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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    How Would You React?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,887 views

    When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

    How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    It's A Scary Time

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,939 views

    We live in a scary time. People are worried about so many things. The Bible is being fulfilled on a daily basis. There are some things that we don’t have to be afraid.

    "IT’S A SCARY TIME" Luke 21:26-28 Luke 21:26-28 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return To God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,338 views

    The first call of prophet Zechariah was a call not to repeat the mistake of their forefathers and return to God while they still can. Now that they have returned to their homeland, they are to stay faithful to God.

    Zechariah is not an easy book to read and understand, but we will try and learn together over these few months. God has important words for His people. • It’s difficult because God speaks not only to the present situation in Judah (with the people now engaging in rebuilding the Temple) but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are We Seeing The Lord

    Contributed by Andre Johnson on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    sometimes things need to be removed for us to truly see the Lord

    (Isaiah 6:1-8) Friendship Baptist Church Are We Seeing the Lord? It’s a blessing when things go right in our lives. It’s a blessing when everything is running on all cylinders and everything you touch seems to turn into gold. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Camped Outside Of Canaan

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 21, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,666 views

    Here is a sermon encouraging us not to get comfortable in the Things of God...

    Camped outside of Canaan Numbers 32:1 Numbers 32:1 Complacent - 1. pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: 2. pleasant; complaisant. How many here don't want to be complacent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is Spirituality? (2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 946 views

    In our text, Paul explains some of the things that motivated him.

    If we are going to be the SPIRITUAL INDIVIDUALS God wants us to be, we are going to have to have the same motives he had. WHAT IS A MOTIVE? The dictionary describes it as “A conscious or unconscious need or drive that incites a person to some action or behavior.” Illus: Someone has said, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Cope With Pain Using Spiritual Vision

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 3,337 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us to set our minds on things above rather than on things that bother us. Paul wrote, "Since, then you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #12 -- Humility Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,699 views

    Jesus teaches us three things about humility: it starts at the bottom, it grows out of gratitude, and it is an act of faith.

    “Oh, it’s hard to be humble . . .!” Have you ever heard that little tune, “Oh, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re prefect in every way?” It’s a little tune I remember from growing up. And I read a couple of stories this week that sort of illustrate this song very well. The first was about Henry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On A Scale Of One To Ten

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 7, 2010
     | 4,628 views

    This message focues on how we compare and rank things in our lives except what our relationship with Christ is.

    On A Scale of One to Ten Scriptures: Genesis 1:26-31; 5:1-3; Introduction: Please turn with me to Genesis 1:26, 27, and 31. It reads: “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Divine Mystery Of Men Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,922 views

    This sermon explains why God has placed men first in His redemptive plan. (Credit for this interpretation of the passage goes to Jack Hayford.)

    Father’s Day The Divine Mystery of Men 1 Timothy 2:8-15 June 16, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] Three men were talking over coffee. Two of them are talking about the amount of control they have over their wives, while the third remains quiet. After a while one of the first two turns to the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Idol Breaker

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 18, 2024
     | 748 views

    Looking at 2 Samuel 9, let's talk about 3 people (Some material adapted from Ability Ministry's booklet on First Church of Mephibosheth: https://abilityministry.com/product/the-first-church-of-mephibosheth/)

    HoHum: I remember going to Sunshine camp on the grounds of Camp Rudolph in Yale, Virginia for 3 weeks one summer while in college. It was such an inspirational experience. One week I remember I was assigned to Kenny. Kenny smoked like a freight train and my job was to limit the number of smokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do When Things Go Wrong, Even After You Have Done Right. Learning From The Patriarch Job

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,407 views

    Sometimes things in our life are not working, everything seems to be against us even after we have done the right things. What can we as believers do in such cases

    The fallout from the global pandemic has made the story of Job more relevant to us than ever, even more than the days of the ancient prophets of Israel. No one can doubt the untold hardship and suffering brought about by the pandemic and experienced by people worldwide. Just as it was to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Broader Through Ministry Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2015
     | 7,199 views

    We are created to serve. The best thing we can do for God's kingdom and ourselves is becoming a servant.

    Introduction: A. One day, some church members were working at their church workday and a teenage boy they didn’t know was working with them to fulfill some court appointed community service hours. 1. The teen asked the man who was working next to him, “So, what bad thing did you do that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "the Gift Of Love: A Heartfelt Christmas Story"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,950 views

    It is the most overwhelming thing I have ever encountered in my life. It is the greatest thing God ever did for any of us! The reason I can say that is this, because He loved us, He was moved to do everything else that He has done.

    Introduction: Good morning, beloved family in Christ! As we gather here in this beautiful Advent season, we are invited to reflect on the miraculous gift of love — a love that changes everything. Today, I want to share a heartfelt story, a story that teaches us about love, sacrifice, and hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Waiting For God Takes Guts

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,141 views

    Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

    Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed