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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Man Took Jesus At His Word And Departed Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,401 views

    Real belief in the power and character of Jesus takes us past human limitations

    Every once in a while, God does it to me. I can’t anticipate it. That would ruin the whole effect. No, it’s not in my planner for the day. It has to come out of the blue. But, just the same, I can count on it to happen. Has He done it to you? You know, have something happen that wakes you up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deep Waters

    Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    Main point: God reclaims your past to bless you into your future.

    This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James¡¦ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ Ever let someone down? I mean, really let them down? They expected something of you, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    A Look Back And A Look Forward

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 20, 2008
     | 4,250 views

    As we look to a new year, we must reflect and learn from the past.

    A Look Back and a Look Forward Michael Wiley November 23, 2008 Mark 12:28b-33 Introduction: When I was a young child, maybe seven or eight, my family and I went to Beach Bend Amusement park in Bowling Green KY, not too far from our home. I love amusement parks. Especially then when mom and dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Optimism 101

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,706 views

    The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past.

    Title: Optimism 101 Text: Joel 2:23-32 (1:4-13, 12-18) Thesis: The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past. Introduction Learned Helplessness is a term I came across in my reading this week. It is a technical term originally used in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cry Out

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 13, 2013
     | 6,925 views

    Laments are not just for the past, but we need to learn how to Lament and communicate with God.

    At an Optometrist's office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." 2. In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." 3. On a Plastic Surgeon's Office door: "Hello. Can we pick your nose?" 4. At a Towing company: "We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Turning Our Hearts Toward God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,911 views

    We need to learn from the past to live in the present as we look to the future.

    I often joke that the length of my sermons seems to be inversely proportional to the length of the passage. So get comfortable and settle in because as we finish our study of the book of Malachi this morning, we’re only going to look at the final three verses of the book. But what an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Union

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010
     | 2,251 views

    a look at how we have been doing in our past year of ministry

    State of the Union “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24(niv) Summer Goals i. Memorize one verse a week Psalm 119:9-13 ii. Read Thru the New Testament Psalm 119:14-16 ; 105-106; 112 iii. Add 25 % Colossians 3:16-17 invite more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Best Memories Are Before Us: A Homecoming Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,575 views

    We have fond memories of things in the past. But they pale in comparison to the memories to come.

    Our Best Memories Are Before Us: A Homecoming Sermon Hebrews 11:8-19 First of all, I would like to thank you for inviting me back here to speak this homecoming Sunday. I have fond memories of you all and remember you regularily in my prayers that the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ would bless you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon Series: There's Work To Do!!! Sermon 1 Strength In Numbers

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,782 views

    God is doing a new thing, don't compare it to the past! THIS IS A NEW DAY!!!

    Scripture: Haggai 2:4 4 Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says the LORD; ‘and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the LORD, ‘and work; for I am with you,’ says the LORD of hosts. (NKJV) Illustration: Searching for a vessel The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,734 views

    The resurrection of Jesus changes everything - our past, our present and our future.

    The Resurrection The Story – week 27 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth – BUT ALSO for you and I who are sitting in this room today. AND – let’s stand together as I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking Back And Moving Forward

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
     | 2,975 views

    A human being lives in all three tenses-the Past, the Present and the Future.

    LOOKING BACK AND MOVING FORWARD “O Lord… all that we have done, you have done for us” “Remember the days of old, Consider the years of all generations. Ask your father, and he will inform you, Your elders, and they will tell you. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Grant avatar

    I Will Remember Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,659 views

    The key to victory in this world is to remember what God has done for you in the past.

    Psalm 77:10-14 (NKJV) “I Will Remember” August 4, 2024 You have heard me preach for over 15 years that the same God who healed the sick in the bible is still willing to do the same today. You’ve heard me tell you that God still provides for needs now as much as He did from the beginning of time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Trust God When You Don’t Like The Changes In Your Life

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Dec 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,862 views

    One of the things that we all have been dealing with these past months is change.

    No one likes change There are changes in our lives that we will like and there are changes in our lives what we will totally dislike.. A young child goes through many changes just to become an adult and them for many when that point in life happen they seem to be completely unsure of what the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Big-Tent Revival

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    we learn from the Hebrew children wandering in the wilderness that a painful past is less frightening than an uncertain future.

    Moses is on the verge of suicide (Numbers 11:15). He hates his job. (Numbers 11:11) He is overwhelmed by the expectations of upper management. (Numbers 11:12-13) Executive responses to the demands of the people at the lowest levels have failed to satisfy. (Numbers 11:1-10) Frustrated with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Owens avatar

    The Art Of Living With Disagreements

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 1, 2025
     | 588 views

    Disagreements are inevitable, but how we handle them makes all the difference. In this sermon, we explore four suggestions for developing the art of living with disagreements.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a ministerial panel that was asked to debate the question of when life begins. 1. The first minister said: “Life begins at conception, of course!” 2. The second minister countered: “No, no, life certainly begins at birth.” 3. The third minister chimed in: “Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ