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  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    From Saul To Paul!!

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 31,197 views

    How God can change you just like the Apostle Paul.

    From Saul to Paul ACTS 9:1-22 There was a family from a very remote area That visited a very large city for the first time. They checked into a 4 star Hotel, and they stood Amazed at the beautiful and impressive site’s. As they left the reception desk the mans wife Stopped at the restroom. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy To The World! Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,253 views

    Christmas is about the joy found in Christ

    (adapted from Bob Russell) SERIES: “CHRISTMAS CAROL THEOLOGY” TEXT: PSALM 98 TITLE: “JOY TO THE WORLD” INTRODUCTION: A. Christmas can be quite stressful --planning parties, buying just the right gifts, preparing elaborate meals ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2016
     | 4,513 views

    Paul begins with three negatives, likely direct disproof of his opponents’ claims that Paul’s credentials were untrustworthy. 1. Paul’s gospel was not according to man. 2. It was not received from man. 3. It had not been taught to him.

    Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5 Text: Galatians 1:11-24NASB A family from a remote area made their very first visit to the big city. They checked into the Grand Hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Dad signed in at the reception desk, Mom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Times Are In Your Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2025
     | 1,159 views

    If you watch the nonstop news, you might be tempted to despair! David faced a period of discouragement. In Psalm 31 we see David's hard plight but watch as he wrestles to trust & find hope and victory in God. It points us how to do it.

    MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Ps. 31:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN TEXAS IN JULY WHEN… 1. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. 2. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. 3. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Nehemiah, Vision And Action

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 188 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    A look at Nehemiah and how he saw his dream fulfilled

    IT WAS A CUSHY JOB. AND HE KNEW IT. IT WAS PROBABLY THE BEST JOB IN THE KINGDOM AND HE WAS WELL AWARE OF HOW LUCKY HE WAS TO HAVE IT. WORK WASN'T ALWAYS EASY TO FIND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU WERE A FOREIGNER. MOST OF HIS FRIENDS WORKED AS LABOURERS, AND IN UNSKILLED POSITIONS. EVEN THOSE WHO HAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    No Christmas

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 61,711 views

    What if Satan had been successful at preventing Jesus’ birth?

    No Christmas? Mt 2:1-15 INTRO: Last Year a small book by John Grishom called “Skipping Christmas” was a hit. About a couple Luther & Nora Krank tired of all the commercialism & stress of Christmas, decided to skip it, no lights, no gifts no celebrations. From that the book tells of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Almost Slipped

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014
     | 18,681 views

    Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

    I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,713 views

    This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

    Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Living In A Bubble? Clique

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2018
     | 4,682 views

    We are living in a dilemma of emptiness and loneliness because of this huge enemy giant of CLIQUES. Small exclusive groups will hinder growth bring many problems. BE INCLUSIVE.

    LIVING IN A BUBBLE? EMPTY, LONELY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where does EMPTINESS and LONELINESS grow? Why do we seem to live in a wonderful world and we face the giants of fear, worry, loneliness and emptiness in a land of plenty? Why accept the FIFTH WHEEL FEELING? WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Be A Feast Giver

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    Two kings, two feasts – one who thought he had everything had nothing, another made everything from nothing.

    Don’t you love a big barbeque? I remember as a kid going to Hooker Oak Park for barbeques and seeing all the people playing and having a good time and smelling the steaks and stuff. Well, today, we are going to attend two feasts, two large get-togethers. And we’re going to see two kings preside ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Thomas Missed The Meeting

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,737 views

    It is not noted why Thomas was not there, but one thing we should note that his absence caused him to miss out on what Jesus was ready for them to do. In fact had you ever missed a service, and everyone that was there would tell about the good time they h

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, February 14, 2010 TITLE: THOMAS MISSED THE MEETING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 20:19-29 The Lord lead me to this exciting passage of Scripture in an effort to Help and Encourage our Brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Two Visitations - Gabriel's Announcements Of Impossible Births

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 24, 2025
     | 38 views

    This Christmas. God specializes in turning your impossible situations into testimonies of His power. Today, we explore two divine visitations that changed everything forever.

    TWO VISITATIONS GABRIEL'S ANNOUNCEMENTS OF IMPOSSIBLE BIRTHS LUKE 1:11-38 INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD SHOWS UP IN YOUR WILDERNESS Church, let me take you back to Genesis 21:16. Hagar, a slave woman, ran into the wilderness (Genesis 16:6-8). She carried nothing but despair and a dying child. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Released From Chains Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,457 views

    Jesus offers to give us "newness of life" - a rebirth and a 2nd chance put our lives right. How does that work, and what do I need to do to lay hold of that promise?

    OPEN: His name was Harry Houdini, one of the greatest escape artists of all time. He freed himself from handcuffs, chains, ropes, and straitjackets and even jails. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then, later, as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    "Iced Or Boiling"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 7, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,310 views

    “We can’t make an outward difference until we are inwardly different.”

    Intro: (Start with Blank) One day three men were walking along and came upon a raging, violent river. They needed to get to the other side, but had no idea of how to do it. The first man prayed to God saying, "Please God, give me the strength to cross this river." Poof! God gave him big arms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Trust

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,224 views

    Trust something we give sometimes without thinking. Do we really trust God? How is our trust destroyed? Christians trust as a sign of faith.

    Trust Proverbs 3:5-7 Perhaps you have not caught on to what God has had me doing in the past few weeks. Two weeks ago we had a message on Authority where we were reminded about the authority of every Christian. We discussed teachers, the president, and police as sources of authority. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational