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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Helping Our Friends Cope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    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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    Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,955 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

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    "What It Means To Be Thirsty"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,697 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

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    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 437 ratings
     | 42,838 views

    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

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    The Giant Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,910 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

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    Peace, A Place, And A Promise

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,617 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

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    Remember Cousin John

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
     | 3,912 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

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    God's First Words About Christmas

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
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     | 5,768 views

    The first words about God’s promise of Christmas happened immediately after the fall. After God learned about the terrible loss, he promised to Eve that good news was coming. From her would come a male offspring who would crush the head of Satan who jus

    Grace and peace to you from God who comes to us at Christmas time and will come to us again. Amen. Dear Friends in Christ: Have you ever feared you might miss Christmas? Or maybe have you experienced Christmas without your family? Perhaps you are experiencing a Christmas like that tonight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I've Been Redeemed

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,076 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

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    "Because You Can"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 25, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,564 views

    Christians, you are the only ones in the world who can love the way Jesus loves. And because you can...

    “BECAUSE YOU CAN” James 2:1-13 1 My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Beautiful God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 3, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,426 views

    We are attracted to beauty because God is the ultimate beautiful one.

    Show Me Your Glory “God, the LORD, created the heavens and stretched them out. He created the earth and everything in it.” (Isa 42:5 NLT) “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” (Ps 19:1 NIV) “..The whole earth is filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speak Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016
     | 25,954 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

    Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Martha's Lament

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 13, 2025
     | 208 views

    Martha felt free to speak the words of disappointment and anger that we sometimes feel but are hesitant to speak. This message examines Martha's words as a model for biblical lament.

    She was frustrated, disappointed and angry. And she wasn’t holding it back. Her brother had been sick, and as his condition continued to deteriorate, Martha and her sister Mary had sent a message to their friend Jesus. In a situation, which seemed to have no hope, Jesus provided hope. They had ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    An Attitude Of Joy

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    If there is one thing everybody is looking for then it is to be really and truly happy: to have and experience real joy everyday. It is time to realize that we can have that joy: we just need to change our attitude.

    Nehemiah 8:10 AMP: Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. GNB: Now go home and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Sweet As Honey, But Bitter To The Tummy.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2021
     | 2,776 views

    This is a verse upon verse teaching/preaching message on Revelation chapter 1 through Chapter 21. John on the island of Patmos gives Revelation even though he's confined. Nothing stops God's powerful word.

    Sweet As Honey, But Bitter To The Tummy. Revelation 10:1-10TPT I saw a car tag with the state of Missouri on it. In the bottom of the tag it read, “Show Me state.” The phrase, “Show Me,” was coined in 1899 by then Congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver while delivering a speech in Philadelphia. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal