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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Ugly Praise

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 340 ratings
     | 162,504 views

    Sometimes life puts you in hard places, and you hurt and you cry: but never forget that God is worthy of your praise (Even if all you have is an Ugly Praise) give it to God, and watch what he does.

    Gen 37:18-19 Jer 38:12 When we read the story of Joseph there are some things that cannot be denied, because the scripture makes it clear that: *Joseph was chosen by God * Joseph was anointed by God *Joseph had a destiny given by God * Joseph was favored by God * Joseph was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Just Keep Walking With The Lord

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 26,037 views

    This message will admonish listeners to press through their current circumstances and situations and remain faithful.

    Genesis 5:21-24 21 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: 22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: 24 And Enoch walked with God: and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Sowing In Hard Places

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 6, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,266 views

    SOWING BY ITS VERY NATURE IS ABOUT GETTING WHAT YOU WANT TO HAVE, NOT WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE. You sow into dirt because you want strawberries. Three principles that show how hard sowing can be: The principle of death; delay; and the principle of deceit.

    Sowing in Hard Places How many of you have heard a preacher somewhere tell you that you want to sow your seed into good soil so that you can receive a good harvest? Makes sense that we should sow our seed into the best soil possible doesn’t it? No farmer in his right mind sows seed into bad soil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Paul’s Guide To Christ-Like Behaviour

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 25, 2015
     | 4,900 views

    When we become believers, our minds are renewed and furnished with the light of God’s mind, and we can see things as God sees them and make godly decisions.

    In 1948, Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play Major League baseball. He faced stiff opposition in the form of balls being deliberately thrown at him by pitchers, base runners who dug their spikes into his shins, fans who mocked him and even death threats. Jackie Robinson was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Fear Ye Not,

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 5,655 views

    Fear ye not,

    Exodus 14 Notice their — 1. Condition. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, They are entangled in the land, the wilderness hath shut them in. II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Command To "Cheer Up!"

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2015
     | 10,067 views

    In one of Paul's most discouraged moments, the Lord Jesus appeared to him and told him to cheer up, giving him several reasons why. We too should be buoyed by the same command and encouragements.

    THE COMMAND TO CHEER UP Acts 23:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby: One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. A member of an official board had watched the pastor search committee reject applicant after applicant for some fault, alleged or otherwise. It was time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Strength In Weakness: Embracing God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,437 views

    In 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, we discover that our weaknesses are not hindrances but opportunities for God's grace and power to shine. Let us embrace our vulnerabilities, boast in our weaknesses, find joy in adversity, and become sources of comfort to others.

    "Strength in Weakness: Embracing God's Grace" Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound message found in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT): "Each time he said, 'My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.' So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Even Now

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2022
     | 11,885 views

    This message is about having faith in your worst circumstance that God can bring you though. As Martha said, "Even now...."

    Even Now Scripture: John 11:22; Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 23:4 Several weeks ago I was sitting on my father-in-law’s porch meditating and listening to music. At the time I was thinking all of the things those around us were dealing with and the fact that the stresses of life seemed to never end. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Is Time Running Out? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 18, 2022
     | 1,746 views

    2-part series on the importance of knowing who we fight, what signs to look for, and how the Church must learn how to stand firm in these trying times.

    Is Time Running Out (Part 2)? 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Introduction - Last week, we talked about the man of lawlessness; and where his power resides -- It is key to understand his wickedness and deception, and even his motives -- Why? When we know our enemy, we know how to fight / defend him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    A Study In Colossians Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 16, 2022
     | 2,899 views

    We see Paul's struggle, his goal, his warning, his delight

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 2:1-5 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-08-202 Donna Our friend Donna was raised in a strong, Jesus-loving house and church. She loved Jesus and thought she was firm in her faith. Until she ended up divorced. She sank into deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Remaining Faithful - Exhortation In These Last Days

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2021
     | 6,520 views

    The past year's restrictions for gathering has lifted, Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together...but gather together to encourage, exhort and urge one another to remain Faithful in THE FAITH of CHRIST: and so much the more, as we see the Day approaching.

    2021.07.11 Remaining Faithful – EXHORTATION IN THE LAST DAYS William Akehurst, HSWC Key Passage: Hebrews 10:23-25. “Exhorting one another as we see the Day approaching.” BE FAITHFUL TO GOD’S WORD. Proverbs 3:1-4 (KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Evacuation Orders

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,565 views

    Every day is the day to set aside our hearts, minds, lives and bodies for the LORD’s service; in every age that commitment runs against the current of the mainstream.

    CHAPTER 18 v. 1 after these things, I saw another angel descending out of heaven, having big authority, and the earth was brightened by his glory. v. 2 and crying with a loud voice saying, “fallen, fallen is Babylon the Big, and has become the dwelling place of demons and housing for all unclean ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Spirit Who Groans With Us

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 16, 2018
     | 5,188 views

    The Spirit encourages us to march onward to victory through our struggles.

    The Spirit Who Groans With Us Romans 8:22-27 When Yahweh comes to Moses at the burning bush in Exodus 3, He relates that he had heard the groaning of the Children of Israel in their cruel bondage under Egyptian taskmasters. He proceeded to send Moses as the means of delivering them. Yahweh felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Daniel Johnson avatar

    34 Words That Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 24, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,865 views

    Can words really change your life? Actually, yes they can if they are the Words of the LORD.

    34 Words That Can Change Your Life Scripture Reference: First Peter 2:9 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Sermon backgrounds and PowerPoints are available for free if you request them. My email is address is saved2follow@hotmail.com. Also, the sermons are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
     | 1,997 views

    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist