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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Double The Healing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019
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     | 4,797 views

    When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

    October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking At Your Own Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 25, 2020
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     | 3,050 views

    Paul encouraged the Corinthians to examine their own faith. What does that look like?

    WHO'S IN? There are a lot of questionable boundary markers for the Christian faith. - If you read the obituary page, you will discover some marvelous realities. Among them: a. Upwards of 90% of people are going to heaven. b. People are members of church despite the fact that they haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Is Tough And Difficult

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2020
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    Lazarus chose to believe in God and trust his life to Him. Many complain about their injustice, their poverty and sickness, yet never turn to God. Life is tough and a difficult assignment, but we can fulfill our destiny.

    Subject: Life is Tough, a difficult Assignment Text: Luke 16:20-22 “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "nevertheless"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2020
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     | 9,704 views

    A sermon about experiencing the peace which transcends all understanding.

    "Nevertheless" Philippians 4:4-9 Joy and peace are often elusive, are they not? Loneliness, family tensions, unexpected crises, grief and national events make them seem just beyond our grasp. The COVID-19 pandemic brushed away any sense of normalcy that 2020 had any potential of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Enhancing Our Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Jan 6, 2018
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     | 7,061 views

    What can we do to strengthen our life together, enhance the fellowship we enjoy in Christ? We will take a look at various acts of worship that we do in our public assemblies, which are designed to build and improve our fellowship in Christ.

    ENHANCING OUR FELLOWSHIP - PART 4 OF 5 1. INTRODUCTION 1. So far we have looked at the doctrinal basis of Our Life Together by: a. Noticing the intimacy and interdependency of our fellowship in the local church b. Examining acceptance and freedom in Christ c. Reviewing what is said about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Seek Ye? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Oct 7, 2016
     | 7,017 views

    The first disciples seek to follow the Lord

    What Seek Ye? John 1:29-42 Intro. As we study John, we have seen the authenticity of Jesus as the eternal God. John the Baptist is the forerunner who fulfilled prophecy and declared Christ to those in Israel. Now, some that followed Christ, turn to follow the Lord (Text) I. The Meeting that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Three-Fold Assurance" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 10, 2016
     | 7,952 views

    John tells us three reasons a believer can know that if they are saved, they are saved eternally.

    1 John is a book of Christian certainty. John let's us know that God wants us to be fully assured of our salvation. Through His Word, God provides assurance to those who have received Christ that they are truly His (1 John 5:13). As the Spirit of God affirms through the Word of God the validity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noah: A Portrait Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 17, 2016
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     | 13,091 views

    Noah portrays for us how we are to walk by faith.

    We're going to look at Old Testament characters and talk about the character traits portrayed by each that God wants to develop in us as His children. The theme of this series is simple: God seeks to stretch us to go beyond our comfort zone so He can grow our character. In life, there are two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Painting Ugly Pictures?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2016
     | 4,237 views

    CONCLUSION: Feelings, emotions and problems will distort our vision and cause us to FOCUS on the problems as INSURMOUNTABLE and CHRONIC PROBLEMS that cannot ever be OVERCOME. A DISTORTED FOCUSED VISION WILL BIRTH DISCOURAGEMENT AND DEFEAT.

    ARE YOU PAINTING UGLY PICTURES? VISION: STAY FOCUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. WE ARE DOING FINE HERE? WHO NEEDS THAT? Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Anointed With Fresh Oil

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 3, 2016
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     | 53,609 views

    I don't like things that are stale. They taste sour, limp, bitter, etc. Many Christians are stale! They got the Spirit years ago, but none lately. God wants us to have a FRESH experience of the Spirit. He promises us FRESH OIL!

    ANOINTED WITH FRESH OIL Ps. 92:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: JUST TO BE SURE 1. Ever since Emma joined her church's choir, she'd been singing in her kitchen while preparing dinner. But strangely, whenever she started singing, her husband Joshua opens the front door and stood on the doorstep. 2. Emma ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Springs Of Living Water

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,247 views

    God is this Spring of Living Water who continually gives life to us. In those days, there were two main sources of water, such as flowing and clean water from natural springs or still water from humanly made cisterns or wells.

    Illustration: On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake under the Indian Ocean fractured the crust of the earth and caused a tsunami. A huge wave of water, 80 feet high in some locations, came crashing down on the shores of many countries such as Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Thousands and thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 488 views

    Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not want matter, it was well if we did not want a heart.

    Opening illustration: As President Washington proclaimed the 26th of November 1789 to be a day of thanksgiving. The last paragraph reads as follows: "And also that we may then unite in most humbly offering our prayers and supplications to the great Lord and Ruler of Nations and beseech Him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing Faith: Stepping Into The Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
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     | 1,751 views

    Delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even when we cannot see the destination clearly. Let us explore this theme together.

    Embracing Faith: Stepping into the Unknown Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truth that if God showed us the entire journey ahead, we might never take the first step. This concept challenges our understanding of faith and invites us to trust in God's guidance even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Them Know: Love!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 15, 2024
     | 759 views

    This is an unhappy world. WE need to tell people about love --- we need to demonstrate love to others.

    LET THEM KNOW… TRY UNDERSTANDING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Kings 3:9 (ESV) Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 10 It pleased the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Judging And Discernment Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 1,125 views

    There is a right way and a wrong way to judge. This message looks at the right way

    JUDGING AND DISCERNMENT MATTHEW 7:1–6 “DO NOT JUDGE, OR YOU TOO WILL BE JUDGED. 2FOR IN THE SAME WAY YOU JUDGE OTHERS, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, AND WITH THE MEASURE YOU USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU. 3“WHY DO YOU LOOK AT THE SPECK OF SAWDUST IN YOUR BROTHER’S EYE AND PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE PLANK IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist