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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    No Excuse

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 28, 2021
     | 2,680 views

    Benjamin Franklin said, "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything els." I think that God would agree. Because He says those who deny His existence are without excuse.

    6-27-2021 NO EXCUSE Romans 1:18-25 Benjamin Franklin said, “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” I think that God would agree. Because He says those who deny His existence are without excuse. Our text for today, Romans 1:18-25, tells us: 18 For the wrath of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
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     | 16,978 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 49

    Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant The Servants Calling Vs. 1-7 The Servants Mission Vs. 8-13 The Servants Faithfulness Vs. 14-21 The Servants Protection Vs. 22-26 Intro: Fifth Gospel Good to be back from vacation Take a moment for Easter Let’s jump back into the book of Isaiah Isaiah is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Mother's Day Meditation - Hannah

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 38,521 views

    A simple Mother’s Day meditation based on the story of Hannah.

    Mother’s Day Meditation Read: What is a Mother? (From The Tale of the Tardy Oxcard) We all have a mother. So...We all have expectations of what a mother should be. Each one of us place (and have placed) certain expectations on our mothers. We expect Mother to be there when we most need ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Frightened Or Fascinated

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
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     | 3,524 views

    Are we frightened into a relationship with God out of fear of hell or are we fascinated with having a personal relationship with God? This sermon looks at both Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 to find an answer to this question.

    Frightened or Fascinated Isaiah 43:1-7 / Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 Intro: We all have expectations of relationships, children, marriage, children, and even the church. I. Israelites had expectations – VS 15 – Needed to be expectant if God’s salvation was to appear. A. Expected to be the “chosen” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Carver avatar

    Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

    Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,087 views

    Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

    WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,706 views

    Although the Bible can produce spriritual growth, Christians may interfere with the Bible’s ability to help us grow.

    1. Illus. of Mutiny on the Bounty • The true story of the Mutiny on the Bounty has often been retold. Nine mutineers with six native men and twelve native (Tahitian) women put ashore on Pitcairn Island in 1790. • One sailor soon began distilling alcohol, and the little colony was plunged into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Faithfully Persevering In Times Of Trial Series

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Aug 21, 2009
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     | 7,075 views

    James encourages us to persevere in times of trial by choosing to have an attitude of spiritual joy, an attitude of persistent faith and an attitude of humility.

    1)Introduction a)Statements made: children don’t come with an instruction manual. b)Society says that there is no standard way to live your life. Just do it your way, make yourself happy, and according to Nike “Just Do It.” c)The Book of James however, is a Do It Yourself Guidebook on Faithfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 28, 2009
     | 2,738 views

    We continue to look at how the Lord desires us to live in the war zone of this age - compliant with government as long as it doesn’t force us to violate God’s Word and loving to others who are not as far along as we in their walk with God.

    Living as a believer in this age is like being in a war zone. It’s hostile territory. In chapters 12-15 Paul explains how we can not only exist, but do God’s will and even thrive in enemy lands. We do it by knowing our place and purpose. Our place is as a part of the body of Christ and our purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jeff Kautz avatar

    The Impact Of Worship

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 9,465 views

    Third Sermon When we worship what should be our impact

    The Impact of Worship-145 1-21.docx Psalm 145:1-21 Our church secretary, Cathy, has really done a super job with our weekly bulletin, don’t you think? On the rare occasion that we have a typo, it’s usually my fault for not catching it when I proof it. Other churches are not as fortunate as we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why? Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    There is a new theology that says that one of two things is true: Either God is not all-powerful or God is not all-loving Some choose to serve a God who is all-loving, but not all powerful.

    "Why?" is an oft asked question El Tablazo looked so close. Too close. It happened so fast. Exploding into the jagged 14,000-foot peak, the DC-4 disintegrated with a metallic scream. What was left of the Avianca Airline flight bound for Quito, Ecuador, flamed crazily down the mountainside into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    "...as I Forgave You"

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    This is a two-part message teaching our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part deals with God’s forgiveness toward us.

    January 12, 2002 Matthew 18:21-27 “…as I forgave you.” INTRODUCTION I want to start off with a verse this morning that is not in the text that we will be studying today. It will be the guiding principle for our services for the next several weeks, so pay close attention. The verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Cox avatar

    Walking The Road Series

    Contributed by Gary Cox on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    Our invitation to Come and See for ourselves who Jesus is.

    ------------------------------------------------------ The trip to my parents house is just over 1000 miles. Facing that trip—I get in the car with one thing in mind. My goal---is to get from a to be in the least amount of time. With two meal stops, it’s about 18 hours of driving. Occasionally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Would You Like To Get Well?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 18, 2011
     | 5,317 views

    Jesus still speaks and when we obey the power fills us, life changes and it is good.

    Would you like to get well? Oct 16, 2011 Jn 5:1-15 Intro: 38 years is a long time, don’t you think? About half a lifetime. 38 years ago, 1973, Nixon was in the middle of the Watergate scandal, Montreal won the Stanley Cup and there was barely a hint of an Edmonton Oilers, the Academy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,418 views

    With a rod in Moses’s hand he was able to save the Israelites from Egypt. God has already given each one of us something in our hands. What are we doing with it? Our choice to use, misuse or abuse the thing in our hands will also reap the same consequence

    Opening illustration: My mother’s uncle was a soldier in WWII. He had served the British Army in the course of the colonization of India. During the war he was captured by the Germans and sent to the concentration camp. To India he became a MIA. His family was in shock and cried their life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakthrough Anointing

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Aug 4, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,260 views

    Trusting God for direction and leading when we are not sure of the way.

    Breakthrough Anointing 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 David was a man after God's own heart. I like that enduring quality about David. Although he had his faults he still had a heart after God. In the text we see that the Philistines have received word that David has been anointed King over all Israel-vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God