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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    When A Teenager Held Back God’s Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 29, 2022
     | 1,872 views

    Josiah stands strong for what's right and, in the course of doing that, holds off God's judgment on a nation.

    When a Teenager Held Back God’s Judgment: 1. Sometimes it takes a new generation to move back toward God. - 2 Chronicles 34:1-3. - He’s a young man: eight when he begins to rule and sixteen when he begins seeking the Lord. - It’s easy for us to berate and deride the younger generations, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arrival (Christmas) Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 908 views

    The arrival of Jesus changed the course of human history as He fulfilled God's promises, prophecies, and answered prayers, bringing hope and salvation to a weary world.

    Today, we're gonna talk about the arrival of Jesus. You know, Christmas is all about celebrating Jesus' birth, but it's also about remembering that God keeps His promises, fulfills prophecies, and answers our prayers. So, let's dive in and see how this all connects. First, let's look at Deuteronomy ...read more

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    The Closure

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,737 views

    In order to obtain our destiny, it is imperative to birth a closure to the past.

    In my time of devotion, I was reading an article by Joyce Meyer who recorded these words, “The devil wants each of us to concentrate on how far we have fallen, rather than how far we have risen. Satan wants us to focus on our pasts instead of our futures and on how far we have come. He wants us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Knew I Only Had 30 Days To Live

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,049 views

    If I knew I only had 30 days to live, there are a few things I would want to take care of. The truth is, we may only have 30 days to live and so we should take care of these things now.

    If I Knew I Had Only Thirty Days To Live Chris Sligh September 30, 2007 TEXT: Kings 20:1 – “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

    Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    This is a Devo about how we as christians have to dedicate ourselves to christ.

    Dedication I. Intro. A. 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured. Nine of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Youthful Worship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,625 views

    This sermon explores the question of why young people should remember and serve God in their youth, highlighting the benefits and power of youthful worship.

    Today, we will explore an intriguing question raised by a passage of Scripture: Why should young people remember God and serve Him in their youth? Let us delve into Ecclesiastes 12:1, which urges us to remember our Creator in the days of our youth, before the challenges of old age arise. ...read more

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    Attaining Full Dignity In Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2021
     | 1,323 views

    In the life of Jesus, from start to finish, we find a kind of dialectic between the fragility and uncertainty of human life and the affirmation of that life’s value.

    Gospel of Life Monday of 27th Sunday in Course The letter Paul wrote to the Galatians is arguably the most intense book of the New Testament. Jews who were not quite Christianized, who thought that the Way of Christ was simply some Jewish sect, had insinuated themselves into Paul’s communities ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prayers God Loves To Answer Series

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Do we realize that God is eager, excited to answer our prayers? But of course what we are praying for is important to this process. What are the prayers that God is excited to answer?

    There are some things that we, as parents, love to hear. "Mom, could you show me how to clean my room better?" Or, "Dad, could you teach me the very best way to wash the car?" Or, "Mom and Dad, what makes you love each other and us so much? How can I make sure that my marriage is like yours?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Time At Hand

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015
     | 12,844 views

    As the Apostle Paul wrote his last letter before going Home to Glory, he summed up his autobiography in the three short clauses found in verse 8. They tell us of the 3 Times that were at hand in Paul's life. The same is true for each of us.

    TITLE: THE TIME…AT HAND TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Was Just The Beginning For Me

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jun 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,511 views

    What was begun before the creation of the world was now finished. God’s redemptive plan. But it was also the beginning for whosoever will.

    It was just the beginning for me John 19:30 One thing that we must realize today is that God loves us. It doesn’t matter what size or what color you are. God loves you. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how young you are, God still loves us. He loves you and I so much that he sent his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sermon With Surprise Ending

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,281 views

    This sermon has a little fun with the "short" ending of Mark. We stand at the empty tomb... and it is up to us to finish the story.

    The Lady or the Lion By Frank Stockton (edited and revised) In the very olden time there lived a semi-barbaric king, whose ideas were indeed semi-barbaric. The king had a daughter, beautiful and fair… the envy of every woman in the nation. She could have any man in the kingdom… but her heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Attitudes And Actions For Victory Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,148 views

    This sermon finishes the series on 1 Peter and focuses on how to win the victory over our enemy and the persecution he brings.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the 5-year old boy who was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. 1. His mother asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. 2. “It’s dark in there and I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe Unto Them That Are At Ease In Zion

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    Too many turn away from God before he is finished giving them what they need to be of full service.

    WOE UNTO THEM THAT ARE AT EASE IN ZION Cold dead services are the direct results of a self-satisfied religion that knows nothing about the mighty miracle working power and presence of the Holy Spirit in exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. Amos 6:1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Spring

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    Through Christ, and Him alone there is hope, and when a believer adds works to Jesus' finished work anything can and will happen.

    The Life Spring Text: Numbers 21:16-18 From there the Israelites traveled to Beer, which is the well where the Lord said to Moses, “Assemble the people, and I will give them water.” 17 There the Israelites sang this song: “Spring up, O well! Yes, sing its praises! 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal