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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Valleys

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,963 views

    Difficulty encountered, Destination expected, Duty explained,

    Valleys Psalm 84:6 Life is not easy because life is not without its valleys. Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? However, this is not promised anywhere in the Bible. Valleys are a part of life that we are going to have to learn to deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God, You, And Your Vision. Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,308 views

    Preparation and expectation of your vision to become a reality.

    I want to begin by sharing with you a story about a 19 year old Chinese pianist named Liu (lu) Shih-kun ( shy-cun). In 1958 he competed in the First International Tchaikovsky Competition for pianist. Van Cliburn won with Liu finishing second. Van Cliburn became world renown and Liu went back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Setting The Bar High

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,334 views

    God expects believer to be an example for other believers

    Introduction: Have you seen the high jump competition in the Olympics? How the champions are decided? Most of the times there are 2 or 3 finalist and the bar is set for each one to clear. Next attempt is done with bar set higher and the person who clears the bar set at highest position wins. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 18, 2023
     | 881 views

    Jesus expects us to forgive each other.

    Matthew 18:21-35 Forgiveness we need to give it 1. Forgiveness is a Christian virtue • October 2006, a gunman took hostages in a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania. In an act of horrifying violence, he shot 10 children, killing five, and then he committed suicide. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Unexpected Gift

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 19, 2023
     | 1,226 views

    Israel was expecting a Messiah but not like the Messiah that came.

    “Unexpected Gift” Luke 2:1-20 1. Today’s reading there was some expected things needed done • It was expected that all Israel be registered for tax purposes • It was expected that Joseph go to Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Keys To Fund Raising

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,821 views

    Every one who expects to receive happiness is obligated to give happiness. You cannot expect to receive a crop unless you have sown a seed first

    Keys to Raising Funds Have you ever wondered where you can find guidelines for fund raising? They are found in 2 Cor. 8:4-22. Quote:It is not necessary to know everything, but one should know almost all the important things about a subject they wish to enjoy success. Quote: It is more blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,359 views

    Part one of living in the land of WERE.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 3 Living In The Land of WERE Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:9; 14; Genesis 12:2; 15:4-6; Numbers 13:27-33 Introduction: After God led the Children of Israel out of Egypt, Moses gave them some instructions about remembering what God had done. In Deuteronomy 4:9 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bread & Water Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,414 views

    When life gets overwhelming and Christ asks you to do the impossible, trust Him for rest, trust Him for resources, and trust Him for reassurance even in the midst of your storm.

    Bread & Water (Mark 6:30-56) Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Certain Truths For Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,570 views

    In these times of uncertainty the Lord has given us some certain truths that we can cling to.

    Certain Truths For Uncertain Times It is obvious to everyone that we live in uncertain times. It is scary to even watch the news these days. The winds of change and uncertainty are blowing everyday and it leaves all of us wondering in what direction our nation and world is headed. During these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Stop Fighting

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,902 views

    For young people. There is hope, & a light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t give up. WE NEED TO FIGHT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

    I RECEVIED PART OF THIS MESSAGE FROM SOMEONE. I CAN NOT REMEMBER. I HAVE ADDED TO IT & CHANGED IT. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE. Don’t Stop Fighting 1 Timothy 6:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Somedry Bones Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,941 views

    Although the vision of the dry bones applies to Israel, we can learn much about God's character and how to live our lives from that object lesson.

    As I read the Bible, I’m constantly amazed at how God uses some very common objects to demonstrate deep spiritual truths. It’s as if God uses a consistent dose of simple “In the Bag” object lessons in order to help us understand that which He wants us to apply in our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Beach

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,081 views

    An examination of the post resurrection appearance of Christ as found in John 21.

    On the Beach John 21:1-13 “Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” (John 21:4) Jesus had appeared to His disciples twice before this. He had commanded them to meet Him in Galilee. They had stayed a week or more at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Heartburn

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,558 views

    Spiritual Heartburn--when your heart burns within you because of the presence of the Risen Christ! Unlike physical heartburn which brings misery, spiritual heartburn brings unspeakable joy!

    If you’ve ever had heartburn, let me see your hand? Not pleasant, is it? The serious kind is “acid reflux.” It feels like you’re having a heart attack. But praise God, there is relief available through medication. I want to speak to you today for a few moments about spiritual heartburn—when ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Holy Ground

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,495 views

    Holy Ground is where God is and God is in Ordinary Places, God is with Ordinary People, God is there when there is an Ordinary Purpose, God is with us when there is an Ordinary Problem, and God is with us with an Ordinary Proclamation.

    8-28-2011 "Holy Ground” Exodus 3:1-15 Holy Ground is God moments, God presences, God movments. 1. Holy Ground Happens in Ordinary Places. A. Holy Ground happens in ordinary places "Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law". ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

    Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational