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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Embracing Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 7, 2023
     | 3,683 views

    To embrace the uncertainties of life, enjoy the good days, grow in the bad days, but trust God every day.

    In his book In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day, Mark Batterson writes about a vacation he took with his family to Orlando, Florida: One morning they were sitting at a stoplight in their rental van. The light turned green, and the car in front of us didn't go, so Mark decided to give them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Ask And You Shall Receive Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2024
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    Jesus tells us how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. We will learn that when we pray according to God’s will, that He hears and answers; but it might not be what we expect. However, it will be exactly what we need.

    This morning, we are going to look at what Jesus has to say about how to pray in a way that leads to receiving an answer. In his song “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin says, “I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide, but I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide. ‘Cause You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,756 views

    This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

    -- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

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    By The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
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    We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

    By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Peculia Bunch O' Folks!

    Contributed by Harvey Earls on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 4,715 views

    Sermon based on 1 Peter 2:9 and how it pertains to both the church and its members.

    Sermon for Sunday August 16, 2009 A Peculiar Bunch o’ Folks! NKJV 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. It is important to note ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
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     | 4,970 views

    The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

    For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Character Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
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    This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

    I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Prevent Internal And External Failure

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    How to Prevent Internal and External Failure

    How To Prevent Internal and External Failure One of the greatest fears that people have today is ending their life as a failure. So many people resemble the famous comedian Chris Farley of Saturday Night Live Fame whose life ended in failure and death at 33 years of age. Chris experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But I'm Disappointed Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    Our nation grieved the loss of thousands last year in the 9/11 tragedies. Disappointment was one of many feelings we shared. We have all felt disappointment. Comfort is what we seek when we are disappointed. Paul tells us how he is comforted.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    But Life Is Too Hard Series

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    Overall, Americans are “mostly” or “completely” satisfied with life despite having daily concerns. But sometimes life’s pressures burden us down. God wants us to know He is going to help us get back up

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; What You Need, God Has) Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Pays To Sweat The Small Stuff

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,410 views

    There are four steps in healing broken or damaged relationships within the church body: always be gentle, always use caution, always evaluate yourself, and always have compassion.

    It Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff Galatians 6:1-10 July 8, 2005 Our son Chris was about 15 years old when he came stumbling in the house one summer day with his face screwed up in pain. He was holding his right arm tight to his chest and all he could gasp was, “I fell off my bike.” We got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Why Do We Follow Christ

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,699 views

    Why did you decide to become a Christian? What was it that put you over the top and made you decide to follow Him? And then I want to know, why do you continue to follow Him?

    As I was sitting in my office Tuesday, thinking about today’s message, which I have titled, “Why do we follow Christ?” a song came on the radio by Chris Tomlin by the name of “I Will Follow.” I thought, thanks God for that conformation! The words of the song are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Humilty & Hope Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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     | 4,742 views

    Humility helps when we're fallible human beings. Peter knew this form bitter experience.

    By Rev Bill Stewart I hope all of us can think of times when someone has done something to encourage and support us when we were doing it tough. Perhaps it was a phone call? or an invite out for coffee and a chat? or perhaps it was a letter? or an email? or even just a text message? I don't think ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Jesus Love Is ..."

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 12, 2017
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     | 11,203 views

    Describes characteristics of jesus' love

    “Jesus’ Love Is....” 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 David P. Nolte Someone cataloged three kinds of “love.” One kind is the “IF” love. “I will love you (IF you treat me like royalty; IF you give me whatever I want whenever I want it; IF you never do anything I think is stupid!”). The second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harvest: Haves & Have Nots

    Contributed by Emms International on Aug 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,026 views

    This is a sermon mainly designed to be used at Harvest in the UK which uses the harvest laws from Deut 24 to think about the God given responsibility that the "haves,", those with more than enough, have to the "have nots," those in real need.

    HARVEST AND THE "HAVE'S" AND "HAVE NOTS" "When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat your ...read more

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