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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The God Who Comforts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2007
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     | 7,464 views

    God spoke to the people in exile through Isaiah. In the midst of their darkness, they heard the voice of grace, the voice of hope and the voice of truth.

    The book of Isaiah is a remarkably long book, divided into two parts. • The first 39 chapters talk about condemnation, God’s judgement for the sin of Israel. The people had abandoned God. • The last 27 chapters talk about redemption, God’s forgiveness for the people, and the deliverance by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Heartbeat With Promise For Us Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012
     | 3,881 views

    Jesus Heart Beats with Promise for us.

    His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat with Promise for Us March 18th, 2012 INTRODUCTION On Saturday, July 23, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, PBS's ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Veteran ROADSHOW Asian Arts expert Lark Mason identified a collection of five late 17th- or early 18th-century Chinese carved rhinoceros horn cups. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Faith Or Foolishness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2010
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     | 6,165 views

    God plans don't always make sense, but they are always the right way. The falling of the walls of Jericho is just an example of the foolishness of God that has a great impact on our faith and ability to see God do great and mighty things.

    Faith or Foolishness Joshua chapter 6:15-20 Introduction- Turn with me to Joshua 6:15-20. The good news is, the Lord has allowed me to move out of Deuteronomy, the bad news it is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Speak To Your Mountain

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 64,975 views

    Prayer, & faith. Believing in the one who can. Not us but Him!

    Speak To Your Mountain Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lions And Tigers And Bears PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 735 views

    Encourage believers to face their life challenges with joy and unwavering faith, understanding that no problem is too big when we have a mighty God fighting for us.

    Good morning, family! It's great to be together in the house of the Lord. Today we're going to dive into an incredible story you all may remember from Sunday school, David and Goliath from 1 Samuel 17. Now, I'm not talking about literal giants here, but those life challenges that seem ...read more

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    Are You Ready To Return To God? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 800 views

    This sermon encourages recognition of our need for God, gratitude for His blessings, and recommitment to His plans, through repentance and faith.

    Beloved friends, gathered here today in the house of the Lord, I want to welcome you with open arms and a heart full of gratitude. We are here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here not as strangers, but as a family, united in Christ's love. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves ...read more

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    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—4 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
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     | 3,816 views

    The fourth part of a series encouraging all believers to trust God’s promises and leap over to their inheritance inspite of all challenges.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—4. Josh. 1:1-9 New Era, new Challenges, new Responsibilities—Contd. “Arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I do give them … Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you …” Josh. 1:2,3. God does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christians Face Trials

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    lessons learned in the midst of the trials of life

    Intro: over the last few months with Lauri facing cancer surgery and chemo treatments, I have thought a lot about the reasons God allows His people to go through trials in their lives. The Bible is filled with people of God facing trials, so it is very clear that just because you serve God you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rehoboth

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,649 views

    When Isaac was in the land of Philistine he was rich and flourishing, they became Jealous of him and the king (Abimelech) sent him away.

    17 So Isaac moved away from there and encamped in the Valley of Gerar, where he settled. 18 Isaac reopened the wells that had been dug in the time of his father Abraham, which the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died, and he gave them the same names his father had given them. 19 Isaac’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Underdog

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,666 views

    How does the underdog become the overachiever?

    THE UNDERDOG 1st Samuel 17:1-50 INTRODUCTION: There’s no need to fear! Underdog is here! Remember that cartoon? We enjoyed seeing the puny dog take on the villains and accomplish impossible feats of strength and daring do. We like to root for the underdog. We like to see the little guy beat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Never Give Up

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,516 views

    This sermon talks about the need for persistence within the christian attitude.

    The other day I got a chance to watch one of my favorite movies, and that is Rocky. It’s a real spiritual movie. As I watched it, I thought, why is it that people love Rocky so much. Was it for his accent? His intelligence? No, it was because of his heart. When Rocky would fight, it didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is Able PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,028 views

    This sermon encourages believers to reject feelings of insignificance, recognize God's omnipotence in all situations, and rely on His promises when facing life's challenges.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather, not as mere spectators but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's design. We are here to seek wisdom, to find comfort, and to be emboldened in our faith. We are here to embrace the living Word that God has so graciously ...read more

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    Hope Restored

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    Paul’s explanation of our hope in Jesus Christ

    Intro: why is Easter,(Resurrection Sunday) the most important day of the year. I believe Paul summed it all up in I Corinthians chapter 15--this is his thesis on the importance of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord. Our key verse is 19, Paul states that if we only have hope in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joshua An Example To Follow Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,578 views

    Qualities of Joshua

    A. QUALITIES OF JOSHUA 1. Lived beyond his limitation. Began as a slave, but died a freeman. “Joshua . . . the servant of the LORD, died, being one hundred and ten years old” (Joshua 24:29). 2. Lived ahead of his contemporaries. When ten spies rebelled, “Joshua . . . spoke unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way To Emmaus

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,173 views

    Serving Christ and working for change for the better is the best way to live.

    On The Way To Emmaus – Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815. General Wellington of England faced the powerful leader Napoleon and his French army. As they fought against each other in this famous battle, England waited prayerfully to hear the outcome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed