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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
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    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 12,159 views

    Lessons from the life of Joseph

    Joseph Genesis 17:1-11 Mark Herold tells the story of being a guest on the Gerry Ryan radio show to speak on birth order and the way it influences how we grow up. A woman came on the line to complain bitterly that, because she was the youngest in a large family, no one would take her seriously. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Servanthood 2020

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 7, 2020
     | 3,978 views

    As a believer, the best way to belong is to be a servant of Christ. We can our most joy out of being Christ-like.

    Servanthood 2020 Finding where we belong John 13:1-17 Introduction- Good morning- if you would turn to John chapter 13 I have been praying for this day and desiring to see us back in worship. It is good to see everyone. I know that we will not have normal as we knew normal, but that can be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023
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     | 2,254 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
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     | 965 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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    Why Suffering? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 330 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
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     | 770 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
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     | 405 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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    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 15, 2024
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    The story of David and Goliath is well-known. Little David serves as Israel's champion and defeats Goliath with the help of the Lord. But there is even a bigger Goliath that we face who taunts us every day. So we need a better champion. This is Jesus Christ. For Proper 7 After Pentecost, year B

    Finding Suitable Armor: David Versus Goliath 1 Samuel 17:32–39 NKJV Then David said to Saul, “Let no man’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.” And Saul said to David, “You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preach The Word, Stay The Course 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,006 views

    Paul's solemn charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is a powerful reminder of our responsibility as believers to uphold and proclaim God's truth in a world that often rejects it.

    Preach the Word, Stay the Course 2 Timothy 4:1-4 Introduction: Today, we turn to Paul's solemn charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:1-4. This passage is a powerful reminder of our responsibility as believers to uphold and proclaim God's truth in a world that often rejects it. Let's read ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Servant People

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 3,243 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
     | 11,862 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
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     | 3,148 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
     | 7,675 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
     | 1,657 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

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