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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    God’s Love For Us

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,270 views

    A sermon on God's love, and how He loves us deeply, beyond anything we could ever imagine.

    God’s Love For Us Alice thought she had the perfect fiancé. As she was getting to know Michael and his family, she was very impressed by how much his parents loved each other. “They’re so thoughtful,” she said. “Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning.” Alice ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Unspeakable Joy

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 21, 2017
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     | 17,087 views

    The key to feeling unspeakable joy in both good and bad times is to cast all of one's concerns upon Jesus Christ.

    REASON FOR JOY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 John 2:1-11 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit Romans 14:17, NIV As a Christian do you feel unspeakable joy? Many try to live the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Brevity Of Life

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 20, 2016
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     | 28,939 views

    A reflection on how short our lives really are and the importance of making the greatest impact for God out of the short time that we have.

    The Brevity of Life Introduction: In case you don't know brevity means shortness or briefness. Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on those who have passed away, mainly from military service. But the holiday has been broadened recently to remember loved ones who have also passed away. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Turns My Wailing Into Dancing

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 3, 2016
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     | 17,489 views

    God works deep in our lives to transform our deepest sorrow into an abiding joy. David knew this, despite that fact that he was one messed-up fella, and despite that parts of his life stunk. What's the journey from wailing to dancing, from despair to joy?

    Sermon for Church at the Mission – July 3, 2016 The live version of this sermon is here: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/26627107/posts/1077921147 In God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether we're doing well or poorly, whether we're in deep despair or dancing on a mountain top, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hebrews-Part 2 -- " Drift Proofing Your Life" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 16, 2016
     | 10,195 views

    Part 2 of our Hebrews series

    Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 2 “Drift proofing your life” Hebrews 2:1 Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Hebrews Last week in our sermon and this week in our bible study We took a serious look at why Christianity is better At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,061 views

    If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

    A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Growing Warmer Through Fellowship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 2, 2015
     | 9,251 views

    What is fellowship all about? I try to answer that question in this sermon.

    A. It probably won’t surprise you, if I told you that I have never run a marathon. 1. Not only have I not competed in a marathon, I have never competed in an ironman triathlon (which is a race where on a single day every participant does a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bicycle race, and then caps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Story Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,863 views

    A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado. A look at Daniel's faith.

    The Story 18 - Daniel February 20, 2011 Today, we’re going to look at the life of Daniel. He’s one of the OT prophets. His story is found in chapter 18 of the Story or in the book of Daniel in the OT. Now, let me give you some of the setting where we are at. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God We Trust

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,395 views

    A patriotic sermon for September 11 or Veterans day. The parallel and similarity between Israel and America is both obivious and alarming.

    When God We Trust “Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.” Genesis 25:23 Intro: These verses of scripture…, teach us about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,648 views

    How long will we lie around at the pool waiting for the waters to be troubled? Do we not know that the supernatural power of God is available all of the time? Will we rise and walk in power or lie in sorrow and self-pity. Take up your bed and walk by G

    Why Have We Been Just Lying Here? Sunday, April 15, 2012 – AM Rev. James May John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    But Even If He Doesn't

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2012
     | 9,727 views

    Getting rid of sin, and then choosing not to sin, is by far the best way to live.

    But Even If He Doesn’t… Lessons from Exile: Dan 3 Lent week 2 Mar 4, 2012 Intro: How big a deal do you think sin actually is? This is the second Sunday of Lent, and we continue our journey to the cross and the empty tomb together. This is a season of repentance, but with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasure In Earthen Vessels

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,379 views

    The Holy Spirit is a treasure inside of us earthen vessels.

    Treasure In Earthen Vessels 2 Cor 4:7-9 & 16 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    He Gave, "Past The Hurt"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    Everything that we enjoy today, every benefit we enjoy from God, we owe to Jesus finished work on Calvary.  Amen!

    He Gave Past The Hurt (Easter 2012) Ill. A man went on vacation to the Holy Land with his wife and her mother.  While in Israel, the mother-in-law died from a heart attack.  The couple went to a local undertaker, who explained that they could either ship the body home which would cost more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul’s Prayer For Enlightenment - Part 1: To Know Christ Deeply Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    Paul's desire was for the Ephesians to know Christ deeply. This sermon emphasizes the need to know CHRIST, not focus on rules, issues and doctrinal minutia.

    Paul’s Prayer for Enlightenment - Part 1: To Know Christ Deeply Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh June 2, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by mailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 1:15-1:23 – Wherefore I also, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Compromise! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 29, 2013
     | 9,583 views

    The truth is, that how we live, matters to God! Christians are to keep in step with the Spirit and to walk in obedience to God's revealed will - but what's our motivation for doing so? Is it Law or is it Love? And why does it matter?

    No Compromise! - 1 John 3:1-10 - July 28, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #9 We’re continuing in our series in the book of 1 John this morning so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 John, chapter 3, and we’ll begin reading in verse 1. ...read more

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