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  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Hold On!

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2019
     | 5,548 views

    We keep our eyes on the promise of God's "third day"

    March 17, 2016 (St. Patrick's Day) Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 Hold On! Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the great songs from the Civil Rights movement in the 1960’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Threat Of Natural Forces

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    We are subject to nature and the forces of nature. Jesus the Omnipotent has power over nature and natural disasters.

    Weekend Message/Devotion June 24, 2018 Mark 4:35-41 The Threat Natural Forces The threat of impending danger from natural forces lingers among us today. Yet, it was also a threat in Jesus’ day. As we look around us today, we see erupting and very devastating volcanos in Hawaii, rampaging ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encounter Two. Simon Peter And The Rooster. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

    Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022
     | 1,665 views

    Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness.

    ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS ENCOUNTER TWO SIMON PETER AND THE ROOSTER How will I introduce the message? Three strikes, you’re out. That’s usually how we roll in life. You get three opportunities for tolerance and forgiveness. It’s like the farmer: The Farmer marries back in the horse and buggy days. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting With Revived Courage

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    Your giants appear with revived courage in moments when you are to weak to fight for yourself...

    Fighting with revived Courage 2 Samuel 21:15-22 2 Samuel 21:15 Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and fought against the Philistines: and David waxed faint. 21:16 And Ishbibenob, which was of the sons of the giant, the weight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    His Eyes Are On Us!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 30, 2020
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     | 20,276 views

    I like the idea of a father who would allow his son to tackle something difficult on his own, but who at the same would make sure to be there if he were needed.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Peter 3:12; Psalm 139:1-14 ILL. A little boy living up north was looking forward eagerly to the birthday party of his friend who lived only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    King David And The Gibeonites: The Impact Of Sin On Generations Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,582 views

    There is a problem, David prays, God quickly answers David, and let’s David know, it’s because of something that happened during the time of Saul. And now it’s David’s job to make it right.

    If you look back at the last one hundred or so years of American history, you see several generations of people. There of course the traditionalists, we call them “the greatest generation” or “the silent generation” they are the Americans who fought World War II. They built on the accomplishments ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Befriend One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

    September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,454 views

    Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

    If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Judging Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,519 views

    Artificial Faith is marked by critical, judgemental spirit.

    Foolproof – JUDGING Faith James 4:10-12 Recap: We’ve been studying in James about how to have a foolproof faith – a faith that can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if you’re saved, and a faith that can’t fool you into thinking you’re saved when you’re lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Arise And Build

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 110,143 views

    The God of Heaven who saves you wants to call you and give you a job—something worth doing. But, you cannot build without a foundation, and that foundation is the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Take your Bibles, please, and be finding the Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah, chapter 2, and verse 11—page 783, if you have one like I have. Well, all right, the Book of Nehemiah. We’re thinking, this morning, on this particular subject: “Let Us Arise and Build”—“Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Gospel Writers Of The New Testament – Do We Really Need 4 Of Them? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 29, 2023
     | 1,589 views

    What if we had simply 3 Gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one Gospel writer? This study looks at each of the 4 Gospels – composition, style and harmony. Faces and branches of the Old Testament confirm the 4 Gospels. I hope you find this interesting. What the Gospels focus on.

    THE GOSPEL WRITERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT – DO WE REALLY NEED 4 OF THEM? What if we had simply 3 gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one gospel writer? What if Matthew was the only Gospel we had in the bible? Would that change our understanding of scripture? More importantly, would that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Focus On The Black ?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,900 views

    It is much easier to criticize than to encourage. Be an encourager!

    FOCUS ON THE SPOT? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder this day, a very sad pondering: Gal. 5:7 YE DID RUN WELL; WHO DID HINDER YOU THAT YE SHOULD NOT OBEY THE TRUTH? Wish I had the answers! ? ! ? Maybe losing the focus and seeing the all the bad, negative, fault ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Staying Pure Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    Purity in marriage is critical in the life of every Christian.

    Read Exodus 20:1-17 Last week I was approached by one of our members and we were talking about this series on the Ten Commandments. They said that they thought I was handling the topic real well but they were waiting for the Seventh one. This ought to be real good they said. So here we are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ways God Works

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,632 views

    God is at work in critical circumstances and strange encounters.

    Title: The Ways God Works Text: Acts 8:26-40 Thesis: God is at work in critical circumstances and strange encounters. Introduction In 1440 Johann Gutenberg invented the movable type printing press which was capable of cranking out 3,600 pages a day… just 60 years later the printing press ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Repetition Bad

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 19, 2019
     | 5,374 views

    CCM is bashed for repetition and length, but are the critics right?

    Mat 6:7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him. When it comes to prayer, Christ is not into vain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist