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  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    A Storm's Coming

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 27, 2025
     | 643 views

    After witnessing God's overwhelming power on Mount Carmel, Elijah discovered that breakthrough often begins with the smallest signs of God's movement.

    A Storm's Coming 1 Kings 18:44 "And at the seventh time he said, 'Behold, a little cloud like a man's hand is rising from the sea.' And he said, 'Go up, say to Ahab, "Prepare your chariot and go down, lest the rain stop you."'" - 1 Kings 18:44 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 23,572 views

    When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

    For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Amazing Grace Received Through Faith: God's Faithfulness During Great Struggles

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 3,600 views

    Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy.

    Jesus causes the dead to live. He pursues us, faithful to His promises, abounding in love. Though trials and temptations come, God’s grace goes along with us. As Christians we can expect much struggle and suffering. Yet we can also expect to encounter great grace and joy. As the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Go! And Trust In The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
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     | 579 views

    Life is filled with moments of doubt. John the Baptist, a man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in a dark prison cell, questioning whether Jesus truly is the One he had been waiting for. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true.

    Go! And Trust in the Messiah Introduction: Life is filled with moments of doubt. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true. Today, we will explore a moment of doubt in the life of John the Baptist. A man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Walk Of Excellence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009
     | 4,470 views

    Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy expected the church at Thessalonica to excel in their Christian walk. What disciplines direct the life of an abounding Christian/church? 4 disciplines of an abounding Christian / Church.

    A WALK OF EXCELLENCE—1Thessalonians 4:1-12 In previous chapters/verses we have seen: ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 ‘The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern’—2:17-3:13 Now we will look at... ‘A Walk of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Is Over, Now What?

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    Jesus expects us to be witnesses throughout the world until His return. We are not to stand around wasting time. We are to be the disciples that we were called to be.

    Introduction: Listening to our friends or relatives, at times it is hard to believe some of the stuff that they say. Some of the things that they say are so far fetched, that we say to ourselves “Where in the world did they come up this idea?,” or Who did they hear this ridiculous thing from?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent - The Promise Of Peace: Jesus, Our Prince Of Peace Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 2:8-14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,195 views

    Advent is a season of expectation and hope. In this sermon we turn our attention to peace—the peace we all long for in a world marked by conflict, anxiety, and division.

    The Promise of Peace: Jesus, Our Prince of Peace Theme: Jesus brings peace to a restless and troubled world. Key Verse: “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.” (Luke 2:14, NLT) Introduction Advent is a season of expectation and hope. Last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 63 views

    Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

    Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

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    Exposed To The Truth

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,815 views

    False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

    Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exposed To The Truth

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019
     | 2,200 views

    False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

    Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exposed To The Truth

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019
     | 1,684 views

    False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

    Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Exposed To The Truth

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019
     | 1,636 views

    False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

    Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Exposed To The Truth

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019
     | 1,614 views

    False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

    Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Exposed To The Truth

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 1, 2019
     | 1,739 views

    False teachers seek to add to the truth of Christ, going beyond what He taught. We must be know sound doctrine if we are to avoid false doctrine. Knowing truth will enable one to spot a counterfeit.

    Exposed to the Truth 2 John 9-13 The letter John wrote to the elect lady and her children was short and to the point. He was impressed with the testimony of their lives and their commitment to abiding in the truth. It is evident that John desired to encourage them in the faith, seeking to equip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    God Is Bigger Than Our Box

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 20, 2023
     | 3,205 views

    Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is.

    Alba 3-19-2023 GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR BOX Ephesians 3:20-21 Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is. Here is another box. It is a little larger. Many people would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ