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  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    We often make excuses for not bringing people to Jesus. We look at all the obstacles and give up. These men in Mark 2 didn’t allow circumstances to become an obstacle in bringing this man to Jesus.

    Bringing People to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Introduction Vs.1 1. There were four cities that were prominent in the life of Jesus. Bethlehem – Birth Nazareth – Grew up there Jerusalem – Crucifixion and resurrection Capernaum – Called His city (Matt 9:1) – Jesus did much of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Adjustment - The Way Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    Finding joy does not involve making your circumstances better - it involves making your mind work like Jesus’ mind. Find out how and how unity works with different kinds of people.

    John 17:20-21 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. It was Jesus’ prayer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Faith In A Famine

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 9, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    Examine the faith of the widow woman that took care of Elijah. 1. Pressing Circumstances. 2. Personal Crisis. and 3. Prophetic Challenge. God tries our faith that we might try His faithfulness.

    Faith In A Famine 1 Kings 17:1-24 Introduction: A Lack of Leadership. Ahab Rejected The Servant of God. Ahab Rejected The Sayings of God. Ahab Rejected The Strength of God. 1. Pressing Circumstances. A. Drinking at the Brook. B. Dryness at the Brook. 2. Personal Crisis. A. Starving in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horns & The Craftsmen Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,559 views

    This revelation serves to greatly encourage His people's hopes & faith for it shows how entirely God knows the outcome of all circumstances & how completely all results lie in His hand & His purposes.

    ZECHARIAH 1: 18-21 The Second Vision THE HORNS AND THE CRAFTSMEN [Jeremiah 23:29 / 2 Cor. 4:1-6] What stands against our church? Why doesn't it move on for God? Is there any satanic power oppressing us and holding us back? Have we repented? Have we prayed for the advance of our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace, Down Under Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,108 views

    Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Whether its: Under the weather or under the circumstances…we’re always living under something. How about living under grace:

    Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Proverbs 30:5 *Every word of God has purpose – “God breathed” none of it is filler “Under” whether its: Under the weather & under the circumstances…we’re always living under something 1. Past: Under the Law – Grace gives a New Motive Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of Happy People

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    Today not a few people are sick and tired of life. However, they search for means to be happy in the wrong places and in the wrong ways! The Bible says there are certain circumstances that are key to a happy and blessed life. True happiness is blessedness

    Intro: Every normal person wants to be happy. We may not always be happy, but given the choice, don’t we want to be happier more often? There is a false and true happiness. To be honest, we are living in an imperfect world where there is more sadness, sorrow and pain than happiness. Look around and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 36,525 views

    What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

    OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God Doesn't Make Promises, He Can't Keep”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they should Accept their present circumstances, and make the best of it, by working for the (welfare) health and happiness of those around them UNTIL God honors His promise in

    8 October 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: Although some believers do not like the situation that they have been put in - They can’t change it. So they should make the BEST OF IT. References: Ps 123:2b ( …so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Worry About The Lions Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 29, 2012
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,953 views

    We live in a world that can be a scary place sometimes. How can we live a life that is pleasing to God when we encounter circumstances and real problems that will come solely as a result of following God?

    Don’t worry about the Lions Daniel 6 Intro Slide Good Morning. This morning we are going to talking about Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Now when I mention Lions, you either think about the Lions’ you have seen at the zoo or at a circus Slide Lions that look like this and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heeding The Warnings Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 10,175 views

    Along our journey of life, God gives us signs and warnings through people, circumstances and events. God gives us the warning in Jude because He loves us and wants the best for us.

    “Heeding the Warnings” Jude It was 1 am in the morning and I had just finished my last day of work before I headed to Dallas to enroll in seminary. I stopped by Giovanna’s apartment to say goodbye and then got on the road. I had scrimped and saved all semester to have enough money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 3, 2015
     | 2,387 views

    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015
     | 2,462 views

    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Brotherly Kindness - It Changes Me! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
     | 8,404 views

    It is amazing how genuine kindness and love touches others! Equally amazing to me is why we fail to express love or receive love until the most desperate kind of circumstances sweep over us.

    Series: “Becoming a Complete Christian” Message # 7 TEXT - 2 Peter 1: 3-8 Becoming Complete Disciples, developing conduct and character that reflect those of our Master, Jesus Christ. Complete disciples, the Bible teaches us, must first have a spiritual transformation through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,093 views

    Mary was willing to humble herself, accept the change of her circumstances, accept the shame and gossip and disdain she would face. In your life God wants to do something impossible for you, but possible for Him.

    The Riddle I was at a Christmas party many years ago. A pastor and author was there who liked to play games with riddles. He had a good one which stumped everyone at the party. “what’s bigger than the universe . . . dead men eat it . . . if living men eat it they die”. You ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith To Heal Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 8,400 views

    The key to faith is in Jesus. His presence with the disciples is what matters. His call is to keep trusting, to keep focusing on him rather than on outward circumstances. Don’t be afraid, just believe.

    If you were here last week you may remember that I asked whether you have trouble believing that God still intervenes in the world in a miraculous way. Well, a similar question arises today. Not whether you believe that God can answer your prayers, rather do you believe that he will answer your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican