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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 12, 2009
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     | 7,957 views

    Jesus prayer in John 17 closes with a powerful request for us who believe through the message of his first disciples. We are called to be one!

    Opening story... Robert Putman, a Professor at Harvard, wrote a book called Bowling Alone. In it he documents the decline in community life over the last four decades. He got his title from this “trivial yet telling example”: the percentage of adults who belong to a bowling league today is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding God’s Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 33,809 views

    In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

    Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Father

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
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     | 5,398 views

    This parable teaches us to seek a close relationship with our children. We need train our children by instruction and example in the way they should go.

    A Model Father 06/15/08 AM Text: Luke 15:11-24 Introduction ILL: It’s the third Sunday in June, and I’d like to say happy Father’s Day to all the dads here today. Father’s day owes its existence primarily to the persistence of one Sonora Smart Dodd. Sonora got the idea for Father’s day in 1909 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Love Jesus?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,082 views

    If you love Jesus... 1. Take a close walk with the Lord. 2. Find the right work for the Lord. 3. Surrender your wants to the Lord.

    Do You Love Jesus? John 21:1-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 10, 2008 *Do you love me? I suppose everybody has asked -- or at least thought about that question sometime in their life. Jesus asked Peter and He is asking us today, “Do you love me?” *Of course we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Bitter Or Better Ends

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
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    It is in the narrow places of life, the places where we are closed in and helpless that we may experience the healing presence of God, often at the bitter or beter end.

    BITTER OR BETTER ENDS NUMBERS 22__21—35 LUKE 24:13—16, 28—32 The story found in the Book of Numbers about Balaam and his ass is one of the difficult passages in the Old Testament. For some folks, it is clear evidence that the Scriptures are an ancient relic that has absolutely no meaning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    His Footprints Left No Trace!

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 25, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,092 views

    We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. God closes the way to our past and opens the way to a new and better future.

    His Footprints Left No Trace! “Your way went straight through the sea; your pathways went right through the mighty waters. But your footprints left no trace!” Psalm 77:13-20 (CEB) Intro: We all know people who will not stop and ask for directions. I recently saw an Insurance company ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repentance And The Character Of God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017
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     | 7,229 views

    The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

    REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dread And Trepidation Or Security And Glory? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,812 views

    The closing argument: your choice is between returning to the dread and trepidation of Mount Sinai or the confidence and glory of the heavenly Mount Zion. Which will you choose?

    Dread and Trepidation or Security and Glory? (Hebrews 12:18-29) 1. A lady went to a psychiatrist complaining of a terrible phobia. “Every time I lay down on my bed I get this terrible fear that there is something underneath. “Wow” responded the psychiatrist “I’ve never heard of such a phobia, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,791 views

    This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

    Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    God Wants You To Have A Healthy Heart

    Contributed by James May on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,227 views

    Our heart can only be healthy if we are close to God's heart. God can heal the wounded spirit and the sin sick and broken heart.

    God Wants You to Have a Healthy Heart Sunday, March 16, 2014 We live in a world that is filled with hurting people. There are so many ways that people can be hurt and most of the world around them would never see the pain they bear. The physical pain that many suffer from injuries or some type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    That I Might See Him: Open The Eyes Of My Heart

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2021
     | 5,816 views

    Blessed are the eyes that see. But there are many closed eyes that can only see the temporal... God open the eyes of my heart that I might see...

    THAT I MIGHT SEE HIM… OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE JESUS FACE TO FACE… with the eyes of our hearts. THERE WAS A MAN THAT FOUND JOHN THE BAPTIST IN THE WILDERNESS HIS NAME WAS ANDREW. HE WAS KNOWN AS THE BRINGER… HE HAS NO CLAIM TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Spirit Of The Law

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2020
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     | 4,841 views

    When we examine the 10 Commandments more closely we understand the inner logic of God that forms them. We understand the Spirit of the Law.

    February 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 The Spirit of the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was growing up, my sister Sarah received a science kit for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Purpose Of Storms Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,155 views

    Ever wonder why God allows hard times and situations? Find out how God uses the storm to keep us close to HIM.

    Storms of Life Series The Purpose of Storms CCCAG June 2nd, 2019 Today we are going to explore the foundational truth behind why God allows different types of Storms to come into our lives. Scripture- 1 Cor 3: 10-15 Intro: Yellowstone In 2002 my family and I traveled to Walla Walla WA to see my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    You Are Not Hopeless

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 14, 2019
     | 2,735 views

    When people lose hope they make bad decisions and live in darkness, despair and loneliness. Jesus has come to make nigh or close to Him.

    Ephesians 2:11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Lindsey avatar

    Finish

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Dec 30, 2022
     | 9,201 views

    Before you embark on a new year, close out the old year first. To truly experience a new start, you must finish the old.

    “FINISH” ECCLESIASTES 7:8-10 Now that Christmas is behind us, the real work begins: de-decorating. To me, this is the worst part of Christmas. Have you ever tried to out your Christmas tree back in its original box? It is impossible! Here is the easiest way to store your Christmas tree. (Picture) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist