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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,232 views

    2 Corinthians 5:7 teaches us to live by believing, not by seeing. In a world where sight often deceives, our faith in God provides clarity and assurance.

    "Walking by Faith, Not by Sight" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom of 2 Corinthians 5:7 in the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Call to Faith Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) - "For we live by believing and not by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Visionary View: Why Is This Happening? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,202 views

    In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments of uncertainty and hardship, and we may find ourselves asking the question, "Why is this happening?" Today, let's delve into the wisdom of Scripture, particularly Romans 8:28

    "Visionary View: Why is This Happening?" Dear brothers and sisters, In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments of uncertainty and hardship, and we may find ourselves asking the question, "Why is this happening?" Today, let's delve into the wisdom of Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Threat Of Natural Forces

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    We are subject to nature and the forces of nature. Jesus the Omnipotent has power over nature and natural disasters.

    Weekend Message/Devotion June 24, 2018 Mark 4:35-41 The Threat Natural Forces The threat of impending danger from natural forces lingers among us today. Yet, it was also a threat in Jesus’ day. As we look around us today, we see erupting and very devastating volcanos in Hawaii, rampaging ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
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     | 4,070 views

    There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

    The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Suffering? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 813 views

    Suffering has a purpose in our lives, as it expands our faith, sanctifies us, and makes us savory to the world around us.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something we all face in life: suffering. Yeah, I know it's not the most fun topic, but stick with me, because I promise it's important. We all go through tough times, and sometimes it's hard to see why. But guess what? God has a plan for all of it, and He's using it ...read more

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    We Are Conquerors Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,264 views

    We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us, and we can overcome challenges in our lives because Jesus has already conquered sin and death.

    Today, we're gonna talk about something the fact that we're conquerors because Jesus conquered death and sin. So, whatever you're dealing with right now, remember that you can overcome it because Jesus has already overcome! Now, let me show you something. You see this broken chain? It's like the ...read more

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    A Miraculous Birth Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 719 views

    Just like Mary, we are chosen to be dwelling places for God. However, we often face obstacles of unworthiness, unbelief, and unwillingness that hinder the Holy Spirit's work in our lives.

    In the Bible, Luke tells us that the Holy Spirit did something amazing in Mary. She became pregnant with Jesus, even though she was a virgin. She was just a regular girl, but she became the mother of Jesus. That's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat, right? And just like Mary, God wants to do ...read more

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    Asking God To Bless Me--A Preview Of The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,146 views

    To help apply what this Jabez prayer challenges a church family to do-and an individual’s role in that challenge

    “Asking God to Bless Me!” --Preview of the Jabez Territory (The Challenges of the Prayer of Jabez Part 1 of 6) (Much of this message was developed from Bruce Wilkinson’s presentation on Visionary Leadership at the “Walk Thru Life with Purpose” Conference in Largo, FL, Feb. 5-7, 2002.) [I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Welcoming Jesus To Your Neighborhood

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,756 views

    Jesus has moved into your sub-division. The challenge is to introduce Him to everyone else. Are you up for the challenge?

    Welcoming Jesus into Your Neighborhood John 1:1-18 Pinnacle of this passage v.14 Word became human and lived here among us! We know Jesus. We love Jesus and have a relationship with Him. His light benefits us in so many ways. The challenge we have is how to share that light with others (the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Christ-Like Controversy: Do You Have The Guts To Be Unpopular?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022
     | 1,192 views

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time.

    There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time. But, many a time, we come across a moment, when we are called to be unpopular for Christ, and we sidestep it. But there is no honor in such a thing, to sidestep ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,510 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ challenge for an "Upside Down Kingdom" challenging us to be first by being last. This is a call to except that challenge and become first place in the things God wants us to be excellent in.

    Mark 10:35-45 35 Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36 "What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37 They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the other at your left in your glory." 38 "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is For Life Not Just Christmas And Sundays Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,833 views

    This year, make following Christ the central purpose of your life. Joshua’s ancient challenge to the Israelite families is a challenge to us today as Children of the living God, a challenge to embrace a changed life.

    It’s the first day and the first Sunday of 2017 so Happy New Year to you. 2017... Where did 2016 go? Does it feel like the years are getting shorter? Maybe it’s an age thing or maybe it’s because the world seems to move at a faster pace than it used to. The Post Office is now referred to as snail ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Challenges Come Our Way, Jesus Already Has A Plan

    Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,982 views

    By looking at Jesus feeding the 5000, we realize Jesus already knows what he wants to do in your situation. Don’t limit the possibilities to only what you can imagine. And, remember what Jesus has done in the past and trust him for something big.

    For those of us who want Jesus to be predictable, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is. Jesus is not predictable. Never has been, never will be. The good news is, he knows what he is doing and its all for the best. The disciples experienced the same kind of hopes and expectations. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Easter Morning A Simple Question, With A Glorious Answer, Challenged And Changed Everything

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 13, 2022
     | 2,141 views

    The women go to the tomb to find a dead Jesus, but they are given life and hope instead. We have the same hope and life in Christ alone.

    4.17.22 Luke 24:1–12 1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women went to the tomb, carrying the spices they had prepared. 2 They found that the stone had been rolled away from the tomb. 3 When they went in, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran