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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Two Travelers Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 23, 2022
     | 5,908 views

    Each of us travels on a journey through this life. Each day presents new challenges and choices. Each day we choose which path we will travel and those choices determine where we arrive at the end of the day.

    The Two Travelers Matthew 7: 13-14 As we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount, we come to a passage that all need to hear in our day. This is a passage that all can relate and understand. Here Jesus speaks of the way we are traveling and the course of life we are on. These are two courses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's No Place Like Home Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022
     | 5,623 views

    It is the cross and the promise of a life after this one that makes this world, with all its ups and down, with all its sorrow, with all its conflicts and challenges all that much more bearable when we know that all of this is just temporary.

    “There’s no place like home.” Who said it? Right … Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. Why is that line so iconic? As soon as you hear it, you see Dorothy … aka Judy Garland … holding Toto, clicking the heels of her ruby red slippers three times, and uttering the words … “There’s no place like ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Giving Thanks When Life Is Hard

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2023
     | 2,674 views

    God cares about your hope when you are struggling. God wants you to tenaciously hold onto hope when your life is challenging. Again, God cares about your hope when you are struggling.

    If you have a Bible would you find the book of Lamentations with me - Lamentations 3? I just love Thanksgiving and I love it even more with each year I age. But not everyone has an equally good time on this holiday. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flourishing In Faith: The Transformative Power Of God's Word Jeremiah 17:7-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,578 views

    Jeremiah 17:7-8, is a passage that offers timeless truths for the Christian journey. Let us delve into this Scripture to uncover the transformative power of God's truth and the promise of flourishing despite life's challenges.

    Flourishing in Faith: The Transformative Power of God's Word Jeremiah 17:7-8 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom found in Jeremiah 17:7-8, a passage that offers timeless truths for the Christian journey. Let us delve into this Scripture to uncover the transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rephidim And Massah-Meribah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023
     | 2,531 views

    The journey in the wilderness had given the Israelites to meet constant challenges. Either they went without water or food. They were in need of always the intervention of God. The Lord met them on every step of their lives. They had water, food, and meat.

    Exodus 17:1–7 Rephidim & Smitten Rock Rephidim: Now, Exodus 17:1-7 explains the problems of scarcity of water or the issue is water. The Rephidim and Smitten Rock show the ‘un-excusableness on Man’s part and the infinite mercy on God’s part’ (Dr Pink). The word Rephidim means the resting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Miracle With A Purpose

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,470 views

    Jesus challenged the disciples to solve an impossible situation because He wanted to test them, to see if they would turn to Him and to God for help. We can trust God to do immeasurably beyond what we ask or imagine.

    Matt 14:13-21 - The Miracle With A Purpose Jesus did many miracles in the course of His ministry but the feeding of the 5000 is the only one recorded in all the 4 Gospels (Matt 14, Mark 6, Luke 9 and John 6). • All four writers find it significant enough to record it down. It was likely so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Live In The Present Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,358 views

    It’s a new year. Now what? For some the possibilities seem to be endless, but for others the future appears uncertain with many challenges. Regardless of whether your future seems bright or bleak, here are some things to keep in mind.

    I. A Clear Admonition A. In Isaiah 43:18 God gives us a clear admonition; don’t dwell on the past! If you want to make progress in the future, you must leave the past behind. The past is over and gone. Don’t dwell on what could have been or should have been. It is what it is. Leave it at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Of Compassion: Lessons From Jonah 4:9-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,204 views

    God challenges us to examine our hearts. In Jonah 4:9-10 we discover Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his lack of concern for the fate of Nineveh's 120,000 inhabitants.

    The Heart of Compassion: Lessons from Jonah 4:9-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into a passage from the book of Jonah that reveals the heart of God and challenges us to examine our own hearts. We'll focus on Jonah 4:9-10 and explore Jonah’s displeasure at the death of a plant compared to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Practical Advice With A Cynical Flavor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 5, 2018
     | 5,503 views

    This life is nothing like a fairy tale where we live happily ever after. Life is a constant challenge, and we fare better at it if we embrace some realistic realizations, some of which seem slightly cynical and ironic.

    Practical Advice with A Cynical Flavor (Ecclesiastes 10:1-20) 1. The dictionary defines a cynic as, “a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest rather than acting for honorable or unselfish reasons.” 2. One definition of the word “irony” is “a state of affairs or an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Kingdom Seeds Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 2, 2014
     | 4,887 views

    In one of the most important parables of the Book of Mark, Jesus teaches us to do three things with the Word of God: to hear it, accept it, and reproduce from it. The challenge for us is ... Are we obeying or disobeying this critical command?

    Kingdom Seeds Mark 4:1-20 Introduction - Pray for Rod: doing well, needs to rest and recover from fusion surgery - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Member Called

    Contributed by Edwin Catungal on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,319 views

    Challenging every church member to take an active part in the ministries of the church towards church growth. Every member is called by Jesus Christ, coached by the Holy Spirit and commissioned by the Almighty God so there can be enough harvest workers.

    “EVERY MEMBER CALLED” An English philosopher Edmund Burke once said ‘Evil triumphs because good men do nothing’ In our text today, we see how Jesus expressed his profound empathy for the lost, the broken hearted, disenfranchised people of the world as he went around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Burning The Bulls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,617 views

    When Martin Luther posted his challenge to the church's selling of indulgences on the church door in Wittenberg, Pope Leo X was not pleased. The Pope issue a Papal Bull condemning Luther as a heretic. Luther responded by burning copies of the Bull.

    OPEN: October 31st was Halloween… but it was also the date of something even more significant. Many churches celebrate the last day of October as “Reformation Day” – the day (500 years ago) when Martin Luther nailed a document to the door of a Church building in Wittenberg, Germany that challenged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time To Put Up Or Shut Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,957 views

    This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His Disciples to live a life of radical discipleship.

    Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38; Psalm 19 Title: Time to Put Up or Shut Up This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020
     | 3,029 views

    There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

    Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Anchored In Faith : Navigating Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,163 views

    Life is often a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. We may encounter storms of various kinds, from personal challenges to societal upheavals. During these times, faith can be our anchor, keeping us steady and secure.

    Bible Passage: Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” References: Psalm 46:1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic