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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Letting God Be God In Death #1 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,706 views

    This is the first in a series of message dealing with Letting God Be God in all areas of our lives. This offering is an attempt to show how we can allow God be God God when we experience the pain and perplexity of Death.

    “In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried.” On Saturday a week ago, I went to King’s Convenience Store across the way to procure some nutriment for my body, because I had become famished. And while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuilding Brokeness

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,668 views

    Nehemiah task is to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Now walls represent two things among others. First, they represent boundaries and structure. People without boundaries and structure in their life create children without boundaries and structures in thei

    Rebuilding Brokeness Nehemiah 1:1-4 If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. The Gospel and the church is about rebuilding or healing brokenness. We’ve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Cargo-Less Lifestyle

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 8,267 views

    When the storm came during the apostle Paul's journey, they started to throw things overboard: first the cargo, then... etc.... and the whole journey is as spiritual picture of our life and a lesson how to live a cargo-less lifestyle.

    19th of June 2011 Text: Acts 27:9-44 Cargo-less lifestyle Dear friends in Christ. Our reading journey through the New Testament brought us to the end of the 5th book of the New Testament, Acts of the Apostles chapter 27. Today we shall look into the story from the last journey of apostle Paul - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,368 views

    The first part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two "uses" -- telling someone about the gift, and personally using the gift.

    Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Introduction: As I was preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Quiet Time Of Rest And Relaxation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,442 views

    When the Bible talks about having a heart of peace, it is speaking of our inner and emotional state. We are learning about peacemakers of the heart that will provide us with a solid root system to stabilize us during the storms of life. The first peacemak

    Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time of Rest and Relaxation” Introduction: 1. A life of inner peace must be pursued. It does not happen by accident. It happens at the root level of your inner spirit. Philippians 4:6-7 (“hearts and minds”) 2. Why does the mighty oak ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • John McElwee avatar

    It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023
     | 1,843 views

    This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

    “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Social Skills Required From Jesus To Sort The Tantrums.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,073 views

    At first glance this Gospel reading is very uninspiring; and read over it quickly, but there is much more to this story than meets the eye; its message, the social skills and the tantrums hide some secrets that lay hidden. Read on and enjoy …

    Amos 8:1-12 Psalm 52 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42 Summary: At first glance this Gospel reading is very uninspiring; and read over it quickly, but there is much more to this story than meets the eye; its message, the social skills and the tantrums hide some secrets that lay hidden. Read on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Now, Disciples?

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 7, 2007
     | 3,939 views

    What would the disciples do with the absence of their Lord? What would they do now? Yet, on that first Easter, the question was asked and the answers given over a period of time have changed the world. The question is for us today, "What now, disciple?

    JOHN 20:1-10 WHAT NOW, DISCIPLES? I. THE DARKNESS: * A. Doubts. B. Demoralization. C. Denials. Ii. THE DELIGHTS: ** A. Discovery. B. Defensible. C. Dedication. III. THE DIRECTIONS: *** A. Declarations. B. Dying. C. Dinning. If we could somehow ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Heroes #4: David's Undignified Dance Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    David was a man after God’s own heart. His life is an example for us of someone who knew God personally, and was also a passionate worshipper of God. Like David, we need to learn to put God first.

    HEROES #4: DAVID’S UNDIGNIFIED DANCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Over the last two weeks we have taken a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Dunn avatar

    Why Are You Downcast?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025
     | 187 views

    Many Christians stumble, not because they never believed, but because they stayed too close to the place where they first got in. God calls us not only to begin the journey of faith but to grow in joy, perseverance, and victory through Christ.

    Introduction: Too Close to Where We Got In A mother tucked her little boy in bed. She kissed him goodnight, pulled up the covers, and went downstairs. Not long after, she heard a loud thump and then crying. She hurried upstairs and found him on the floor. “What happened?” she asked. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    "The Jesus Family Tomb"? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,129 views

    The Discovery Channel recently aired a documentary titled, "The Jesus Family Tomb," in which they assert that a tomb was found containing the bones of Jesus and other family members. This sermon examines what really happened on that first Sunday.

    Scripture Last month the Discovery Channel aired a television documentary titled, “The Jesus Family Tomb.” HarperSanFrancisco released a book by the same title at the same time. The documentary (and book) claims that a tomb discovered in Jerusalem in 1980 contains the family burial plot of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Introduction: The Unveiling Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 21, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,960 views

    This first sermon in the Book of Revelation series we'll be looking the revelation given by the Apostle John, along with the main focus of the book, Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

    The Book of Revelation “Introduction: The Unveiling” Revelation 1:1-8 The book of Revelation is primarily a book of prophecy. It foretells those things that are going to come in the End Times. We see vivid word pictures of what it will be like during the seven-year time frame of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Passover Is Instituted Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022
     | 2,328 views

    Passover, also called Pesach is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelite's Exodus from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, the first month of Aviv, or spring.

    THE PASSOVER IS INSTITUTED Exodus 12:1-20 (KJV) 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month shall be the beginning of months: the year's first month. 3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Good New For The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024
     | 715 views

    Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

    Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God, Why Do Last-Minute Miracles In My Life? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,730 views

    I confessed to you last week that when I became a Christian, I didn’t know all the ways my life would change when I accepted Christ as my Savior. For example, I didn’t know that I would now be living my life on two different time schedules.

    Introduction I confessed to you last week that when I became a Christian, I didn’t know all the ways my life would change when I accepted Christ as my Savior. For example, I didn’t know that I would now be living my life on two different time schedules. Mine, which is not waiting. I hate to wait. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist