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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Advancing Without Hindrance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,266 views

    In our own lives, as well as in the life of the church, there are barriers to advancement, but they are nowhere near as difficult as our spiritual hindrances.

    When I entered junior high school, I was introduced to track and field games – to things like the 100-yard dash, relay races, and, most of all, the hurdles. As any red-blooded American boy would have done, I had done my share of running and climbing and bicycling and the like. But hurdles I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed And Passionate Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 16, 2008
     | 5,499 views

    Second in a series on our church’s vision; this one also addresses the issue of being passionate Christians, using Peter as an illustration of how Christ builds passion in us as followers.

    Series: Our Vision Sermon Title: Transformed and Passionate Don’t you just love this 2+ year election cycle? I heard on the news the Canadians are going to manage to have a national parliamentary election, start to finish, in 36 days! Wow. There’s a topic that keeps coming up ad nauseam -- from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes Faith (Part Eleven) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 18, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,335 views

    We've looked at many people on our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. And while it wouldn't surprise us to see names like Noah, Abraham and Moses, the next name on our list might raise a few eyebrows. Today we'll look at the faith of Rahab

    IT TAKES FAITH (part eleven) Hebrews 11:31 INTRODUCTION: We've looked at many people on our journey through the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. And while it wouldn't surprise us to see names like Noah, Abraham and Moses, the next name on our list might raise a few eyebrows. Last week I talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 11, 2020
     | 3,819 views

    Jesus and the Resurrection – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Women (chapter 23 verse 55 to chapter 24 verse 3) • (2). The Angelic Beings (chapter 24 verses 4-8) • (3). The Disciples (chapter 24 verses 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Five-year-old Brian had to recite a Bible verse in the Easter Sunday service. • He was meant to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    An Eye Opening Journey Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
     | 9,040 views

    Jesus opens my eyes when I understand Him through the lens of all the Scriptures

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2nd Sunday After Christmas, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,533 views

    There is seeing, then there is SEEING; there is knowing, then there is KNOWING. How do people see and know Jesus?

    Sermon for II Christmas Yr B, 5/01/2003 Based on Jn 1:10, 18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Well, here we are, celebrating our last day of “The Twelve Days Of Christmas.” On this day, we hear again those marvellous words from the prologue of John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    He Brought Heaven Down PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 891 views

    This sermon explores the divine manifestation, motivation, and magnitude of Jesus's sacrifice, urging believers to embrace the hope, peace, and glory found in Christ.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it. We are here to gather in His name, to share in His Word, and to find nourishment for our souls. We are here to seek His face, to hear His voice, and to understand His ...read more

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    A Still Small Voice Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
     | 1,307 views

    You cannot achieve what you cannot conceive. Focus on positive actions that will establish good habits.

    A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 19:8-17 1. Prepare physically. “Then he lay down and slept” (v 5). There … was some bread … a jar of water! So he ate and drank” (v. 6). Preparation is physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. 2. Recognize and face your limitations. “The journey ahead will be too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Faith Takes Over

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,837 views

    This message deals with the value of Biblical faith and how to use your faith to gain victory in Christ.

    Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1--4 Title: “When Faith Takes Over” Subject: “FAITH” Introduction: This Scripture is used to teach that the person who has been made righteous by God lives (and survives the coming ordeal) by faith. The believer trusts God in everything. Hab. 2:4 is also quoted in Rom. 1:17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can You Spare Some Change?

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,454 views

    This is not a sermon on tithing. This message is about that evil word in our churches; "change".

    Change What is change? Change is simply moving from one place to another. Change can take place, individually, corporately, physically, psychologically, and relationally. Change in its self is neither good or bad. It is how we view the change that determines the goodness or the badness. Change ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heaven & Earth 3- The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,577 views

    The third in a series on Heaven & Earth (the Kingdom of God). Jesus, the 12 & the 72s call ’repent for the kindom of heaven is at hand’ meant ’change your world view: heaven is within reach- and here’s what it looks like’.

    Heaven & Earth 3: The kingdom of Heaven (God) is at hand. Lk 10:9 (1-12) 1 recap 1.1 1- Sermon 1- In the beginning. Adam and Eve given the task of bringing God’s reign on earth 1.2 2- Sermon 2- in the early days: God looking for a Kingdom of priests. They ’lost it’ because they occupied & settled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs And Wonders Evangelism

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    Are Signs and Wonders For Today?

    Jesus boldly proclaimed at the start of His ministry; "The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcome To The Wilderness [population: You] Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    Part 1 of 4 in our Lenten teaching series, "Survivorman." For more info, please visit www.newsongs.org

    Luke 4:1-2 “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” :: Teaching Series This morning we begin a new teaching series, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Every Word That Comes From The Mouth Of God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    Read the Scriptures the way they were meant to be read, and use them to recommit yourself to following the Father.

    First Sunday of Lent 21 Feb 2010 Our family has always thought that buying American products is a sensible thing to do, so when Studebaker folded back in the fifties, my dad began buying GM products. After all, GM had been around a long time, was well-managed and looked to be viable for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Love Of Jesus Makes Us Whole And Holy

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,905 views

    Jesus pours out His love upon us to make us whole and holy, and abundantly free!

    THE STORY OF JESUS #4: THE LOVE OF JESUS MAKES US WHOLE AND HOLY INTRO TO SPEAKER: My new role as Executive Coordinator of the Overcomers Outreach. My trip to Toronto to do an addictions workshop at the Promise Keepers Legacy event. The ‘colour’ of Toronto – police, fire, biker gang. My ...read more

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