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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022
     | 3,252 views

    In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

    Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Prepare For Revival Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 5, 2022
     | 4,562 views

    Revival affects our relationship to God, but also to one another. Peter talks about how as our salvation affects us it should give us a love for the unlovely. Jesus goes so far as to say, by this will all men know that you are my disciples that you love one another.

    To get a fire started you need some paper, dry kindling wood and a flame. Once you get the flame started you must take care to make sure the flame gets air. You may blow into the flame to get the fire to ignite. You also protect the small flame from too much wind that could blow it out. But once it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025
     | 216 views

    This is the 8th talk and final in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how true identity is formed—rooted in a relationship with God. It invites participants to reject old, harmful messages and embrace a new identity shaped by God's love.

    Trauma and Transformation - "Go Write Your Song: Reclaiming Your God-Given Identity" This is the 8th and final talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy: Overcoming Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 4, 2023
     | 2,464 views

    Joy is the normal condition for believers. In the quiet of this moment, identify your source of happiness for a moment. Ask yourself, “What made me happy that is now missing in my life?” What fire have I been warming myself at instead of Jesus?

    Happy Father’s Day to all! Dads and granddads, we greatly appreciate you! Good Morning to our Cross Church family meeting at Nance Elementary again this morning. Let me ask you a serious question, “What would like to change about your home?” If you could change one thing about your roommate, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Our True Selves Through God’s Image Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 19, 2024
     | 917 views

    Using Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:7, we learn that humanity is uniquely created in God's image, giving us purpose, spirituality, and the capacity for relationships and love. Our true identity and fulfillment come from embracing our God-given purpose and recognizing God's love for us.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Perception vs. Reality — The Skit Guys Uncovering the Hidden Story of Gary Burghoff, the Beloved Actor Behind Radar Quotes All About Life July 4, 2024 https://www.sportskeeda.xyz/?p=6979 Gary Burghoff’s iconic portrayal of Corporal Walter “Radar” O’Reilly in the hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Source Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    “North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

    Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reconcilable Differences Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,484 views

    Since God reconciled us to Himself in Christ Jesus, He now calls us to be reconcilers. What does that mean with regard to conflicts in our lives and in our church?

    OPEN: A medical doctor once told of one of his patients who’d developed cancer. He said she’d grown up in an abusive, alcoholic family and felt bitterness toward her parents. But when she discovered she had cancer, she decided to change her attitude and try to show love to her parents - in spite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working Together Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 34,360 views

    We are ALL called to work in God’s kingdom by using the gifts He has blessed ALL Christians with. ( I got the mainpoint titles from John MacAuthur’s NT Commentary)

    INTRODUCTION • In Romans 12:1-2 Paul tells us: READ ROMANS 12:1-2 • How does our faith affect our lives? • After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English cathedral that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Would Jesus Say About Those Who Died In The Attack On America?”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 4,305 views

    In this text we find what Jesus would say in light of the terrorist attack on America.

    Intro: On Tuesday morning September 11, 2001 Dawn Robinson followed her usual morning routine while getting ready for work. Which consist of her morning quiet time where she prays for God’s leadership throughout the day. Shortly after arriving at work in New York City she made her way to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Lord’s Prayer 1 - Praise Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,991 views

    When we pray we start by recognizing who God is, who we are and what God wants.

    THE LORD’S PRAYER - PRAISE A father walked by his daughter’s bedroom door which was cracked just enough so that he could see that she was kneeling beside her bed in prayer. Interested to find out what subjects a child would bring before God, he paused and listened. He was puzzled though to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Power Of Fasting

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    Did you ever realize that it was food that caused the fall of man? Fasting therefore involves abstaining from food that caused our fall and the receiving of a sinful nature.

    The Power of Fasting Ministered by Pastor Harold F. Weitsz – Sunday 14 January 2007 Gen 3:1-10 NKJV Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friends

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,312 views

    This is a sermon on friendship, suitable for "Friendship" Sunday.

    Turn with me to 1 Samuel 18. Read 1 Samuel 18:1-5. This is one of the classic passages in the Bible about friendship. The friendship of Jonathan and David reached legendary proportions. The one thing that made their friendship unique is the fact that Jonathan was the heir-apparent to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2014
     | 9,270 views

    It’s interesting to try to narrow things down to one. When you do that you are identifying the most significant thing. We see this principle applied in scripture. Let’s look at some of these incidents and see what we can learn from them.

    ONE THING If you could have only one thing in the world what would it be? If you could only go one place where would you go? What about if there was only one thing standing in the way of you accomplishing something. It’s interesting to try to narrow things down to one. When you do that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Every Life Is Precious

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    Sanctity of Life, abortions

    INTRODUCTION: Illustr. ¡V Man¡¦s recollection of trainloads of Jews headed for Nazi concentration camps that passed by a German church every Sunday. Sound like us in the United States in 2001? Are we tempted to just ¡§sing a little louder¡¨? Notice it all began with ¡§the attitude that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 72,691 views

    This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

    THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist