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    Dare To Be Different Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 199 ratings
     | 73,585 views

    If we want to dare to be different then we need to be sure of who we are, why we’re here and where our strength comes from.

    Part 1 Sacred Living in a Secular Society “Dare to be Different” - An Overview of Daniel We live in a society that wants us to conform, but we are called by Christ to be different. And even if you’re not yet a Christian, there’s a sense in which life is a struggle to conform. That’s because you ...read more

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    301 – God Or Odds?

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    When you’re against the odds... God is still able! Who will you trust, God or odds? 3 Keys to remember when against the odds!

    Illustrate: On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Our Way To The Father

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    How Jesus will intercede for us!

    JESUS OUR WAY TO THE FATHER JOHN 14 1-6 Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me In my Father’s House are many mansions: If it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you I will come again, and receive you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    John’s Question

    Contributed by Dan Finch on Dec 25, 2010
     | 10,594 views

    Everybody wants to be a winner and be on the winning team. John the baptizer was afraid that he was mistaken about Jesus because he saw him headed toward a cross. We are still a lot like John. Following Jesus is often not about winning.

    It’s hard to be sure when you are in pain It’s easy to be confident when things are going well – when you are young, strong – LeBron James for instance, went on TV and had a whole show just to say that he was going to the Miami Heat. Look at me, look how confident I am. This is going to be great. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Truly This Was God Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 19, 2011
     | 4,586 views

    This series looks at various truths and principles that can be found in the story leading up to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Gethsemane to Golgotha Pt3-Truly this was God Introduction Continue- Easter series- Gethsemane to Golgotha. Review Pt1- Mat 26- Jesus in garden- night of His arrest. Looked at three action responses- Remain Here, Keep Watching, Keep Praying -stand courageously where God has called you, -be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Illusion

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 3, 2009
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     | 4,667 views

    The adoration of the Palm Sunday crowd turned out to be an illusion. How about us?

    THE ILLUSION Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 5th, 2009 (Read Mark 11: 1-10) Whenever we approach the matter of preaching about Palm Sunday, there is a certain sadness involved. This is because we have already read and heard how the story ends. You and I know that the cheering crowds of Sunday turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,113 views

    One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

    Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Waiting On What? Series

    Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    Waiting is a learned behavior because it doesn’t come naturally. How do we learn how to wait?

    A. This is the second installment of our series entitled “Graceful Waiting.” There are several keys on how to wait on God scripturally. In this installment, we’ll talk about the first two: integrity and faith. B. Even though the world around us may be dark, we can have joy, peace, and good will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016
     | 9,655 views

    Let us purpose our hearts to give Gods word the Bible the proper place in our lives and in our homes and let us pray the Lord will bless us as we make it the light we follow as we make our way along the path the Lord has called us each to walk

    The Bible Way 2 Timothy 3:14 -17 KJV 14 But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gospel-Fitted Feet Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,680 views

    The Gospel gives us stability, balance, mobility, and readiness for the battles we face. The Gospel message is good news for people who are ready to live.

    “Stand firm…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,” Ephesians 6:15. A few years ago I had a tour of nearby Natick Labs. It is a most unusual Army base, with more civilians than active duty military. Their mission is: “To create the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Reaching Beyond Limits Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2013
     | 7,691 views

    Some practical steps to combat the anti-God culture in which we find ourselves.

    1. Culture Wars -- actually a continuation of the "War of the Gods" * Pedophile Teacher in MI raped a young boy: convicted and sentenced to 15-30 years in prison -- fellow Teachers standing with him; Parents are demanding their termination; Teachers are threatening lawsuits if fired; BTW, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nebuchadnezzar's Testimony Meeting

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2015
     | 7,567 views

    Nebuchadnezzar has a powerful encounter with God and responds with praise! One of the reasons our testimony meetings in churches are so blah is because our people are not encountering God as they should be!

    Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony Daniel 4 GOD IS IN CHARGE AND HOLDS AUTHORITY OVER ALL! When we speak of the sovereignty of God we should be humbled—remembering that He is in charge and we are not. Speaking of the sovereignty of God can bring great confusion, for if God is really in charge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonderful-Counselor Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 8, 2014
     | 5,103 views

    Everyone is looking for the Messiah and he has appeared as the Wonderful Counselor of our lives.

    1. Ornithology Class A student decided to take a course in Ornithology. He had no idea what the course was about but thought it would impress his parents. He also heard the old professor who taught the course was easy. He was surprised when he got into the class and found that it was on the study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following The Call

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 22, 2024
     | 1,205 views

    A sermon for the third Sunday after Epiphany, Year B

    January 21, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 Following the Call Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Bob had been ice fishing all morning without any luck. He decided he’d had enough and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Painful Waiting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,350 views

    When waiting gets on your nerves........

    Waiting Genesis 16:1”Now Sarai, Abram's wife had borne him no children, and she had an Egyptian maid whose name was Hagar.” When waiting gets on your nerves! As we read this chapter, it had been more than ten years since the promise was made regarding Abram’s descendants. Hey friend, waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal