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  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith - The Substance Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,876 views

    This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith.

    Faith - The Substance of Hope Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.1 When Jesus calls you; the question you must ask yourself is what do you expect Him to say? This issue of expectation is central to the issue of faith. If faith is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Why Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Jan 13, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    So why do bad things happen to good people? They don’t; it’s as simple as that. Good things (eternal life) happen only to good people (born-again believers); and bad things (eternal punishment) only happen to bad people (sinners).

    Do we have the right to complain? I. One of the main everyday sins we all commit is addressed in Philippians 2:14 “Do all things without grumbling and complaining.” A. This is based on the assumption that we deserve more than we are getting; that this bad thing shouldn’t be happening to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,461 views

    Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well with my soul (Spafford)

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Daniel The hand of God was with Daniel during the most life threatening times of life. Certainly, our the Holy Spirit of God will energize, elevate and enlighten us to find ways through our challenges. Song: He leads me, O Blessed thought! O words with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Blessings Of Parenthood

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 20, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,496 views

    A Father’s Day sermon based upon the Wise and Foolish Builders in Luke 6:46-49

    Sermon.978 Research: SerMt.021; Parable.006; # 568 Father’s Day 2001 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, June 17, 2001 “The Blessings of Parenthood” Text: Luke 6:46-49 Today is Father’s Day. One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, and he said, “Father’s Day is much like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving The Skeptic

    Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    What can be done to reach those who, through their past, personal experiences, are hardened to the Good News of the Gospel

    Saving the Skeptic John 7:1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews' feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judæa, that thy disciples also may see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #2 Seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

    #2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Biss avatar

    Life Advice

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

    Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    What You Believe, Does It Really Matter

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,289 views

    • I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word.

    Introduction • I have a question to propose to you this morning. Does what you believe really matter? Does what you believe really make a difference or affect the outcome of your life? • A large percentage of Americans no longer believe in the truth of God’s Word. • Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Learning To Walk With God Day By Day Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    We will examine Paul’s travels from Ephesus to Miletus and derive three essential ingredients as to how we can walk with God day by day, over the long haul.

    Learning to Walk With God Day by Day Acts 20:1-16 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. How many of you have had times of discouragement and disappointment in your Christian walk? Sometimes it is not easy to “keep on keepin’ on,” is it? 2. The apostle Paul had spent over two ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    The Ways To Greatness (2) -The Challenges Series

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,729 views

    The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out of fire comes out a precious gold. God knows the way of the righteous. He can even use an enemy to push them forward.

    THE WAYS TO GREATNESS (2) -THE CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:7-21 God is a master planner. He follows and directs His children till He gets best out of them. His thought is always good no matter the sudden appearance of darkness on their path. The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Jesus Knows Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,623 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

    Series: Light And Life [#3] JESUS KNOWS John 1:35-51 Introduction: As we start another year, I want us to be reminded that Jesus knows who you are and how to work in you and through you. This morning we are going to look at 5 of the Apostles that Jesus called to follow Him and how Jesus knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Turning The World Right Side Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    A sermon on the beatitudes.

    Matthew 5:1-12 “Turning the World Right Side Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridge umc.com There’s an old movie about the first test pilots to break the sound barrier. No plane had ever flown faster than the speed of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holiness God’s Standard For All People

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,746 views

    The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

    Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    To My Children

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 23, 2011
     | 4,522 views

    Before the sun sets again, I must tell you what you mean to me. I love you. I’m so proud of you and thankful for the opportunity to be your father. You are so beautiful in my eyes. I couldn’t be happier with you. I have loved you since the moment that you

    Before the sun sets again, I must tell you what you mean to me. I love you. I’m so proud of you and thankful for the opportunity to be your father. You are so beautiful in my eyes. I couldn’t be happier with you. I have loved you since the moment that you were conceived. You are mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David McNally avatar

    Pentecost And How We Need The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,638 views

    The early church would not have been born without the coming of the promised Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, and the church will not survive and do what God wants it to do without the presence, blessing, guidance and strength of the Holy Spirit today

    Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost: when the first Christians were baptised with the Holy Spirit John baptised people with water in the river Jordan. All who were prepared to repent came to him to have their sins symbolically washed away. Their sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational