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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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     | 693 views

    This sermon encourages finding hope in God's promises during times of heartache and grief, and holding onto the eternal, unseen blessings He has prepared for us.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as strangers meeting for the first time, but as a family, united in love and faith. We are united in our shared hope and belief in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ. We stand together, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

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    Keeping The Dreamer Alive

    Contributed by Camillus De Almeida on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,459 views

    The greatest challenge is not about keeping the dream alive but the "dreamer" alive. Without the dreamer there is no dream.

    KEEPING A DREAMER ALIVE Gen. 37: 19-20 A dreamer follows an unfolding revelation of God’s purpose for his / her life. Dreamers are leaders and become the focal point of spiritual attack. The problem is not with keeping the dream alive but keeping the dreamer alive. A dream without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Concerned Apostle - Message 1 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    This is part 1 of 3 messages concerning the Steadfastness of believers in the light of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and here Paul shows his concern for the Thessalonians.

    “A Concerned Apostle” 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) 2 Corinthians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:17 1. The PERSON sent. (vv. 1-2a) Timothy Acts 17:14-15; 18:5; Philippians 2:19-20 2. The PURPOSE for which Timothy was sent. (vv. 2b-3a) Romans 16:21 a. To ESTABLISH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Troubled Man At A Troubled Pool

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 6,829 views

    This message is very simple, yet contains great truth.

    During the Jewish feast of "Purim" a time when gifts are given to the poor, there are several things to notice about this story. (1) There are great numbers of sick, halt, blind,and maimed waiting to get into the water. (A) The man in our text was the very epitome of his race, sick in body and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    5 Rewards To Pain

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,620 views

    God does not cause painful experiences in our lives, however, He allows them. Why? To test our faith, to mature us and to bring us into a closer relationship with Him.

    Rewards to Pain Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Pain- to hurt, wound, damage, offend, upset, insult, impair, and cause suffering! Types of pain: Physical pain- arthritis, from abuse Emotional wounds- grief, depression, anger, revenge (brought on by words) Mental anguish- paranoid, Relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Step By Step Through Revelation Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    Step by Step through Revelation Chapter 7

    REVELATION CHAPTER 7 Vs 1-2 the winds of judgment are n the hands of God and His angels, not in the hands of evil. This is a most wonderful truth, and is exactly what is being declared here 4 angles stand at the 4 corners of the earth holding the 4 winds of judgment so that they cannot blow upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Might Of The Widow's Mite"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    I love people who overcome excuses. If anyone had a reason not to “give,” it was this woman. The widow’s might… she shuts down everyone else’s excuse!

    Title: “The Widow’s Might” Introduction: Jesus had just warned the people about the leaven of the Pharisees. They looked religious on outward appearance, but God looks upon the heart of a man. Thus our text begins. Here the widow woman is used by Christ to illustrate the kind of Christian that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure That Kills

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014
     | 3,756 views

    Some turn to stress relievers that can hurt them worse than what they are trying to solve/

    The Cure That Kills A British Anglican cleric working in Baghdad said a man he met in Jordan issued a disturbing threat that is now feared to be a dire portent in the aftermath of failed British bombing attacks. "Those who cure you will kill you," the man told Canon Andrew White, who spoke to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lets Take 2014 One Day At Atime

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,791 views

    We must follow God one day at a time for the rest of our lives.

    LETS TAKE 2014 ONE DAY AT ATIME Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: (1) Talk to God every day. Psalm 86: 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024
     | 564 views

    All of Grace

    Psalm 119:49-56 ? Zain - A Weapon 1. The Hope in God's Word A Pronounced Word - 49 Remember the word A Personal Word - unto thy servant, A Positive Word - upon which thou hast caused me to hope. 2. The Help in God's Word It's Personal - 50 This is my comfort, It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Say Thanks Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 23,952 views

    The Word of God teaches clearly how we can say thanks to God, Christ and be enabled by the Holy Spirit to express gratitude to the blood purchased Body of Christ.

    Turn your Bible to Colossians 2:7 Title: How to Say Thanks Theme: Expressing Thankfulness to the Body of Christ Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Introduction: Appreciation raises value. William James said, “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Picture Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 5, 2022
     | 3,035 views

    Part III in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who ran from God to avoid carrying a divine warning to the people of Nineveh. Jonah undoubtedly feared the bloodthirsty Ninevites, but in Jonah 4:2 he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blame God Game - A 2 Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,494 views

    God is love. He disciplines His children. Many believe that means He ‘punishes,’ or ‘scolds’ or ‘spanks’ with severe means in the best eternal interests of the Born-Again Christian.

    How do you reconcile the merciful goodness and love of God with pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering? The Blame God Game first started in the Garden of Eden when God commanded Adam to “work it and take care of it.” He then told Adam that he was “free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Knew

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 19, 2019
     | 3,026 views

    A study of Psalm 22: 1 - 31

    Psalm 22: 1 – 31 He knew To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Deer of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. 1 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season and am ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Bushwacked! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2024
     | 1,889 views

    If you want to be all that God called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, person, and promises.

    On a Saturday in November several years ago (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free