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  • Mark Jobe avatar

    Holy Hunger

    Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 47,265 views

    You are made to hunger for God. May your holy hunger be unleashed. You have a hunger for God so awaken it. Bring it to life and reignite your appetite.

    Opening ILLUS: A kindergarten teacher gave an assignment. The assignment was to draw a picture of a celebrity or an important person that had impacted your life. The children got busy drawing pictures, coloring and sticking out their tongues like little kids like to do when they're drawing. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Failing Forward Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 8,081 views

    Part 4 of series on Samson

    FAILING FORWARD SAMSON, WEEK 4 This is the final week of our series called Samson. If you have your Bibles with you, turn to Judges, Chapter 16 (pg 174) We are looking at one of the most frustrating characters in the Bible. This was a guy who was given so much by God. From birth, Samson was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Wander As I Wander

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025
     | 157 views

    Wandering ends when we trust God more than our fears, letting His presence lead our hearts out of old circles and into promise.

    There’s a phrase that has been turning over in my heart—one you might recognize, though not quite in the form you learned it. We know the old carol, “I Wonder as I Wander.” But somewhere along the way, in the wilderness seasons of my own life, it became this: “I wander as I wander.” Not poetic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Bride For The Son

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2024
     | 975 views

    Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, The Church and the Bridegroom. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan and The Holy Spirit and The Bride of Christ

    2024.06.23. Sermon Notes. A Bride for the Son. Parallels of The Servant and the Father’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: The account of Abraham and Isaac, continues. From the substitute sacrifice at Mount Moriah, to the Father’s Plan to find his son Isaac, a wife. Both accounts give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reach Out To Them Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2024
     | 1,046 views

    We've journeyed through scripture, and the message is clear: Jesus is coming soon! We delve into 1 Peter 4, discovering how we can be earnest in prayer, show deep love, extend hospitality, and utilize our gifts for His glory. Let's live with purpose, ready for His return.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Awkward Invites: The Weatherman - The Skit Guys We have come a long way since we began our study. Jesus is coming soon!   Are we ready?   Are you making sure your family and kids are ready?   Have you told those you know, your neighbors, your coworkers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

    Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vegi-Tale

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 26, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,398 views

    In spite of dark circumstances God gives his people what they need to thrive through it all. Therefore we should eat our veggies.

    - - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT). - - - - - - - - - A few weeks ago the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase “One nation under God” in the pledge of allegiance is unconstitutional – actually more specifically using such a pledge in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Heavenly Hope Ii

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Titus 1:2

    HEAVENLY HOPE II TITUS 1:2 Throughout our lives we are always beginning told that we just do not how good we have it. When we were kids our parents use to tell us how they would have to walk to school 3 miles, uphill both ways, with no shoes, in the middle of winters. Winters then of course ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Israel - Hated Among The Nations (2 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,313 views

    Part 2 of 3 Many claim that the church is now Israel. After examining the scriptures, we cannot draw that conclusion without denying the accuracy of the Bible. This section looks at the hatred of Israel by the nations, their date with destiny, Jesus’ def

    Israel Hated (Part 2 of 3) Israel was recognized as an independent nation on May 14, 1948. The Arabian nations promised to “drench the soil with Jewish blood” if this recognition were to be acknowledged by the world. The day after recognition, Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq invaded Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Strength In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 16,083 views

    How do you deal with suffering and traumas in life? The Apsotle Peter gives several helpful teachings for those going through times of crisis and suffering.

    Finding Strength in Times of Suffering I Peter 4:12-16 A year ago on September 11th every American was in a state of shock when war came to America in the form of the Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center. Since then many individuals and families have suffered and grieved due to the loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Marion Cornett avatar

    What To Do With The Hard Things In Life

    Contributed by Marion Cornett on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,883 views

    This message from the life of the children of Israel shows us what to do when difficulties come our way as a believer.

    What do you do with the Hard things in Life? Deuteronomy 27:1-8 The story is told of a little boy who went to the grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of laundry detergent. The clerk was very impressed at such a little guy taking on the responsibilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    ’Tis the season to live and give, to reach and teach.

    ‘ TIS THE SEASON Eccl. 3:1-8 INTRO.- ILL.- Someone described the seven ages of man in these ways: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills. Spills - infancy. Drills - childhood. We get drilled about doing this and that. Thrills - Teen years perhaps. I’m not sure they are all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lighten Up!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 45,389 views

    A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

    Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Johnny Small avatar

    The Culting Of America Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 10,479 views

    4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

    The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Open Door Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,072 views

    this is part of a series that was designed to help people grow.

    The Open door, # 2 of the enlarge your tent series, Isaiah 54: Main text Mark 2:1-11 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ March 3, 2002 A hairdresser in Colombia believes he has the baldness problem licked. The barber from Pereira, which is approximately 100 mile east of the Bogota ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ