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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Celebrate What God Has Done Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024
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    He is faithful. He is faithful for the future just as much as he has been in the past. Trust Him for the road ahead. Though it seems so very uncertain, God is trustworthy, our part is to hold on tight as God begins to do a new thing in our lives. The future is bright.

    There was once a great and mighty citadel of the faith. It’s members were many, it’s band large, it’s youth growing in the faith, it’s members organized and energized, it’s outreach far and wide, it’s services many and multiplied, and it’s reputation, as one of the premier citadels of the mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Molding God Into Our Image

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2012
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    We’ve seen artist’s renditions of Jesus. The flowing blond locks, bright blue eyes and the light skin. Why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. However, it subtly alludes to a deeper meaning. And that is t

    MOLDING GOD INTO OUR IMAGE INTRODUCTION: We’ve seen it a hundreds times-the American artist’s renditions of Jesus. We see the flowing blond locks and the bright blue eyes and the light skin. And why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Return Of Jesus: A Shining Sun In Our Christian Sky Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024
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    The word tells us not to grieve for the dead in Christ like the rest of the world. Because though the world doesn’t have hope, we have an eternal hope. It’s bright and it’s shining, it’s strong and consistent, much like Earth’s sun. It shines day and night. Whether we see it or not, it keeps shining

    When talking about a vision from God, we have to understand that we can't take it at the same level as scripture. It's a testimony, a vision, something we test against the word of God and prayer. But I sensed God asking me to share a bit of this testimony. I had a vision from God when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Gerald Albers avatar

    Why Me Lord?

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Mar 12, 2007
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    Where are you, Lord? Why can’t I find you when I need you? I’ve looked for you in my past, in my future, in my present; I’ve looked into the sky, in the bright lights, in the darkness; I can’t find you anywhere, God.

    Job 1:1(Read) 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job, and that man was blameless, upright, fearing God, and turning away from evil. (NAS) There is not a soul here today who has not at some point asked, Why? Why, Lord? Why me, Lord? Why did I lose my job? Why did I lose my loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Gaston avatar

    You Shall Not Be Afraid

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 20, 2023
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    God assures us we need not be afraid because 1). we are in our Father's hand, 2). God is planning a bright future for us, and 3). because perfect love casts out all fear. Read about God's wonderful plans for your life!

    YOU SHALL NOT BE AFRAID Ps. 91:5; Jn. 10:28-29 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Driving to work, a man had to swerve to avoid a box that fell out of a truck in front of him. Seconds later, a policeman pulled him over for reckless driving. 2. Fortunately, another officer had seen the carton in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It Is Time For Renewal

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2021
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    The world is going through dark times, yet we see people standing together as bright torches shining through the blackest night. Others in great suffering cannot keep their faith and kneel to the ground in discouragement, let us renew our minds, take courage, share our faith and keep working.

    Hag 2:1 in the seventh month, on the twenty-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, 2 "Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to all the remnant of the people, and say, 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Vine And The Branches

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 27, 2021
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    Divine life only flows in those people who are in intimate fellowship with Jesus Christ. We must spend quality time at Jesus' feet hearing His word. Like the moon has no light of its own, nor do we, but we can shine bright with the light of the Sun of Righteousness!

    THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES John 15:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Whose Idea Was This?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
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    THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT - It’s been said that, “With God, our lives are an open book.” Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves in the middle of the book and still asking, “Whose bright idea was this anyway? It sure wasn’t mine!”

    WHOSE IDEA WAS THIS? Isaiah 55:1-9; 54:10 John 14:1-7 Luke 1:36-37; 13:1-9 Ps 63:1-8 1 Jn. 5:4 Rom. 8:28; 12:2 1 Cor. 2:9; 10:1-13 It’s been said that, “With God, our lives are an open book.” Sometimes, however, we may find ourselves in the middle of the book and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Miller avatar

    Good News For The New Year

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 15, 2006
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     | 10,674 views

    If you can’t see a bright future, Good News! 1)God created you & wants you to know He cares about what’s happening 2)God is walking with you through your trouble & has a plan for you to live victoriously 3)God is always on the move & wants you to keep up

    Good News for the New Year; Isa 43.18-21 (adapted from James T Draper, Jr.’s sermon by the same title, published in Preaching with Passion, Draper, ed., Broadman and Holman Publishers, Nashville, TN, 2004) Since the New Year began, we have been seeing the Scripture tell us how to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    A Sure Promise Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 19, 2022
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    We are saved by faith, believing God’s promises. Now let’s live by them. You need to recognize your future is as bright as the promises of God. You held on to the key of promise. Jesus said, I will never leave you or forsake you. God kept his promise concerning Israel possessing the land.

    An elderly believer was facing death. While he lay dying he told his pastor, “For years I have relied on the promises of God, but now in my hour of death I can’t remember a single one to comfort me.” His pastor replied, “Do you think God will forget?” He smiled, “No, no he won’t forget. I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    We Live In Lion Country! That Is Good! That Is Bad!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2019
     | 3,988 views

    Negative people can see a problem for every solution! God's children live in lion country! We love when everything goes good! We expect easy paths? Will we ever learn bad things can happen to good people? Be patient! Be persistent! God can turn the dark night into a bright day!

    WE LIVE IN LION COUNTRY… THAT IS GOOD! THAT IS BAD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NEGATIVE PEOPLE CAN FIND A PROBLEM FOR EVERY SOLUTION. POSITIVE PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN… THEY WILL FIND A SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM. THAT IS SO GOOD, NO THAT IS SO BAD… I HEARD THE PREACHER TELL A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A Christmas Message – Bethlehem Cameos For The Greater Picture Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 19, 2022
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    The Christmas accounts in Matthew and Luke contain small cameos of a greater ministry that belongs to the Lord Jesus. These small pictures reveal His interaction with the Christmas story and what happened at that time.

    A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – BETHLEHEM CAMEOS FOR THE GREATER PICTURE Christmas is a blessed time for many, for families, for singing, for getting the message of a Saviour out to people, and a chance to look into scriptures related to Christmas that normally are not considered through the year. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    When You Have Done Your Best

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 25, 2020
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    Have you arrived at the end of the road in your search for solution and you don't know what else to do?

    WHEN YOU HAVE DONE YOUR BEST "10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of Patience

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 29, 2020
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     | 8,000 views

    Our choices have consequences! Lack of patience will always leads to costly mistakes.

    THE FRUIT OF PATIENCE "8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alone, Yet Not Lonely

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 5, 2020
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     | 9,519 views

    In this time of social distancing, we may be isolated, but we are never alone! Emmanuel is always with us.

    ALONE, YET NOT LONELY "Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6. Leadership is a great privilege! But it comes with so much responsibility that can drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational