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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,512 views

    Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Biblical Instruction For End Time Living: The Example Of Noah Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 3, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    If I believe in my heart that Jesus’ return is real soon, then I have an obligation as your pastor to instruct you as to how the Bible says we should live as we approach the end

    Introduction I don’t think I am wrong when I say that this generation has moved further away from God than other generation in modern history. And because of that my view regarding the timing of the end times has changed. When I first got here at Bala Chitto in 1994, I believed with all my heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Sermon 2: Learning From Stewardship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    Teaching your members to become better stewards.

    A. INTRODUCTION Last week’s lesson emphasized the ingredients of spiritual and financial victory. We are in spiritual warfare, so there is no final victory till we get to heaven. In the same sense, since we have needs, there is no permanent financial victory on this earth, we must continually go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Offering Of Excuses

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,411 views

    Offering excuses will never make better people.

    WHAT EXCUSE DO YOU HAVE FOR MAKING EXCUSES? Luke 14:18 And they all with one consent began to make excuses. Rom. 1:20... so that they are without excuse. Define excuse: to make apology, try to remove blame, to let off from doing, pass the fault, justify. It is our enemy best interest to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • DeLishia Davis avatar

    Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,620 views

    Empowerment for the journey

    “Day and night I’ll stick with God; I’ve got a good thing going and I’m not letting go.” Psalm 16:8 King David records his most intimate thoughts in the writings of the Psalms. He begins Psalm 16 with a declaration that the Almighty God is in control of his life, and seeks him for safety. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Let's Compare Our Righteousness

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,775 views

    Is our righteousness any better than the Pharisees?

    MATT.5:17-22 “LET’S COMPARE OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS” A) These words were spoken by the Savior, and they are strong, searching words of Jesus! * The word except is used only five times by our Savior in this sense and means: unless, if not! * Matt.18:3 “Except ye be converted, and become as little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pathway To The Passion Pt-5 Scourging & Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,832 views

    To better understand what Jesus endured for us....

    Pathway To The Passion Part 5- Scourging & Crucifixion So far in this series we have looked at Jesus at the Last Supper, in the Garden at Gethsemane, Peters denial, and how his arrest and trials were illegal. Though the Gospels give us a good picture of the events of the last day of Christ, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times--Daily Faith"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    We must bring our faith out of the future and into the present for it to be effective.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 18, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--Daily Faith” John 11:17-27 INTRODUCTION: How easy is it for you to have faith for today? Sometimes we think of faith in terms of the future. Next year “my ship will come in.” Next month I will see things ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peace That Passes Understanding: Trusting God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 20, 2025
     | 325 views

    "Peace that passes understanding isn’t the absence of questions—it’s the quiet trust that God’s timing is never late, even when our hearts are in a hurry."

    Introduction: "Peace that passes understanding isn’t the absence of questions—it’s the quiet trust that God’s timing is never late, even when our hearts are in a hurry." Years ago, a farmer planted his fields just like he always did. But that year, the rains came late. Day after day, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rest In The Lord

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,152 views

    There is no better rest than the rest found in the Lord.

    Text: Psalms 37:7 Psalm 37:7 Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Introduction: 1. REST IN THE WILL OF GOD Ephes. 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,069 views

    To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

    PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 2, 2003
    based on 183 ratings
     | 51,966 views

    It is possible to strengthen faith during troubled times to the point of having consistent, unwavering faith.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches May 4, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times: Unwavering Faith” Matthew 8:5-13 INTRODUCTION: When thinking about your faith, is it as solid as a barrel cactus that is unwavering, focused, immovable, growing steadily-- oblivious to blazing days and cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Managing The Things God Has Entrusted To You: Time Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,308 views

    There are two major themes which weave their way through the bible: The way to God and our Walk with God. This is a series of stewardship messages. The first one is the stewardship of our time.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 13, 2008 Epiphany II Text: Genesis 2:15 Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things God has entrusted to You” 1st in the series: Christian Stewardship There are two major themes which weave their way through the scriptures: The “way to God” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Nolte avatar

    It's Getting Closer All The Time

    Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 11, 2021
     | 3,575 views

    Of all people, we are nearest in point of time to Jesus' Reeturn

    People who are ordinarily rational, reasonable, relaxed individuals seem to lose those characteristics and become contentious, aggressive, hostile and belligerent, with red faces, snarling lips and bulging eyeballs when it comes to disagreement about Bible versions or translations, interpretation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bounce Back

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 48,007 views

    All of us at one time or another have fallen, had a setback or an emotional battle. It can either make you bitter or better, the choice is yours. I say it is time to bounce back. The team may have suffered some minor setbacks but we are going to bounce

    It’s Time to Back Bounce Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church If you have ever played sports you know what it means to bounce back. You have suffered a defeat and you need to come back with a win. In the business world if you have suffered a set back you need to bounce back with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational