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  • Stan Rodda avatar

    God Cares For The Lonely Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,658 views

    Loneliness is a problem for many people. The answer sounds simple, turn to God.

    God Cares for the Lonely! Let me ask you a question; how many of you have ever gone grocery shopping while you were hungry? How many of you learned your lesson for grocery shopping while you were hungry? What did you do while you were shopping? You saw the Twinkies and you were hungry so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freely Redeemed And Forgiven Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,834 views

    4th in series dealing with forgivenes and redemption.

    Friday we took the time to contemplate what Jesus lost. • He lost the adoration and devotion of the crowds. • He lost the support and loyalty of His closest friends. • He lost His legal rights and freedoms. • He lost His perfect innocence. • He lost His intimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Where Can You Find God's Presence?

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2011
     | 6,085 views

    You have been given an invitation to enter into God's Presence. Will you accept the invitation?

    February 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Subject: God’s Presence Title: Where Can You Find God’s Presence? Open your bibles to Hebrews 10. While you are turning there I want to share a personal story with you. In May of 1988 on the last day of school, Charlotte and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beating The Summertime Blahs!

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    Summer takes it toll on church attendance. The truth is that we still need one another even when the world is calling you to a season of recreation.

    June 6, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Subject: Perseverance Title: Beating the Summertime Church Blahs! – A Sermon for Your Pastor Summer is officially here - not according to the calendar but according to the annual exodus from church to the Lake, vacation, pool, golf course etc… ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Live Confidently Part I

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,698 views

    God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

    Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Case For A Creator (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013
     | 3,606 views

    In this five part apologetics series, based heavily on the work of William Lane Craig and Reasonable Faith, five arguments are presented in favor of the existence of God: the evidence of Cosmology, Creation, Conscience, Christ, and Conversion.

    The Case for a Creator (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/5/2013 In his book Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th century agnostic Thomas Huxley, who was sometimes called “Darwin’s Bulldog” because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    He Was Born To Be PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 587 views

    This sermon explores Jesus as the Revealer of truth, the Conqueror of sin, and the Reconciler to God, encouraging us to experience and testify to His life-giving power.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, standing on the shared ground of our faith. We are all here, gathered in His name, ready to hear His word. Let's start with the words of the scripture, from 1 John 1:1-3: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, ...read more

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    Be An Ambassador! Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,084 views

    God calls each of us to the Adventure of Life He has set before us. Everyone has his or her own path, but we all have the same call. Today we examine the call to be ambassadors of Christ.

    Choose Your Own Adventure “Be an Ambassador!” Today we conclude our series with the Adventure “Be an Ambassador!” This calling is exactly how it sounds; we are all ambassadors. An ambassador is simply one who represents someone or something else. Whether we mean to or not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,562 views

    Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Last Words PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 588 views

    This sermon explores the depth of God's love and mercy, seeking wisdom and insight from a seemingly sorrowful Scripture in the book of Matthew.

    Good morning, beloved congregation. There's a warmth in the air today, a palpable sense of shared faith and mutual understanding. We gather here, not as individuals, but as a collective body, united by our love for God and our shared commitment to walk in His ways. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Choosing The Fire Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,722 views

    In our culture of non-committal this message encourages us to look trouble, trials, difficulties in the face and not compromise or be moved from the will of God for our lives. Instead of running from trouble, we run to Jesus and find His strength and grac

    Determining the will of God (3) (Choosing the Fire) 11/03/2002 I. Review of last 2 messages on determining the will of God A. We saw 3 different things to consider 1. Prov. 11:4 - Multitude of counselors 2. Amos 3:3 -- Power of agreement 3. Heb. 13:17 -- Relating to authority B. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Who can trully be pure in heart? Only those who God purifies.

    The pure in heart Kingdom Attitudes a series on Mat 5 So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate So far .progressive demands * See self as needy and desperate * Be gentle and not self seeking * amazed that God and man can think of him as well as they do and treat him as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love At Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    Experience God’s profound love this Christmas

    December 23, 2007 John 3:16-17 A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change

    Contributed by Greg Carr on May 5, 2009
    based on 41 ratings
     | 40,953 views

    You have been preparing for change for 13 years. From the time you started kindergarten to now you have been preparing for high school graduation and the life that lies ahead.

    Students of the class of 2009, it is an honor to speak to you today. The prophet Daniel writes these words, 20 and said: "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    50 Steps To Exchanging Your Discouragement For His Encouragement

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,682 views

    Exchange your discouragement for His encouragement

    Overcoming Discouragement Through the Exchanged Life More people are defeated by discouragement than by any other thing. C.S. Lewis in his famous "Screwtape Letters" writes about wormwood’s (the devil)most effective tool to derail Christians is the wedge of discouragement. Let us exchange our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational