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  • Jonathan Kruschel avatar

    As Good As God Promised Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,138 views

    As John the Baptist sat in prison, staring at the end of his life, he started to wonder if Jesus was everything that he expected Jesus to be. See how Jesus answers that question and continues to answer our questions when we might doubt if God is really all that we hoped him to be.

    Was it everything that you had expected? You ripped open the rapping paper on Christmas morning to unveil the toy that you had seen advertised so many times on TV. You had been sure to put it at the top of your Christmas list in great detail taking away any of the possible guess work as to which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Give Thanks!"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,730 views

    Shows how to change our life from one of negativity to one that is positive

    “Give Thanks” November 18, 2012 Psalm 95:1-7 “Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Right Focus Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011
     | 7,822 views

    It is only when we focus on our problems instead of God that we become anxious.

    Intro: 1. Buddy Ebsen, the actor who played the role of Jeb on the Beverly Hillbillies, told of a lesson he learned on the set for a movie which was being filmed in England. One day, a bright faced-twenty-year old assistant brought a completely different set of scene numbers for the day's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Comforts You In The Midst Of Hurting

    Contributed by David Cook on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    God is able to comfort you in the midst of hurting.

    After an especially hard and hurtful day at the office, a worn out, discouraged business man wrote his letter of resignation. He wrote, “I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year old again. I want to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total Transformation Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,238 views

    A look at the difference going it makes when a person believes in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=christiandiscipline Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/the-amazing-good-news-god-is-not-fair Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    New Heavens And New Earth Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 16, 2025
     | 318 views

    WE BELIEVE that Christ is preparing a new heavens and new earth for all people who have accepted Him, that will be for all time (2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21–22).

    INTRODUCTION Good morning church! Welcome to our final week in our foundations for faith series in the Bible engagement project. Over the last several weeks we've been looking at the end times and what the Bible talks about is coming in our future starting with the rapture which is called in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Striving For Excellence While Navigating Change Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 24, 2023
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    Daniel learned to navigate change in a healthy way that fosters growth and resilience. He remained open, accessible and available to be used again. This maybe the most challenging as we pursue execellence.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence While Navigating Change Scripture – Daniel 5:13-26 “So Daniel was brought in before the king. The king asked him, “Are you Daniel, one of the exiles brought from Judah by my predecessor, King Nebuchadnezzar? I have heard that you have the spirit of the gods within ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Difficult Dilemma Of Death

    Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 11, 2022
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    One of the most trying and penetrating moments of our lives come, when we are forced to face the reality that someone we have loved so closely and so dearly is no longer with us in this world.

    Even for many of us, that have been saved... born again...and filled with the Scriptures from God's Word, there can come those moments in life, when it becomes difficult for us... to "Understand God". It's hard for us to understand - what God is doing!... It's hard for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Behaving Badly... But Jesus Is Coming! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,818 views

    Realizing our alienation from God reminds us of our need for mercy and grace... in Jesus.

    20141130 the 1st Sunday in Advent B Web Site Title: Behaving Badly… but Jesus is Coming Text: Isaiah 64:1-9 Thesis: Realizing our alienation from God because of our sinfulness reminds us of our need for God’s mercy and grace… in Jesus. Introduction Americans have a reputation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2016
     | 7,055 views

    As we begin Advent season, let us not forget the God of Hope who desires to not only give us hope, but allow us to live in the hope of his joy and peace everyday of our lives.

    The peace of God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This sermon was gleamed from portions of SermonCentral thoughts and contributors. We began the Advent season looking at Jesus being the Hope for mankind. That hope had to be more than wishful thinking, but someone who we could put our trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mindset Of Goodness Series

    Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    We often limit our expectation of God by the excuses we give Him to bless us. But God wants us to expect more from Him than what we can perform or deserve.

    RAISING THE BANNER OF EXPECTATION MINDSET OF GOODNESS Psalms 23:6 Doctrinal syllogism If the word spoken created all things and now keeps all things in existence. (Gen 1, Col 1) And if, for the word to work in me I must be transformed by the renewing of my mind. (Rom 12:2) It is therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moms In The Real World

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,144 views

    Moms in the real world: 1. Can see great happiness. 2. Can know great heartache. 3. Can need great help. 4. Can have great hope.

    Moms in the Real World Jeremiah 31:15-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 12, 2013 (Revised from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 10, 2009) BACKGROUND: *I am so glad that you chose to make worship with us a key part of your Mother’s Day. Thinking about moms ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of…the Earth Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    God centers his creativity on the earth, forming a “nursery” for his children and revealing himself as gloriously worthy of worship.

    Scripture Introduction Sir Arthur Conan Doyle understood well creation’s testimony to the goodness of God. In his memoirs, Sherlock Holmes makes a rather remarkable speech to Watson: “What a lovely thing a rose is…! Our highest assurance of the goodness of Providence seems to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Spite Of The Storm

    Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,476 views

    If we would learn to worship Jesus in spite of the storm, we wouldn’t have to worry. We could be happy in knowing that he will help us to walk on the water with him.

    In Spite of the Storm By Pastor Jim May Jesus was the Miracle Working Man from Galilee. He was The Great Hope of the Jews. To many who watched him perform miracles, signs and wonders, Jesus was the Great Messiah, the Deliverer. For many of them he was the answer to their prayers, the hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep To The Script

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,757 views

    “rejoice always?” Really, Why? Instead of asking why, I’m going to ask you why not? Is the accuser going to help your situation? Is the world going to help your situation? Does the world and the accuser, even care about your situation?

    Keep to the Script Philippians 4:4-9 Voice 4 Most of all, friends, always rejoice in the Lord! I never tire of saying it: Rejoice! 5 Keep your gentle nature so that all people will know what it looks like to walk in His footsteps. The Lord is ever present with us. 6 Don’t be anxious about things; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational