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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Company In The Valley

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,679 views

    How can we go through hardships in life? Learn from David: (1) Accept the reality of the valleys in life, (2) watch how we respond to them, and (3) know the resources we have.

    Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." King David is the best person to write such a psalm about the shepherd and sheep • He was a shepherd, practically from childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Day Of The Lord Is Coming

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    In the midst of troubling times, please know that the day of the Lord is coming. The prophets of the Old Testament warned about it. Jesus and the Apostles warned of it in the New Testament. Today, we are one day closer to it being reality.

    The Day of the Lord is Coming By Greg Johnson March 25, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org 2 Peter 3:1-18 We live in troubling times. North Korea has tested nuclear weapons. Iran is developing nuclear capabilities with spoken threats by their president of the annihilation of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is The Love?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,202 views

    Christ said the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. When the world sees true Christian love in action they will know it’s real. But the question that must be asked is “Where is the Love?”

    WHERE IS THE LOVE? JOHN 13:31-35 Introduction: Christ declared that the demonstration of the reality of a relationship with Christ is the bond of love between believers. Note that Christ said when the world sees true Christian love in action they will know that a believer’s professed faith is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problems Of Counterfeit Goodness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,078 views

    Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit

    1. Many people practice counterfeiting without actually realizing what they are doing. A counterfeiter tries to make an imitation of something genuine to deceive, defraud or pretend something to be what it is not in reality. Ananias’s lie to the Holy Spirit was probably the crowning act of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Motherhood And Mourning

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 14, 2009
     | 3,761 views

    Many women have never been able to have a child. Many others have lost children to death or long term sinful choices. This mesage is designed to spotlight this painful reality, and open doors to help.

    Motherhood and Mourning Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 10, 2009 • Those who have not been able to have children Proverbs 30:15-16. The barren womb is NEVER satisfied. I Samuel 1:1-11. • Those who have lost little ones in the womb or as babies Matthew 2:18 • Those who have lost their children later ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace & Truth Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,207 views

    This world is constantly seeking and searching for PEACE, but the cold stark reality is that until they submit to REAL TRUTH, there cannot be any TRUE PEACE. Paul understood this and laid out a template for discovering and experiencing the TRUE PEACE God

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 29, 2011 Date Preached: October 2, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Peace & Truth Sermon Text: Philippians 4:5-9 [ESV] Introduction: If I had a title to give this sermon this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have We Been Using The Wrong Words?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach.

    Have We Been Using the Wrong Words? Why is the Bible so hard to understand? Why does there seem to be a disconnect between the Bible and reality? Why is the church out of touch with the world around it? The answer to all of these questions is simple, yet hard to stomach. We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Patience: Waiting On The Activity Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 24, 2011
     | 6,434 views

    There is constant spiritual conflict. There are spiritual foes that fight with untruth, half-truth, distraction, division, apathy, etc. In the challenge and conflict we face there is a loud and clear voice of God telling us of the ultimate reality. We

    Intro: “You are a poor soldier of Christ if you think you can overcome without fighting and suppose you can have the crown without conflict.” These words were spoken by Syrian preacher John Chrysostom (647-407 AD) He was loudly and clearly stating what Paul said hundreds of years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Volcano

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 4,757 views

    On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is

    On several occasions we have studied about revival, and a genuine revival is something that this world desperately needs. However, the reality is that this world will never experience a revival, unless the revival first takes place in each of us, that is to say the church (the Body of Christ). ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Captain In God's Army Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Good news always gladdens the heart of both the bearer and the hearers of such news. Such news brings with it a sense of reality and the desire to partake of it. Its’ impart, when shared abroad, is always immeasurable. Such is the good news of Christ

    THEME: BEAUTIFUL FEET, ISAIAH 52: 7 TOPIC: A Private in God’s Army DATE: Sunday, September 2nd, 2007 TEXT: Romans 10: 1-17; 1 Co 6: 9-11 SPEAKER:Dixon Olu. David OUTLINE: Introduction Good news always gladdens the heart of both the bearer and the hearers of such news. Such news brings with it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Poverty Is A Result Of Laziness (Part 1 Of Rich Man Poor Man In Proverbs) Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,330 views

    The book of Proverbs is not a book of finances. Rather, Proverbs is about wealth and want in light of the social reality of Proverbs. It makes us rethink the tribulations of poverty and, yes, even the troubles of prosperity (Prov. 15:16).

    "A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest, and poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want like an armed man" (Prov. 6:10-11). The context of this sub-section is laziness. Solomon tells the lazy person to look to the ant (Prov. 6:6). The ant has no boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born In Sin, Fact Or Fiction

    Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,199 views

    Blinded To Truth Study Series The above text would teach that men are born sinners if it were meant to be taken literally. But the language of this text is not literal, it is figurative. Both context and reality demand a figurative interpretation of this text.

    Born In Sin? FACT OR FICTION? Teaching Series By Rev. J. Edward Brown III 2013 We Were Born In Sin, And Shaped In Iniquity What does this really mean? Introduction This doctrine is accepted as fact almost universally in our churches, the doctrine that all of humanity sinned in Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because Of You, Jesus Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,650 views

    Isaiah 61:1-4 shows us the wonder of the Anointing of the Lord. Because of You, Jesus the good news is preached, the broken hearted are restored, captives are set free and the favor of the Lord is a present reality today!

    Because of You, Jesus! Because of You #1 (August 21, 2016) Isaiah 61:1-4 1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Winning The Invisible Battles SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    Many believers prefer to avoid the topic of spiritual warfare, yet it is a reality we must face. Our victory lies in the spiritual realm, and it's time we learn how to fight and win these invisible battles.

    Many Christians tend to avoid the topic of spiritual warfare, but it is a reality we must acknowledge and learn to fight. Our victory lies in the realm of the Spirit, and we must understand the battle we are in. Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges, as if everything is going wrong? ...read more

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    Finding Safety In Faith SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 802 views

    We are living in challenging and dangerous times. Ignoring this reality is as unwise as trying to confront a Tsunami or a tornado. However, under God's protection, we are invincible. This sermon explores the power of faith and God's protection in our lives.

    In these perilous times, it is crucial to pay attention to a message that is often neglected. Just as it would be foolish to stand against a tsunami or a tornado, ignoring this message is equally unwise. The blood of Jesus is the key to victory and protection. "The priest is to take some of the ...read more

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