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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 16, 2011
     | 8,906 views

    "Peace on Earth" is illustrated through God’s reign in Isaiah 52:7-10 as seen through: 1) The Peaceful Reign (Isaiah 52:7), 2) The Peaceful Return (Isaiah 52:8-9), 3) The Peaceful Reveal (Isaiah 52:10)

    This week, the Canadian federal government has launched voluntary evacuation plans for the roughly 5,000 Canadians remaining in Syria. On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said: "The time to leave Syria is now,". "We can offer you assistance now. If the situation continues to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Gibeon - Hivites: Choosing God's Way Over Deception

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 1, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,989 views

    The story of the Gibeonites is a reminder of the importance of choosing God's way over deception. Today, we delve into Joshua's narrative, unveiling timeless lessons for our faith journey. From deception to surrender, we find guidance for our modern walk with God.

    Gibeon - Hivites: Choosing God's Way over Deception Introduction: Good morning/afternoon, dear congregation. Today, we delve into the powerful and enlightening narrative of Joshua, Chapters 9-11, centered around the Gibeonites, a group of people known as the Hivites, and their remarkable choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

    ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How God Restores Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,264 views

    Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.

    How God Restores Joel and Zephaniah Rev. Brian Bill 2/22/09 Life is often filled with good news and bad news. Have you ever heard someone say, “I have some good news and some bad news? What do you want to hear first?” When I’m asked this question I usually want the bad news first in the hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Glory In Tribulation" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 20, 2011
     | 7,185 views

    Praising God in all our tribulations. Breaking the cell walls with our attitude!

    Date: September 25, 2011 Scripture: Acts 16:16-40 from the series Acts Sermon: Now, let me take a minute or two to remind you of the setting of our text. • Remember from last week this is 2nd missionary journey • Paul and his team members wanted to share the Gospel in parts of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,333 views

    God delights in using small things for great purposes. How the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast apply to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION Matthew 13 contains seven parables Jesus gives about the Kingdom of heaven. Most of His stories are based on agriculture, because all the people living in Galilee understood gardening. If you’re a gardener, these parables make more sense to you than to the non-gardeners. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Three Things Part Two Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 28, 2019
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     | 6,899 views

    In this message we will unpack Proverbs 3:5,6 and discover 3 truths that if we embrace and keep striving to live out we make this year different.

    These Three Things – week 2 ThisYearCanBeDifferent GOOD MORNING… WELCOME – to church, WELCOME – to week 4 of the new year, and to week 3 of our opening series for 2019… ‘This Year Can Be Different!’ AND LISTEN B/S – the God that we have gathered in this room to worship, wants you to know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare To Plant Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 5,522 views

    Message 11 from James exploring James' instruction to prepare our heart to receive God's implanted word being able to save our souls from temptation.

    Chico Alliance Church May 6, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Preparing to Plant” James provided instruction to his readers that would serve as a test of their faith. True faith manifests in specific ways. James wrote how a person who claims to live by faith should be living. His letter issues over 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 9: Never Give Up On God! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 21, 2023
     | 2,602 views

    Never give up on God because... 1. He can break giant barriers down (vs. 30). 2. He can turn sinners into saints (vs. 31). 3. He can turn us into godly heroes (vs. 32-35a). 4. He gives us strength when we suffer (vs. 35b-38). 5. He promises us a perfect ending (vs. 39-40).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 9: Never Give Up on God! Hebrews 11:30-40; Joshua 2:1-13; Joshua 5:13-15; Joshua 6:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *We have been going through Hebrews 11 to study the faith of our Old Testament heroes. And through them all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength For The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2009
     | 6,265 views

    We are at war with spiritual wickedness. However, God has equipped us for victory. We need but draw on what He has already provided to be assured of victory.

    “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”[1] "If you don’t want trouble, don’t say anything, don’t do anything, don’t be anything.” This sage advice was offered by a man who frequently stood in the midst of battle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 62,523 views

    In chapter 8, Ezra and Nehemiah comfort the afflicted. In chapter 9, the comfortable are afflicted. Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes them to break into celebration, the believers now come

    Putting First Things First Earlier this week I was sitting in my office when I received an email from my youngest sister. She and her husband have been attending a church for a while and have become interested in spiritual things. We’ve been praying for both of them for quite some time and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Stewardship Of The Bell Rope Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,009 views

    Uses a powerful illustration of a bell rope to drive home how we can forgive people who've sinned against us.

    OPEN: I get a daily devotion from a website called “heartlight.org” Back in August, I read the following story by Patrick Odum. Apparently, in New Hampshire, a man named Josh Muszynski stopped at a gas station and bought a pack of cigarettes with his debit card. A few hours later he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Second Chance (Jonah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,403 views

    When you’re down, look up in prayer, speak up in repentance, and listen up to the lessons God is teaching you.

    Jack Eppolito from Tulsa, Oklahoma, was hurrying his 11-year-old daughter to school. He turned right on red where it was prohibited. “Oh, oh,” he said, realizing his mistake. “I just made an illegal turn.” “It's all right,” his daughter replied. “The police car behind us did the same thing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness & Love To All

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,990 views

    Robert E. Lee was asked to comment on one of his worst critics. He said, "I believe he is a fine General." Confused that he would say something nice about an enemy, Lee said, "You asked me to tell you what I thought of him, not what he thought of me."

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness and Love for All People Luke 6:27-31 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Do to others as you would have them do to you." Illustration: If you bite and devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awaken Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,427 views

    So how should we be acting now knowing this. Like I said in the eyes of the world we are the enemy. Maybe we should start acting like it. This is an unusual statement I know but it’s one worth considering. Lets look at what Jesus said in John 15:19

    Awaken Pt2 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com So how should we be acting now knowing this. Like I said in the eyes of the world we are the enemy. Maybe we should start acting like it. This is an unusual statement I know but it’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare