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  • Andy Moyle avatar

    Jesus Gives Us Grateful Hearts Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Apr 11, 2016
     | 9,688 views

    The grace of God operating in our lives overflows in gratitude - here's why and how...

    Every now and again someone will post a meme saying that there are 365 times in the bible that God says "Do not be afraid" or "do not fear" one for each day of the year. Absolute nonsense sadly. It's actually only 126 times! Sentiment is good God does want you to overcome fear and go in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,314 views

    God must have trust in us to serve him.

    Trust in the Lord Proverbs 3: 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 1. Be thankful Psalms 100: 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Cares!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2013
     | 6,265 views

    I did not doubt the promise of God when He said, ‘cast all your care upon Him, who cares for you!’ I believed them one hundred percent!

    He cares! 1 Peter 5:6”Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” As I was pacing the terrace up and down with angst, the above scripture popped in front of my mind and I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Zechariah's Song Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2018
     | 7,405 views

    This Christmas, realize that God has visited you, trust Him to save you. Then, after He has saved you, serve Him without fear. It really is the only way to experience His peace.

    Michele Hardie, of Holland, Michigan, describes a time when her family was getting ready for Advent. Recalling their preparation for advent a year earlier, she asked her children, “Who can tell me what the four candles in the Advent wreath represent?” She was looking for them to say hope, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Is Man Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 9, 2022
     | 2,491 views

    Every human being is God’s creation. A person made in His image. Only when we are properly related to God can we experience the fullness God intended for us.

    It is said that Socrates was obsessed with one central aim in his search for wisdom: To know himself. The basic question is what is man? This is a legitimate question. When a young man leaves home traveling aimlessly in search of “finding himself” he is looking for the answer to an important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Leave Us This Time Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    How many children know how their parents became Christians? It is time to pass on the torch of faith by telling the story of our own conversion and comparing it with God’s Word!

    What Will You Leave Us This Time 2 Peter 1:12-21 12For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. 13Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you, 14knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stewards Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,230 views

    Over 2000 years ago Peter said that "the end of all things is near." What did he mean by near? How do we live in our current age if the end is indeed drawing near?

    Introduction Live in a time/country- experiencing prosperity. However the air is filled with anxiety over … crime and violence, economic instability, rumors of wars, and news of natural disasters. The Bible calls these- end times. How do we live in times like these? 1 Pet 4:7-9 (First read 1 Pet ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Joseph Shows Us God's Way To Cope With A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,175 views

    *What should we do when a crisis comes? 1. Keep pursuing God's plan for our lives (vs. 18). 2. Keep growing in God's goodness (vs. 18-20). 3. Trust God to guide us forward (vs. 20-23). 4. Trust Christ to take care of us (vs. 21-25). 5. Do what God wants us to do (vs. 24-25).

    Joseph Shows Us God's Way to Cope with a Crisis The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 12, 2012 (Revised August 20, 2020) MESSAGE: *One of Dave Berry's favorite Christmas memories as a child was the annual Nativity Pageant at St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are Our Lives A Testimony Of What God Has Done For Us?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2023
     | 1,345 views

    Our Christian lives are a declaration of how God has helped us, his continuing assistance from our adolescence to our advanced age.

    Or, we could title this... What Are the Five Arts of Grace? Our Christian lives are a declaration of how God has helped us, his continuing assistance from our adolescence to our advanced age. How are we showing the world what we are experiencing every day? The psalmist was elderly, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #14 The Holy Spirit Compels Us Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015
     | 8,319 views

    This message speaks about the wrong methods of motivating people to serve God, the wrong motives in serving God, and how the Holy Spirit compels us with the right motives to serve God

    The Holy Spirit Compels Us Introduction: Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:9-15, Matthew 9:37, 38 Key thoughts: There is a tremendous need for people to come to Christ. Workers are needed to bring in this harvest of people for Christ. How do we get people motivated to serve? I. Wrong Methods ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can We Be The Christians God Wants Us To Be? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,469 views

    God wants us to... 1. Be moved by His great mercies (vs. 1). 2. Dedicate every day to the Lord (vs. 1). 3. Have regular times of renewal (vs. 2).

    How Can We Be the Christians God Wants Us to Be? The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-2 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 29, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Romans 12 marks a big turning point in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. Pastor Steve Weaver explained that "the first 11 chapters of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    The Plagues In Our Lives Affect Us And The Things Around Us Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,803 views

    Let’s walk and learn from the next three plagues that come upon the nation of Egypt and see the current knowledge we can glean from this.

    The Plagues in our Lives affect us and the Things Around us Our livelihood may be affected Our health may be affected DBF Sunday Sermon, 9/15/02 The last few months have been difficult for a lot of Christians in Alaska. We have had several of our pastors and families involved in accidents, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharpening The Tools Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,893 views

    We are God's tools. To make us useful, God sharpens us by way of trials.

    Ever try to chop a tree down with a dull axe? Abraham Lincoln was quoted to say: "If I had six hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first fours sharpening the axe." We have heard that analogy before in terms of how we prepare ourselves for a task to be done. But when we come to Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,197 views

    There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.”

    Sermon Series: Less is More with God Part 2 Sermon Title: Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? introduction There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.” Let me show you what I am talking about by looking at the words of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God In Narnia: The Adventure Begins Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,057 views

    #1 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

    Are you ready to journey to Narnia? Over the next eight weeks, we’ll be exploring the wonder & awe of Narnia. Today…I want to set the stage for our 8-week journey that takes us to Christmas Day. Paint a vision on where this spiritual journey to Narnia might take us. Explain why we’re taking this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational