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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "Finding Hope In The Midst Of Sorrow”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,905 views

    Today's message looks at the life of King David and how through His example set forth in the Psalms we can find hope in the midst of our sorrows and tragedies, and then how Jesus is who we find that hope in.

    “Finding Hope in the Midst of Sorrow” {You can Watch today’s message at:https://youtu.be/p3NMOZOgcIg} {You can Listen to today’s message at:https://mega.nz/file/zN0TnZxY#TCc1bOl-3CBE2ALSNXfnRoNuUYFPzK3OiDsM2MRGZXs} Today, I’d like to return to a series I really didn’t know I was on until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    Surrender

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jul 7, 2023
     | 4,488 views

    This event in the life of Jehoshaphat reveals 5 important elements to truly seeking God.

    {Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Surrender

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024
     | 1,506 views

    This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished.

    {Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,474 views

    Will you seek the lost sheep of the House of Jesus?

    Today I will be preaching from Matthew 18:11-20 and the first part of the section speaks of one sheep straying from the fold and the Shepherd leaving to go find it. The word leave in the Greek indicates he did not just leave in a leisurely fashion or as being angry. He indicates an intense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing For Parents Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 3,484 views

    Part 5 in the Family series. This deals with the hurts every parent has in raising a family.

    FAMILY Part 5-Healing for Parents Sunday, June 24, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Have you ever spent a sleepless night because of a child? Ever had an argument with your kid you regret? Is there anyone here who feels guilty because their family seems to be so far from where we dreamed they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Judgment Mournin'

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 4, 2020
     | 1,905 views

    My Lord, what a mourning1

    Judgment Mournin' Lamentations 1:1-22 As I was preparing this sermon, I had just listened to Miriam Anderson singing “O Lord, what a Mornin’.” It is probably based upon an earlier African-American spiritual which was included by Bishop Allen in an early hymnbook. There have been several other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hope Is Alive

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    This message is a reminder that even though there are times when it seems that all hope is lost hope is alive in the Person of Jesus Christ.

    Title: Hope Is Alive Text: Mark 16:1-8 Date: April 8, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. A Man Named Jesus A. A multitude of Prophecies fulfilled in His peculiar birth 1. He was conceived by the Spirit 2. Born of a Virgin 3. The location and angelic announcements B. His life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 15, 2021
     | 3,904 views

    A look at how the disciples encountered Christ post resurrection, and how this speaks into the present day filled with hopelessness and apathy, and how as modern disciples the torch has passed to us to continue the work

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As we continue to journey through our Easter Season, the Gospel continues to speak to us about the impact that the Resurrection had upon the disciples. Last week, the Gospel focussed on Thomas and his disbelief, and this week, we continue by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Day In The Life Of Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025
     | 324 views

    A day in the life of Jesus

    Introduction Good morning, church family! It is a joy to gather with you today to reflect on the incredible life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Our focus will be on a single day in His life, as recorded in Mark chapter 5. This chapter is rich with powerful encounters that showcase the love, mercy, ...read more

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    "Where Is The Fire?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,577 views

    If you get down, and you stay down, and never come alive, I can make of you only one concluding comment, “YOU HAVE NO FIRE WITHIN!”

    Title: “Where is the Fire?” Key Verse: (Jer 20:9 KJV) Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay. Introduction: Jeremiah is an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Joy: Celebrating The Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    An engaging Easter Sunday sermon, inspired by 'The Story' from Randy Frazee and Max Lucado, celebrating the joy and hope brought by the Resurrection.

    The first Easter Sunday was great because the previous Saturday had been terrible. The enemies of Christ thought they had put an end to his movement. They believed his work was a failure. On that Saturday, Christ was in the grave. His life was over, his voice silenced, and his miracles ceased. The ...read more

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    The Leap Of Joy

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 14,916 views

    A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

    Our gospel lesson this morning, is the story of two pregnant women, Mary and Elizabeth, Mary who was pregnant with baby Jesus and Elizabeth who was pregnant with John who later was called, John the Baptist. Mary went to see Elizabeth after she found out from the angel concerning the child who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James May avatar

    Rolling Stones And The Risen Rock

    Contributed by James May on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,095 views

    Easter Message on the Resurrection of Jesus and the resurrection of sinful man who is covered by the rolling stone of sin.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Approaching The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,010 views

    At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

    APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Psalm 22 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,637 views

    In Psalm 22 we find assurance in the truth of God’s plan of salvation through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus. Assurance and hope for all nations for all time.

    Psalm 22 07/08/07 AM Text: Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction Few of the Psalms are any more interesting and intriguing to study than Psalm 22. But also, few of the Psalms are any more encouraging and motivating to our own faithfulness to God. I. Overview Psalm 22 Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm: it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ