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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Opening The Door To Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
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    As we reflect on Christ's words, may we remember that His correction is born out of love, His persistence is a testament to His longing for us, and the fellowship He offers is a joy beyond measure. Let us open the door of our hearts to Him today and dine with the King of kings.

    Opening the Door to Fellowship Introduction: Begin with a warm greeting to the congregation and introduce the key verses: Revelation 3:19-20 (NLT) - "I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. 'Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Herod The Great Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2022
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    Herod's despotic rule has been demonstrated by many of his security measures to suppress his people's contempt towards him, especially Jews. For instance, it has been suggested that Herod used secret police to monitor and report the feelings of the general populace toward him.

    Herod the Great Tom lowe 1/24/2012 Herod (also known as Herod the Great) was a Roman *client king of Judea, *A king who is dependent on a more powerful state for political, economic, or military support, and who in return is expected to serve the interests of that state; specifically a king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Smart avatar

    God's Man

    Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 15, 2002
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    Men play the leading role in sports,politics, dangerous jobs, physical strenght,money matters. When it comes to church,prayer,or Bible reading it’s let the women do it. This age desperately needs born again, spirit filled, strong,full grown spiritually, G

    1. A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART. I SAMUEL 13:14 A. Sound in the faith of the Believer B. Solid in judgement of the Bible C. Strength in the Church’s business 2.A MAN’S ATTENTION TO HEAR AND HELP EZEKIEL 33:7 A. Watchman over God’s estate B. Work willingly as a good example C. Warn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cry! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
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    Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! H

    “The Cry” Thesis: Jesus cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me!” is a desperate cry of loneliness. I believe this was the worst and the most horrible moment of the crucifixion for Jesus. When sin invaded His life and the Father walked away! He felt totally alone! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trading Places

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 12, 2008
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    Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Have you traded the real you -- your character -- for someone that really isn’t you? Trying desperately to please people just so you will be accepted? Knowin

    Sometimes Trading Places with things we think we can do -- or seem right to do doesn’t work out. Paul addressed that with the Romans… The Romans were dedicated to serving and worshipping their gods, but Paul saw that they needed to Trade Places with the one true God. The Romans had “Traded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pt. 8 Healing Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 6, 2013
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    Our un-named Syrophoencian woman (Although called “Justa” by Constitine as early as the end of the 2nd century) had a lot going on. She was a woman, Gentile, desperate because her daughter was demon possessed.Scripture tells us she “cried out.”

    Healing 8 A 21 Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon.22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, "Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed."23 But He did not answer her a word. And His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book We Skip And The God We Need

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 27, 2025
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    How would you like to pray to this god to answer your desperate prayers each day? Prayer would be a gamble each and every time. If you were single and you were praying for love and marriage, this kind of mercurial god might give you Hannibal Lecter or Jeffrey Epstein for a boyfriend!

    Find the book of Nahum with me, a small book with a massive view of God. You won’t wake up one day to find Nahum trending on social media. If the Bible were a playlist, Nahum would be the song you’d skip every time. It’s the book we totally ignore. But we shouldn’t ignore it. Here’s why you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Self-Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001
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    How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

    TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Praying In Great Distress

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 9, 2017
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    When Jesus was preparing for the greatest ordeal any human would ever face--the one who had never sinned to be cut off from his Heavenly Father--he went to God in great desperation. We can and should do the same when we face the inevitable trials of life.

    Matthew 26:36-46 Praying in Great Distress Jesus is our example in all things, and today he shows us how to take our anxious thoughts to God. I heard about a guy who was anxious in his driving. He was cutting off people, weaving in and out of traffic. Then he got inpatient at a yellow light, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Tension Between Spirit And Sin: The Struggle Of Every Christian

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
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    I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost.

    I didn't come to Jesus for Jesus. I came to Jesus, I flew to Jesus, cried out to Jesus, because I believed he could save me. My motives weren't perfect or pure or righteous. I came because I was desperate, broken, and lost. We come to Christ in brokenness, with the most shallow motives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    God's Upsidedown Courthouse: A Lesson In Faithfulness

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on May 4, 2005
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    Today’s passage challenges us to think about the Christian discipline of prayer. How is your prayer life? How is our church prayer life? How do we measure a faithful prayer life? Jesus’ parable from Luke 18 offers us some freedom from guilt…and a call

    Opener: Please allow me to rant…I often wonder if we Christians take time to reflect on what we look like to the unbelieving world that is outside the four walls of our church…Sunday after Sunday. Why go to church…why be a part of the church community? – This is a question that I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Readling avatar

    The Transforming Power Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Bruce Readling on Aug 13, 2019
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    We are here tonight to celebrate the incredible life transforming power of Jesus Christ. Each of us, believers, have experienced this amazing work of Grace. And it is what our world so desperately needs...so lets open the treasure chest of God's word and see what precious treasures we uncover.

    I'm going to mention a few names to you tonight. When I do, you will have very definite things come to your mind. So here we go... O.J Simpson, Billy Graham, Lebron James, Adrain Rogers, Tiger Woods, Chuck Swindoll, Barak Obama and finally Donald Trump. Wow, what a list of men. Each of them is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay Faithful To The End

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2019
     | 6,480 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 16: 1 – 14

    2 Chronicles 16: 1 – 14 Stay Faithful to the end 16 In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah and built Ramah, that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah. 2 Then Asa brought silver and gold from the treasuries of the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Reylourd Reyes avatar

    Career: The Rat Race We All Are In Series

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Dec 5, 2014
     | 8,007 views

    Things that keep us offtrack. Dealing with stress and maintaining our ultimate focus in life.

    Hi! Good morning everyone! In behalf of the Life Hope Community, I would like to welcome you all to our gathering today. And it is my prayer that all of you are well despite of the bad or bed weather today. For those of you who have bee with us these past weeks, I’m pretty sure that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • E. True Neilson avatar

    Where Do We Turn In Troubled Times? Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,340 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    WHERE DO WE TURN IN TROUBLED TIMES? Numbers 22 ***This message tagteam preached with Doug (layperson in our church) -In 2006 there were two movies made about the Battle of Iwo Jima. WW2 -Both movies were directed by Clint Eastwood. -The first movie was called Flags of Our Fathers and was released ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ