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  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "I'd Rather Have Jesus"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 11, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 23,219 views

    Many people are searching for life. They are asking, "Why am I here?" "What is life all about?" The problem is they’re searching in the wrong places. Only Jesus has the answer.

    “I’d Rather Have Jesus” John 14:1-7 A couple weeks ago I was talking to a young father and mother with a four year old in their home. He designs computer chips and chip boards in his home as an independent contractor. In our discussion I made reference to the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Soul Fatigue

    Contributed by Gaylon Clark on Nov 12, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    You will learn the dangers of soul fatigue and reliable sources of energy from God’s Word.

    Soul Fatigue Galatians 6:7-10 A Fatigue to Avoid From most forms of fatigue we cannot escape. • Physical fatigue is a daily reality. • Mental fatigue consistently visits those who know real life requires reflection. • Emotional fatigue invades our inner world when life becomes too heavy. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 14, 2007
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     | 7,838 views

    Encouragement to walk with Jesus each day. He leads to "still waters" and "green pastures"

    “A Walk With Jesus” Amos 3:2; Luke 24:13-35 9/8/04 It was a beautiful early fall day as I walked along. The trees had not yet turned color and I was anticipating that soon, in a few weeks, I would be enjoying a hillside filled with colors of gold and scarlet. But today, the trees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David's Lament For Saul And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 13, 2019
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    Second Samuel 1:17-27 gives us a written lament for someone who has died.

    Scripture The Book of Second Samuel opens with David hearing of Saul’s death. The Philistine army defeated the army of Israel on Mount Gilboa. Among the dead were Saul and three of his sons, including Jonathan. An Amalekite came to David with the news of Saul’s death. David was in the Philistine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lane Hastie avatar

    Everyone Is Going Somewhere!

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Oct 7, 2019
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     | 16,440 views

    Every plane at the airport has a destination. Every car on the road is going somewhere. Someone is going to work. Someone is going on vacation. Someone is going to the mall. Someone is going to school. Some are going home. But…everyone…is going somewhere.

    Everyone Is Going Somewhere According to the National Air Traffic Controllers Association: There are over 87,000 flights that criss cross the U.S. every single day. Worldwide: 8.8 billion air passengers in 2018. June 2019 (XNA) - 91,305 passengers LAX (2018) - 43,999,258 passengers departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
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    A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

    The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Our Friends Cope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008
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    How fellowship with God and others is essential to living a life that matters.

    John Gilbert lived in a California town called Paradise. When he was 5 years old, he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. He was told it would eventually destroy every muscle and finally take his life. Each year John lost something. One year it was the ability to run. Another year he could no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 8 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
     | 2,460 views

    As Isaiah's prophecy nears the end of the book the passages of restoration increase. Some very wonderful happenings are in Israel's restored future. Israel's future is always in the land and the land will respond with enormous blessing. Even day and night will be altered.

    THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 8 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH This next passage in a long one and I will do it in sections. {{Isaiah 60:8-9 “Who are these who fly like a cloud, and like the doves to their lattices? Isa 60:9 Surely the coastlands will wait for Me and the ships of Tarshish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 437 ratings
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    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    Christmas reminds us that Jesus is to be sought and truly worshipped by all the nations on the earth.

    Introduction: Play DVD Video Clip Why do you celebrate Christmas? from “Essentials” Vol. 3 No. 6. Here we are—11 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Seems as though it has snuck up on us. Can you guess what people are thinking about getting you for Christmas? They want to get you a gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What It Means To Be Thirsty"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,555 views

    Are we really spiritually thirsty enough to seek the Lord?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches March 14, 2004 Third Sunday of Lent “What Does it Mean to be Thirsty?” Isaiah 55:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever received an invitation to go somewhere or do something, and you didn’t respond to it? Maybe you got a phone call and you said, “I’ll have to check my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I've Been Redeemed

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    A sermon on the word "Redemption" (Material and outline adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 5 "Redemption")

    HoHum: There is an old legend that Abraham Lincoln went down to the slave block and saw a girl being auctioned off to the highest bidder.  Lincoln joined in the bidding.  As the slave girl looked at this man bidding on her, she figured he was just another white man, going to buy her and then abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Peace, A Place, And A Promise

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    Jesus comforts us with these 3 things.

    peace, a place , and a promise John 14:1-4 Jesus had just finished the Lord’s Supper, and was speaking to the disciples. He was giving them encouragement, and telling them that He would be going away. Peter had asked Him, " Lord, where are you going?" Jesus had told Peter that he could not go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    The Giant Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
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     | 6,775 views

    Facing the Giants in your life over a long period of time.

    INTRO: In the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, Ben Johnson of Canada won the 100-meter dash, setting a new Olympic record and a new world record. Our American contender, Carl Lewis, came in second and most were shocked that he hadn’t won the gold. After the race, the judges learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Remember Cousin John

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,877 views

    Everyone has relatives that seem strange. Jesus was not any different except that the crazy opinions and words were from God.

    It happened for the first time this week…I was asked the question that I dread…Are you ready for Christmas? My standard response is to say that it is not Christmas Eve yet? I ask what the big hurry is….? My point of view on Christmas shopping is not well received at my house. I am not ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational