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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Response Of Saving Faith-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012
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    8 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VIII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faithfulness The front door was accidentally left open & our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling & calling, my husband got in the car & went looking for him. He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Year To Rebuild

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 30, 2012
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     | 10,343 views

    A military church overseas can lose up to half or three-quarters of their congregation in any given year. This sermon was a New Years challenge to our church to rebuild from a huge turnover we were expecting. Through...Evangelism, Encouragement, Edificati

    A Year to Rebuild December 30, 2012 TEXT: Please turn to Acts 14. INTRODUCTION I preached a sermon titled “A Year to Build” in 2008 under totally different circumstances. The two brigades had finally settled into Grafenwoehr and Vilseck and after five years of endless change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Really Don't Want To Do That!

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 10, 2012
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     | 9,570 views

    How do we respond when God asks us to do something we would really rather not? Do we have the Faith to trust God will see us through it all? From Mark 1:40-45

    Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 40 A man with leprosy[h] came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Jesus was indignant.[i] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Battle In The Life Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 11, 2012
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     | 4,760 views

    Turn the hindrances and obstacles that come your way in life into ‘valuable-crisis-lessons’ rather than be stumped by it!

    Abraham – Part 1 - Hindrances Genesis 12:6” Abram traveled through the land as far as Shechem. There he set up camp beside the oak of Moreh. At that time, the area was inhabited by Canaanites.” Friend, today I share an extract of the message that I preached in our recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great I Will Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 21, 2012
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     | 10,191 views

    In order to activate the promises of God we have to respond to His challenge.

    The Great I Will Text: Gen. 12:1-9 Introduction 1. We are going to begin a study of the life of Abraham. 2. Who was Abraham? a. Abraham was a native of Chaldea, and descendant in the ninth generation from Shem, the son of Noah. His father’s name was Terah, and he was born in Ur, 2161 B.C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 21, 2011
     | 6,596 views

    We are not saved by works but this does mean there is no place for good works. Those saved by grace and justified by faith should do everything they can for the extension of the kingom of God and should, with the help of the Holy Spirit 'kill' those thing

    Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON - Living sacrifices We know what it means to be alive and to live; what does ‘sacrifice’ mean? My dictionary defines a sacrifice as ‘a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable’; and as a ‘ritual’; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We Seeing?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 4,982 views

    WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I CONFESS, I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I READ THIS STATISTIC. THE REALITY OF THE MATTER IS, WE ARE LOSING THE BATTLE FOR THE SOULS OF MEN! YET, PER

    WHAT ARE WE SEEING? John 4:35 Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. INTRODUCTION: WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Gladsome Light Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2019
     | 2,072 views

    The message of Christ is the only one that makes sense for the healing of our world in any age, but it’s not an easy one to hear and obey.

    Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2019 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and Saint Athenogenes Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which commemorates the appearance of the Mother of Jesus to St. Simon Stock, an early Carmelite leader, and his reception of the Brown Scapular from her hands. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Staying Steady In Unsteady Times

    Contributed by James Hickman on Jan 9, 2016
     | 6,724 views

    God gives us the resources to face the uncertain times we may face. Paul's brief word to Timothy gives us insight into how we can face challenges from our health, our financial situation, or our culture. The three key terms in the text provide the key.

    Staying Steady in Unsteady Times 2 Timothy 2:7 For years now, I’ve met almost every Thursday for lunch with a couple other pastors. We usually talk about all kinds of important things. We discuss Biblical and theological issues. We discuss the state of the church in America. We discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Duty To Educate The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2019
     | 1,958 views

    Religious argument, we know, is not a bad thing. It can actually lead us forward and help us truly understand how to advance the Gospel.

    Tuesday of 3rd Week in Easter 2019 Rosa Venerini Over the years I have been in ministry, first as a layman and now as a deacon, I have known many Christians, Catholics of course, but men and women and teens with various denominations. One thing I am convinced of is that most people loathe ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When You Hit A Wall, Look For A Door

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 31, 2019
     | 6,507 views

    As we grow older we will face walls, walls that old age all by its self produces. Some may be walls that we may have thought that were only for other people, like the wall of “Old Age.” Old Age is for others and not me.

    “When You Hit a Wall, Look For A Door” Gen 18:11-14 11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Stepfamily Fundamentals Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,945 views

    There is no better word to describe the blended family than “blended.” When we consider the challenges of this new family unit, it can often feel like you’ve been thrown in a blender—stirred, chopped, sliced, and beaten to a pulp.

    It’s a Family in a Blender There is no better word to describe the blended family than “blended.” When we consider the challenges of this new family unit, it can often feel like you’ve been thrown in a blender—stirred, chopped, sliced, and beaten to a pulp. The variety of different opinions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following In The Steps Of James

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021
     | 1,932 views

    A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Daniel 2: When Life Seems Out Of Control Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 5,417 views

    God is in control, even when the world seems chaotic. Daniel handles a situation beyond his control with WISDOM and FAITH.

    WHEN LIFE SEEMS OUT OF CONTROL—Daniel 2 Does it sometimes seem like your life is out of control? Coronavirus. The national debt. Politics. Natural disasters. As a parent committed to your kids, you try to protect them and control their environment, but you can’t control all the people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Visionary View: Seeing God At Work In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,068 views

    Exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. Let us carry with us the awareness of God's work in our lives. Let us be vigilant in seeking His guidance, trusting His timing, and recognizing His hand in all we do.

    "Visionary View: Seeing God at Work in Your Life" Today, we embark on a journey of faith, exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty: Let's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal