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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    There Is Nothing Too Hard For The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 47,516 views

    A sermon examining the fact that God is all powerful.

    There Is Nothing Too Hard For The Lord Genesis 18:1-14 Genesis 18:14 poses an important question... "Is there anything too hard for the Lord?" I would submit to you that the answer is no! God is Omniscient, which means that He is all knowing. God is Omnipresent, which means that He is everywhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passover Party Parade Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,600 views

    Jesus chose a donkey at Jerusalem to show the city he was coming not as a conquering king, but as a prince of peace.

    INTRODUCTION Most of us have been singing the beloved hymns of the faith for many years. It’s also true that we’re all getting a little older. Somebody emailed a list of revised hymn titles for those of us who are chronologically challenged: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand … and Help Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Brave Adventurer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 43,310 views

    God has called us to live our lives as Bold Adventurers. We are called to live a unique life, a bold life and life where we know who we are why we believe. How do we fulfill the adventure that God has set before us?

    (We opened with a video by our children’s minister which integrated Stephen Curtis Chapman’s “The Great Adventure” with clips from the Indiana Jones movies - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4MXV8yqb4 till time stamp: 2:58) As Christians, God saved us to go on a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healed

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,695 views

    Sometimes we get so wrapped-up in what Jesus can do for us …when we really just-need to find Jesus!

    Just Words: Healed Scripture Text: Mark 1.29-39 INTRODUCTION Peter must’ve loved his mother-in-law, …because he brought Jesus to her! I’m sure that you’ve heard any-number of mother-in-law jokes… …such-as: What is the worst thing an emergency room doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation "Debilitating Disease"

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,056 views

    This sermon considers the woman with an issue of blood. In her desperation she found delight.

    Title: “Dwelling In the Land of Desperation – Debilitating Disease” Theme: “She lived in desperation, but she didn’t die there” Text: “Mark 5: 25 – 34” Mar 5:25 KJV - And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, Mar 5:26 KJV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Today’s Temptation, Tomorrow’s Triumph 1 Samuel 24 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,272 views

    David’s fight against the temptation of revenge produced positive three consequences we should all come to when today’s temptation is to put ourselves out in front of God’s will and get even with people.

    Today’s Temptation, Tomorrow’s Triumph 1 Samuel 24 Did you ever get in a fight when you were a kid? I mean a real fight, with fists and blood and crying. I did. More than once. Being small meant I got picked on more than once, so I became a scrapper and a bully sometimes just to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

    The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sinners, Servants, Or Sons?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2014
     | 5,075 views

    Following every act of creation, God announced that it was good. When God created man and woman, it was also a good creation. He placed them in the beautiful Garden of Eden where He provided all they needed.

    9-1-04 Title: Sinners, Servants, or Sons? Text: “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. “ (Romans 8:14) Bible Reading: Romans 8:12-17 Introduction: In Genesiss, Paul describes the beautiful life God had in mind for people when He created them. Following every act ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest For The Rest Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 6, 2014
     | 5,345 views

    In the commands regarding the Creation we find echoes of Eden. Even as we don't leave human sin to run rampant in our personal lives, we should also seek to manage God’s creation in God-honoring and God-pleasing ways.

    Sabbath: Rest for the Rest of Creation Scripture Text: Exodus 23.10-13 In the passage we just read - It talked about planting-and-harvesting, …the poor and wild-animals, ...oxen-and-donkeys, …slaves and foreigners. It’s-a-little-odd, isn’t it!?! ~ …I-mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Examining Our Suffering Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,085 views

    Suffering for the Christian must be seen in the perspective of eternity. The glory of the Lord lies ahead. It is suffering & then glory. Not to have the suffering means not to have the glory.

    1 PETER 4: 12-19 [Renewing Hope Series] EXAMINING OUR SUFFERING [2 Corinthians 4:11-18 / Psalm 31] What do you do when the rug is pulled out from under you? Do you panic? Do you get angry? Do you doubt the Lord¡¯s love for you? Do you trust God to get you through the tough times? Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2014
     | 9,491 views

    We are not to get over worried. Leave the worrying to God. Commit your way to God. Roll everything onto Him. Do your duties and enjoy His blessings. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tim White avatar

    Pray, Or Sleep? Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,756 views

    Prayer should be a priority as it is a necessity.

    • Ill.The Preacher and the Bus Driver in heaven. • Jesus was on His way to a terrible death of suffering. • On the way, He stopped to pray. • Today, we will focus on this event and how it relates to our lives. Mar 14:32-42 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abraham's Prayer: A Prayer For The City Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 21, 2015
     | 13,171 views

    If you want God to answer your prayer listen to Him first; then ask for things in accordance with his character and with a humble confidence in Him

    In the movie, Bruce Almighty, Bruce (Jim Carey) is a reporter who made a fool of himself on national television, lost his job, was attacked on the street, and had an emotional blow-up with his girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston). With his world falling apart, Bruce takes a midnight ride to clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Sorry Is Sorry? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 25, 2015
    based on 68 ratings
     | 25,290 views

    The Bible never teaches us to say "I'm sorry". Why not? What is so wrong with saying that simply phrase when you've hurt someone?

    OPEN: (We put a picture of a “Sorry” game board on the screen) How many of you recognize this game board? And how many of you have ever played it? Amazon.com says the game of Sorry is the #5 best-selling board game on their site. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Esther - Series Intro Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 11,093 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    Esther: Living For God, in a Godless Culture Esther 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER -For 60 years in a row the percentage of Christians in every American state has been decreasing. -Some modern day prophets see this decline as evidence that the end is near…perhaps they’re right. -Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ