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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    This One Thing I Do Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,463 views

    A message about taking care of the one thing and then moving forward to greater things in the New Year.

    Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Biblical Perspective for having a Happy New Year Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    All Things Are Possible With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,511 views

    This sermon explores the limitless power of God, encouraging believers to perceive, believe, and receive the impossible through faith in God's promises.

    Beloved, I am honored to stand before you today, filled with the joy and anticipation that is stirred up within us as we gather to experience the richness of God's Word. It is a privilege, a blessing, to be able to share in this time of worship and fellowship together, as we seek to deepen our ...read more

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    The Hard Thing / Difficult Situation Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Apr 5, 2023
     | 3,226 views

    Elijah told Elisha that was a HARD THING, a double portion of the anointing is a HARD THING. 2 Kgs 2:9. But then a Window was created for the actualisation of that request and that window is illustrated with the word "NEVERTHELESS".

    2 Kings? ?2:8-15? ?KJV. “And Elijah took his mantle, and wrapped it together, and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The One Thing They Took With Them

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 4, 2022
     | 2,119 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 14

    July 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 10:1-11, 16-21 The One Thing They Took with Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus sending 70 followers out on a mission. Before they head out, Jesus gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go! And Behold The Beginning: The Creator And The Word Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 265 views

    The very first words of the Bible, and the very first words of the Gospel of John. Two beginnings—one at creation, one before creation—and both point us to Jesus.

    Go! And Behold the Beginning: The Creator and the Word Introduction: Why the Beginning Matters How we begin shapes everything that follows. Think about it—if you start a journey in the wrong direction, every step, no matter how fast or determined, only takes you further from where you’re meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,558 views

    James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

    SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asked To Do Hard Things Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    We shouldn't expect the work of the Lord to be easy.

    Ezekiel put in A LOT of effort to obey God, even to the point where obeying God put him into uncomfortable situations. He was asked to do many difficult things. Here are some examples: In Chapter 4 of Ezekiel, God wants Ezekiel to get the point of the siege God is going to let happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Things Are Just Not For Sale Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,459 views

    When some people look to Christianity, they see potential profit and miss the blessing of Christ.

    Some Things are Just Not for Sale Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs Acts 8:9-24 Lesson 20 I. How do you view Yourself? Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boosted that he was someone great, and all the people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Things Change With Jesus

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 11, 2021
     | 4,496 views

    Shows a progression in our relationship with Jesus

    John 2 (1) When things change with Jesus - Read John 2:1-12 This passage begins with the words, “on the third day”. Evidently this event took place shortly after the events that had occurred in John chapter 1. Jesus had called some disciples and they were traveling with Him, hanging out with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things We Value In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 28, 2016
     | 13,351 views

    Ministry work should be done by every Christian not just for pastors and church leaders. In this message, we will learn from the life of Deborah three things that can help us as we minister to God, to the Christians and to the unbelievers.

    Many of us think of ministry as the work done by pastors, by missionaries, by Christian Conference speakers or evangelists. We rarely think that work done by bankers, by lawyers, by engineers or homemakers can also be considered as ministry. We have a wrong notion that only those who get their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Positive Benefits Of Negative Things Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on May 17, 2016
     | 13,493 views

    Peter wrote to the strangers scattered abroad because of religious persecution not to think it strange when the fiery trials come as though something strange happened to them. They were rather to rejoice in the trials that come their way.

    The Positive Benefits of Negative Things May 15, 2016, a.m. (1Peter 4:1-19) Command Baptist Church TEXT: Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's No Such Thing As A Blue Christmas

    Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    When we stay focused on Jesus Christ at Christmas time, there cannot be such a thing as a "Blue Christmas"

    There’s No Such Thing as a "Blue Christmas" Now how many of you here tonight think that you pretty much know all the classic Christmas hymns and secular songs that were ever sang? I think it would be safe to say that probably all of us here, along with everyone else across America, know every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,065 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Overall Picture Of Things To Come Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,390 views

    John once again needs to be lifted up and encouraged. So God gives him a broad overview of what is yet to come.

    The end time will be one of great horror and tragedy. We have watched scene after scene of catastrophe take place. Imagine what John was going through. He had to look upon these scenes and be an eyewitness of these horrors. That is why every so often Christ gives John a scene of hope and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Things Must Be Retained PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 717 views

    Encourages believers to focus on heavenly matters, find joy in Christ, and live lives hidden with Him, seeking wisdom from God's Word.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a delight to gather together in this sacred space, where we can lift our hearts in worship and open our minds to the wisdom of God's Word. We're here today, not because we are perfect, but because we are in pursuit of the One who is. We're here today, not ...read more

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