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  • John Gaston avatar

    Secrets Of The Dream Keepers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    Many individuals in Scripture received dreams from God that pointed to their potential great service or possibilities. Often these individuals experienced circumstances, for years, which contradicted God’s dream. What steps did they take to hold on & see

    SECRETS OF THE DREAM KEEPERS Numbers 12:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. a. "Doctor, I really need your help", I said. "Every night for the past two weeks I’m dreaming about some rats playing football." b. "Here, take these pills tonight before you go to bed and you will be fine." c. "But can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Joseph: A Dreamer In Prison Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 12, 2022
     | 5,417 views

    Joseph did not need to wait until he was standing before Pharaoh and put in charge of the whole land. Faithfulness to God is always the right path. Joseph needed to trust God the whole time he was the forgotten prisoner. And he did!

    There are so many aspects to the story of Joseph. He is the favorite son of the Patriarch Jacob. His brothers burn with jealousy and hatred toward him because his ten older brothers know he is the favored one of his father. The special ornamented coat Jacob gave Joseph made that evident. The Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seize The Day - Ephesians 5:16 & Colossians 4:5

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,383 views

    to seize the day, we must Be Prayerful (follow God’s example!) Be Holy Be Wise Be Witnesses Be Thankful/musical

    “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.” George Burns Read Ephesians 5 Today we’ll focus on verses 15- 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seek God & Be Sought By God: Obeying The Magnetic Tug At Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 12, 2024
     | 794 views

    Draw near to God, with a full heart, loving God with all your heart. And believe Jesus really loves you and wants to be with you too!

    "Bruce Larson tells how he helped people struggling to surrender their lives to Christ: For many years I worked in New York City and counseled at my office any number of people who were wrestling with this yes-or-no decision. Often I would suggest they walk with me from my office down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Graduation 2013

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,477 views

    What to do after graduation

    Graduation June 9, 2013 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When The Bottom Falls Out Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,462 views

    Psalm 55 can serve as a prayer when you experience reversals in life

    When the bottom falls out Psalm 55 I read of a brick layer who ended up in the hospital with extensive injuries because of a work-related accident. His insurance company wanted information about his injuries, so he attached the following explanation: In your letter, you asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Witness To Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 3,899 views

    Have had your hopes and dreams absolutely destroyed before your eyes? Such loss is entirely devastating and seems absolutely unbelievable at the time. It is hard enough when it happens to you as an individual but more so for a group. Jesus Restores Us

    Witness to Resurrection Luke 24 1 Corinthians 15 Peace be with you Have you ever lost faith? Have you ever had your hopes and dreams absolutely destroyed before your eyes? Maybe for you it was losing faith in someone you loved. All that trust and mutual investment in relationship torn ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Got Love

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,227 views

    Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

    Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Preaching Prophet Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    WHEN PREACHERS PREACH GOD’S WORD, IT WILL BRING A RESULT. THE PROPHET JONAH LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY, AND I HOPE WE ALL CAN LEARN IT THE EASY WAY.

    THE PREACHING PROPHET TEXT- JONAH CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCTION I’ve learned a great deal about preaching the last 5 years. Now don’t think that I mean that haven’t got a lot more to learn, because I know I do. I have found out the need for a solid scriptural sermon. I need to support all the points ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Man Is Basically Good Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,525 views

    Thought that might get your attention. The debate about the goodness of man rages, as does the arguments for the existence of God. Paul takes on both in this very hard hitting section.

    How can you know you are dying unless someone tells you ‘you have a terminal disease’? How do you know you need to be set free unless someone tells you ‘you are a captive’? How can you tell something is wrong unless someone tells you what is right? That’s the essence of the rest of Romans 1. Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Do You Really Want To Be Changed Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 250 ratings
     | 79,504 views

    # 14 in series. I think we all recognize within ourselves the need for change. Yet we also recognized that the change we need is often hard to achieve.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 14 “Do You Really Want To Be Changed?” John 5:1-9, 14 Sir Isaac Newton’s “First Law of Motion” states “Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    The Church With Heart Problems - Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,245 views

    No matter how hard or diligently we work for the Lord, ultimately if our heart strays from that first love, we are in danger. Yet He is faithful and is our rescuer.

    THE CHURCH WITH HEART PROBLEMS - EPHESUS READING: Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jonah Fleeing Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,882 views

    This is a message about Jonah fleeing from the call of God. It is a message about how we should obey God, not only in the things we like, but also in the hard things.

    Jonah fleeing from the call of God Last week we began a series of messages on the book of Jonah, and for the next several weeks we will continue in this great book and here are the topics we will be dealing with: Fleeing from the call of God Fleeing from Presence of God Floatin: Dealing with storms ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Mom: Wisdom Personified Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 8, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,464 views

    If you want to be truly wise, then be like a mom. Be worthy like a mom. Work hard like a mom. Live well like a mom. Then you will be honored like a mom.

    Some time ago, Peg Beukema of Nyack, New York, collected the responses of several elementary school children to some questions about moms. I got a kick out of reading them this last week, and I thought you’d enjoy them too, especially on this Mother’s Day. Why did God make mothers? • She’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Smith avatar

    Unbind Him And Let Him Go! (John 11:1-53)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,700 views

    Here’s a story that might seem hard to know what to do with. That’s OK. Even the disciples didn’t know how to handle this one! ...

    “Unbind him and let him go!” These are the words of Jesus, recorded in John 11 - dramatic words that come at the climax of a dramatic story - the death and resuscitation of Jesus’ friend Lazarus. It is an extraordinary story. It’s filled with mysterious dialogues, doubting disciples, tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican