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  • Chuck Cody avatar

    Narnia: Lucy's Faith Is "Unswerving" Series

    Contributed by Chuck Cody on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    The first step is faith. Despite what others may think your journey begins now and it begins by saying yes to Jesus.

    I remember in my late twenties, I had moved several times, and I was going back to what had been home to me during my high school years. I was going to be staying with some old friends, you know the ones, the ones that know all your stories, that know the “real” you, the ones that know all those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did God Destroy The Earth? Series

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,432 views

    Message written in contemporary conversational language with an easy to p.p.t. outline. Discussing God’s plan for the destruction of the earth in the days of Noah.

    "Why did God destroy the earth?" Gen. 5-9 (The beginning of destruction) Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church Today I want to put the wraps on the first segment of our series called "The Beginning." We’ve been studying the book of Genesis. Also known as the book of origins. The world as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Crucifixion Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,400 views

    There are two kinds of hearts in this world, those that reject Jesus and those who accept Him, these verses detail those two hearts and give us great insight on the person of Jesus.

    The Crucifixion – Luke 23:39-49 [ESV] Illegally arrested, unjustly tried and convicted, and brutally treated and tortured, Jesus was now hanging on a cross between two thieves sentenced to the same fate as him… death! The other men sentenced to die had been in the procession coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon "Intercessors Needed"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 20, 2025
     | 807 views

    God looked for someone who would rebuild the wall of righteousness that was guarding the Nation and keep the land safe. Intercessors are needed.

    Sermon “Intercessors Needed" Scripture Lesson - Ezekiel 22:23-31 “Again a message came to me from the Lord: “Son of man, give the people of Israel this message: In the day of my indignation, you will be like a polluted land, a land without rain. Your princes plot conspiracies just as lions ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The World’s Greatest Comeback

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 10, 2017
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,819 views

    An Easter Sermon looking at the greatest comeback of all times.

    The World’s Greatest Comeback We all love a good comeback story. A story about those who have been beaten down, overwhelmed, and who have come out of nowhere, out of obscurity and hopeless conditions to beat the odds. The king of the comeback has to be Abraham Lincoln. Here’s a man who had less ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Bad News, Good News

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    I'm convinced that whenever an innocent, sincere individual is taken advantage of, or has his faith ruined because of our greed or by our example, that God takes that very seriously, too.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 2 Kings 5:1- 27: Philippians 4:8 ILL. Now that Federal Agencies have proclaimed the Covid pandemic is over, there have been several polls taken about changes in church attendance. One poll of 5,872 adults published ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aspects Of The Church - Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 1. (Part 9 In The Series) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2023
     | 1,258 views

    The world sees the Church as divided, fighting, greedy and hypocritical. Christ sees the Church as the unity of the Spirit. We look at Heresies and False Teachers; facing Tribulation in the world, and our wrestle against Evil Princes and Demons.

    ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH - ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 1. PART 9 IN THE SERIES We are going to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church and its problems and its conflict in the world. [1]. FIRST CONSIDERATION - HERESIES AND FALSE TEACHERS I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parent Trap #2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,722 views

    Jacob’s life works like a Russian nesting doll, for his life has conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, moves to his quarrel with his eventual father-in-law Laban, to continual run-ins with his two wives .

    It seems that broken families and dysfunctional families are everywhere. Great things can come from broken families. Jacob’s life works like a Russian nesting doll, for his life has conflict inside conflict inside yet another, conflict. What begins as a conflict with his twin brother Esau, moves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Begins With Me

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025
     | 221 views

    Revival starts where one heart turns—opening closed doors, cleansing hidden sin, and welcoming the Spirit’s rain until joy returns again.

    Introduction — The Long Wait for Rain Sometimes revival doesn’t arrive with thunder. Sometimes it seeps in quietly—like rain through hard, cracked ground. For years we may live with the crust of complacency, calling it contentment. We tell ourselves that the season of power is past, that we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Demands My Soul, My Life, My All Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,403 views

    Human beings have a strong tendency to live life in their own individual ways. We bristle at the idea of anyone – even God telling us how to live. But when we see Jesus' obedience on the cross it can motivate us to obey God.

    Introduction: C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children’s books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and “defend ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Revival: More Than A Whale Of A Story

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 17,678 views

    Principles of preparation for revival.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Jonah 1:1-6, 17; 4:11 TOPIC: Revival THEME: Principles of preparation for revival REVIVAL: MORE THAN A WHALE OF A STORY By Dr. James O. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Of Comfort

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 304 ratings
     | 103,434 views

    Isaiah spoke of an everlasting comfort that came from the everlasting Word of God, resulting in an everlasting strength.

    The book of Isaiah is divided into two parts. The first 39 chapters deal with impending judgment, and the second part deals with forgiveness and deliverance. The first 39 chapters deal with sin, but the last 27 chapters deal with a Savior — 66 chapters in all. Many people see Isaiah as a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Goes On

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    Since we are adopted we have a responsibility to promote adoption.

    “The Gift Goes On” Several years ago the Kalamazoo Public Schools made the national news with the announcement of The Kalamazoo Promise. As you may know, some generous anonymous donors gifted large sums of money to establish a fund that would provide students educated in the Kalamazoo Public ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Lessons Learned For Job Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,721 views

    Discusses lessons we can learn fro Job.

    Lessons Learned From Job Scriptures: 1 Pet. 5:8; Job 1:1-22; Matt. 4:8-9; 1 John 2:16; 1 Tim. 6:3-9 Introduction We often hear of things going on that we readily blame on Satan. People have made the statement when they got caught doing something that "the devil made me do it." There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Discouragement Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,455 views

    We all are seeking happiness and often find ourselves discouraged. That is why we are not to produce the spiritual fruit of happiness but rather joy. This sermon discovers what joy is and how to find it.

    If I were to ask you this morning “What makes you happy?” how would you answer? Perhaps your answer would be friends and family. We are all born with a need for social connections. Did you realize that physical touch, like a hand shake or a hug releases endorphins in our brain which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare