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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Earthly Copies Of The Heavenly Things

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 3, 2014
     | 5,283 views

    To show that our faith and hope rests in JESUS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Where is your hope and faith resting? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our faith and hope rests in JESUS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:23 (Amplified Bible) 9:23 By such means, therefore, it was necessary for the [earthly] copies of the heavenly things to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hard Work, Sharing Jesus Stories And Resting!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 26, 2006
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     | 5,424 views

    After being sent out in teams, the disciples shared their stories with Jesus and he invited them to rest. We too are called to work hard, share ’Jesus’ stories and to rest.

    “The apostles gathered round Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught” (v30). Jesus had sent the disciples out in twos, with instructions (6:8-11). They had gone out with the message of repentance (6:12); they had anointed many sick people with oil and healed them (6:13). It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walk On Water Is Easy But Staying On Top Is Hard Series

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020
     | 5,838 views

    Peter walked out of the boat and sank. We all need to learn the lesson on faith which Peter learnt that night.

    Dear brothers and sisters, welcome to today’s devotion. There have been countless situations when I struggled to trust God because those problems I faced appeared too big even for God to help me. This is the case for Peter as we can see from Matt 14:22-33. While the twelve disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prosperity Gained Without Hard Work Will Dwindle Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 28, 2017
     | 5,396 views

    Part 3 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

    "One pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. The ransom of a man’s life is his wealth, but a poor man hears no threat" (Prov. 13:7-8). "Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it" (Prov. 13:11). We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Really Do All Things Through Christ?

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Jun 12, 2022
     | 4,703 views

    Philippians 4:13 does not mean God will support whatever a person does. It means - God will give us, his followers, the strength to do whatever he asks us to do.

    <Introduction> Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. It is said that this is one of the most misinterpreted and misapplied verses in the Bible. • The text can be seen printed in sports apparel and normally being quoted by athletes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 4,331 views

    The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying When It Hurts

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 25, 2016
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     | 14,249 views

    A look at a psalm and how we should pray during times that are hard in life

    We’ve sung this song by Matt Redman called "Blessed Be Your Name." The first verse says, Blessed Be Your Name, in the land that is plentiful, where Your streams of abundance flow. Blessed be Your name. The 2nd verse starts out: Blessed be Your name, when the sun's shining down on me, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,430 views

    A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 14

    Zechariah 7: 1 – 14 The Real Heart Of The Matter 1 Now in the fourth year of King Darius it came to pass that the word of the LORD came to Zechariah, on the fourth day of the ninth month, Chislev, 2 when the people sent Sherezer, with Regem-Melech and his men, to the house of God, to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God Rebuked Jonah Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 4,790 views

    Message 7 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores Jonah's stinking attitude and God's rebuke for his lack of mercy.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #7 “God Rebuked Jonah” “Running Against God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Blesses Godly People

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,940 views

    Emulate Ruth's godly characteristics. Outline: 1. We have to have a humble attitude. 2. We need to be hard workers. 3. we need to be wholly dependent on Him.

    God Blesses Godly People – Ruth 2:1-23 May 5, 2013 If we become the people God wants us to be, then He will direct us in the path He wants us to take. Have you ever wondered if God made the perfect person for you? You may have heard the term, “a match made in heaven”. Let me show you a clip from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Everything Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 343 views

    Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

    When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    4 Sermons Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,420 views

    Choose paths inside God’s bounds that lead to purity. Choose to love one another and so reflect Christ. Choose hard work leading to character that honors Christ. Choose to grieve in hope because God has made death sure in Him.

    4 SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 #1Thessalonians4 INTRODUCTION I am usually a very decisive person. Give me a choice and I will make it. I don’t usually live in gray areas. Kelly will ask me all the time for a decision and if I don’t know, I make the decision and she’ll ask why… I will either ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Redemption Draweth Nigh

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,007 views

    If our religion is going to be more than just performing of obligations we have to ask some hard questions.

    "There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kyle Idleman avatar

    Not A Fan: Are You A Fan Or A Follower? Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 24, 2010
    based on 327 ratings
     | 164,087 views

    Kyle Idleman of Southeast Christian Church asks the hard questions about our level of commitment to Jesus and the faith.

    D –T –R. Some of you will recognize what these letters stand for. How many of you know what the letters DTR stand for? For a young man in a relationship, these letters strike fear in their hearts. They dread the DTR talk. It makes single men so uncomfortable they will only use the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving One Another With Modesty

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013
     | 5,241 views

    This lesson challenges you to ask yourself the hard questions about why you wear what you wear

    This morning I will be speaking on the subject of modesty. This is an important topic that affects EVERY person here in some way, but it is unfortunately at times a divisive topic, especially when considering specific applications. My prayer for the lesson this morning is that we understand what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ