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  • Rob Bailey avatar

    But We Were Hoping

    Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 9,978 views

    The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

    BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Strength Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    The fourth part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

    GIVING IT YOUR ALL STRENGTH [BROTHER ANDREW STORY] -I know yesterday we talked about the Word of God and how important it is, but I want to look at the twist in this story. All other stories were people saying what they believe in the face of death. In this story, Brother Andrew was doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Children Of Light" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,053 views

    Jesus said He was the Light of the world. With Him in us, we are the light of the world. (#4 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Therefore do not be partakers with them; for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” At least in the decades I ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Tenacity—what Will I Choose? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,205 views

    STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #4 What will we choose? Our choice is critical, continual and convincing.

    INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story “The Little Engine That Could?” A trainload of toys was being taken over the mountain to all the children in Sunshine Valley, but unfortunately the engine broke down. One by one different engines came by, but none were willing to take the trainload of toys ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Introduction To Leaving A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,915 views

    I want to talk about your personal legacy; the something of who you are that will be left behind after your life is over. What will remain of your faith, your character, your personhood when this life is over?

    Leaving a Godly Legacy – Part One Joke: Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked him, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek Those Things Above Series

    Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 29,288 views

    Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

    Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Have A True Friend?

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is.

    INTRODUCTION Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is. 1. WHEN FACED WITH A TASK THAT YOU CANNOT DO ALONE V.9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,248 views

    This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

    (1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Witness Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2014
     | 4,372 views

    Two prevailing themes are knit together throughout the Bible, God's Law and God's Gospel. The law witnesses to the perfect character of God and the sinful character of man.

    Law and Gospel: The Witness of the Law Exodus 20 “A recent survey by George Gallup Jr. revealed a startling trend in our culture. According to Gallup the evidence seems to indicate that there are not clear behavioral patterns that distinguish Christians from non-Christians in our society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Was Favored Among Women (Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 839 views

    I like studying about characters in the Bible. But most of the time in our studying of characters in the scriptures we talk about some of the great men of the scriptures.

    But the Bible also shares with us many of the great women in the scriptures. Such as: • Sarah: Mother of the Jewish Nation • Rachel: Wife of Jacob • Leah: Wife of Jacob • Jochebed: Mother of Moses • Miriam: Sister of Moses • Rahab: Ancestor of Jesus • Deborah: Influential Female ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    Take a test to see how well you live for Jesus

    PS.26:1-2 ; 1 COR.11:28 & 31 ; 2 COR.13:5 "THE TEST" * We want to look first in the book of Psalms and see what David is telling us! * The word "integrity" means: innocence, perfection, simplicity, upright. A) In v.1 David is saying, "Lord, look through and through, make a minute survey, put me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cinderellas And Cinderfellas

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 25, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,941 views

    Cinderfellas and Cinderfellas

    Cinderellas & Cinderfellas Preached - Sunday, June 8, 2003 - Youth Day Celebration Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend Houston Pledges Camden Alabama Scripture: "And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruitful Branches

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

    Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Except Thou Bless Me 2 Of 3! Series

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,816 views

    Christian life is warfare like wrestling. Unless you are a serious spiritual wrestler you may fail to exprience the power , joy of God’s word and blessing. God blesses a serious wrestler ....

    God blesses serious wrestlers! Prayer is warfare; it is great work .Prayer like anything else should produce fruits, outputs or returns. Unless and until that happens keep on praying. Keep on believing. Keep on pleading. God blesses serious wrestlers. Until you touch it never stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Light Is Conquerred By Darkness - Part 4 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,204 views

    In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

    We are now at the end of our series "When light is conquerred by darkness." I hope that we have learned so much in the life of Samson. He’s physically strong but morally weak. Today, we will study about how those overtaken by darkness are redeemed. We know how God loved us and despite of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational