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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    The Vision

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,693 views

    Nehemiah saw beyond himself to see the needs of the people of God.

    Today we are continuing in our series about revival. Last week we started with a couple of definitions. First there was the definition of revival that the word revival is not always an outbreak of evangelism but a reawakening a restoration of what there was before. In our church, in this body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,272 views

    You are energised and passionate when you start a new project or ministry. But after awhile the newness of the project fades. You lost your passion, get bored, tired and discouragement sets in. Now is the time to get back to your dreams. You can finish well.

    YOU CAN FINISH WELL, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF DISCOURAGEMENT "But it so happened, when Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, that he was furious and very indignant, and mocked the Jews. 2 And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, “What are these feeble Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gotta P.l.a.n.

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 17, 2012
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     | 17,671 views

    Gods plan is providential, loving, it is a plan of action and a Spirit enabled plan.

    God’s Got a P.L.A.N. Jeremiah 29:1-11 Introduction: Life does not always turn out as we plan it. Have you ever heard the story of “Alexander and the Horrible, Terrible, Not good, Very Bad Day?” Alexander was an 8 year old boy, and he had one of those days when everything went ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter 2021 - Beyond The Cross

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 1, 2021
     | 7,635 views

    This Easter message focuses on what we have because Jesus was raised from the dead.

    Easter 2021 Beyond The Cross Scripture: First Corinthians 15:14-18; John 20:1-18; Isaiah 53:9 Throughout my early years in the Church, we sang a song that contained the following words that I am sure many of you will recognize: “Jesus keep me near the cross, there’s a precious fountain. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Original Intent

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 27, 2019
     | 5,189 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 6: 1 – 22

    Ezra 6: 1 – 22 Original Intent 6 Then King Darius issued a decree, and a search was made in the archives, where the treasures were stored in Babylon. 2 And at Achmetha, in the palace that is in the province of Media, a scroll was found, and in it a record was written thus: 3 In the first year of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God's Enduring Love

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,926 views

    Message uses God's dealings with Israel to teach about the love of God.

    God’s Enduring Love Jeremiah 31:3-4 Richard Tow 8/21/16 Intro Our text this morning is Jer. 31:3-4. “The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. 4 Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sitting In The Darkness

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,419 views

    Attempting to explain and show how to deal with the "dark times" that we all experience in our lives.

    SITTING IN THE DARKNESS SCRIPTURE: Psalm 107:10 “Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; 107:11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:” INTRODUCTION: It is probable that it was on a return from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bread, The Cup, And The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,795 views

    A Good Friday focus on the last supper. When our congregation observed Good Friday this sermon had hymns and communion worked between the points.

    Introduction: How old was the little Lord Jesus when his family returned from Egypt? You remember the story; the wisemen came and brought their gifts to the little child. Many feel that Jesus may have been nearly 2 when they arrived. Herod insanely jealous and anxious to keep his throne declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging The Will Of God For Your Life

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,104 views

    We can be preoccupied with thoughts of how our life was different at a different time and How it could be better IF ONLY...

    Title: Judging the will of God for your life Matthew 7:7-8 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. [8] For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. The other day I had a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope In Dry Times

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,490 views

    Examination of requirements for revival. Suitable for revival. Presented in conjunction with communion.

    HOPE IN DRY TIMES - Read Ezekiel 37:1-14 As we look at this passage of scripture, we find God’s hand on a prophet named Ezekiel. This anointed man, with God’s Spirit on him, was given a vision and in that vision he was taken to a valley. In the valley he saw a heart-breaking sight. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Nail Fastened In A Sure Place

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,192 views

    It is evident that in this text that something more than just the removal of a man from the treasurer position and the appointment of a replacement. It is clear to see that there is an eternal picture being painted in this portion of scripture. There is

    Isaiah 22:15-25 (KJV) Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, 16What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Baptism At Advent

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 30, 2008
     | 7,745 views

    This is a significant reworking for a baptism service of my sermon "Advent I: Hope is Coming"

    November 30, 2008 – Advent 1 – "A Baptism at Advent" Baptism Service - Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 9:6-7 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Singing In A Foreign Land

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,056 views

    Have you lost your song in a foreign land or ’far country’? The Jewish people did in Babylon...this message offers helps on how to return...(the audio has much more than does the manuscript)

    Singing In a Foreign Land Psalm 137:1-4 * Our Psalm today is written by some unknown writer toward the end of the Jewish captivity. It appears to be a report of the feeling of the Jewish people at this time. In it, we can discover some common truths that we have with the Jewish people. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Say, 'what Is It?'"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    A sermon about trying to live into the love of Christ.

    Ephesians 3:14-21 Colossians 2:6-15 “I say, ‘What is It?’” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, East Ridge united Methodist Church, Chattanooga, Tn eastridgeumc.org What is “it”? In any language, “it” is the most powerful expression of the most powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Admonition 101

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    Jesus sets forth a basic condition. Before admonishing someone practice self examination. If we do not see our own sins, we can not offer admonition to a fellow Christian. Without self examination our admonition can only deteriorate into judgment.

    September 4, 2011 The Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Year A Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The sermon text for today is Ezekiel 33:7-9. This encounter between God and Ezekiel takes place in the neo- Babylonian Empire during the captivity of Israel by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran