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  • David Crank avatar

    Isolation

    Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,518 views

    Those who isolate themselves are without a shepherd and are wide-open to peril.

    One is the loneliest number that you’ll ever do…. - Three Dog Night As I was thinking about my message on isolation that well-known lyric sprang to mind. I remember a time when I wasn’t just singing it….I was living it! I was married at 18 years of age. My young wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Devil You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 3, 2017
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     | 8,027 views

    Jephthah tells the Ammonites the land God gave the Israelites will not be surrendered back to them. A message about how the enemy is always trying to take back lost territory and how we should respond.

    Devil - You Can't Have Back What God Gave Us! PPT 1 Message Title PPT 2 Text Judges 11:23 'Since now the LORD, the God of Israel, drove out the Amorites from before His people Israel, are you then to possess it? (NAS) Judges 11:23 It was GOD, the God of Israel, who pushed out the Amorites in favor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Touch Of Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 9, 2017
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     | 14,920 views

    Jesus dealt with a woman who faced a desperate situation. She had faced an infirmity for twelve long years, and spent all she had in search of healing. When all she had left was faith, she discovered that she had all she needed.

    The Touch of Deliverance Mark 5: 24-34 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, we come to a woman who faced great difficulty in life. This account takes place within the intense moments for Jairus as he waited for Jesus to make it to his house and heal his young daughter. As we examine the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crisis Of A Woman Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 25, 2016
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     | 13,095 views

    At times we feel as if faith is all we have when dealing with the struggles of life. Fortunately, when faith is all we have, we can discover we have all we need. When it appears our situation is beyond any hope of being resolved, the Lord is able.

    Series: Walking by Faith # 4 The Crisis of a Woman Mark 5: 24-34 As we continue the series of walking by faith, we come to a woman in the Scriptures who faced great difficulty in life. We will discover, as we examine her situation that she had exhausted every possible avenue in hopes of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Can Stop Jesus Now!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    We who are called to follow in Jesus' footsteps are faced with a challenge. How we respond to it will determine our eternal destiny.

    A certain woman came to the pastor of a church out in West Texas. She asked if she could be a part of the Bible Study he was teaching. He gladly agreed, which eventually resulted in the woman's salvation. Curious, the preacher asked the woman what prompted her to come in and study the Bible. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by David Cain on May 2, 2012
     | 5,680 views

    A reminder that, just as Jesus is the light of the world, we are called to be his lights in the world

    The Light of the World Our gospel reading this morning is Mark’s telling of the transfiguration of Jesus. It is a fascinating story, and quite unusual in the ministry of Jesus as Moses and Elijah are brought back to life in a scene witnessed by three of disciples. The heart of the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Heart Of Worship

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2018
     | 9,191 views

    The heart of worship is not an event, it is a relationship with God. At the heart of worship God can change our lives.

    The heart of Worship Revelation chapter 4:8-10 Introduction- As we go to God’s Word this morning, I have been praying that God would get a hold of our hearts. I am not wanting to pray a generic prayer like teaching a young child a prayer before a meal. I am praying that we have an encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    There’s More To The Story

    Contributed by John Newton on Nov 19, 2023
     | 1,866 views

    It seems that John has finished writing his gospel. But no! He adds another chapter.

    For the last couple of Sundays we’ve been reading from John 20—the beloved disciple’s dramatic account of Jesus’ resurrection. We’ve stood with Mary Magdalene weeping outside the empty tomb as she mistook the risen Jesus for the gardener. And we’ve been with the disciples in the upper room as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Personal Relationship With The Church And Its Congregation Series

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 4, 2025
     | 446 views

    1 John 3:18: “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” (NIV).

    PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHURCH AND ITS CONGREGATION 50th Cornerstone Evangelical Baptist Church, San Francisco By: Rev. Saumiman Saud *) A healthy church is a church whose parishioners have a good relationship with the Lord. To establish a healthy relationship with God, it is necessary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge To Love Much  Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 13, 2025
     | 669 views

    Our text today does not contain a miracle as such. The setting is a much more relaxed atmosphere - dinner at Simon’s house. The Pharisees play a major role in the story of Jesus.

    The Challenge to Love Much    Luke 7:36-50 Introduction Last week we saw Jesus demonstrate amazing powers as he healed the centurion’s servant at a distance and raised the son of the widow of Nain. The miracles of Jesus serve to: -Show us his great love and compassion for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Send Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,663 views

    Explores how Christians can respond to God's call to be His representatives, echoing Isaiah's willingness to say, "Here am I. Send me!"

    Welcome, beloved family, to another day of worship, a day set aside to bask in the glory of our Lord, a day to seek His wisdom, and a day to grow in our understanding of His divine Word. We gather here not by accident, but by divine appointment, each one of us chosen, called, and cherished by our ...read more

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    Rooted PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,826 views

    Explores the importance of being deeply rooted in Christ, building our lives on His foundation, and the resulting fruits of this spiritual connection.

    Welcome, welcome everyone. As we gather here today, we are bound by a common thread, woven by the hands of our Creator, stitched together by our shared faith in Jesus Christ. We are a tapestry of God's love, each one of us a unique strand, colored by our individual experiences, yet united in our ...read more

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    Gratitude Is What Unites Us PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 873 views

    Explores how to embody the heavenly heritage of gratitude, generosity, and togetherness exemplified by the early church.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. As we gather together, whether in the hallowed halls of our beloved church or in the sacred space of our homes, let us remember that we are united in Christ. We are one body, one spirit, and one hope. We are the living testament of God's love, a love that ...read more

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    Career Change Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,009 views

    God reveals himself to us in common, mundane times. When he does, we become aware of God’s holiness and our sinfulness and we are forever changed.

    Luke 5:1-11 “Career Change” INTRODUCTION Where do we go to encounter God? This question has been debated and attempts made to discover the answer for centuries. Some people have followed the example of John the Baptist and traveled the deserts and wildernesses of the world. In the middle ages, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,233 views

    We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus and His glory, we need to equally revere the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Both are worthy, both are right, and both are vitally needed.

    Alrighty, well we’re going to continue our series we’re calling “Amazed.” Amazed at the words of Jesus. One of the encounters that I had where I was amazed at Jesus and His words was when we were in Amsterdam in the early 1990s and we were there doing outreaches in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational