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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Love At First Sight Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024
     | 777 views

    John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Walks On Water: The Deliverance From Fear Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 6, 2023
     | 2,533 views

    Tonight’s passage is just a short episode of Jesus walking on the water. But in this episode Jesus shows us that He is Someone that we can count on when fear grips our lives.

    If we know Jesus Christ in a personal way, we know that He will deliver us from many things. How many testimonies have we heard from people who have been delivered from something? Illness, death, financial situations, relationships, etc. Tonight, we see Jesus’ deliverance from yet another peril, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nicodemus At Night

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 24, 2023
     | 5,796 views

    We all need to grow & deepen our understanding of the great passages of scripture. The 3rd chapter of John is one of the greatest. It tells us of a man named Nicodemus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NICODEMUS AT NIGHT TEXT: John 3:1-17; Rev. 22:5; John 1:4-5; Romans 6:4-6; Acts 2:37-41 (This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    Finding God's Strength

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,948 views

    Everyone seems to believe that wealth will make them happy. In this passage we read of a man who had it all yet he walked away from God because he had so much.

    Finding God’s Strength Matthew 5:5 and 11:28-30 The setting for the message this morning is found in one of the highlights of the ministry of Jesus. His ministry had its share of highs and lows but this was definitely one of his finer moments. In the background, Jesus had just gone through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divorce And Remarriage Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011
     | 4,239 views

    Divorce was just as big an issue in the first centruy as it is today

    Divorce and the Bible The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. The 10th chapter of Mark is 45 verses long and it is jam packed with instruction for the disciples and us. B. Remember that Jesus is heading for Jerusalem and ultimately His sacrificial death. 1. By this time He has pretty much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wealth Test

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,688 views

    Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31.

    Why is money such a common topic in Jesus’ preaching? Could it be that our wealth is a test? Could the way we handle money reveal whether we choose heaven or hell for all eternity? Let’s discuss this and the Great Reversal in Luke 16:19-31. Rich Luke 16:19 Jesus said, “There was a certain rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Grace

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    Too many times we expect God’s forgiveness, but find it hard or difficult to forgive others. However, this message reminds us that we must always be willing to forgive.

    GIVING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: A. Tis the season to be jolly 1. Itfs the season of love, joy, and peace on earth, good will toward men a. Itfs also the season of long lines, credit cards, traffic jams, and short fuses b. Many grow depressed or irritable c. While some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God Will Expose Our Enemies If We Obey Him”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,315 views

    America has waged war on terrorism, but the difficult thing is identifying and locating our enemy. Learn how God is willing to expose and defeat our enemies if we obey Him.

    Intro: We as Americans have declared war on terrorism. The most difficult aspect of this war is identifying and locating our enemies. Fighting the war on terrorism is not as simple as finding one man and bringing him to justice. Terrorism is not a person or a people for that matter; it’s a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answering Jesus' Most Important Question

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,951 views

    Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? Jesus asked life’s most important question; our lives will be forever affected by how we answer it.

    ANSWERING JESUS’ MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION Mark 8:27-35 Have you ever been faced with a difficult question? • “May I see your fishing license?” • “Do you know why I stopped you?” • “How many calories are in a mouse?” • “Will you marry me?” • “Are you saved?” The disciples were asked one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Pep Talk Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Sometimes in the face of difficulty we need some encouragement to stay the course. That’s what Paul gives us as we prepares for a very difficult time in his life.

    I dislike performance evaluations. (Performance Evaluation Dictionary). Giving or getting employee evaluations are a little like going to dentist, but without the Novocain. I like coaching better. I took golf lessons as a youngster. I really liked it when the coach would come over and put his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • David Johnston avatar

    Boards And Broken Pieces

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,908 views

    Just because things may be difficult for you does not mean that it is "not" the will of God for you to stay put. Too many leave the local church when it starts getting tough.

    Boards & Broken Pieces Acts 27:44 And the rest, some on boards, and some on [broken pieces] of the ship. And so it came to pass, that they escaped all safe to land. Paul has really been doing some preaching… Cities are being stirred up. Devil is stirred up. Paul becomes a prisoner… appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Abraham: Living By Grace Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    Lessons from Abraham’s life: 1. God uses imperfect people. 2. Having received grace, we give grace. 3. A life of grace will sometimes be difficult.

    Abraham: Living by Grace Hebrews 11:8-12 Abraham’s experience with God began when the Lord appeared to him and said, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,376 views

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done.

    Difficult times (horrible days) are often God’s way of making you what He longs for you to be. Don’t pull the plug before the work is done. In her children’s book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, Judith Viorst captures one young man’s really bad day. Alexander starts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nothing Is To Hard For Our Lord

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 20,351 views

    We face many difficulties in life but we can learn from Genesis 18:14 that nothing is to hard for our Lord. We must trust Him in the difficult times.

    Nothing is to hard for our Lord Genesis 18:14 “Is anything to hard for the Lord” v Have you ever felt like you just can’t do something? v Like maybe you aren’t smart enough, or talented enough, or strong enough to do a particular task, or to do what you know the Lord wants you to do? v Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Out Of The Moose Muck!

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,980 views

    By asking God alone to act, you can find a way out of your difficult situation. No matter how impossible things seem, you can come back to God.

    Two of my nephews are Eagle Scouts. They started in scouting early on and worked their way up to Eagle Scout. The oldest has been an Eagle Scout since 1993. One of the requirements that they had to achieve was a canoe trip up in Canada. My brother accompanied the scouts on this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist