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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Permission To Feel Despondent Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,089 views

    In Psalm 88, God gives us permission to be fully human, to face the realties of misery rather than deny them, and to pour our complaints, despondency, and miseries before Him in prayer.

    Permission to Feel Despondent (Psalm 88) 1. This is the time of year when many experience a seasonal depression attributed to the fact that the amount of sunlight is declining. We certainly are all familiar with feelings of sadness, grief and loss. But at the deepest level, we can get to the point ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Matthew 5 - Part 14 - What Do You Do When Someone Hates You? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,110 views

    Jesus goes beyond the legal matters again. The CASE you have against someone is not as important as the RELATIONSHIP you have with them. Jesus emphasizes that the RELATIONSHIP IS ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT. Sometimes we don’t want it to be more important.

    Matthew 5 - Part 14 - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HATES YOU? I remember years ago that a man wrote a nasty letter to me and included in it a curse and all kinds of false accusations. To this day, I don’t know why he wrote it. It was so vicious and untrue, but he had built up a case against me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How's Your "i" Problem? Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    We all have it.

    HOW’S YOUR “I” PROBLEM? ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Introduction: How’s your “I” problem? I don’t have an eye problem. My vision is 20/20 thank you. I used to have a problem but I went from cataracts to contacts. You have an “I” problem! How dare you tell me I have an eye problem. I’m not talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeker, The Believer, And The Skeptic

    Contributed by Dwight Hord on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    An Easter message to identify and challanges belivers to see what kind of believer we are. There are 3 types of believers... The Seeker, The Believer, and The Skeptic. Where do you fit?

    The Seeker, The Believer, and the Skeptic Text: John 20:1-9 Pastor Dwight L. Hord • The Seeker In Vs. 1 of John 20 we find Mary on resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Keith Peters avatar

    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 7,750 views

    Describes the benefits of fearing God.

    The Fear of the LORD "Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD." (Psalm 34:11) REFLECTION: God promises much to those who will learn an appropriate fear of Him: > "by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." (Prov 16:6) > "The fear of the LORD tendeth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do You Love Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014
     | 6,894 views

    We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

    1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abominable Sin Of Idolatry

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,450 views

    God’s contempt of idolatry among other sins is on top of His list. His hatred against the worship and service of false gods and idols is no secret. In the first two of Ten Commandments, we are given a direct command from God not to put anything before Him

    Intro: God’s contempt of idolatry among other sins is on top of His list. His hatred against the worship and service of false gods and idols is no secret. In the first two of Ten Commandments, we are given a direct command from God not to put anything before Him. I. WHAT IDOLATRY DOES TO GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Tragedy Of The Innocents

    Contributed by David Simpson on Dec 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    A message in response to the tragedy of the school shooting in Connecticut and its relation to the killing of the innocent children of Bethlehem by Herod after the birth of Jesus.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 16, 2012 David K. Simpson The Tragedy of the Innocents Matthew 2:13-18 The unspeakable happened on Friday. Twenty Innocent children and six of their teachers, all women, were murdered. As the Connecticut governor said: "Evil visited this community." It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Walking In Love In These Times

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2023
     | 1,255 views

    We live in times when good is called evil, evil is called good, and those who love God and His Word are reviled. As believers, we are called to walk in Love toward those who hate us and who accuse us of evil. This message may be of real help for many.

    Walking in Love in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: July 10, 2022 There is a right way for committed Christians to approach those who stand against the things that we stand for. Jesus addressed such matters in the Gospels. Paul and others walked these things out, in the midst of opposition. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recognizing And Resisting The Lies Of The Enemy. John 8:44

    Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 31, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,061 views

    A message about overcoming the lies that are in our everyday life. Seeing things though the right eyes.

    Good Morning. Please stand with me and hold up your Bible. Say this with me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The never ending, everlasting, Word of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternal Encounters: Healing And Wholeness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 632 views

    Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As image-bearers of God, our value is rooted in Him, and so is our hope for healing and restoration.

    Eternal Encounters: Healing and Wholeness in Christ Introduction: Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As Matt Chandler reminds us, "Every person you encounter is eternal. You have never met a human not created to image your God." This quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    Having Life, The Message Of The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,379 views

    Having life, the message of the Lord's Supper is one of love, sacrifice, and redemption. It serves as a reminder of Jesus' ultimate act of selflessness in giving his body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.

    HAVING LIFE, THE MESSAGE OF THE LORD'S SUPPER Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, December 21, 2023 John 6:53–55 (ESV) "53 So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Power Of Christ's Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,523 views

    The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Big Idea – The gospel turns enemies into friends and promises that we will one day stand before God sinless and pure. Our Present Status: Reconciled through Christ (vs. 22)

    The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 6 The Power of Christ's Reconciliation Colossians 1:18-23 David Taylor March 1, 2015 We are in a series on Paul's letter to the Colossian church, called “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ.” Two weeks ago we saw Paul describing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    8. Denunciation Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020
     | 1,450 views

    Jonah has spoken his peace to God, displeasure. Now God speaks to Jonah, denounces

    Jonah has spoken his peace to God, displeasure. Now God speaks to Jonah, denounces, Both by word and deed. God rebukes Jonah and wants to bring about a better attitude about Nineveh’s revival. Jonah’s attitude needed denouncing. It was not a problem that could be ignored. It was a big problem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    God's Positioning System Doesn't Need An Upgrade #1

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,628 views

    A GPS is a device to help you find your way when you're lost. Wouldn't be great if there was one for your faith? The good news is there is.

    Every phone now comes with one. However, just a few years ago, people had to purchase one. How many people still own one? I have to tell you I resisted purchasing one for some time. In fact, truth be told, the family received theirs by cashing in some credit card reward points. I resisted because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational