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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Good News Is The Bad News Was Wrong

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 124 ratings
     | 40,474 views

    The devil is a master at presenting enough evidence to make it appear that he has won but the good news is he is a liar.

    I came to this place today with a word in my spirit; I came to tell somebody that everything is not as it appears. I came to tell somebody who has been overwhelmed by their circumstances {there is more to this than meets the eye} I have got to get somebody to shift out of the natural into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The World In The Church

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 2,317 views

    This church instead of impacting the world the world had an impact on it. Sadly to say this appears to be much like today.

    The World in the Church Revelation 2:12-17 We are about to study the third Church in which the Lord writes. The Church of Ephesus was challenged to fall in love with Him again and the Church of Smyrna was praise for their faithful in the mist of persecution. They were poor by the world’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Prayer That God Answers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
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    On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

    OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Favoritism

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,245 views

    Favoritism is a serious mistake because: 1. It is a sin. 2. Appearances can be deceiving 3. God opposes the proud.

    I vividly remember talking with another pastor one day who had been given a very impressive appointment to one of the largest churches in our conference. As he was talking to me and a couple of other pastors, he was explaining how different this church was from his previous experiences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Power And Control At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    Although Jesus appeared to be the least powerful man in Palestine when he was on the cross, He was actually the one in control.

    Last week, a U.S. surveillance plane collided with a Chinese fighter jet. The Chinese plane was lost. The American plane was able to make an emergency landing at a nearby air base. Once the plane landed, the Chinese military immediately took the crew into custody. That was eight days ago, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 12,805 views

    The night Jesus was born, the Angel of the Lord appeared to a group of shephers, scared them to death, and yelled "Fear Not!"

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Jesus from the Beatitudes, Matthew 5:6 · Each North American produces an average of three and a half pounds of garbage per day. · Five million extra tons of trash is produced between Thanksgiving and New Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bradley Boydston avatar

    Before I Die

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,313 views

    Why does Luke include the story of Simeon in his gospel? Four lessons based on his cameo appearance.

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - What do you most want to do before you die? Hike the Grand Canyon? Run the Boston Marathon? Have grandchildren? Win $315 million in the lottery? What do you have to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    O.u.a.t. (Once Upon A Time)

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,458 views

    This sermon calls into question whether the events of Jesus resurrection appearances were reality and how that relates to our lives.

    Once Upon A Time – John 20: 19-31 Intro: Once Upon A Time is usually used at the beginning of most children’s stories or fairy tales. – The stories may seem believable but we know by the “once upon a time” it probably isn’t true. What if the story of the life and ministry of Jesus began with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Joseph - A Righteous Man

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 20, 2013
     | 5,487 views

    Who are angels and what is their role. Three times an agel of the Lord appeared and significantly altered the life of Joseph and Mary.

    WSMM 22-12-2013 The Christmas Story Dr. Billy Graham relates a story in his book "God's Secret Agents" about missionary John Paton and his wife in The New Hebrides. It is said that one night they were surrounded by hostile natives who wanted to kill them. They prayed through the night for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ High Priest Of Better Things That Have Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2014
     | 2,135 views

    To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you are a royal priesthood, then who is Your High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:11 (Amplified Bible) 9:11 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ High Priest Of Better Things That Have Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014
     | 1,840 views

    To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you are a royal priesthood, then who is Your High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:11 (Amplified Bible) 9:11 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Announcement Of Jesus’ Birth To Joseph Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 9, 2017
     | 9,852 views

    I believe that the angel appeared to Joseph to prevent a very tragic situation and to make it clear to Joseph what was happening.

    -3BC- Judea (6) Announcement of Jesus’ Birth to Joseph (Isaiah 9:6-9) Matthew 1:18-25 There is a wonderful prophesy of the coming of the Messiah in Isaiah 7:14, and there are many more. Matthew describes the birth of Jesus as follows; This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • allan kircher avatar

    What's In Your Barrel?

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,583 views

    There are times when we are afraid • When circumstances appear hopeless. • When there seems to be no way out.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church July 7, 2013 1 Kings 17:8-16 What’s in your barrel? Intro: story/prophet Elijah/fascinating account/power/God/action. • We thrill/hear/Elijah standing tall before King Ahab • The priest of Baal and wayward people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    The Angelic Message

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 16, 2023
     | 1,157 views

    The angel that appeared to the shepherd told them exactly what they would see in "The City of David"

    The Angelic Message Luke 2:8-11 Intro. Our text is verse 11 This has to be one of the most significant and powerful statements in all of the Bible. The angel appears and tells them The Glory of God appears Fear not (they were very (sore) afraid) The I bring good news of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist