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  • Joe Harding avatar

    I Will Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 4, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,727 views

    : True Disciples Praise the Lord regardless of the immediate circumstances of life!

    I WILL PRAISE THE LORD ACTS 16: 16-34 MAY 5, 2002 INTRODUCTION: I AM BLESSED – MARTINA MCBRIDE Blessed (Hillary Lindsey/Troy Verges/Brett James) I get kissed by the sun each morning Put my feet on a hardwood floor I get to hear my children laughing Down the hall through the bedroom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    Fourth in a series of sermons on dealing with difficult times.

    Handles for the Hard Times (Sermon #4) TEXT: II Cor 12:1-10 INTRODUCTION · Ever been between a rock & a hard place? · Times when circum/difficulties/trials are pressing in upon you? · Life feels like it’s a zoo and the zoo has been turned over to the monkey? · Times when confusion & chaos ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Starting Over...again Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,892 views

    Finding success where we once experienced failure.

    Moses was once again wondering whether or not he had been a failure. God had given him a chance to start over but it wasn’t going as he had expected...again. Forty years earlier he had tried to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage through his own devices. Humbled and made wiser on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, What A Mess I'm In

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,689 views

    These words written by David years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist today.

    Lord, What A mess I am In! - by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 55:6 “And I said, Oh, that I had wings like a dove! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.” These words were written by David over 2,000 years ago but they go right to the heart of situations that exist in our world today. David spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,413 views

    A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

    Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Stay The Course Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,381 views

    Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges.

    Many people have gone before us and endured hardship and persecution. The Prophets, Job, Peter, Mark Buntain, Rachel Scott, Cassie Burnel, the list goes on of those who have stayed the course through all the trials and challenges. We can make it through the storm! Not even Hurricane Katrina can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Of Determination Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 84,604 views

    Determination is the strength that carries you through the path of success in the midst of obstacles. The word obstacle is a compound word derived from two words, obstruction and tackle. Every obstruction in life is to be tackled. Determination is the abi

    The Power of Determination I am glad that you are here today to hear the word of God. I yield my self totally to Him to use me in bringing the “rhema” of God to you. God has created you with a purpose in mind. The purpose is your destiny. It is destiny that produces dream or vision that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Temple Completed Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 29, 2010
     | 9,741 views

    Sermon 11 in the series (Ezra 6) We must refresh ourselves on the background of this chapter. You will remember that in 4:1-5, the locals began the opposition to temple construction. They first tried to cause the children of Israel to compromise. Remember

    The Book of Ezra Study #11 (Ezra 6) The Temple Completed! OPEN: * 1. What do you think is valuable about studying history? 2. When have you discovered something about the past that has helped you in the present? • I remember when I learned that no great thing has ever been accomplished without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Perseverance: Hiking The Steep Grade Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,898 views

    Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

    Perseverance: Hiking the Steep Grade July 7, 2002 This morning, we’re going to be talking about the 5th word that you’re going to become very well acquainted with as you hike the upward trail we call the Christian life… PERSEVERANCE. If you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How God Can Use Struggles For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

    HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hard Knocks

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    God has not promised skies always blue Flower strewn pathways all our lives through God has not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain But God has promised strength for the day Rest from the labor, light for the way

    Hard Knocks Introduction: Many times I have watched a boy going along the street kicking a tin can. The can would fly through the air, bounce on the pavement, scrape along the curb, and before very long it became a battered object of ill treatment. His battered can reminds me of life. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    They Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Hunger and thirst are two of the biggest motivators, having these for righteousness is a major asset for the kingdom.

    They who hunger and thirst Matt. 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. We Americans have more to make life easier than any other people of any other time. We have the finest homes, the best clothes, eat the best food, yet we have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    GOD’S PLAN FOR HUMANITY IS STILL MARRIAGE!

    HOME SWEET HOME I CORINTHIANS 7: 1-17 OCTOBER 27, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Internet: Guide to dating and marriage – Kid’s advice TRANSITION THOUGHT: Last week, Bake started us on a journey learning about interpersonal relationships. A critical spirit is not pleasing to God, Bake taught us. This week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Angels Song

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,825 views

    Jesus was born to bring Glory to God and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests.

    THE ANGELS SONG LUKE 2: 1-10 DECEMBER 22, 2002 INTRODUCTION: It’s all about singing! It’s all about the music! I don’t know of anytime within the year that calls us to sing like Christmas. Someone that found Jesus this year as her personal Savior sent me an e-mail I had seen before but just seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist