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  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Misunderstood God: The Distant God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,894 views

    God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE DISTANT GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:7 Big Idea: God’s protection, trust and hope are based upon His unfailing love not on your unfailing works. Supporting Scripture: Romans 8:28-39; John 13:31-35, 14:23-24; 15:9-10 INTRO “Truck Speak” In a humorous 2011 Chevrolet ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Anybody Tired Today?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020
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    A short devotional to encourage believers in the midst of their weariness

    ANYBODY TIRED TODAY? ANYBODY WEARY TODAY? - Beat down - Beat up - Burning out Have to be careful during these trying times we are living in. Easy to get overwhelmed, overextended, overstressed right now. Matthew 11:28-30 SPURGEON: “Jesus invites all those who labor & are heavy laden to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival... Or A Footnote Of History

    Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026
     | 56 views

    Many of us wonder if we could have been somebody. So many of us perhaps are just a footnote in history (if that). But what would be worse? If you could have been a great man or woman of God and then didn’t follow thru.

    Revival - Or a Footnote of History On the Waterfront: In 1954 a movie called On the Waterfront came out. The movie starred Marlin Brando who played an up and coming boxer who was forced to deliberately a lose fight so a crime boss could make money by betting against him. He never became a boxing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Thomas avatar

    But God

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 19,829 views

    There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

    This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Thomas avatar

    But God

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,594 views

    There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

    This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But God

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,366 views

    There are times in our lives when we are lost and can't see our way But God

    This morning just for a short time I would like to draw your attention to the book of Ephesians chapter 2 verses 1-10 Focusing on verse 4 Paul says Eph 2:4 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, (repeat slowly 2x) That is what I would like to just for a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Together No One Stands Alone

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 20, 2007
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     | 10,336 views

    Want to cast a vision for small group ministry? Want to build a church where no one stands alone? Want to teach small group leaders what values they should be teaching their group? Here you go...

    Standing Together Hebrews 10:19-25 Show video clip from YouTube.com titled: Small group of one A small group of one appeals to my :”Rugged individualism.” Let me sit in the pew alone Let me work on my marriage alone Let me build a business ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So Much Work, So Little Help

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,435 views

    Jesus calls all disciples, those who have accepted Him as Lord and Savior, to Go and tell someone else “the kingdom of God is near you.”

    SO MUCH WORK, SO LITTLE HELP LUKE 10: 1-21 FEBRUARY 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a guy who prayed this prayer every morning: "Lord, if you want me to witness to someone today, please give me a sign to show me who it is." One day he found himself on a bus when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antics Of The Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,403 views

    With all the reports about the nearness of the Second Coming, we must not become alarmed. The Antichrist is also coming and will proclaim himself to be God, but believers have nothing to fear.

    The Antics of the Antichrist One afternoon, when we lived in Mexico City, I was in a McDonald’s restaurant studying Spanish. As I was eating my hamburger with jalapenos (that’s how they do it in Mexico), I suddenly became very dizzy and disoriented. I wasn’t too concerned at first because this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Choices

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,355 views

    Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

    Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven's Horrible Enemy Here On Earth Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Following Jesus can get you killed. God warns us that the enemy is near, large, dangerous, but temporary. Christian, hold on. In the end we win.

    Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 12-14 Lesson 6 Heaven’s Horrible Enemy Here on Earth Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Escape Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 27, 2019
     | 4,964 views

    Have you had a ‘burning bush’ moment - a time when we can see that God is near and He is calling us to greater commitment and service to Him?

    Introduction This month we have been focused on recovery and looking at Scriptures that teach us how God plays a role in our victory over the addictions, struggles, persistent sins, and troubles in our lives. Our text offers a ‘burning bush’ moment - a time when we can see that God is near and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Thankful For

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 15, 2021
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     | 23,651 views

    Here, near the end of his letter to the Church at Philippi, the Apostle Paul picks up on that connection. He links our Thanksgiving to God with peace in our mind.

    TITLE: WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR? SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 (This is not an original message, points gleaned from various ministers over the years) As many of you know in my haste, I actually scheduled our Church Anniversary/Homecoming a week early. We will spend a day of celebration on next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Role Of The Holy Spirit In Evangelism And Discipleship

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,740 views

    The Holy Spirit in us empowers us to communicate a wonderful message of God’s love through our words and through our lives which draw people to God

    Introduction In Matthew 28:19-20, when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, He gave a twofold task to the disciples and by extension, the church today. The task of evangelism and discipleship. In this world, we have two main categories of people. Believers in Christ Jesus. These are people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    23. Incarnation, Atonement, Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,228 views

    God's Three Step Plan for humanity's Redemption (See Figure at www.ingodsimage.site)

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 23 – INCARNATION, ATONEMENT, RECONCILIATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church