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  • Eldron Gill avatar

    Solving Problems God's Way Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 20, 2008
     | 5,186 views

    Solving Problems God’s Way Part 4: The Purpose of Problems

    Solving Problems Part 4: The Purpose Of Problems Deut. 8:1-6 Job 14:1 Intro. * Being a Christian does no make us immune to problems. * As Christians we experience relational problems, financial problems, family problems, health problems, emotional problems, employment problems, parenting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is The Blessing

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,375 views

    The bible talks about God’s promises and blessings and we eat that stuff up. We praise God for all he's given to us and rightly so. But are we focused on the blessings of God more than the blessing that God is? Do we see that God himself is the blessing?

    GOD IS THE BLESSING God is good, right? The bible talks about God’s promises and blessings and we eat that stuff up. We praise God for all he has given to us and rightly so. However, are we focused on the blessings of God more than the blessing that God is? Do we see that God himself is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living By The Book Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    The value that comes from knowing God has a good and gracious purpose for our lives.

    Living By the Book Jeremiah 29:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we begin our Forty Days of Purpose. We have been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. Tomorrow many of you will start the coordinated reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Special Servants: Deacons

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 15,427 views

    Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

    God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Chosen Fast

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2025
     | 836 views

    We look at 4 wrong motivations for Fasting, HOW we're to Fast, 7 Types of Fasts, 7 Purposes of Fasting, and 5 correct Motivations for Fasting. We also do a thumbnail sketch of Isaiah 58, where God does a critique of Israel's fasting practices.

    GOD’S CHOSEN FAST Isa. 58:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Modern People Know So Much 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making The Most Of Your Life

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,837 views

    We need to ask ourselves are, Am I discontent / dissatisfied? What is going on in my life that is making me this way? Why am I not making the most of my Life? Maybe today is the day that we should reevaluate our lives

    Making The Most Of Your Life How many times have we heard the expression "Get A Life". • Today my main goal is to encourage you to “get a life” • A life that is full of God's blessings / rewards. • I want to talk about the life that we’ve have been given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    3rd. Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 7,308 views

    God often works in ironic, paradoxical ways to carry out God’s will and purposes.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 9: 1-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In our first lesson today, we learn once again that our God is a specialist in irony and paradox. My New Webster’s Dictionary And Thesaurus of the English Language defines irony and paradox as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Praying Your Family Into God's Family

    Contributed by Pat Hodges on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,518 views

    This is a teaching on how to pray for loved ones and friends, specifically for the purpose of targeting them in prayer for salvation.

    Praying Your Family Into God’s Family Key scripture - Mark 2:1-5 2:1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hearing God’s Good News-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 11, 2018
     | 5,651 views

    3 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

    HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-III—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: There is actual Substance to Jesus’ birth even when surrounded by the worldly traditional trappings. *All those things that comprise the season surrounding Jesus’ birth are fun & exciting!—& nothing is wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust In God’s Infinite Promises Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,510 views

    Charles Spurgeon declared, “God’s promises are longer than life, broader than sin, deeper than the grave, and higher than the clouds.” This statement encapsulates the vastness of God’s faithfulness to His people.

    Go! And Trust in God’s Infinite Promises Introduction: Charles Spurgeon once said, "God’s promises are longer than life, broader than sin, deeper than the grave, and higher than the clouds." This profound statement captures the vastness and reliability of God’s promises to His people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Building Our Lives With God: Lessons From Lego Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,812 views

    Beyond the fun and creativity, Lego can teach us profound spiritual lessons about our relationship with God.

    Building Our Lives with God: Lessons from Lego Introduction Today, I want to take you on a unique journey into the world of Lego. These colourful building blocks have been a source of creativity and joy for generations. Lego, the beloved Danish toy company known for its iconic plastic bricks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discovering Your Dream – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,620 views

    We are going to look at what is holding you back from your dreams (purpose).

    INTRO: When he was eighty-eight years old, the late Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes once found himself on a train. When the conductor came by, Justice Holmes couldn’t find his ticket, and he seemed terribly upset. He searched all of his pockets and fumbled through his wallet without ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Testimony Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,883 views

    Our text reveals the testimony of God. 1- God’s testimony - Jesus came by water and blood 2- God’s testimony - The Spirit, water and blood agree 3- God’s testimony - God has given us eternal life

    INTRO.- There are testimonies and there are testimonies. There is God’s testimony and man’s testimony. And there are verbal testimonies and physical testimonies. ILL.- Mark Hatfield (US Senator from Oregon. He served from January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1997. He is now 87 years old and is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Glorifying God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,092 views

    1) God’s Purpose 2) God’s Paternity 3) God’s Priority 4) God’s Program & 5) God’s Plan for prayer

    At the foot of a huge metal rendition of the Olympic rings in Whistler, tea lights burn in front of the now-damp photo of a dead athlete. The sudden, horrifying death of Nodar Kumaritashvili has sparked angry charges from his father in Georgia that his son died on a dangerous Luge track. The entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Get Ready For A Turnaround Because Your Victory Is In Your Praise!

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 207 ratings
     | 75,159 views

    Everytime you and I praise God it is giving God an opportunity to Get us Ready For A Turnaround. Are you ready to confuse the enemy? Are you ready for a complete turnaround? Are you ready to get back what the enemy stole from you?

    Get Ready For A Turnaround because your Victory is in your Praise! 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 V.22 Text by Bishop Charles Jones D.D. Here we read that the Moabites and their allies(the Ammonites and Edomites) have declared war upon Judah(Praise),and word has reached Jerusalem that a vast army ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal