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  • Drew Mills avatar

    Luxury Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Sep 22, 2019
     | 3,696 views

    Luxury: comfort, ease, plenty and blaming God when our expectations are not met. What do we do when the foundations of our expectations crumble

    “Luxury” ‘Seven Deadly Sins…and what to do about them’ series Good morning church. We’ve been looking at some deadly sins—not because they’re worse than other sins necessarily. All sin separates us from God, right? But the sins we are talking about in this series go to our moral character. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
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     | 3,891 views

    Third in a series on managing anger.

    “Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 3 REVIEW Ephesians 4:26 tells us to be angry. Only four verses later we are told to “put away all anger and wrath.” Which is it? Be angry or put anger away. We have learned that there are two sources of anger. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Better By Far Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
     | 4,885 views

    It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23)

    Heaven is a believer’s better country It's far better than life, home, friends, health, food, music, love, better than ANYTHING! Heaven is better than 1st kiss, a great steak, sex, pampered at spa, wealth, power, sports car, or even the love of grand kids! (Heb 11:13-16 & Phil 1:23) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 21~nineteen & Twenty~ Bible Number Meanings Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 9, 2012
     | 7,924 views

    NINETEEN is the number of FAITH. NINETEEN is found 3 times in our KJ Bible. The number TWENTY is found 341 times in our KJ Bible and it stands for REDEMPTION, as well as EXPECTACY.

    # 21~NINETEEN & TWENTY~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 3-12-12 NINETEEN is the number of FAITH. NINETEEN is found 3 times in our KJ Bible. There are NINETEEN different persons referred to in Hebrews 11-1-32, although the name of Joshua is not mentioned in verse 30, he was the leader of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 6,684 views

    This message is a reminder that even though there are times when it seems that all hope is lost hope is alive in the Person of Jesus Christ.

    Title: Hope Is Alive Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: April 8, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. A Man Named Jesus A. A multitude of Prophecies fulfilled in His peculiar birth 1. He was conceived by the Spirit 2. Born of a Virgin 3. The location and angelic announcements B. His life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C M MacKinnon avatar

    Lost Hope

    Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010
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     | 5,624 views

    Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

    On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bessing Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 20, 2009
     | 2,451 views

    God calls us to leave our comfort zones and step out in faith. Many people refuse to move because they believe that “blessed” people live in comfort and security.

    Intro: Expectations VIDEO: Shrek Plot: The irreverent fairy tale of an ogre (Shrek) who sets out on a daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of a loudmouthed Donkey and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. SCENE: Fiona thanks Shrek and asks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Sign

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 2,645 views

    Messianic sign in the Wedding in Cana through Invitation, Petition, Expectation, Transformation & Glorification

    The First Sign John 2:1-11 The Wedding in Cana 1. Jesus, Mary and the Disciples in a Wedding festival – The Invitation (Verse 1 – 2) A. Jesus did his first messianic sign at a wedding festival B. Weddings were the biggest and most important celebrations among the Jewish people C. The weeklong ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Thanksgiving Is Over, What Now?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 25, 2018
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     | 4,550 views

    God knows the beginning and and the end of every situation that happens to us. He wants us to trust Him and have faith everything will work out in our favor, because that’s the way God Says things will always go when you are willing to let Him be in charge of the final results!”

    Thanksgiving is over, what now? Traditionally we celebrate Thanksgiving and we take the time to be thankful for the things that we have already received and the things that God has done in our lives. There are two conditions related to what we have and are experiencing, as to why we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Aspects Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2022
     | 2,906 views

    In this text, Jesus spoke of nine different aspects of prayer that we are encouraged to embrace as we pray. His focus deals with the attitude of the heart. This is not a sample, replacement prayer we are to use instead of seeking the Lord for our needs and desires.

    The Aspects of Prayer Matthew 6: 9-13 We have come to one of the most recognized portions in all of Scripture. I think it would be safe to say, this passage is among the top three most quoted passages, along with Psalm 23 and John 3:16. Most of the time, it is referred to as the Lord’s Prayer. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    There Will Be Glory After This! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 7, 2024
     | 3,312 views

    There is a glorious future up ahead. No Matter what it looks like, something new and glorious is on the way! The future glory of this Temple will be greater than its past glory.

    Sermon: There Will Be Glory After This! Scripture Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Haggai 2:1-5 “Then on October 17 of that same year, the Lord sent another message through the prophet Haggai. “Say this to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Escape Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023
     | 673 views

    Ask God for whatever you need in prayer and believe that you will receive it, because God loves you.

    The Great Escape – Part 2 Text: Acts 12:12-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: Recently Tina and I went on an Alaskan cruise. In the evenings, one of our favorite things to do was to go to the Punch Liners Comedy Club. Every evening comedians would come and do their standup comedy routines and most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Obeth Jebakumar avatar

    What Does The Lord Require Of You ? Series

    Contributed by Obeth Jebakumar on Oct 21, 2023
     | 1,529 views

    Here, in this sermon, we will learn our God's expectation in the life of His children. This study will help to know better the desire in God's heart.

    Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, to love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God. Deuteronomy 10:12,13 And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, But to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Means Of Grace

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023
     | 1,300 views

    God’s power does not depend on tangible things or reside in visible things. It is God in Christ who calls, and when we come to him, it is God in Christ who heals.

    Can you imagine how desperate General Naaman must have been? Aram and Israel were enemies, for goodness’ sake. They were raiding across each other's borders, looting and taking slaves and generally making nuisances of themselves, keeping in practice for the next full-scale hostilities to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Successful New Year Is Yours For The Taking Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,809 views

    God wants you and me to have a happy, prosperous, glorious new year and life. It begins and ends with a relationship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Sermon: “A Successful New Year Is Yours for the Taking” Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:8-17 “Therefore, be careful to obey every command I am giving you today, so you may have strength to go in and take over the land you are about to enter. If you obey, you will enjoy a long life in the land the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist