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  • Everett McCoy avatar

    God Will Go The Distance

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    Preached at Christmas, but good for any occasion. God came the distance to us. He went the distance for us. He is going the distance with us.

    God Will Go the Distance 9 This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:9-10 (NIV) HE CAME THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Brian Covington on Aug 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,914 views

    What love looks like and what love is not suppose to look like

    What's Love Got to do with it? John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son that who so ever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. In July 1984 pop singer Tina Turner released a hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" It won a Grammy Award in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Through-It-All God

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    Surrender all to God. Depend on God not ourselves.

    The Through-it-all God August 26, 2007 Jeremiah 1:1-10, It doesn’t happen very often but this past Monday at lunch it was happening. Deb was near the end of her rope with our 3 children. During the morning our 3 precious children had sucked out every ounce of energy and patience that their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    I want the Church to grow but do I want people my friends don’t want?

    I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #4 Galatians 2:11-14 Norman Cates tells the story of a guy who prayed every morning: "Lord, if you want me to tell someone about you today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,113 views

    A message focusing on praying for others.

    INTERCESSORY PRAYER 1 Timothy 2:1-3 INTRO: As I was visiting with the family of someone in the hospital recently I asked, “Is there anything we can do for you?” She replied, “Just pray for us.” After a service recently, one of the ladies of the congregation said to me as she left the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defining Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
     | 3,314 views

    We have defined faith in many different ways, but it is really quite clear. Here is an example of faith that comes from God, and faith that comes from ourself.

    Passage: Matthew 17:14-23 Intro: Something has been going on for years on the Arizona-Nevada border. PP early bridge picture. 1. bridge to replace having to drive on 2 lane road over Hoover Dam at like 15 mph. 2. they are connecting two sides of the Colorado River by a bridge. 3. use ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Why We Become Discouraged

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,566 views

    Let’s determine to make this week end meeting every bit as good and successful as our last one.

    Why we become discouraged! I. Inactivity or Laziness Rom 12:9-16 There is something for everyone to do. Don’t look for someone else to start activity. Anyone can invite someone over after church... Anyone could provide cookies or coffee for fellowship. Anyone could visit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Old Is The Earth Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,208 views

    some scientists claim to have discovered fossils of simple life that are 3,465 million years old. In sharp contrast, the Bible indicates that God created the various forms of life just a few thousand years ago during Creation week! Which is it?

    Tyrannosaurus rex, one of the kings of the dinosaurs, is said to have lived 66 million years ago, and some scientists claim to have discovered fossils of simple life that are 3,465 million years old. In sharp contrast, the Bible indicates that God created the various forms of life just a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Man For The White House

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Challenge to Christians to establish Christ as Master.

    PP0524 DATE GOD’S MAN FOR THE WHITE HOUSE Ezekiel 22:30-31. "And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none." "Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,455 views

    When you’re done, God is not done.

    Hope for the Hopeless Ezekiel 37 Rev. Brian Bill 2/8/09 One of our substitute Sunday School teachers was upstairs and was struggling to open a combination lock on the supply cabinet. She had been told the combination but couldn’t remember it so she went and found Pastor Dick to see if he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,150 views

    A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

    "WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What You Looking At? Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,424 views

    In this message we will talk about how to overcome discouragement

    Hey, What Are You Looking At? GOOD MORNING MGCC Stuff from worship songs… OKAY – last week we wrapped up a 4 week series called, The last 4 weeks have been awesome as we have talked about… • Reversing Anxiety (C.A.L.M.S.) • Moving Beyond Insecurity (R.U.N.) • Getting Over Our Hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 21, 2020
     | 5,280 views

    Message explores the timing of the Rapture in relationship to the Tribulation Period by first addressing key concepts that inform the subject. This teaching discusses the biblical purpose of the Tribulation Period. Daniel 9:24-27 is examined.

    INTRODUCTION AND REVIEW Last week we launched a study of biblical prophecy with one question in mind: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period? Finding an answer to that one question is not easy. To intelligently answer it, we must consider a vast amount of biblical revelation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Elijah's Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 9, 2020
     | 6,775 views

    Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

    Series: Breakthrough 2020 - Elijah’s Story Opening Video Illustration from sermonspice.com/sermoncentral.com “Elijah” Scripture texts: 1 Kings 16, 17, 18, 19; 2 Kings 1, 2 Key verses: 1 Kings 16:29-33: Ahab Becomes King of Israel 29In the thirty-eighth year of Asa king of Judah, Ahab son of Omri ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 Marks Of An Intercessor Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 42,481 views

    Abraham’s intercession for Sodom is a classic example of how we should pray. God was willing to spare Sodom for 10 godly people because Abraham interceded.

    6 MARKS OF AN INTERCESSOR By Ng Wah Lok Text : Gen 18:16-33 Introduction. In Genesis 18, we see Abraham interceding for Sodom which was due for destruction because of her sins. Because of Abraham’s intercession, God was willing to spare Sodom if Abraham could find 10 righteous people there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic