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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Lessons From The Book Of Job

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 7, 2020
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     | 13,960 views

    Seven lessons the book of Job teaches us

    Lessons from the book of Job Recently, I saw a post on Facebook from a person who said it seemed like the devil is always bothering her. A person who had been reading the book of Job responded and said God allows Satan, the devil, to do things in our lives. And the person says that when God allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Ordinary Faith Won't Do Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,153 views

    Within seconds, Elisha decides to leave all of his wealth and family to follow this radical prophet. Elisha went from the CEO of Elisha Farms to being Elijah’s apprentice. He went from inheriting a fortune to making copies and getting coffee for the prophet

    Trusting God in really challenging times in your personal life is really difficult to do. When marriages break up, finances fail, and good friends desert you, God’s seeming absence is really difficult to bear. When you are going through a foggy time in life, you want to see God’s bright light to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,482 views

    As we approach this season of giving, many of us are searching for the perfect gift for our loved ones. But let me remind you today of the greatest gift that has ever been given—Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

    Jesus: The Greatest Gift Ever Given - John 3:16 Theme: Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love and the greatest gift to humanity. Key Scripture: John 3:16 – “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Love As God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 14, 2025
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     | 840 views

    1 John 4:20-21, explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God.

    Go! And Love as God Commands - 1 John 4:20-21 Introduction Today, as part of our "Go! And..." series, we explore one of the most challenging and transformative commands in Scripture: to love one another as an expression of our love for God. Our focus is on 1 John 4:20-21: 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Coming Out Of The Darkness

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 25, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 10,304 views

    If you have experienced depression and despair then you are not alone. Some of God’s greatest saints have felt the cold darkness surround them and yet they found His hand lead them out of the darkness and into His glorious light.

    Coming Out Of The Darkness Psalm 55:4-7 I felt it creeping in. I hadn’t eaten all day but I felt heavy. My heart hung low within me. I couldn’t muster the energy to lift the corners of my mouth to smile. The darkness was so heavy I couldn’t lift my arms to free myself. Friends tried to console ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persecuted? Rejoice And Be Glad!!!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 10, 2021
     | 3,968 views

    Why would a person who hungers and thirsts for righteousness, a person who is merciful and has a pure heart, why would a person who is a peacemaker be persecuted? Because the evil one hates the Righteous One!

    Persecuted? Rejoice and Be Glad! Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Response To God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,799 views

    Ephesians Series #8. What is our response in light of God’s Grace? Is our response proporitional to the grift we have recieved. What should our response be?

    “A Walk That is Worthy” Part 8 Our Response to God’s Grace Text: Eph 3:7-13 Intro: This morning I am going to continue on with our Series in Ephesians entitled “A walk that is worthy” The message the Lord gave me for this morning is entitled “Our Response to God’s Grace” I have spent an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Da Vinci Code: Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 100 ratings
     | 29,878 views

    If you don’t get Jesus right and don’t get right with Him, everything else is wrong. A message to lift up Jesus in light of the DaVinci deception.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Matthew 16:13-16 Rev. Brian Bill 4/30/06 One day a teacher asked her fourth grade class this question: “Who is the greatest human being alive in the world today?” The responses came quickly. One boy said, “I think its Tiger Woods. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,559 views

    We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

    Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Ain't Heavy...he's My Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,154 views

    A look at fellowship among Christians, especially in light of Paul’s discussions of Christians’ role within the church to God, to each other and to those who have not yet come to Christ.

    “He Ain’t Heavy…He’s My Brother” Galatians 5:14, 6:1-10, 14-18 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Sixth Sunday After Pentecost, July 8, 2007 One of the songs that the 1960’s is best known for is a song by The Hollies known as “He Ain’t Heavy…He’s my Brother.” Back in the 60’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Hypodermic For Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on May 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    Hypocritical ways hurt the church and the name of Christ. This message is intended to shed light on our hypocritical ways and encourage us to put them away through repentance, confession and forsaking.

    A HYPODERMIC FOR HYPOCRISY Acts 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Open with a short skit at a bus stop - Good morning, how are you? - Fine, how about you? - I’m doing well thank you. - While were just standing here waiting for the bus, would you mind if I asked you a question? - No, go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Decieved

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,814 views

    Jesus said, "Be not Deceived." We need to know our Enemy. Satan is called the Deceiver. He can transform himself as angel of light- (2 Cor. 11:14).

    Don’t Be Deceived Text: Rev. 12:9 “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nazarene

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,962 views

    Jesus "fills full" the prophecies that Messiah would be a Nazarene and a light to the Gentiles. His place of birth and service is part of his humiliation as God reached down to lift us up.

    Matthew 2__19-23 The Nazarene "Jesus of Nazareth" Jesus moved from Bethlehem in Judea to Nazareth in Galilee with a stopover in Egypt. Saying you are from Nazareth is a bit like saying you live in Shelbyville or Knightstown. You aren’t living in a place known for its class or appeal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Free At Last

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Although there are some who make light of their struggle with sin, those of us who take our walk with Christ seriously are keenly aware of the reality of that struggle. It is real. And sometimes it is overwhelming.

    Free At Last Text: Romans 8:1-4 Introduction: Everytime scientists come up with a cure for a physical ailment that has been plaguing humankind, an air of excitement is felt. We anticipate the day when a cure for cancer, the common cold, or AIDS is found. Any time a cure is discovered it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Was A Dark And Stormy Night... Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    It is dark and scary living in our sinful world. But Christ lights it by: 1. Chasing the darkness out of guilty consciences, and 2. Chasing the darkness from the problems sin causes.

    Epiphany 3 Isaiah 9:1-4 If I were teaching a class called “Scary Story Writing – 101,” the very first thing my students would learn is how to write the beginning sentence of a scary story. I would have them use the classic line: “it was a dark and stormy night.” You see, darkness sets the tone for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran