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  • James Snyder avatar

    The Amazing Wonder Of Exaggeration

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2017
     | 4,789 views

    If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.

    I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Silver And Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 3,622 views

    We should always expect God to open the door for us to share the Gospel.

    Silver and Gold Text: Acts 3:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: Mark Roberts wrote of a time when he visited the Capitol as a guest of Congressman John Campbell. If he was with the congressman, he could walk freely around the Capitol, entering many areas that were reserved "for authorized ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 5,833 views

    We’ve all been disappointed at times in life. Disappointment can only happen if there is some kind of expectation. When that expectation is not met, disappointment occurs. Unlike discouragement, disappointment is not a sin. Even Jesus was disappointed at times with the disciples.

    Many have set out to accomplish great things, but have been disappointed in the outcome. It is said that Alexander the Great wept because there were no more worlds to conquer. Alexander was disappointed. Hugo Grotius, the father of modern international law, said, “I have accomplished nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Childlike Faith

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020
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     | 6,555 views

    Everyone keeps saying and we keep hearing over and over the phrase, “this is the new normal!” There is an old saying, “if it walks, talks and acts like a duck...it’s a duck!” What we are witnessing is not the new normal, what we are witnessing is the devil getting all of his ducks in a row!

    As we look around the world in the day and age in which we live, we find ourselves questioning everything we’re told. The truth is we have never had more access to information, but have never been more weary of the information we are being told as truth. The go to response for knowledge and truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deliberate Touch PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024
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     | 856 views

    Explores the power of faith and expectation in healing, using the story of the woman who touched Jesus' garment as an example.

    Good morning, beloved. I want to welcome you all to this blessed gathering, this sacred assembly of hearts aflame with love for the Lord. I am reminded of the words of Kenneth M. Copeland, who once said, "Don't fool yourself by thinking you can talk ugly about somebody and then act lovingly toward ...read more

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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
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     | 146 views

    When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up.

    Title: God Doesn’t Answer Our Way Intro: When we expect God to show up only in certain ways, we limit our ability to see how he is actually showing up. Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a woman I will never forget. She spent years serving the Lord with joy in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dios No Responde A Nuestro Modo Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
     | 65 views

    Cuando esperamos que Dios se manifieste sólo de ciertas maneras, limitamos nuestra capacidad de ver cómo se manifiesta realmente.

    Título: Dios no responde a nuestro modo Introducción: Cuando esperamos que Dios se manifieste sólo de ciertas maneras, limitamos nuestra capacidad de ver cómo se manifiesta realmente. Escritura: Mateo 11:2-11 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Hay una mujer que nunca ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Hindi Sumasagot Ang Diyos Sa Ating Paraan Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 11, 2025
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     | 152 views

    Kapag inaasahan nating magpapakita lamang ang Diyos sa ilang mga paraan, nililimitahan natin ang ating kakayahang makita kung paano siya aktwal na nagpapakita.

    Pamagat: Hindi Sumasagot ang Diyos sa Ating Paraan Intro: Kapag inaasahan nating magpapakita lamang ang Diyos sa ilang mga paraan, nililimitahan natin ang ating kakayahang makita kung paano siya aktwal na nagpapakita. Banal na Kasulatan: Mateo 11:2-11 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, May ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Sees Your Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 707 views

    God knows your heart

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Good Morning everyone, glad you are here. Please turn to 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Did you ever think about the way God see us? God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Faith Can Fix Anything Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,897 views

    When God doesn’t meet their expectations, some people are absolutely devastated spiritually. This devastation T is the predictable result of having placed their trust in the myth that if we have enough faith, we can do or fix anything.

    Series: Mythbusters “Faith Can Fix Anything” Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32-39 Open Before we get started on today’s message, I want to read you a “thank you” letter. Our ladies ministry, Joyous Ministries, did a ministry project where they took new or gently-used purses and filled them with things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What God Expects Of His People

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,502 views

    A plea for revival drawn from the words of Isaiah.

    “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thieves Strike When Least Expected Jesus Will Come Back When Least Expected

    Contributed by Brian Young on Jan 29, 2017
     | 4,725 views

    Communion Meditation Sermon Illustration Christ Return Surprise Thief Night Watch Broken Ready Hour Day House Owner Eat Bread Drink Cup Proclaim Lord Death Come Back Planned Hammer Crowbar Break Locks Gloves Protect Wait Time Midnight Ball Drop Police gem

    They planned it for many months if not for years. They had the right stuff - They brought a hammer and crowbar to break the locks - They wore gloves and hooded sweat shirts to protect their identities They waited for the right time - They waited for the stroke of midnight until the ball dropped - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Error Message

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 27, 2009
     | 4,702 views

    The Word contains many warnings that we must watch our life and doctrine closely.

    Error Message TCF Sermon April 19, 2009 Anyone who has used a computer has seen something like this. It’s called an error message. Error messages usually come at the most inopportune times – just when you don’t need such distractions. There are all kinds of error messages, related to almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lee avatar

    Beware Of The Dogs In The Church Ph. 3: 1-3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,872 views

    There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ways and that’s what I want to look at today. Parts are adapted from the "Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible

    This chapter is one that needs to be studied over and over. It includes the personal testimony and ambition of Paul. It also gives us some of the great principles that governed Paul's life. There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Great Things From God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 45,674 views

    Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

    Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible