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  • Tom Lovorn avatar

    Surprised By Joy

    Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 10,228 views

    The same joy that surprised the followers of Christ in the upper room that first Easter can bring us joy that is permanent, powerful, and plentiful.

    Near the end of the nineteenth century a little church high on the cliffs at the entrance to the English Channel was destroyed by a hurricane. A few weeks later, a British Admiral came to ask the pastor if they intended to rebuild the church. The clergyman explained that they were a poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants Us To Be Sure

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,264 views

    In this day & age it is sometimes difficult to know what is true. But surely, there are some things we can count on, some things we can know for sure.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. What do we know for sure? In this age of contemporary uncertainty it is difficult to know what is true, because what was considered true yesterday may not be considered true today. ILL. For example, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Worthy Search Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 79 ratings
     | 17,376 views

    The scene in heaven has shifted from God the Creator to a new element in time & human history as God the Redeemer enters the scene. WHo can open the scroll that will become central in the Book.

    REVELATION 5: 1-7 THE WORTHY SEARCH [Isaiah 11: 1-10] Four chemistry majors at a university decided to take a road trip just prior to their senior finals. Due to their extended partying they were late in getting back to campus, and missed their main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Through Worry And Anxiety

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,963 views

    Is what the Apostle Paul says in Philippians 4:6 reasonable: “Don’t be anxious about anything…?” When overcome with worry and anxiety we can either let anxiety knock us down like a bowling ball getting a strike or we can work through our anxieties and wo

    Getting Through Worry and Anxiety Philippians 4:4-9 A small boy was struggling over his homework, and finally turned to his father and said, “Oh, what’s the use of going to all this bother of getting an education anyway?” “Son, it’s mighty important,” the father replied. Before you’re too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Who You Believe: Who Is Love And Justice (Session 4) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,679 views

    Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus Christ dying an undeserved and cruel death on a cross can have any effect on their own lives. In fact until we understand two fundamental truths - the extent of God’s love and our need for forgiveness

    Who is Love and Justice? The cross is central to the Christian message. Some churches display a cross, some people wear a cross as a fashion accessory. In this session we are going to examine the real meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Enrich Your Life In God

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    Jesus' exposes the greed in our hearts. Only he can bring us the real riches that last, our heavenly inheritance.

    Text: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Enrich your Life in God A. Greed robs you B. Only God's barn endures Season: Pentecost 11c Date: August 8, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Enrich-your-Life-in-God-Luke12_13-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Goal Of God’s Command Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    Paul spells out the specific goal in this text and some problems we might encounter. 1- The goal - God’s command 2- The problem - men’s controversies 3- The truth - God’s law

    INTRO.- Goals in life. Do you have any? Did you have any when you were young? I wanted to be Superman but that didn’t work out and the role of King of the Cowboys was already taken! More than likely you were like most of us; you just wanted to be able to make a living and raise your kids to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Happening In America?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,603 views

    What is causing Americans great concern about our country? 1- The economy 2- The moral decay

    Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance." Don’t you wish that the Lord was the God of America? INTRO.- What’s good about America? How about peace and security? ILL.- A lady said: Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Ourselves Beyond Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 5,462 views

    If we truly want to "find ourselves" we shouldn’t look within but look outside of ourselves.

    Beginning a series called LIVING BEYOND SELF…about how we truly find our lives by living beyond ourselves. Today I want to explore the quest to find ourselves. Many may feel the paradox of our cultural quest… feeling lost in the mass of humanity… even while becoming more self aborbed. Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving In A Desert Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,825 views

    The desert is one of the best places for faith to grow.

    Title: Why They Call It the Desert Text: Numbers 11:4-23 Thesis: The “desert” is one of the best places for faith to grow. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge We are continuing our The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series this morning. We began the journey last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adventures In Life Management

    Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

    ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Worship

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 8, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,856 views

    Only when we realize who we worship can we truly worship our God.

    True Worship Genesis 22: 1-19 Intro: Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church, and his wife, Gladys, was very friendly and welcoming to people. One particular Sunday when the sermon seemed to go on forever, many in the congregation fell asleep. After the service, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Debt Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
     | 7,557 views

    Excessive personal debt is taking a huge toll. The Bible neither expressly forbids nor condones the borrowing of money. Instead it teaches that it is usually not a good idea to go into debt. Debt takes away our freedom and makes us a slave to our debt

    Debt Sermon Proverbs 22:7 As the calendar turned to the New Year, the talk of the country was the “Fiscal Cliff.” That started the conversation about our country’s national debt. As of this week, our national debt as a country is $16,822,348,570,124.50. The country’s annual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    What Happens On The Mountain Does Not Stay On The Mountain

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021
     | 4,569 views

    Our experience with Jesus on the mountain top affects us and sustains us for the rest of our lives and minstry.

    Title: What Happens on the Mountain Doesn’t Stay on the Mountain Text: Mark 9:2-9 Thesis: The most important turning point in our lives is when we only see Jesus. Introduction Robert Frost spoke of turning points when he wrote, The Road Not Taken. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Fourth City Of Refuge - Bezer Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,676 views

    We are studying the meaning of the name of the fourth city which was called ‘Bezer’ which means, ‘inaccessible place or stronghold or fortress.’ It is a place where no evil could come near. Bezer reminds us that God is a refuge to all those who trust in Him.

    Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:15,“These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.” (GNB) When the people of Israel inherited the Promised Land, the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Other