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  • James Wallace avatar

    Dealing With Unpleasant Realities Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 19, 2016
     | 8,788 views

    We all have to deal with the unpleasant realities in life--death and taxes among many others. Even the Son of God was not exempt from these. How Jesus handles these situations gives us wisdom for dealing with the same.in our lives.

    Eyewitness to the Messiah Dealing with Unpleasant Realities Matthew 22:22-27 The old sage of American History, Ben Franklin, commenting on his hope of the new U.S. Constitutions permanency, wrote in 1789: “But in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Visionary View: Seeing God At Work In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 1,196 views

    Exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. Let us carry with us the awareness of God's work in our lives. Let us be vigilant in seeking His guidance, trusting His timing, and recognizing His hand in all we do.

    "Visionary View: Seeing God at Work in Your Life" Today, we embark on a journey of faith, exploring the miraculous and awe-inspiring ways in which God works in our lives. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible. 1. Acknowledging God's Sovereignty: Let's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Following In The Steps Of James

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021
     | 2,044 views

    A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Visit With Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 482 views

    Acts 21:17-26 shows us how to handle tensions between cultural practices and the gospel’s advance.

    Introduction I am currently preaching through the Book of Acts in a sermon series I am calling “Turning the World Upside Down.” Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection, he ascended into heaven. Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus told his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Gospel Witness Gets You In Trouble Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2025
     | 226 views

    We stand up and defend the freedom of speech and of religion, and know that there are thousands of people and hundreds of organizations that would like to put clamps on those very freedoms.

    Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Course 2025 Let’s honestly look at St. Matthew’s story in today’s Gospel, and the lesson that Jesus is trying to teach us disciples. Admit it. You don’t like what Jesus is saying, and neither do I. A little flock of sheep in the midst of a band of wolves is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    All That God Has Done, He Has Done In True Judgement

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2025
     | 223 views

    Let’s not cluck our tongues at these sinful Israelites; we and our culture are just as guilty.

    Friday of the 26th Week in Course 2025 There are days when it is helpful to us, reading Scripture, to be reminded of what Bible the early Christians used in the congregations in Rome, Greece, Egypt and Asia Minor. The Roman empire at that time still used Greek for many purposes; Latin was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Is God Doing? Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 25, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,510 views

    God often works in unexpected ways and through unexpected means. We need to watch for His surprising actions and join Him in His mission to change the world.

    You know the Christmas story, right? Baby Jesus, manger, shepherds, wise men - the works. But imagine being there. It was all so unexpected and weird. They must've been like, "What's God up to?" What's God up to? Imagine you're expecting a package. You're super excited, but when it arrives, it's in ...read more

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    The Judgement Of Ahaziah Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,382 views

    Elijah confronts not only the king but his army as well.

    A young boy came home from Sunday school one day and his father asked what they were teaching about in class. He said it was all about Israel crossing the Red Sea. Then he said the Israeli air force strafed the Egyptian army and the infantry set charges all around the camp while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Sure About What Is Right When All Hell Has Broken Loose

    Contributed by W F on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,085 views

    How to know what is right when uncertainty confronts us.

    INTRODUCTION We live in times of rapid change. Just this week I’ve been reading about how shopping malls are becoming a thing of the past as people opt to buy everything from dog food to cars and even houses over the Internet. You know, recently Encyclopedia Britannica laid off every single one of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,436 views

    Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees and is accused of casting out demons by Satan.

    MUB 1.30.2005 MATT 12;22-28 22Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 13,132 views

    Lessons from the life of Joseph

    Joseph Genesis 17:1-11 Mark Herold tells the story of being a guest on the Gerry Ryan radio show to speak on birth order and the way it influences how we grow up. A woman came on the line to complain bitterly that, because she was the youngest in a large family, no one would take her seriously. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Character Study Of Elijah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 484 views

    Elijah was a mighty prophet who stood against idolatry and demonstrated God's power through miracles. His life teaches us to be bold in faith, persistent in prayer, and obedient to God's call.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ELIJAH – PROPHET WHO CHALLENGED BAAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:21 "And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    This message shows the choices we have when confronted with storms.

    Scripture: Matthew 14:22 – 34 Title: “Walking on Water” Introduction: Jesus and His disciples had spent the day with some 5,000 plus people. Jesus taught them and then he miraculously fed them all with just a bit of bread and fish. After Jesus taught all those people, He put His disciples into a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Supreme Power Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    Jesus expands his ministry into gentile territory and is immediately confronted by evil. He overcomes the evil and in doing so assures us that he will overcome whatever evil that confronts us in our lives.

    Luke 8:26-39 “Supreme Power” INTRODUCTION One of the all time favorite Bible stories is the tale of David and Goliath. We all remember the story of gutsy little David, who was a shepherd by trade, going against the giant Goliath, who was a professional soldier. David was so scrawny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dealing With The Fear Of Being Popular Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction The story so far: There has been a big argument brewing in the churches of Galatia about what the content of the Gospel is and whether or not Paul is teaching the right version. Some former Jews who have become Christians are saying he has it wrong and he is not teaching what Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican