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Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

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Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Thanksgiving?

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008

based on 8 ratings

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A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 29 ratings

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1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

based on 16 ratings

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Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A God Who Always Gives And Expects Us To Be Givers Like Him

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

based on 11 ratings

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God has given us so much and because He is a giver He expects His children to be givers also.

TEXT: Psalm 89:6 TITLE: A GOD WHO ALWAYS GIVES AND WANTS US TO BE GIVERS LIKE HIM. There are many people in the world who view God more as a taker rather than a giver. Many believe they would end up loosing more than gaining if they gave their hearts to Christ. Many think of God as being a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Jesus Christ - Part 8 Of 8 Series

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 2, 2010

based on 3 ratings

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Part 8 of 8 on the Beattitudes.

The Perfect Standard For Life Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Christ - Part 8 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v10-12 As we look at this final Beatitude, we come to a very strange contradiction, because it talks about the relationship between persecution and joy. It’s like saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

What God Expects, Not What He Inspects - Who Is Your Neighbor?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 24, 2023

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We often do what we think God will INSPECT, not what he EXPECTS us to do.

Do you love your neighbor? Love - that's a big word. Love is the fulfillment of all of God's laws. It's greater than any spiritual gift you could have. It's the reason God put us here on earth. It's even what Jesus said would confirm that we are his disciples. LOVE. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Live What Jesus Expected - Revelation 3:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 5, 2025

based on 1 rating

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Biblical obedience. Daily surrender. Sacrificial love. Passionate evangelism. Unashamed holiness. These are not lofty, elite-level Christian goals—they are the standard Jesus set. The normal Christian life, in Jesus’ eyes, is anything but lukewarm.

Go! And Live What Jesus Expected Revelation 3:15-16 (NLT): "I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!" Introduction: Setting the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 14:27, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:1, John 15:5, Philippians 2:13, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Matthew 22:37, Proverbs 3:5-6 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 17,948 views

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “God’s Hedge of Protection” Job 1:6-12 I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Godly View Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 13, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Inspired by "PDL" and compares life to godly metaphors

A GODLY VIEW OF LIFE James 4:1-17 * If I were to ask you to describe your life in a metaphor, what would that metaphor be? Let me offer some possibilities: Would it be a symphony, battle, puzzle, journey, minefield, dance, a dramatic play, or maybe ‘a party?’ And these serve as only some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go Up...

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 9, 2009

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In a time of trial and seemingly impossible circumstances, Caleb tried to rally the people with a call to go up....

Let Us Go Up… Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Let Us Go Up Text: Numbers 13:30 “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it…” Scripture Reference: Numbers, chapters 13 and 14. And they returned from searching of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bad Situation

Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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This is a sermon of encouragement in light of the tragedy in Haiti.

Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Title: A Bad Situation Introduction: “On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. (A bad situation) It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years, with as many as 50,000 feared dead. (A bad situation) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Say "No" To Temptation Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 30, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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When we are tempted and fall it is easy to offer excuses or to blame others for our poor actions. James is showing us that there is another way which comes by taking responsibility for our actions and trusting in Jesus for spiritual strength.

James 1:12-18 You can say “no” to temptation Scripture Readings:- Job 1:6-22 James 1:12-18 Congregation of the Lord, As Christians we are called to walk in the footsteps of Jesus. Sometimes that is not so easy. But, tonight, we are going to focus on an issue that makes us walk exactly in the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Adversary, The Devil

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2019

| 5,260 views

if you feel that somebody is watching you, you're absolutely right!

Our Adversary, the Devil Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, Missouri. (This is not an exact transcription.) Background: Peter is writing to encourage groups of believers who are going through persecution. His ministry was originally to the Jews but God gave him the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2023

| 1,456 views

Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement!

Video Transition: Can God trust you? Sermon: Trust pt 3 Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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