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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Enjoying God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
     | 4,390 views

    We were created, planned to bring pleasure to God. This is what answers the burning question in each of us…why do I exist?

    1. Review: 1. Week One: i. We cannot understand or attain our purpose in life apart from God. ii. We learned that having a purpose gives meaning to our lives. iii. Having and pursuing your purpose prepares you for eternity. 2. Week Two: i. This life is preparation for the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drama And Diligence Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 21, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    Both exceptional and everyday experiences with the living Christ are good and necessary in accomplishing God’s work in and through us.

    Title: Drama and Diligence Text: Acts 9:1-22 Thesis: Both the exceptional and the everyday experiences with the living Christ are valid and necessary in accomplishing God’s work in and through our lives. The Season of Easter Series: When Jesus Shows Up During the Season of Easter we celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Personal God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    When Psalm 91 becomes your reality, Covid 19 cannot touch your home. The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

    We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) If we observe the above mentioned verse, the Psalmist refers to God in a most personal way when He says of God, ‘My refuge’, ‘My fortress’ and ‘My God’. God is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    #4 The Foolishness Of Laughter Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    In this fourth and final message we discover that THE FIX FOR THE LAUGHTER OF SCORN IS THE RESURRECTION!!!

    I marvel at the Awesome Wisdom of God: He gave us the Gift of Laughter! To Laugh is to show mirth, Joy or Scorn with a smile or chuckle or explosive sound. To Laugh is to find pleasure or amusement in something. Some things are Laughable, Funny. Some are Ludicrous - so absurd or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 5,781 views

    Dealing with your storm

    How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis St. Mark 4:35-41 St. Mark 6:45-51 In the sixth chapter and the forty fifth verse Jesus constrains his disciples to get in the boat and pass over to the other side. The use of the word constrain is pertinent to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit Is The Living Water Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,036 views

    Picture # 8 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Holy Spirit of God is the Living Water which is a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working through and in the maturing Christian’s life.

    Picture # 8: The Living Water, The Holy Spirit (John 7:14-39). Key verses: 37-39 This 8th candid snapshot of the maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John is the picture of Jesus as the Living Water. It’s a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working in the believer’s life. Anyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Overcame The Powers Of Demons

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers.

    Jesus knew that some of the greatest battles are fought with demonic powers. The Bible promises us victory in advance if we appropriate Christ's truth. "Greater is He who is in us than He who is in the world." (I John 4:4) When Jesus healed the demon possessed man in Gerasenes, He gave us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Know Him So Well

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His teachings and his works.

    INTRODUCTION How was your first encounter with Jesus? Did you know him personally, understand his teachings and believe in his works right away? Do you think you are true disciple? Proposition: A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Revolution Of Tenderness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 21, 2015
     | 3,599 views

    An opportunity exists in the world to turn away from solipsism and bring all humanity into communion.

    Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2015 Joy of the Gospel Abraham is, as the Roman Canon says, our “father in faith.” He believed that, old as he and Sarah were, they would have a child, and by the power of the Lord, Sarah conceived and brought forth Isaac. But Isaac was not the real child ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Pray To The Lord Of The Harvest Of Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,678 views

    In faith we must weep, like the people of Israel, when we hear the Law of God; there are three reasons to do so.

    Thursday of the 26th week in Course 2013 Pray the Lord of the Harvest of Faith And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. 3 Go your way; behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mustard Seed Growth In Our Lives.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,171 views

    The mustard plant grows from insignificance to the largest of garden plants quickly. What are we doing to grow in our right relationship with God and others. The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard plant growing.

    Mark: 4:30-32 The parable of the mustard seed. Read Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God, is like! Jesus in his wisdom gave all these explanations of what the kingdom of God was like, and he did it in parables by painting pictures with words. Now the people he was talking to knew what a mustard ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    No One Is Excluded From The Joy Of The Lord. Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2014
     | 5,424 views

    The joy of the Gospel and the impediments to enjoying the Gospel.

    St. Pius X 2014 Evangelii Gaudium “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew.” Last November, Pope Francis ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    From Darkness To Dawn"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 14, 2025
     | 745 views

    Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18.

    " Introduction: Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather in a spirit of hope, reflection, and joy as we meditate on one of the most powerful narratives in the New Testament—the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as depicted in John 20:1-18. Our theme today is “From Darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moving Life's Mountains SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,229 views

    Regardless of the size of the challenges we face in life, they can be overcome through faith

    No matter what challenges you face in life, they can be overcome. In Mark 11:22-26, Jesus tells us that if we have faith in God, we can move mountains. This means that no matter how big or difficult our problems may seem, God is greater and can help us overcome them. We all encounter mountains in ...read more

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    Donation Or Duty?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    Uses story of Good Samaritan to discuss our attitudes toward our own resources and toward the needs of others. Uses clip from movie "Forrest Gump" to illustrate power of kindness.

    Donation or Duty? Luke 10:25-37[1] 11-28-04 Intro The story of the Good Samaritan—a powerful reminder of how we are to respond to the pain and needs of those around us. Most of us are familiar with the story in our text. Most of us want to respond like the Samaritan and not like the priest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic