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  • Chad Ballard avatar

    Oh How He Loves You And Me Series

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 15,876 views

    2nd in series.

    O How He Loves You and Me! Ruth 2:1-23 Chad H. Ballard Introduction Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Ruth, GOD’S LOVE STORY TO US. It is a parallel to the love affair that exists between Jesus Christ and those who have given their hearts to Him. Let’s recap what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Tough Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,924 views

    Deals with the tension between the love and judgment of God.

    “God’s Tough Love” Hosea 1:3-9 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church January 21, 2001 So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. Then the Lord said to him: “call his name Jezreel, for in a little while I will avenge the bloodshed of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 30, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,022 views

    On his death bed, these are the words of advice given by King David to his son Solomon.

    Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful I Kings 2:1-4 May 28, 2006 The Greatest Spectacle in Racing takes place today. The Indianapolis 500 has been a Memorial Weekend tradition ever since 1911 with the exception of a few years during wartime when it wasn’t run. I will be the first to admit to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's A Wonderful Life, Even When My Plans Go Awry Series

    Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,610 views

    Sometimes our plans and dreams don’t work out, but what makes life wonderful is accepting the hopeful truth that God has plans for us, and they are very good.

    Intro: Today we’re beginning an Advent series tied together by the film It’s a Wonderful Life. It’s likely you’re familiar with it. It airs on television almost every year. It sells in Target every Christmas. It was first created in 1946, That makes this year it’s 60th Anniversary. 60 years! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Jesus Speaks Your Name Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,261 views

    Jesus singled out Mary Magdalene as the one to whom He would first appear after His resurrection, bringing her life new meaning.

    John 20:10-18 - When Jesus Calls Your Name I’m sure most of us have seen at least some of the game show, The Price is Right, where Bob Barker announces the contestants one by one, each one by name, “___________, come on down! You’re the next contestant on The Price is Right!” What would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life After Death- Proven!!? Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 8, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    A Seeker Sermon looking at Near Death Experiences and whether life continues after death. It concludes- yes it does, and Jesus holds the keys to life, death and eternity

    Life after death- proven?! WBC 11 May 2003 1) Brain- CONTINUITY In discussing ‘life after death’ I just want to recognise - pain in living WITH death o illness o loss - this discussion can all seem hypothetical, clinical, dwarfed by that - the mystery of much of this. I’m not able to give you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Immediately After The Rapture - The Lost"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 14,043 views

    Continuing in the series on "The Rapture" ... this message deals with the question "What will happen to the lost, immediately after the Rapture?"

    “Immediately After The Rapture – The LOST” INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12. This morning, we saw what is in store to the Christian immediately after the Rapture. We saw that the chief activity in Heaven will be WORSHIP around the Throne of God. Heaven will be PERFECT … AND … we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Servant Who Hears

    Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,913 views

    How Samuel heard the voice of God

    Intro: -Since Pastor Craig is out of town, I would like to take this opportunity to give him a bad time. -We were working at a mental institution on top of the roof, putting on Christmas lights. I think that he thought that I was too close to the edge and that I would fall and he yelled out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cultivating Series

    Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the importance of a Christian’s continued growth in Christ and challenges listeners to embrace God’s plan for their lives and their communities.

    We have all at one point or another asked a simple question to ourselves, "Does my life have meaning?" In a mixed up, chaotic world, we wonder, what difference am I making? Am I part of the problem, or am I part of the solution? Is my life relevant? And when it really gets hard we ask the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,763 views

    A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

    Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Did You Miss Lazarus?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,210 views

    The rich man's life illustrates some traits that can lead us to miss opportunities God sends.

    DID YOU MISS LAZARUS? LUKE 16:19-25 INTRODUCTION I once lived beside a retired pastor and his family. His wife worked at the Department of Social Services. There were many poor people in the county, and she was very familiar with many of them since her line of work often took her to their homes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Offer Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,762 views

    The widow of Zarephath received a lifetime of grace from God, as offered to her by the prophet Elijah.

    The Offer of a Lifetime I Kings 17:8-16 June 10, 2007 There was this fellow who was downtown to do some business. He was only in the building for a few minutes. When he came out he saw a police officer writing a parking ticket. He approached the officer and said, “Come on, how about giving a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James May avatar

    The Last Laugh

    Contributed by James May on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,513 views

    Satan may be laughing when we fall, but we will get the last laugh on him. In the end, we win.

    The Last Laugh By Pastor Jim May Tonight I want to begin this message by pointing you to a familiar story in the Book of Joshua. This is a story of one of Israel’s defeats at the hand of their enemy. It wasn’t long after Israel crossed the River Jordan before they ran into their first major ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Desperate Faith

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    The desperate days do come. But, in those desperate awful days of no relief comes the experience of trusting God … even unto death.

    The first time I had a pastor search committee come to consider me for their church, I went to my pastor for advice. I told him I two sermons. One was better than the other. I asked if I should preach the best sermon first or save it for when the church called me to preach for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's About Time

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

    It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational