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  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Unshakeable Foundations Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024
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     | 1,955 views

    It’s easy to feel unstable like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and enduring—a way to build a life that withstands the storms.

    In a fast-paced world, the ground beneath our feet can feel shaky. We see political upheavals, moral confusion, and social divisions, all swirling like a storm around us. It’s easy to feel unstable, like we’re standing on shifting sands. Yet, Jesus offers a way to live that is solid, secure, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Finish Well Together: Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 11, 2025
     | 496 views

    Have you ever doubted that there is a God who loves you enough to die on the cross to pay the penalty for your sins? What if you knew how keeping your faith in Jesus Christ would empower you to press on? Get ready to learn how to run the race in a way that will enable you to finish well!

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Finish Well Together: Keep the Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-18 This morning we begin a seven-part study in Paul's second letter to Timothy. We encourage all our small groups to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Greater Joy

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,317 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. The richness of God’s word is how it speaks to us differently at different times. We can read same passage many times and yet be enlightened by it as if never read before. This happened to me as I read today’s passage, especially one verse.. Psa 4:7 You have filled my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Its Good To Hear From You Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2014
     | 6,044 views

    A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

    Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Its Good To Hear From You Again 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022
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     | 5,741 views

    As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Trumpet

    Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for something to do. They

    The Coming Trumpet – Being Preparedd April 22, 2001 Ill: Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
     | 4,927 views

    2nd in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John"

    This morning is the second message in our series “Near to His heart.” Last week we saw how our drawing near to the Lord is only possible because He drew near first—he put on human flesh and came to earth. This week we see the second thing that makes it possible for us to draw near—the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Upside-Down Christianity

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 23, 2006
     | 2,885 views

    It’s all about Jesus!

    UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTIANITY I tend to live life as if I am the action hero of this great epic that centers on me and my personal life. It’s all about me and my plans, my future, my family, my hopes, my dreams, my difficulties, my pains, my sicknesses, my church, my group, my community, etc. I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Shield And The Sword

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

    Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 17,779 views

    1st in the series "Conversations With Jesus." The invitation Jesus made to the first disciples is the same he extends to us today.

    Army Recruiting Slogans (I used posters on powerpoint): I Want You Be all that you can be An Army of one The army’s recruiting pitch has been evolving over the years as the needs and desires of the target population has changed. But Jesus hasn’t changed his pitch, in fact... Proposition: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 6: Community Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    Sixth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #6 - Community.

    30, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Six: Community Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Doing Business In A Godless World Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    Somehow it’s become vogue to cut ourselves off from the world; but God isn’t done with this world yet. One area where God is able to use His people to reach the lost is in our day to day relationships with them.

    You may well remember the story of Joshua. Joshua came after Moses and his Job was to lead the Israelites into the promised land. Because the Canaanites were wicked God commanded Joshua to kill every person in Canaan, because God didn’t want the Israelites to adopt the Canaanite lifestyle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daryn Bahn avatar

    God Can Get Pretty Far With A Clay Jar

    Contributed by Daryn Bahn on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,330 views

    There is always hope for what God can do in our lives!

    Last Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Pastor Mark and Sandy and Dave and Sharon Makela and Karen and I were at our North Wisconsin District, Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Convention in Appleton. It was a good convention, and it’s amazing to see how God works at such gatherings of believers, but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Giving Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,069 views

    How we can learn, from Paul’s testimony, to give our testimony and share our faith better

    Giving your testimony Acts 26:12-32 WBC 17/11/02 pm Drama: 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    God Still Has Purpose For You! Pt. 2

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    I believe many today are experiencing the anxiety, the pain, and the excessive burden of a bad decision. You feel like your locked in an invisible prison…recriminating about the mistakes you made.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 My foundational scripture will come from verse eight, which says, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” This is a companion of Psalm 51:8, which reads, “Then will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational