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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Five Things God Has Prepared For Us Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2014
     | 13,966 views

    A look at five things that God has prepared for us.

    - There is a late scene in “Searching for Bobby Fischer” where the protagonist sees far enough ahead on the chess board that he sees he’s going to win. He graciously offers a draw, but the other player thinks he’s in the superior position. (You can find this scene by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflection B.9 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / The Siege Of Jerusalem By Rome

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 1,464 views

    The story of the siege of Jerusalem by Rome reminds us that God judges. But it also tells us that in a time of judgement, God protects his people.

    In an earlier 'Reflection' I mentioned that I would include a few Reflections on notable events in Christian history, mainly to give us a bit of variety. Today we’re going to have the first of those. The event is the siege of Jerusalem. In 66 A.D. a Roman prefect attempted to seize money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Use Your Head!"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    We must stay in God’s Word so that the lessons of faith we have learned can continue to be lived in our daily lives.

    “Use Your Head!” Galatians 3:1-5 Mike was heading off to college. He had spent the last 18 years of his life with those who had loved him most, but now he was packing up, pulling out, and staking a claim on a new life of his own. When Mike arrived at the University he completed all of the paper ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    With Us - Goodwill Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,015 views

    What’s the great theme of every great Christmas movie? It’s always the triumph over terrible circumstances to a place of peace and goodwill toward others. I guess you can say that at the heart of it, Christmas is all about peace and goodwill too.

    “With Us” - Part 3 - Goodwill Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus - December 20, 2020 Dr. Tom Bartlett OUTLINE 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Pat Cook avatar

    What's The Use? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,469 views

    Why do we do what we do in worship services? This is expository and topical of why the Bible is useful for us today, with lots of stories and quotes.

    2 Timothy 3:16-17 – What’s the Use? The US standard railroad gauge – that’s the distance between rails – is 4 feet, 8-1/2 inches. Why such an odd number? Because that’s the way they built them in England, and American railroads were built by British expatriates – that is, people who used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Use Of Money

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,690 views

    A sermon on stewardship.

    LUKE 16:1-13 "The Use of Money" Ask almost any pastor what causes the most divisions within a church and he or she will tell you money! Money. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus tells us that the children of the world those who are not saved Those who live only for the present are truer to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Power Of Vision Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 17,472 views

    God wants to give everyone a vision of Heaven and your ministry.

    Title: The power of vision “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV) “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint…” (Proverbs 29:18 NIV) “If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; but when they attend to what he reveals, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Call To Follow Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012
     | 5,750 views

    You were made with a life purpose. The prophet Jeremiah put it this way, “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” You were born with a purpose and plan in mind

    The Call to Follow Mark 8:31-35 USA Today did a survey asking people, “If you could ask God any question, what would it be?” The number one response was “What is my life’s purpose?'” All of us in the church were blown away by Rick Warren’s book, “A Purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Miraculous Announcements Made To Two Cousins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 12, 2015
     | 6,799 views

    Two cousins are given miraculous announcements concerning the birth of their children. Elizabeth and Mary are the focus of this sermon.

    Introduction In this second message in connection with Emmanuel, I want to look at the lives of two cousins that are “key players” in the life of Jesus; Elizabeth and Mary. While the true nature of their relationship is unknown, we will take the KJV’s translation for this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,462 views

    This series will focus on the image that God has of us and how we can spend a lifetime trying to make His image of us a reality in our life.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Scriptures: Genesis 2:7; Ephesians 2:10; Proverbs 23:7; 29:18 Introduction: I have titled this series “Painting God’s Masterpiece.” My older brother Barry preached a sermon titled “Re-painting Your Canvas” and the idea for this sermon series is based on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Such A Time As This - Your Defining Moment

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,413 views

    Everybody faces Defining Moments in life that will determine their direction!

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS “YOUR DEFINING MOMENT” INTRODUCTION: Every single one of you sitting here have or will face a “DEFINING MOMENTS” in your life. There are many “DEFINING MOMENTS” along the way for the moment, but for the most part there will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Lord Stays With Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,409 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you heard about the expression, "Stick with me and you'll go places!"? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Belivers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage believers to stick with GOD, and seek always GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 15:2 (NL

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you heard about the expression, "Stick with me and you'll go places!"? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Belivers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage believers to stick with GOD, and seek always GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 15:2 (NLT) 2 and he went out to meet King Asa as he was returning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Spires avatar

    I Saw The Lord!

    Contributed by Don Spires on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,397 views

    To help us understand some important ingredients to worship that God will accept.

    I SAW THE LORD Isaiah 6:1-8 Verse 1 says, “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.” Do you know about King Uzziah? He was just sixteen years old when he became King in Judah. His father, Amaziah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Lord, Make Us And Send Us Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 16, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 151 views

    In 21st-century Britain, we have many who attend church, but far fewer who truly follow Christ. We have information at our fingertips, sermons on demand, podcasts in abundance—but discipleship is not about consumption; it is about consecration.

    Lord, Make Us and Send Us Introduction: The Difference Between Attendance and Allegiance In 21st-century Britain, we have many who attend church, but far fewer who truly follow Christ. We have information at our fingertips, sermons on demand, podcasts in abundance—but discipleship is not about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "god Uses Broken Vessels."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house was a transformative experience that helped him overcome challenges and become a leader. By observing the potter's careful mastery of his craft, Jeremiah learned valuable lessons about perseverance which will help us in our Christian pilgrimage.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Timothy 2: 20, 21) (20) "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor." (21) " If a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal