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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Faith, A Living Hope

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2020
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     | 8,718 views

    Facing a world in crisis

    Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 1 Peter 1:3-9 Faith, A Living Hope Where is your hope in times of dire circumstances? We are trying to hold onto that hope as we struggle to be faithful and obedient to God and obey the laws and instructions of legal authorities governing our society. If there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity Of The Body - 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 22, 2011
     | 3,639 views

    For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility...

    Dakota Community Church October 23, 2011 Unity of the Body - 2 Ephesians 2:11-22 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (that done in the body by the hands of men) — 12 remember that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Do Everything Without Grumbling Or Arguing Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 29, 2023
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     | 3,095 views

    Life is far from easy. When a believer goes through negative circumstances is it ok to share with others how hard your life has become? While seeking comfort from another believer is not a sin when does talking about the dark valleys become a sin?

    Doing Everything without Grumbling or Arguing Philippians 2:12-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Is there a right and wrong way to respond to the difficult times of life? The Bible has many warnings that our lives as Christians will be far from easy. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fiery Furnace PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,882 views

    Highlight the power of faith, the strength of obedience, and the reward of loyalty to God, even in the face of dire consequences.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're diving headfirst into the fiery furnace, figuratively of course, as we explore the inspiring story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from Daniel 3:8-25. This passage is a powerful testament to the power of faith, the strength of obedience, and the reward of ...read more

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    Making The Wrong Choices

    Contributed by Ade Odusote on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,692 views

    Making choices without giving consideration to the will of God always has dire consequences

    Life is a series of choices Genesis 13: 5 - 13 · The choices you make today will determine where you will find yourself tomorrow. · But most of the choices we are faced with in life are incidental. · But the thought of this message is for the more serious decisions we face in life. Choices ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Substance Of A Woman

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 29, 2015
     | 14,810 views

    For the much love of Christ Jesus, sins are forgiven and sinners are saved.

    SUBSTANCE OF A WOMAN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 29, 2015) “And certain women, which had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary called Magdalene, out of whom went seven devils, And Joanna, the wife of Chuza Herod's steward, and Susanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Chosen Vessels Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Dec 1, 2012
     | 6,983 views

    Jesus took all our pains & sufferings to the cross, then what are we complaining about instead of thanking? - Especially since He also showed us how we bore the pain without taking even the analgesic (the vinegar & gall wine) offered?

    “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:12) - ‘If we are the children of God, then why do we suffer?’ retorted a friend of mine who is a staunch believer too. Here is a reflection that endeavors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Reason To Believe

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mark 9

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,282 views

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    Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Almighty God Redeem Our Land, We Pray

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 15, 2019
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     | 9,435 views

    God's redemption of Zion gives us HOPE

    Message/Devotion December 15, 2019 Isaiah 35:1-10 Almighty God Redeem Our Land, We Pray The reading The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Can Turn It Around Overnight Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 478 views

    2 Kings 7 reminds us that no situation is too far gone for God to reverse. He specialises in sudden turnarounds, and He often uses the least expected to do the greatest miracles.

    GOD CAN TURN IT AROUND OVERNIGHT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 7:1-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5; Isaiah 43:19; Malachi 3:6; Ephesians 3:20; Jeremiah 32:27 INTRODUCTION: The city of Samaria was in crisis. A great famine had struck, and the people were reduced to desperate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope In The Redeemer Job 19:25 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,597 views

    In Job 19:25, Job proclaims a steadfast belief in his Redeemer amidst profound suffering and loss. Let us unpack this verse and discover the transformative truths it holds for us today.

    Hope in the Redeemer Job 19:25 Introduction: Today, we explore a profound declaration of faith and hope from the book of Job. In Job 19:25, Job proclaims a steadfast belief in his Redeemer amidst profound suffering and loss. Let us unpack this verse and discover the transformative truths it holds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Long Time Series

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 16, 2009
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     | 4,887 views

    When God seems to have abandoned us for a long time we need to trust, looking forwards and backwards to times of blessing, as David did.

    What is a long time? A year? Ten years? A hundred years? A thousand years? The answer to this question is ’it all depends’. We live in an increasingly impatient world; we want and expect everything NOW, just like spoiled children. I was like that on Thursday afternoon when I was in a huge hurry ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Have We Done To God's Love?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 17, 2015
     | 3,203 views

    God's love sustains us to everlasting life in the peace and understanding that God's love is Christ Jesus.

    WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO GOD'S LOVE? by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 17, 2015) “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,198 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God's goodness, resilience in adversity, and constant praise can guide and strengthen us, inspired by Paul and Silas's story.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united by a common thread, a shared faith that binds us together. It is this faith that strengthens us, that guides us, and that brings us here today. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow together. And in this gathering, we are ...read more

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