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  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    A Long Time Series

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 16, 2009
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     | 4,952 views

    When God seems to have abandoned us for a long time we need to trust, looking forwards and backwards to times of blessing, as David did.

    What is a long time? A year? Ten years? A hundred years? A thousand years? The answer to this question is ’it all depends’. We live in an increasingly impatient world; we want and expect everything NOW, just like spoiled children. I was like that on Thursday afternoon when I was in a huge hurry ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Being A Respectful Witness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
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     | 3,170 views

    Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

    WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Beauty Of Clarity Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
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     | 4,637 views

    Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

    The Beauty of Clarity Matthew 5:8 Show some pictures and ask people what they see; multiple options w/in each picture. What do you see? You see what your heart is attuned to; what your heart values. Turn to Matthew 5:8 as we continue this series on the Beatitudes. In these Beatitudes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Sep 1, 2014
     | 5,637 views

    A rich young man approaches Jesus and asks Him what more must he do to achieve everlasting life. He has kept all the commandments that Jesus mentioned but felt that he needed to do something more. Jesus tells him to sell all he has and follow Him.

    In our Gospel reading this morning we find a rich young man talking to Jesus about a very important matter. This young man is deeply concerned about eternity and wants to know what he must do achieve everlasting life. But when Jesus offers him with some very good advice, the man isn’t ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Is Christ And Who Am I?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 16, 2014
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     | 8,219 views

    This text reminds us that distorted views of God and ourselves are revealed by trouble.

    3) And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. 24) A windstorm arose on the sea, so great that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. 25) And they went and woke him up, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” 26) And he said to them, “Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 12,191 views

    such a time as this

    Esther 4:1-17 TEXT: Esther 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is On The Other Side Of The Wall?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
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    Will we live in a box? What is on the other side of the wall? Reach beyond your ability?

    WHAT IS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL? THE CHALLENGE: GOD'S PERSPECTIVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; Titus 2: [13] Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Noah's Day--Our Day--Last Days

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 28, 2014
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     | 8,043 views

    The waters of judgment shall eventually prevail (triumph) against all ungodliness.

    Noah's Day--Our Day--Last Days Genesis 7:18, "And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters." Matthew 24:37-39, "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Process

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 9, 2014
     | 8,680 views

    The process is part of the vision. However, in the mist of the vision, the process always seems overwhelming with pain, rejection, loneliness, and even character assassination all these, seems to blur the vision.

    The Process Proverbs 29:18NLT How many of you can remember Easter vividly? Today marks the 50th day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly Men

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 28, 2015
     | 10,959 views

    There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ.

    1 Corinthians 16:13 ESV Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why? The reality is that for many men, although they would not dare say this, godliness is useless! I wholeheartedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like Eagles

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 7, 2013
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     | 18,285 views

    Christians like Eagles are special built by God to soar the heights of glory.

    Quotes: “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud” - Carl Sandburg “If we never had the courage to take a leap of faith, we'd be cheating God out of a chance to mount us up with wings like eagles and watch us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Internal Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 31, 2013
     | 3,615 views

    As we commit God’s Word to our memory and implant it in our hearts, we provide ourselves with an internal peacemaker that goes with us wherever we go. We can have fresh air wherever we go. What exactly will this peacemaker do for the believer?

    Peacemakers of the Heart “An Internal Peacemaker” Introduction: 1. According to Philippians 4:6-7, God never intended for His children to live stressed-out lives. God’s plan for His children is one of peace. 2. Peace will only come at the root level of our inner spirit. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    How God Heals Depression

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,771 views

    Yes People of Faith Get Depressed

    Depression has troubled people everywhere, in every age, and it will trouble us more in this 21st century. It is very important to understand this illness but professionals don’t always understand its complexity. Depression is not always the result of some sin or somebody’s mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Importance Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,284 views

    Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.

    CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving Takes Commitment Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,993 views

    First, we see the calling of the first deacons and second, we see the capture of one of the first deacons, a man named Stephen and his testimony to us to stand strong! (Acts 6:1-15)

    Serving takes Commitment Acts 6:1-15 Introduction - This chapter contains two different thoughts which are tough to separate - It is because one lends to the other that we will tackle both of them today - First, we see the calling (recorded by Luke) of the first disciples -- These were men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational