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  • Ralph juthman avatar

    3 Words Men Hate To Say But Long To Hear Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jun 15, 2013
     | 15,356 views

    A fathers Day message

    Extreme Home Makeover HPC Edition Three Words Men Hate To Say But Long To Hear 1 Corinthians 13; Eph.5:24 INTRODUCTION Fathers Day, is a holiday which generates mixed opinions. The top three holidays in North America are Christmas and Valentines, but the number one day for cards, florists, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am Who He Says I Am PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025
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     | 63 views

    God meets us in our hidden, ordinary places, calls us by His name, and transforms our weakness into strength through His presence and grace.

    Some days feel like threshing wheat in a winepress—hidden, cramped, and far from ideal. You’re just trying to get by, head down, doing what needs to be done, praying the storm will pass. Maybe that’s you this week. Bills piled high. Criticism louder than courage. A heart that’s willing but worn. ...read more

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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    #1 The Truth - Take A Deep Breath And Say It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,038 views

    There are plenty of difficult times in life. Some are more breath-taking than others. What do you do when faced with life’s difficult tasks?

    21Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” 22All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?” 23He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, ‘Doctor, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Did Jesus Say Will Complete Our Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,814 views

    In this passage Jesus previews the new era that He is about to bring. Of great importance is the direct relationship with God this will bring and the accompanying great prayer power.

    WE DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS SAYING: Jesus starts by telling them a major transition is coming. - John 16:16-22. - There is a lot of uncertainty from the disciples about what Jesus is talking about in these sayings. The meaning is hidden to them. - Of course, we know that He is referring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,801 views

    This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

    - “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “if Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Tear It Out And Throw It Away” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 9,073 views

    Overcoming sin in my life is more a matter of heart work than hard work

    This morning we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Obviously in 8 weeks we haven’t covered all the hard things Jesus said, but I think we have looked at enough of what Jesus said to get a pretty good feel for why much of what He taught was so hard to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ahaz: Maybe The Worst Father Ever? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,831 views

    Who is the worst father in the Bible? It's hard to say but Ahaz, son of Jotham and king of Judah, might rank among the worst of the worst.

    Introduction: the Bible has examples of good fathers and also bad ones. When it comes to the worst, Ahaz would be hard to beat. He had a good beginning but a terrible end. What a powerful lesson for every man, especially every father. The father of Ahaz was Jotham, son of Azariah/Uzziah, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Jesus Say To Timothy Mcveigh

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 1,951 views

    What is the message of Christ to people, not just the McVeigh’s of this world, but all of us.

    What Would Jesus Say to Timothy McVeigh Ballard Assembly Pastor Bob Briggs June 9, 2001 On April 19, 1995, over six years ago, the fragile peace of mind of a nation was shattered when a Ryder Truck, loaded with explosives, detonated in front of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Way And The Truth And The Life Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,819 views

    Jesus tells us we can trust in His presence, trust in His promises and trust in His path.

    I AM THE WAY AND THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE Chuck Swindoll tells this story about R.D. Jones. It had to do with a typographical error in the classified section of a small-town newspaper and the subsequent disastrous attempts to correct it. Things went from bad to worse to horrible. Monday: FOR SALE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004
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     | 18,999 views

    You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

    Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Say Thank You To A King

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 478 ratings
     | 24,152 views

    First Person Narrative of Leper who went back to say thank you for healing.

    How do you thank a King? Luke 17:11-19 It's been three weeks since my wife touched me again. It had been three long years. I didn't know if I would ever feel her touch again. I didn't know if I would ever feel the touch of another human being ever again during those three years. But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What The Bible Says About Alcohol And Social Drinking Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 384 ratings
     | 37,031 views

    Hebrew/Greek Word Study lays foundation for powerfully moving message you can’t argue with in good conscience! Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint Presentation.

    Prov. 23:29-35 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. We have a drug problem in the U.S. We could talk about: cocaine, marijuana, meth, or heroine. America’s #1 problem drug is not any of these illegal substances, But a legal drug called ALCOHOL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Would You Say "yes?"*

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 16, 2023
     | 2,112 views

    The command God gave Noah made no sense on any level. Studying the account, we can no doubt learn something essential about faith.

    “The earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, ‘I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    This message compares Osama to Saul (Paul), as one of the most hated and feared people in the world. Yet, even someone who has performed such evil, is not beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness.

    He proclaimed a holy war against Christians everywhere. He uttered murderous threats toward anyone who claimed to be a follower of Christ. He captured and persecuted Christians, opposing all who followed Jesus. He even approved of and participated in mobs of people killing anyone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rob Willis avatar

    "Say It Anyway" - Too Good Not To Be True-Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,279 views

    Part 3 of a 4 part mini-series on the three blessings of God from Ephesians 1, focusing on the blessing of adoption as sons and daughters.

    “Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Four: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 3” Subtitle – “Say it anyway!” Ephesians 1:4-8 First - Read Ephesians 1:4-8 - PRAY There are few affirmations that are more important to the overall well-being of a child than the loving affirmation of parents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist