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  • John Gaston avatar

    From Bitter To Better

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 6, 2021
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    Trials and troubles, far from being harmful to you, cause us to grow. Under Pharaoh's oppression Israel grew dramatically. Joseph too faced the dilemma of whether to become bitter at his brothers, or better. He saw the hand of God & chose the latter.

    FROM BITTER TO BETTER Exodus 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some things never change! 1. A supposed ancient manuscript was found that told extra details of what happened when Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good & Evil. 2. When Adam bit the fruit he felt great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Return From Exile Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 14, 2023
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    If there had only been an Ezra, only part of the job would have gotten done. If there had only been a Nehemiah, only part of the job would have gotten done. God needed both men to accomplish the goal.

    April 15, 2023 Today we are combining the books of Ezra and Nehemiah into 1 story – Return from Exile The 70 years were up. It was now time for God to act. He moved the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia, to allow the Jews to return home. The Exiles returned to Judea in 3 separate waves over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Precious From The Vile PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of repentance and restoration, trusting in God's abundant promises, and understanding the urgency of turning back to God, as taught in Jeremiah 15:19.

    Good morning, beloved! Today, we're going to dive deep into the prophetic wisdom of Jeremiah 15:19. You see, Jeremiah's message is as relevant today as it was in his time. It teaches us about repentance and restoration, God's abundance through faith in His Word, and the urgency of repentance – ...read more

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    Deviation From The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 8, 2018
     | 4,761 views

    In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash (Galatians 2:11), 2) The Cause (Galatians 2:12) and 3) The Consequence (Galatians 2:13)

    A new study published in the Religion, Brain and Behavior Journal explored the idea that behavioral models displayed by religious parents are often what crafts their child’s future beliefs. It found when parents are insincere and unfaithful, their offspring have a more difficult time believing ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Shouts From The Savior

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2018
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    The holiness of God recoils from even the smallest sin. When God the Father looked down and saw His Son on the cross, He didn’t see His Son; He saw the sin that He was bearing.

    [Read these passages with lights off] Zephaniah 1:14-15: “The great day of the LORD is near, near and hastening fast; the sound of the day of the LORD is bitter; the mighty man cries aloud there. A day of wrath is that day, a day of distress and anguish, a day of ruin and devastation, a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescued From Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 24, 2019
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    In Colossians 1:12–14. Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths. He explains: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14) that are given to those Rescued from Darkness.

    Colossians 1:12–14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (ESV) Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    From Darkness To Light

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 5, 2025
     | 158 views

    Some of the most inspirational people I’ve ever met have been blind.

    From Darkness to Light “As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard the crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 He called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who led ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Letters From The Enemy

    Contributed by J. Martin on Feb 28, 2005
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    The Bible teaches about an instance in which king Hezekiah received a letter from Sennacherib, king of Assyria and his most determined enemy. Sennacherib ordered complete surrender, but not without first diplaying his military prowess and personal pride.

    Letters can be wonderful! Especially when we receive them from a loved one. A son whose far away fighting in a war; a father or mother who writes to tells us the illness has passed; a sister who informs us the baby has finally arrived. But there are also those letters that we would never like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom From Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
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     | 7,765 views

    How do we get wisdom, and once we’ve got it, how do we show in our lives that we have it?

    We’ve seen, over the past few weeks, the importance of wisdom for life. Godly wisdom will lead us along paths that lead to life. We’ve also seen that the alternative to following God’s wisdom, choosing to live foolishly in God’s world, is to risk our lives. Well clearly it’s better to be wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Freedom From Fear Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    All of us have to face death, but not all of us have to fear death. A valley is not a dead-end or a cul-de-sac, but rather a tunnel opened on both ends.

    The late great trumpet player Louie Armstrong tells a story about while growing up in Louisiana, having to go down to the pond and getting water for Allie May. He gets down there and is about to scoop the water out of the pond and all of the sudden coming out of the water are these two huge eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The View From Here

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 25, 2014
     | 3,698 views

    I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us -- a communion sermon.

    The View from Here Romans 8:18-39 Big Idea: I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Lectionary Readings: • Old Testament: Genesis 29:15-28 • Psalms: Psalm 128 • Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 • Epistle: ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    From Boomtown To Boondocks

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 5, 2015
     | 3,345 views

    I used this sermon for Easter but it is simply message inviting people to follow Christ. The Big idea: "The resurrection changes everything."

    FROM BOOMTOWN TO BOONDOCKS Ephesians 2:1-10 Big Idea: The Resurrection changes everything! 1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Blessings From Above Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,891 views

    The first chapter of Ephesians is one long sentence in the Greek, packed with numerous blessings from above. God chose us, God forgives us, God seals us. We are his...forever.

    Blessings from Above Ephesians 1:3-14 Today we launch a new series through a tiny book of the Bible called “Ephesians.” The Apostle Paul wrote this six-chapter letter to the church in Ephesus while he was imprisoned in Rome. Most scholars believe it was meant to be a form letter, something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instructions From Jairus

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,432 views

    Fathers actions can influence the family and Church

    INSTRUCTIONS FROM JAIRUS MARK 5:21-24, 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Sin To Kintsugi

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 10, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,898 views

    Through chickens, babel and the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi, this sermon seeks to unpack the nature of sin, but also how God does not leave us there.

    The following sermon was given when I was invited to preach at the nearby church of St Joseph the Worker Northolt on Sunday 10th June 2018 You folks really know how to win friends and influence people. You invite Fr Mund, a more unsuspecting local priest to come and preach, and then you give him ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican