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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Dealing With Divorce: Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,658 views

    Part 2 of 2 on dealing with divorce. Part 2 deals with the divorced persons attitude toward their circumstances, their ex, the church, etc.

    DEALING WITH DIVORCE - Part 2 ROMANS 12:9-21 INTRODUCTION: According to the Census Bureau, on an average, over 2 million couples per year in America get divorced. It is happening so frequently that most every state now have established no-fault divorce laws in order to expedite the system. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mosaic Covenant Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,717 views

    We will look at the ratification of the Mosaic Covenant, witness God’s revelation of HIMSELF to the leaders of Israel, and the visit the place and circumstances of this revelation.

    Mosaic Covenant Ratified through Blood Revealed “God of the Covenant” Revelation Given on Mount Sinai DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/18/03, Exodus 24 You know that not that long ago it could be heard and many really believed that a “mans word was his bond”. When two men came to an agreement on something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,902 views

    A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

    Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change U - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 5,233 views

    This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

    There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Valley Of Praise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 24,065 views

    Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

    OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving Top Ten List

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,480 views

    We all have MANY reasons to be thankful, regardless of our circumstances. It is always appropriate to remember all His benefits to us.

    (CORRRRRNY) THANKSGIVING JOKES What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving How can you make a turkey float? You need 2 scoops of ice cream, some root beer, and a turkey What kind of music did the Pilgrims like? Plymouth Rock Which side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful No Matter What

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,728 views

    If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

    THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victim Or Victor

    Contributed by James May on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,225 views

    We can choose to either be a victim of the hurricane Katrina disaster, or we can choose to overcome our circumstances and be a victor in Christ.

    Victim or Victor? By Pastor Jim May 1 John 5:4, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." It is hard to write a sermon based upon anything else but the disaster from hurricane Katrina right now. I don’t apologize for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    Opportunities Right In Front Of You

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,877 views

    If you want to understand the Lord’s will, be wise by looking for the opportunities He sets before you, especially in difficult circumstances.

    “Opportunities Right in Front of You” Luke 9:10-17 When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (Ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). In order to solve this problem, they hired Andersen Consulting. It took them one decade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roll-Over Prayer

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 19, 2014
     | 10,017 views

    We all have circumstances in our lives when we feel that there is no way out. King David experienced similar feelings.

    “ROLL-OVER PRAYER” Psalm 69 Have you ever come close to drowning (or at least THOUGHT you were drowning)? I can remember as a young boy, swimming in a big tire tube as it rolled over and pushed my face into the water so that I could not raise my head. I could not move forward or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wounded Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2015
     | 11,502 views

    An obscure verse in the Book of Zechariah describes the wounds in the hands of Jesus and the circumstances that caused those wounds. Great lead in to the Lord's Supper.

    THE WOUNDED HANDS Zech. 13:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Four ladies from their church’s WM group were driving home one Sunday afternoon when they are involved in a terrible car crash. Unfortunately, none of them survived. When they arrive at the Pearly Gates, Peter told them there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Commendation Of Tychicus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 12, 2018
     | 5,505 views

    “Tychicus” is the informant of Paul’s immediate circumstances to the Asian churches; and he is warmly commended with the apostle’s fine character reference.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/25/18 Lesson 28: The Commendation of Tychicus (6:21-22) (Ephesians 6:21-22, KJV) 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, , a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God In All Of This? (Covid-19 Special Message) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 18, 2020
     | 4,508 views

    Philippians is the letter of joy and encouragement in the midst of adverse circumstances. Adverse? Are we in adverse times? Yes, I’d say so.

    OUTLINE My Phillipians series was cut short for COVID-19. I'm coming back to Phil 3 and 4 with some special messages. The messages are shorter and I intend to preach no longer than 25 minutes due to livestreaming. The Way of Joy Philippians 3:7-11 (ESV) What is God’s Will in all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Trust The Instrument

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2025
     | 804 views

    God brings us in relationship to himself so that we can trust in all circumstances - trust the Word to bring you through.

    You can listen to the sermon here:- https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust The Instrument” Who do you trust? Many of us we will quickly say “I trust Jesus”. That is a good answer. But I’m thinking more broadly about the trust that you place in another person because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Enthroning The Sponsors Of Joy And Success

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on May 4, 2025
     | 286 views

    Who are Sponsors of Joy and success? Anyone, group or organization who introduce an idea, situations or circumstances that will result in joy or success for you.

    ENTHRONING SPONSORS OF JOY AND SUCCESS Who are Sponsors of Joy and success? Anyone, group or organization who introduce an idea, situations or circumstances that will result in joy or success for you. Such people will also actively support it’s progress. They will make connections, provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal