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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Hidden, Hurting, Healed, Part 2

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    The widow of Zarapheth, like many Christians, did not realize her importance to God, her usefulness to the kingdom, nor her right standing before God. A message to encourage those whose value is hidden to themselves and others.

    Hidden Hurting Healed 2 (Note to pastors, powerpoints slides are embedded in the sermon notes I post on church website. Plymouthcf.org) Show Video Talk about leverage. PPT 1 the mechanical advantage gained by the use of a lever mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a mechanism ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dimly Seeing God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,222 views

    In our study tonight Jesus is drawing to a close His teaching for His disciples. The hour is at hand and His arrest is in the very near future! The disciples have a sense that something is going on, but their spiritual perception is dim and limited.

    31 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." 33 Peter said to Him, "Lord, I am ready to go with You both to prison and to death." 34 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear One Another’s Burdens Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 64,405 views

    Bearing each other’s burdens is a genuine expression of love and therefore fulfills the law of Christ.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with a story I used several years ago from Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm (published in 1991). It is a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,304 views

    There are many difficulties that come in life. The Word tells us to persevere-continue on-be faithful--

    “Count It All Joy” James 1:2-8 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen! • Are you going through a trial today? Are you struggling ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Scales Of Judgment

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2013
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    There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they don’t have to answer to anyone on earth, and that they are above God’s judgment. But even if they escape judgment on earth, they will be trie

    The Scales of Judgment Text: "… Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting."—Daniel 5:27. There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Undeserved Trials –why?

    Contributed by John Bartol on Jun 1, 2013
     | 7,600 views

    Job was bewildered by suffering that seemed undeserved. Here we see a good man suffering, not as punishment for past sins but as proof that he would not waver in the faith. Job was on the Devils hit list, and that was a compliment to his faith. Satan tri

    UNDESERVED TRIALS-WHY? Why do good people sometimes suffer greatly and evil people seem to prosper? Does it pay to be good? Does it pay to serve the Lord? We sometimes say about a very fine person who is having a hard time “ He doesn't deserve this! Or, she doesn't deserve this!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What To Do Until The Lord Comes Back - Part 3

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,639 views

    What should we do until the Lord comes back? 1. Rush toward righteousness (vs. 14). 2. Consider the longsuffering of the Lord (vs. 15). 3. Watch out where you walk (vs. 15-17). 4. Keep growing in the grace of Jesus Christ (vs. 18).

    What to Do Until the Lord Comes Back - Part 3 2 Peter 3:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 5, 2013 BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION: *Do you believe that Jesus Christ is coming again? If we believe what the Bible says about Jesus, then we know that the Lord is coming back. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dadly" Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 17, 2013
     | 4,761 views

    We are all called as stewards of the resources God provides, and there is not a more important steward than that of a dad and how he manages the resources of the family and life God provides to Him! Dads must stand sure and shameless on the Word of God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: June 13, 2013 Date Preached: June16, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Giving Our All Sermon Title: "Dadly" Stewardship Sermon Text: Eph 5:1 [NLT] Introduction: 1Imitate God, therefore in everything you do, because you are His dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow Up

    Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,794 views

    God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

    Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rest In The Storm Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,994 views

    Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust in His Word, His presence and His power.

    A young father in a supermarket was pushing a shopping cart with his little son, who was strapped in the front. The little boy was fussing, irritable, and crying. The other shoppers gave the pair a wide berth because the child would pull cans off the shelf and throw them out of the cart. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A World Without Christ

    Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 11, 2012
     | 7,429 views

    Jesus changed not just the Christian world but the whole world. Darkness would be everywhere if not for him.

    John 8:12 A world without Christ It is an amazing feeling to stand up here. It feels so powerful and humbling at the same time. If I say let’s all stand everyone will stand. If I say let’s all sit down, everyone will sit down. If I say let’s sing a hymn, everyone will sing. I am so tempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    The Right Attitude About God’s Word

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    God’s word is sown in us to grow, but we must cultivate it for it to produce.

    Mark 4:1-4:20 March 25, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:1-20 Subject: Faith Title: The Right Attitude About God’s Word I can’t seem to get away from the theme of revival in the church. Every time I go to prayer that is the one thing that is on my heart to pray about. On Friday mornings when ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Gift Of God's Great Promise

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,045 views

    2 Peter 1

    THE GIFT OF GOD’S GREAT PROMISE (2 PETER 1) The clergyman’s eloquence may have been at fault, still he felt annoyed to find that an old gentleman fell asleep during the sermon on two consecutive Sundays. So, after service on the second week, he told the boy who accompanied the sleeper that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Olive Tree

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,786 views

    Some very valuable lessons come from looking at the traits of the ageless olive tree.

    Judges 9:8-9 KJV The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strennght For Exploits

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 45,157 views

    When we draw clser to God, He will renew our Strenghts and we will be able to do unusual exploits for His kingdom.

    STRENGHT FOR EXPLOITS Study Text: Daniel 11:30-35 Dan 11:30-35: For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal