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  • David Wilson avatar

    When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015
     | 4,560 views

    Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

    FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through A Rough Patch Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015
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     | 8,382 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Songs Of A King". How do you handle difficult times?

    Series: The Songs Of A King [#3] GOING THROUGH A ROUGH PATCH Psalm 142:1-7 Introduction: Have you ever just had a really bad year? You know, the year that everything breaks down and nothing seems to go right? We all have had rough patches and David is no exception. The year 1060 A.D. was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Don't Hang Up Your Harp

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 19, 2022
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     | 5,920 views

    3 Keys to not hanging up your harp: 1.By not letting circumstances circumvent your praise. 2. Don’t let the fact that you are in foreign land cause praise to become foreign to you. 3. By Not Letting the fact you are a captive, hold your praise captive.

    Don’t Hang Up Your Harp PPT 1 Series title PPT 2 Message Title PPT 3 Text Psalms 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Psalms 137:2 Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. Psalms 137:3 For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let’s Get Started - The Beginning Of Jesus’ Ministry Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2012
     | 6,171 views

    Jesus spent 40 days in the desert fasting before He actually began HIs earthly ministry. How important is fasting in the church today?

    January 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:1-11 Subject: The Temptation of Jesus Title: Let’s Get Started – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry Last week I shared with you about John the Baptist and how he came to prepare us for the coming ministry of Jesus. My focus was not just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get Off The Boat Stop Sinking And Start Rising

    Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011
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     | 7,529 views

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    Get Off the Boat Stop Sinking and Start Rising Text: Matthew 14; 27-33 Key Scripture Matthew 14; 29 29} He said; “Come” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. Let the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday - The Beginning Of The End Or The Start Of Something New? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,130 views

    Jesus wept as he rode into Jerusalem, wept for his beloved city, as it says in Luke’s gospel, for he knew the dreams of this day would turn into the reality of pain, death, and suffering.

    Palm Sunday is when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Can you imagine what it must have been like on that day almost 2000 years ago? Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, may have seemed to those who were there to be the high point of his ministry. All of those people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Battle Is Over; Was It Worth It. Why Is It So Difficult For Us.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 25, 2016
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     | 8,208 views

    Good things happens to bad people, and the Gospel tells us that, but it is not fair, but what we don’t see, is God changing us for the better, refining us to do his will. It is all there in the bible.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th October 2016; This is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Acts 5:27-32 Psalm 118:14-29 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31 Acts 5:27-32 When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Truth About Honesty Part I: Why Is Integrity So Difficult?

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017
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     | 10,150 views

    There is a Fraud Triangle at work in all of our lives. The only way we can get out of it is by intentionally turning it into a Grace Triangle. Is that easy? Let us find out.

    When I Fall Main passage: Micah 7:1-9 How many of you have School going Children? If you get a call from the Principal to come and see him/her what will be your reaction? So here are the parents who get such a call from the Principal. With fear and trembling they reach the Principal’s office and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,510 views

    There is a process in our becoming all that God credated us to be. This is the human side of the divine change.

    James 1:2-4, 22-25 “Perseverance” INTRODUCTION When it comes to travel, I think many of us are highway people. We want to go the fastest way possible in order to get to our destination as quickly as we can. We aren’t really interested in seeing the sights or stopping at the tourist ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You're Gonna Make It Through Your Storm

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 38,027 views

    No matter what storm you are going through in your life right now, God will see you through it. Watch how God strengthens Paul during his real life storm and the lessons we learn about surviving storms.

    I have a message for you from God today. God told me to tell all of you that… YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT!!! YOU’RE GONNA MAKE IT THROUGH YOUR STORM!!! It’s just a matter of TIME. God wants to lift your spirits today. God wants to raise your sights today. God wants you to take heart. YOU ARE GOING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 13, 2013
     | 4,870 views

    Moms usually find themselves in less than ideal situations, but the calling to motherhood includes doing the best you can in your less-than-ideal environment.

    Moms Who Cannot Be June Cleaver (topical) 1. Not everyone has a gentle mom. A police recruit was asked during the exam, 'What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?' He answered, 'Call for backup.' [myenglishpages.com] 2. Of course children perceive life quite differently from adults. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    God Will Finish What He Has Started In You!

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 276 ratings
     | 100,741 views

    Put away your doubts. Put away your fears. Those things are not of God. Stand on Truth, Live by Faith, Believe and Be excited about What God is doing and will continue to do in you life, and the life of this church.

    God Will Finish What He Has Started In You. Pastor Glenn Newton 1-17-01 Text : Philippians 1:3-6 How many of you here this morning have a unfinished project waiting for you at home? Go ahead, raise your hand, Something you have been working on, trying to get finished, maybe for along time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    A Fresh Start To The Unfinished Walls Of Our Lives And Ministry

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,936 views

    HOW AM I DOING IN FINISHING WHAT GOD SET FORTH IN MY LIFE?

    New Years Resolutions… most common of which usually relate to health, eating and exercise… #1 is dieting. - Average American gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas o I’ve done my share… in fact, maybe even a little extra so one of you may get a break - We can all appreciate fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #8divine Possibilities: Every Miracle Starts As A Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    We search for Divine Possibilities, but we must realize every miracle in the Bible started as a problem. This is still true today!

    SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #8 EVERY MIRACLE STARTS AS A PROBLEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Finish What We've Started For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,673 views

    I don’t know about you, but I find it a lot easier to start projects than it is to finish them. Many of us have unfinished projects around the house to prove it. The Christian life can be that way too.

    How To Finish What We’ve Started For Christ II Timothy 4:1 Purpose: To explain how a Christian can be faithful. Aim: I want the listener to be inspired so he won’t give up serving Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible