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  • Tim Bond avatar

    God Is For You! Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 27,392 views

    When we truly reallize that God is on our side, the fears that could sometimes fill our life melt away.

    As most of you know I have 2 children; Hannah is in the sixth grade now. Trent is almost 6 years old. As they grow older, I catch myself doing something that my dad used to do. I gush. Have you ever just looked at someone you love and felt the emotion swell up inside you? You wanted in some way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go For The Gold!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 238 ratings
     | 57,994 views

    It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Link inc. to text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Go For The Gold! I Cor. 9:24-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GoForGold.html It’s that time that rolls around every four years, when Olympians remind us all of just how out of shape we all are! Eight badminton players were swatted from the Olympics this week for not trying to win. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Pentecost

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on May 30, 2009
     | 9,835 views

    This Pentecost sermon emphasizes that the power of the Holy Spirit is greater than the evil in the world. Congregants are called to intentionally plan to come together and received the power of the Spirit.

    Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 NLT 1 On the day of Pentecost all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. 3 Then, what looked like flames or tongues of fire ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,388 views

    We are living in a world that people claim to have faith but what is really a faith that makes a difference in this very different world?

    TOPIC: FAITH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE (Series on the Book of James) Text: James 1:1-8 Introduction: (ILL, Tied to Old Habits - A drunken man entered his row boat one night to cross the river. He picked up the oars and pulled away so he thought. He rowed all night but did not reach the destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,037 views

    Being a mother can be a costly thing. But following the call of God to be a mother of the Savior can be a costly thing as well. As Christians, sometimes, we tend to sanitize the Christmas story. We think of it as a heartwarming story of a young mother giv

    A Scandalous Love Affair: when life and faith doesn't make sense Luke 1:26-38 Dick Hillis tells the story of a mission trip to Africa. “She was lying on the ground. In her arms she held her tiny baby girl. As I put a cooked sweet potato into the mother’s outstretched hand, I wondered ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope For Your Journey Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,615 views

    A message addressing the hope that we possess in the midst of trouble and tragedy.

    HOPE FOR YOUR JOURNEY Exodus 3:1-12 There are times in life when we are tired, weary, frustrated and discouraged. We endure times of sickness, loss, strife and turmoil. At times it seems that we have no hope. If we are honest, there are even times when it seems that God is a million miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead Me In The Paths Of Righteousness For Your Name's Sake

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009
     | 6,801 views

    We have to make choice to live a righteous life

    Lead me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake PS 23:3 Historians will probably call our era “the age of anxiety.” Though we have it easier than our forefathers, we have more uneasiness. I have read that if sheep are left by themselves they will wander in the same tracts over ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When I Need A Change Of Heart Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,620 views

    How to take advantage of the new heart God promised to those who trust Him.

    Last week we looked at some attitudes we need to have when we’re facing difficulty. We reconsidered the fact that the problem isn’t always the problem. The problem is our attitude, or our focus, about our problems. We need to focus on our Great High Priest, Jesus, who is able to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Difference Maker

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 2, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,955 views

    This sermon looks at how we can make a positive difference in our communities for Christ. We look at things that we can do 1) Change our thinking (Confession and Repentance). 2) Meet the needs of others, and 3) Share the Gospel message.

    Becoming A Difference Maker It's easy to assume that because we’re just one person we can’t possibly make or affect any sort of real change or difference. In "It’s A Wonderful Life", Jimmy Stewart plays a man named George Bailey. George has big dreams, but instead he winds up ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018
     | 8,528 views

    If we are humble enough to ask, Christ will let His power rest on us to help us dear with the thorns we encounter in life.

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    By His Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 4, 2019
     | 10,217 views

    The Lord assured Zerubbabel that the work of rebuilding the Temple would be completed, not by human might and power, but by His Spirit. He is encouraged to look beyond his present distress to the glorious future that God has determined.

    God gave His prophet Zechariah 8 visions in one night. • The 1st vision God assured His people that He still cares. He was angry with the hostile nations for their harsh treatment against Israel. • In the 2nd vision God revealed that He has judged the powerful empires because they scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Does It Mean To Say God Is Sovereign?

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 5,497 views

    TO SAY THAT GOD IS SOVEREIGN DOES NOT LIMIT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM TO "DO'S AND DON'TS". IT ALLOWS US THE ASSURANCE THAT OUR AWESOME GOD, WANTS THE BEST FOR US AND IF WE ALLOW HIM TO BE SOVEREIGN WE WILL BE BLESSED AS A RESULT

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SAY GOD IS SOVEREIGN? JOB 42:1-6 THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR THAT I LIKE TO WATCH CHRISTMAS MOVIES. NEW OR OLD IT REALLY DOESN’T MATTER. I TAPE MANY FROM THE W CHANNEL, AND I HAVE A SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF THE GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIES MADE DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS. ONE THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Do You Know The Shepherd? - The Reality Of The Valley

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 44 ratings
     | 54,922 views

    The Valley is a reality but it is only temporary. We are called to go through the Valley, not to dwell, to stay in it. The Valley will make you or break you. Beloved let the valleys transform you into the image of Christ. (Updated April 2018)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there a four Scripture readings that proceed the Message. Today's appointed readings are: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10 BIBLE "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Day The Lord Does Miracles In Your Life

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,553 views

    Just as the people of Israel changed and were able to cross the Jordan, conquer Jericho, and live victoriously in the land of Canaan, the same can happen in our lives.Now is the time to exchange wilderness wanderings for walking in spiritual victory!

    The Day The Lord Does Miracles In Your Life by Dr. James O. Davis Do you believe in miracles for today? God does! For forty years the Israelites lived in despair and defeat in the wilderness. They were faithless, fruitless, and failed to realize God’s plan for their lives. Nevertheless, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preach The Word

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 1, 2021
     | 4,637 views

    Paul gives Timothy one of the most solemn injunctions in scripture: 'preach the word'. He is talking about preaching God's word to God's people rather than sharing the gospel with people outside the church. It's a solemn message to us too, to hold fast to God's word.

    INTRODUCTION (EARLIER IN THE SERVICE) Today is our last week on 2 Timothy. Over the past three weeks we’ve looked at chapters 1 to 3. Today, we move on to chapter 4 – the last chapter in 2 Timothy. I’m going to do a short recap on what we’ve looked at so far before we turn to chapter 4 later in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist