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  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Esmirna, The Fearful Church

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    The Church of Esmirna lived in a time of tremendous pursuit and suffering. God gave them a message of fortitude that helps us today to keep on covering the career in spite of the present difficulties.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction • The City of Esmirna was a commercial port, which principal product was the myrrh. It was a beautiful city, which streets had been planned well. One of these streets had been covered of gold, and was connecting the temple of Zeus and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Purpose Of Suffering

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
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    Why do we go through hard times? Is it because God is not pleased with us? Is it that we just must suffer in order to really be deserving of God's grace? Though the reasons might be many (and those two are not among them), Paul gives us one of the most im

    Having received a very stern letter from the Apostle Paul, you’d think that God’s problem church, Corinth, would have gotten their act together. The church was rife with pastor worship, division, misuse of spiritual gifts and the Lord’s supper, class distinctions, tolerance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Duane Smith avatar

    I Have Come Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
     | 5,755 views

    this Christmas may our hearts focus on the Christ and the true meaning of Christmas and may we be encouraged to proclaim that message of Joy and peace!

    I HAVE COME! John 6:38-40 INTRODUCTION: I do not often preach another man’s message but when I do, you should know and the other get the credit: The outline for this message, as well as much of the material is taken from a message by Robert J. Morgan, found in the Preacher’s Resource ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010
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     | 5,533 views

    What do you do when you have one of those days? Jesus' letter to Smyrna gives us great encouragement in suffering.

    How many of you remember the “Hee-Haw” Show in the 70’s-80’s? •How many would never admit to it if you did remember? “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all. Gloom, despair, and agony on me”. Some of us have one of those days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Seven Feasts Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 12 ratings
     | 19,270 views

    The 5th message in the Leviticus series focuses on the 7 feasts of the Lord in Leviticus 23 and how they all point to Jesus Christ for fulfillmemt

    Leviticus #5 - Feasts of the Lord Leviticus 23 - Castle Hills Christian Ch.- July 11, 2010 This is the 5th in the Leviticus sermon series we’ve been having this summer. I’ve skimmed lightly over the book, but I want to give special attention to chapter 23. In this one chapter Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Celebration! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,056 views

    What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Of course there are! In our passage today, the remnant w

    What do you do when somebody in your family has a birthday? What about if you have an anniversary? You have a party! You celebrate! Are there ever times in the church when we should celebrate? Are there ever times when we should have a party? Of course there are! We shouldn’t spend all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Give Me A Reason To Shout

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    Advent sermon on the joy of Christ’s birth.

    GIVE ME A REASON TO SHOUT Luke 2:8-38 December 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A few weeks ago the Panthers played on Thursday night and Pastor Josh and I went along with Dave Lawlor and another friend. We had a great time and really appreciated the gift of the tickets. Pastor Josh and I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Joys Of Being In Christ: 7 Reasons To Celebrate Our Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,102 views

    We have every reason to praise God because of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. 1. In Christ we have been chosen to be holy and blameless 2. In Christ we have a destiny to be God’s children 3. In Christ we have forgiveness through His blood

    Joys of Being in Christ 7 Reasons to Celebrate our Life in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: We are planning to take a tour through the book of Ephesians over the next few weeks. Ephesians was written by Paul while he was in prison and offers a wonderful picture of what Christ has done for His Bride, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

    14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Rejoicing In The Lord

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,470 views

    May we thank God for the joy we could have even in a troubled world. May we rejoice in His promise of future joy with Jesus. May we indeed realize what Nehemiah said, “the joy of the Lord is our strength!” (Neh. 8:10). May we ever rejoice daily and consci

    Intro: Can you read the newspaper or listen to the news and rejoice? (Sample typical news) Discouraging isn’t it? Only a true Christian can rejoice due to his special joy in the Lord (Phil. 4:4). Even after reading and hearing of bad news, we can still “rejoice in the Lord” because we have also ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Richard Mc Quinn avatar

    I Ran The Race-----And Won! Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    Paul writes as a Pastor to his beloved church. He tells them of what joy he receives of their ministry. He encourages them to keep on doing the right things and not agrue, grumble, or fight. Be of one accord.

    I RAN THE RACE AND WON! 10-3-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-30 INTRODUCTION: This is a second of a series of sermons from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul is writing to perhaps his favorite church. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    Slow Computers And Waiting Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,358 views

    We must be patient in everything as we anticipate Christ's return if we want to be mature.

    SLOW COMPUTERS AND WAITING James 5:7-12 There are certain things in life I cannot live without. My computer is one of them. And of course I need to have internet access. Because what’s the first thing I do when I get up? Check my email and see if I have any messages. Especially with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,773 views

    What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

    Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What Trials Do Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,574 views

    Suffering is a part of the Christian’s life.

    1. Who really likes all the trials & testings? a. I don’t know too many people that would jump and say, “I do Pastor Ed. I love them. Give me more!” b. After all, they are often irritating times of sorrow & sadness, & difficult times of problems & pain. c. But whether we like them or not, trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,576 views

    4th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Joy in life comes from the journey, not the destination.

    On June 5, 1965, the Rolling Stones released their single “I Can’t Get No Satisfaction” which went on to be their first number one hit in the U.S. The song was a response to the rampant commercialism that the band had observed in America. But the idea behind the song was certainly nothing new. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist