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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Furnace Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013
     | 9,076 views

    If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

    Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Essentials Of Faith

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,257 views

    In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

    We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Imitate Jesus' Attitude

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    PALM SUNDAY - Imitate Jesus’ attitude. Believers imitate Jesus’ attitude whenever they walk humbly with God. Believers also imitate Jesus’ attitude whenever they rejoice about God’s gift of eternal glory.

    IMITATE JESUS’ ATTITUDE (Outline) April 17, 2011 - Palm Sunday - PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRO: Today God’s holy word reminds us to watch what Jesus did. For a time there was a fad that asked people to consider “What would Jesus do?” Really? Jesus urged Judas to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Spirit

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020
     | 1,934 views

    When life is difficult, we must cling to our faith in God and find hope and joy.

    In The Spirit Philippians 1: 21 - 30 Intro: I read a story of a young man we will call Bob. He decided to go on his first deep-sea fishing trip. After about an hour, he decided that it was the dumbest decision he ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Simple Faith

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2021
     | 5,281 views

    If you have ever reached a low point in your life where it seems like everything was coming against you, then you know about simple faith. It's the faith that remains when everything else has been stripped from you which enables you to take another step in God's promises.

    Simple Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Romans 5:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Simple Faith.” As some of you are aware, I retired last Monday after thirty-two years in the pharmaceutical industry. This was preceded by eight years in the U. S. Air Force and five years working as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Joy Is Coming Soon, I Promise Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,777 views

    God doesn't promise a sorrow-free life, but God does promise that joy will come. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

    A. I’m sure that many of us are familiar with the musical Annie, about the optimistic red-headed orphaned girl named Annie, who is eventually adopted by a billionaire. 1. Before the happy ending comes, Annie and the other girls at the orphanage endure the abuse of Miss Hannigan, the drunken owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 30 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 1, 2024
     | 1,120 views

    You and I need to seek the Lord in the middle of the night when dark thoughts and stress and tension are overwhelming because He is the only source of joy.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 30 PSALM 30:1-12 #mentalhealth [Gather kids up front first] INTRODUCTION 1… VeggieTales: God is Bigger than the Boogeyman… youtube.com/ watch?v=LK72_--ZsM4 CHILDREN’S SERMON INTRODUCTION 2 We are continuing today a series of three sermons (this is 2 of 3) where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who For The Joy Set Before Him...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,860 views

    Short evangelistic Good Friday message given at a community Good Friday service.

    Who For the Joy Set Before Him Hebrews 12:2 (Community Good Friday Service, Friday, April 13, 2001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Introduction Good afternoon! It’s my pleasure to tell you that though we are here to commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He is alive and well today, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Josh Reich avatar

    Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 23, 2007
     | 6,490 views

    The emerging culture wants to see whether or not we as Christians have faith we live by, more than just talk about.

    *Author’s note: A lot of my ideas came from Erwin McManus’ book "The Barbarian Way."* For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the church, what it looks like, what it does. For the next 3 weeks, we are going to put some skin on the bones so to speak. There has been one verse that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing The Joy And Power Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,894 views

    How can we experience the joy and power of the Christian life like the early disciples?

    Experiencing the Joy & Power of the Christian Life Acts 2:41-47 Slide Intro - Vacation Well, it is good to be back. My family and I had a great time on vacation to start the New Year off and it was a refreshing and relaxing time for us all. I am so glad, too, that you were also able to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Thankful Before Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,538 views

    Paul shows in Philippians 4:4–7 four basic principles for developing and maintaining a life of thankfulness regardless the circumstances. This can occur through: 1)Maintaining a Spirit of Joy (Phil. 4:4), 2) Learning to be Content (Phil. 4:5a), 3) Restin

    Earlier this week the National Post ran an advertisement that has caused some controversy. The ad, bought by the Institute for Canadian Values, argued against aspects of the Ontario school curriculum that include instruction about certain aspects of human sexuality. Specifically, it objected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022
     | 1,176 views

    Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

    Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,504 views

    David wrote that God's word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path. What does this mean and how do we put that to use in our lives? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    The alphabet has always been foundational to learning. If you’ve ever watched The Sound of Music, you probably remember the scene where Maria is teaching the children to sing. She tells them, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read, you begin with A B ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    We see 1) what true biblical faith does, 2) what works cannot do. and 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ

    In the final days of US President Bush’s term of office, he has been trying to reconcile warning factions in the Middle East. Conflict between the Israelites and their neighbors has been hostile from their first existence. Many negotiators and presidents before them have tried and failed to broker ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    When They Saw The Lord Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 6, 2025
     | 209 views

    Christian joy is found not in comfort or certainty but in seeing Jesus. And the Jesus who brings joy is not a sanitized, sentimental figure—but the crucified and risen Lord. When we truly see Him by faith, everything changes.

    Title: “When They Saw the Lord” (John 20:19–20, KJV) Text: John 20:19–20 (KJV) “Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal