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  • Ed Warfield avatar

    Spiritual Pursuit

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 3,891 views

    Many of us are sitting around with 20 year old prophecies. It’s so easy to become disappointed, disillusioned or bitter when it seems like God hasn’t come through like we expected.

    Spiritual Pursuit - Proverbs 2:3; Matt 7:7 & Luke 11:9 Intro.: In our “crying out and lifting up our voices”. We find that God has a sort of soft spot. He is tender concerning our spiritual poverty, persistence and hunger. Jesus related a story in Luke 11:5-8 that illustrates persistence. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sacrificial Service Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 12, 2016
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    Ruth displayed her sacrificial love and service to her mother in law, Naomi by her willingness to glean in the field of Boaz even in the heat of the sun. Such godly character produced a blessing that transformed Naomi's bitterness into hope and joy.

    We are continuing our study in the book of Ruth. Last week, we studied chapter one concerning a man from Judah named Elimelech relocating his entire family to Moab, the land of pagan idol worshipers. Elimelech lived during the time of the Judges, was married to Naomi and they had two sons, named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Lord At Marah

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 9, 2025
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    Israel quickly went from victory/ gratitude to grumbling. Moses prayed and God showed him a piece of wood (symbolic to Christ's Cross) which when thrown into the bitter waters made them sweet.

    THE LORD AT MARAH Ex. 15:22-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Interviewer to Millionaire: To whom do you owe your success as a millionaire? " Millionaire: "I owe everything to my wife." Interviewer: "Wow, she must be some woman. Interviewer: "What were you before you married ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Right Amount Of Salt, Please!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2025
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    Chefs have to learn the exact amounts – say – of salt to add to the food. Too much salt and the food becomes bitter. Too little salt and the food is bland. So it is with our use of "salt" in witnessing!

    THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF SALT, PLEASE Col. 4:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this man, he was taking a walk in the woods with his friend when suddenly they encounter a huge grizzly bear about 20 yards in front of them. They both froze in their tracks. As the bear intently stared them down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Even A Dead Fish Can Swim Down Stream? Drifting Is Dangerous!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 19, 2008
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     | 5,420 views

    We can not allow bitterness, rejection and hurt to drive us. Even dead fish can swim down stream. God has a plan to reach higher and dream bigger. Get your head up and TRY HARDER!

    DEAD FISH SWIM DOWN STREAM? Drifting is dangerous! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WILL YOU ALLOW HURT, BITTERNESS AND REJECTION DRIVE YOU DOWN A DEAD END STREET? WILL YOU REACH HIGHER? Your enemy wants you to think your family, your church, and your ministry has hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stone, The Stink, And The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 7,427 views

    Remembrance Sunday, 1989: For us to see the glory of God in the face of death means that we have to move some obstacles and we have to live into the bitterness of what might have been; but then the great "Come Forth" can be heard.

    At Easter it was not hard to think and to sing of the glory of God, was it? Not hard at all to imagine that God’s in His heaven, all’s right with the world. Triumphant music played, pronouncements came forth about victory and power and honor to our God. It was not hard at Easter to dwell on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010
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    Logically Ruth should not be in the genealogy of Jesus. As a Moabite she is from a despised nation and the only person seeking to be an example to her is Naomi - a woman who is bitter and angry at God. Yet God moves in mysterious ways to include Ruth.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth - an outsider welcomed in” Have you ever heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways?” Every year at Christmas Margaret send a box of special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mustard Triumphs Sycamine Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 15, 2016
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    Jesus teaches us all that through mustard seed faith we are able to do the impossible - we are able to uproot and get rid of the sycamine trees of bitterness and forgiveness that seek to grow in our lives causing disharmony and chaos.

    Scripture: Luke 17:1-10 (cf. verses 5-6) Psalms 137; Lamentations 1:1-6 Theme: MUSTARD TRIUMPHS SYCAMINE Jesus teaches us all that through mustard seed faith we are able to do the impossible - we are able to uproot and get rid of the sycamine trees of bitterness and forgiveness that seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Contrast In Heart Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2018
     | 4,584 views

    Dealing with people means adjusting to a variety of responses. Some are just nasty, bitter, agitators; others more open-minded/gracious. Some are open to the Gospel, others become adversaries, while others do not embrace the Gospel but are not hostile.

    A Contrast in Heart Attitudes (Acts 17:1-15) 1. “On a highway in Indiana, about 20 cars were trailing behind a slow driver in the passing lane who wouldn’t change lanes. When Indiana State Trooper Sgt. Stephen Wheeles noticed the line of traffic, he decided to do something about it. “Wheeles, … in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Praising God At The Dung Gate

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 26, 2018
     | 9,803 views

    Sometimes God allows us to experience bitter trials. The crowning grace is when we can praise God -- in spite of or even for -- the trial. That's what Nehemiah did when he went to praise God at the Dung Gate!

    PRAISING GOD AT THE DUNG GATE Neh. 12:27-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A kindly old preacher married a couple and as he did, told the groom, “Son, God bless you. You’re at the end of all your troubles.” 2. A year later, the groom returned and said, “What a year I’ve gone through! It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    The Hard Work Of Trust

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021
     | 3,335 views

    God teaches us to trust in him and in his Son our Saviour. God tells us that anxious care and bitter sighing won’t help. Discontentment will get us nowhere, but only humble trust and steadfast faith.

    Have you ever felt like complaining against the LORD? Maybe you’ve prayed and prayed, but the answer that you wanted hasn’t come. Or you don’t like what God has brought into your life: lots of disappointment, lots of frustration. Or maybe you look at all the wickedness in the world, and you fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    You Reap What You Sow – Israel And Hamas – And The Wider Nations Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 27, 2023
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     | 2,928 views

    Around the world are demonstrations in support of the Palestinians and Hamas, and bitterness against Israel, even hate. This article looks at that, plus the inroads of socialism and the origin of Allah, and the Islamic mind. Also a small look at how we got into this situation.

    YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW – ISRAEL AND HAMAS – AND THE WIDER NATIONS [1]. SHAMEFUL GODLESS DEMONSTRATIONS This message will be a bit political but we have to thread through, and tread carefully that we don’t miss the Christian implications of these events. I did post on the Hamas subject earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Skeleton At The Feast...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2023
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    We need to consider the root of the problems we face. From where does strife and trouble come? Anger and bitterness become self feeding skeletons that are so weak they waste opportunities. We must identify strive causers.

    THE SKELETON AT THE FEAST… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) I have an old SIFTER I use. TEXT: Proverbs 30:33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jehovah Rapha Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Sep 27, 2020
     | 8,601 views

    The only way to go from Mar’ah to Elim is to turn to Jesus … who is Jehovah Rapha … the One who heals … the One who repairs.

    The sign in the parking lot said: “Crystal Lake – 5 miles.” So you shoulder your pack and begin hiking to Crystal Lake. It’s fun at first … being in the woods … beautiful clear day … the fresh air … the sounds … seeing all the nature … but after a few hours your backpack starts to get a little ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    A Rut Stuck Life

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 11, 2015
     | 10,822 views

    People live lives digging spiritual ruts, stuck in them. and lving in them. This sermon looks at whta those lives look like and how to get out of that rut stuck life.

    I was 18 when I attempted to get my drivers license for the first time. It was a day that will live in my memory forever. The day before had been a rainy day. The police officer climbed into my car as I began my driving test. Going down a two-lane highway behind the station, I was instructed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare