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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Light At The End Of The Tunnel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2009
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     | 7,233 views

    If we are in the doldrums -- but learn to be emboldened by walking with God -- we can find courage to pursue better times.

    Light At the End of the Tunnel (Genesis 29:1-14) 1. I came across this true account from Reader’s Digest: My cell phone quit as I tried to let my wife know that I was caught in freeway gridlock and would be late for our anniversary dinner. I wrote a message on my laptop asking other motorists to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    There's No Time Like The Present

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 13, 2009
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     | 7,303 views

    When offered the free gift of salvation, Felix and his wife Drusilla decided to wait for a "better time."

    THERE’S NO TIME LIKE THE PRESENT Text: Acts 24:24, 25 Introduction: o In this short scripture, we have a request, a response, and a result I. The Request (v. 24) • Paul had finished his third missionary journey and was led to Jerusalem by the Holy Spirit • Stays with Philip the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Plan Is The Only Plan Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 28, 2013
     | 8,079 views

    Only God’s plan will matter in the long run, so we had better join Him.

    God’s plan is the only plan. I remember lying on the bed, the hot, humid air pressing down on me, and wondering, “What was I doing here?” I was on my first mission trip to the Philippines. I was serving for 10 weeks working in the housing complex, Villa Carolina II on the outskirts of Manila. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham, Isaac And Jacob Lived As A Stranger In Tents Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 7, 2014
     | 9,371 views

    To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sojourner here on earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a better permanent place in Heaven prepared for us by our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 11:9 (Amplified Bible) 11:9 [Prompted] by faith he dwelt as a temporary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Stevens avatar

    The Root Of Our Spiritual Problems

    Contributed by Mark Stevens on Jan 8, 2017
     | 8,064 views

    Bitterness can cause the most devout Christian to become ineffective, don't be bitter,,,,be BETTER

    Bitterness is known in the Bible as spiritual poison and a means by which many are defiled (Hebrews 12:15). It is the source of countless spiritual and physical problems in millions of lives today. The Bible tells us that MANY are defiled by the means of bitterness. Bitterness can be tricky to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Herodian Conundrum

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 8, 2016
     | 3,667 views

    To facilitate better understanding of "one Herod too many" conundrum especially to the new readers of the New Testament!!!

    THE HERODIAN CONUNDRUM!!! Hmmm...some Cricket here please... Sharma caught Sharma bowled Sharma... One can well imagine plight of a Cricket aficionado going through a batting Score-card (of say a West Zone Vs North Zone- Deodhar Trophy match- in the Sports page of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 7, 2012
     | 3,229 views

    We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready.

    What Time Is It? October 25, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We don’t know the day or hour that Jesus will return, so we better be ready. Focus Passage: Matthew 24:36-44 Supplemental Passage: 2 Peter 3:9 NASB The Lord is not slow about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 9,528 views

    God is in the business of giving people a second chance. Probably no one knew this better than Simon Peter.

    THE LORD OF SECOND CHANCES Luke 9:28-36 Exodus 34:29-35 2 Peter 1:16 Matt. 16:18, 23 2 Peter 1:12-14, 17-18 Matt. 5:47 When Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb, he handed the bulb to his young apprentice who anxiously carried the bulb upstairs. Yes, you might have guessed it; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Opportunities

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014
     | 6,471 views

    At sunset it is better to say: I AM GLAD I DID... Then to say: I WISH I HAD...

    OPPORTUNITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOSE LIVE IN LIVING? IS IT POSSIBLE TO LOSE WISDOM IN KNOWLEDGE? SUCCESS IS NOT THE KEY TO HAPPINESS, HAPPINESS IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS. I. AT SUNSET IT IS BETTER TO SAY: I AM GLAD I DID... THAN TO SAY I WISH I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Hope Again

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 7,136 views

    HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO.

    TO HOPE AGAIN 1 PETER 1:1-9 HOPE IS THE ONE THING IN THIS WORLD THAT WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT. HOPE ALLOWS US TO LOOK TO THE FUTURE, AND DARE TO BELIEVE THAT OUR LIVES CAN BE BETTER AS WE DO. 1 PETER 1:3-4: “3 ¶ PRAISED (HONORED, BLESSED) BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Our Covenant With The Lord

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,684 views

    Christians need to be constantly recalled to their first love, and churches to the rudiments (first principles) of the faith of a better generation.

    RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is significant. This was where the LORD had promised Abram both ‘this land’ and ‘a seed’ to occupy it, and Abram had ‘built ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can I Be A Good Neighbor?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,073 views

    In this message we look at what it means to be a good neighbor and how we can become better at it.

    THE ART OF NEIGHBORING “HOW can I be a good Neighbor?” 1st Corinthians 9:20-23 So we began a new series of messages last Sunday I have titled “The Art of Neighboring.” Last week we looked at the story of the Good Samaritan and we said that there are often several things that seem to keep us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,688 views

    A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

    The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Coming Back, The Judgment (4 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 20, 2020
     | 3,088 views

    Jesus is coming back and we better be prepared to meet Him. There will be judgment of people to either heaven or hell.

    “Jesus is coming BACK, Judgment” Hebrews 9:27/Matthew 25 CREDIT: I used Jeff Strite heavily as a source for this sermon. I do not think I improved on his work and can't really figure out what parts in the sermon below are mine and which are his. I share this sermon with hesitation, knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Refine Yourself Or Be Refined

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 25, 2021
     | 3,771 views

    Better to reach out to the "untouchables" before God reaches out to touch you on their behalf.

    Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Isa 48:11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. Zechariah 13:9 And I will bring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist