands II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love for us, so therefore we can love too. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 "Someone will say to him, 'What are these injuries to your hands?' "He will reply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom From Satanic Prison

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 177 ratings
     | 134,973 views

    The enemy and his agents ensnare and imprison people, including Christians, Jesus sets people free from all forms of captivity.

    The Bible reveals that the ministry of Jesus Christ is diametrically opposed to that of the devil and his agents. While the enemy and his agents ensnare and imprison people, including Christians, Jesus sets people free from all forms of captivity. This message is filled with the power to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Prodigal Prophet Series

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008
     | 4,916 views

    Introduction to a Sermon series on Jonah

    A young boy from down south attended Sunday school for the first with his grandparents who lived up north. He was so excited he couldn’t wait to tell grandma about the lesson. "My teacher taught us all about the whales," he announced. "You mean Jonah and the whale?" grandma asked. "No," he said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Comes From Within

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,599 views

    1 Kings 14

    CHANGE COMES FROM WITHIN (1 KINGS 14:1-18) As Bill was approaching mid-life, physically he was a mess. Not only was he going bald, but years of office work had given him a large pot belly. The last straw came when he asked a woman co-worker out on a date, and she all but laughed at him. That does ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
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    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Little Girl That Offered The Head Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2015
     | 3,409 views

    To show that we are not to be prompted by evil instruction but by godly instruction from the WORD of GOD, inspired and led by the HOLY SPIRIT. 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (Amplified Bible) But if anyone teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholeso

    I. EXORDIUM: Where do you receive instruction from? GOD. His WORDS, the HOLY SPIRIT as prompted by the Fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Breaking The Grip Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,238 views

    Christians don't do what they used to do.

    Breaking the Grip of Sin 1 Peter 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 21-22, 2015 Play Wall of Me video. Our sins create a wall of separation, don’t they? [Hold up brick] Do you know what a “euphemism” is? The word comes from the Greek, euphemismos, which means “good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Now A Word From John

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,762 views

    How do you communicate an idea to another person? John gives us an example through his preaching about Jesus.

    NOW A WORD FROM JOHN John 1:1-18 INTRO: Suppose you have an idea. You want others to know about this idea. How do you communicate that idea to another person? Simple. You convey an idea from your mind to another person’s mind by the medium of words. John began the Fourth Gospel with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernest Canell avatar

    Come Out From Hiding

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    we all try to hide from God at time, how do we aviod it

    Come out from hiding Matt 26:30-35 1. Acknowledge God’s direction A) Denying God- How we don’t by denying God’s leadership B) Tells us to do something and we fail C) Out of comfort zone D) Doesn’t make sense E) Failure F) Gets in the way of our desires 1) Peter and other disciples said they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wayne Essex avatar

    How To Hear From God Series

    Contributed by Wayne Essex on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,603 views

    God speaks today

    SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIANS If you are going to be a Christian, why not be a good one I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory, through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 The most successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Wisemen's Journey Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 8,875 views

    This sermon looks at the journey of the wise men and draws life lessons from it.

    AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 30, 2012 Take the Christmas Journey sermon series Message #4 based on Matthew 2 story of wisemen A few nights back I was listening to the forecast on TV when the weatherman said that there was a beautiful ring around the full moon. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ