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  • Mike Turner avatar

    Jake The Snake Wrestles God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,305 views

    A message about Jacob’s wrestling match with God

    Jake The Snake Wrestles God Gen 32:21-32 I grew up watching Pro Wrestling. It was fake way back then, and it’s even more fake now. But I would have never told my daddy that. Me and Daddy used to have a ringside seat beside our black and white t.v. set on Sat’s at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funny How Some Cry Even Me

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 14,612 views

    One cannot afford to be neglectful of Spiritual things!

    Funny How Some Cry Even Me There is a great danger that many in the church today are practicing.It is so dangerous that the bible warns against this very thing.This danger is one of peril and one of risk.It is the danger of becoming a "profane" person.The word "Profane" means to be unhallowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never A Man Spake Like This Man

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    When the rulers sent deputies to arrest Jesus they returned without him saying "Never a man spake like this man".

    Never a Man Spake John 7:37-44 Intro: Jesus had been speaking in Jerusalem -He had caused quite stir. John 7:37-44 -Some believed vs.41 (this is the Christ) -Some doubted. (It can’t be) vs 41-42 -There was great division. Vs. 43 -Some wanted Him dead. Vs 44 -The Pharisees had send ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Joyful In Any Situation

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,369 views

    "In everything give thanks". Sound impossible? Paul shares with us the secrets of being joyful in any situation we face in life.

    “How To Be Joyful In Any Situation” “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will (for you) in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB) Thoughts on Gratitude: 1. Gratitude is the attitude that keeps my life flying at a steady altitude regardless of the storm I’m in. 2. Being thankful is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Contentment In A World Built For Greed Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    It was Bob Dylan who said, everybody worships something and he was right. Many times, that has led to the drive for more. The more we have, the more we want, and when that doesn’t bring happiness we want all the more.

    Finding Contentment in a World Built for Greed Luke 12:13-15, 20-21 The goal of the Game of Life is to get married, have kids, and try to accumulate as much wealth as possible so that you can become a millionaire. It teaches the lesson that the one with the most toys wins. The Game of Life portrays ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rust Proofing

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008
     | 2,298 views

    Trials into joy

    Rust Proofing Well, we seem to be at the end of the Thanksgiving season and headed straight into the Christmas season. But before we leave the turkey-day spirit let’s talk about some traditions that come with this time of year. Now I’m going to ask you if you were involved in the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From "Ow!” To "Ooh!”; "Arrgh!” To "Aaah!” Groaning Will Give Way To Glory

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    The life of a Christian is often hot to handle that we may be tempted to even pack it in. But the Apostle Paul urges us not to do so for our groaning will give way to glory.

    I have a loonie here that I want to give away. Who wants it? Before I give it to you I want to burn off some of the germs that are on this coin. (Hold coin in candle flame with a pair of pliers for a couple of seconds.) Done. Go ahead. Take the coin. Did your fingers get burned? No? That’s good. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope - Our Strength

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    "while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

    Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Trading Sorrow For Singing

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    This sermon examines God’s desire to trade His joy for our guilt, sadness, and discouragement.

    In the mid 80’s I had the opportunity to make a mission trip to Brazil. We went to Manaus, in the upper Amazon basin. We met a little boy named Pablo. He followed us around most of the week. On our final day, Pablo came to see us off. As we were preparing to board our bus and start the trip home an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Mileage Verse When You Feel Like A Low Mileage Christian

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,219 views

    When we need a Christian pep talk, God is the best motivational speaker in the world!

    “The High Mileage Verse for the Low Mileage Christian” Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Intro: I can do <Greek phrase meaning “to be able”> all things through Christ which strengtheneth <Greek word meaning “to empower”> me. In other words, the apostle was simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Coming Out Of The Pit

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,048 views

    Sermon is about overcoming discouragement

    COMING OUT OF THE PIT Psalms 40:2-40:3 Intro: We all get discouraged. How many of you have ever been in a pit of discouragement? -We try to live our lives according to God’s word, but many times we find ourselves in trouble. - We fall into a pit and find that not only are we deep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    Is there an aswer to the cause of suffering? The worlds philosophys either deny the reality of suffering or say it must be dealt with until the release of death. The Christian worldview provides neither denial of evil nor disability in dealing with its

    Intro: There are supposedly more Christians in the world today than ever before. There are more churches, Christian organizations, and ministries. Is our world the better for it? Morally, spiritually, socially it seems every place you turn the world is getting worse. Libya, Egypt, the Middle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What A Day That Will Be

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,328 views

    Liberals deny existence…say it’s a state of mind/wishful thinking…but is a literal place it will be 1,500 miles squared…a perfect cube…in other words, it’s that high, that long, that wide! There will be room for every human who has ever lived if they had

    Don’t you look forward to going to heaven? “What a day that will be…” Facts about Heaven Rev 21:1-8… 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life Is Beautiful (10)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    Life is beautiful, and as Christians if we focus on Philippians 4:4-9 we can see that life is beautiful!

    INTRODUCTION .SLIDE #1 How many times do we let things cause us to focus in on the difficult times of life? We see war, murder, theft, and other bad things along with job uncertainties, families falling apart among other things. There is so much going on around us that is ugly it can be hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Comanded To Praise

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    The Word of God to the believer is to praise the Lord--in all kinds of situations--Praise Him

    Commanded To Praise Psalms 100:1-100:5 1Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! 2Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and £not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God