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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

    March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Heart Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    We as humans struggle with serving anyone but ourselves. Even as Christians we have a hard time having a true servant’s heart. Jesus shares some hard words, but they are also comforting and freeing when we realize the joys of being a servant.

    Let’s face it. We don’t really like being servants. We don’t like to serve others and we don’t like to be under another’s authority. For us in the U.S. much of that stems from the 1960’s when everyone was told to question authority. We were told that anyone over 30 was the enemy. Now no one born ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,952 views

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

    How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Rewards

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,593 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you worked hard and yet via politics and envy of the leaders lost everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Church leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind that GOD is the rewarder of our hard work not people. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 49:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recover Your Way Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 31, 2023
     | 2,555 views

    It’s not hard to admit that we are sinners - it’s the one thing we know about ourselves. But it is hard to admit that our own sin and struggle have left a mess behind us … and sometimes we’re still dealing with it.

    Recover Your Way Genesis 2:1-25 Introduction During the month of September, we are going to be talking about the theme of recovery. The truth is that we are all in recovery. Romans 3:10,23 “There is no one righteous, not even one…for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Empty Vessels!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 19,856 views

    Have you ever been in a situation which looked absolutely hopeless? Situations in your life look so grim that you feel that there is no way out, are you there? I want to tell you today that God would make a way for you! Amen.

    Empty vessels! 2 King 4:3”Then he said, "Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few.4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside." When you shut the door behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 48,073 views

    This sermon helps us to endure the trials of life and teaches that no matter how hard things, keep holding on.

    Holding On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back And then came a messenger unto Job, and said, the oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: …… Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Between Two Evils Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,987 views

    Anytime you find yourself choosing between two evils, step back and asses the situation – Is the question before you in reality a moral dilemma, or is it just something you do not want to do? God promises us that He will not place us in such situations.

    A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance of heaven. The bride is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pergamum And Compromise

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,282 views

    The message to the Church at Pergamum and the message to us is that Jesus knows our situation and gives us guidance.

    What exactly is this weekend. On your calendars, Monday is most commonly declared as a civil holiday. The more commonly-understood definition is that the civic holiday is an annual holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of August in most Canadian provinces. However, its legal status and name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Good Grief Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    “Good Grief -- part 2” On the lighter side of life: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pure Joy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

    Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Milioni avatar

    Survivor: When The Tribe Doesn't Get Along Series

    Contributed by Mark Milioni on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 7,922 views

    This series is going to focus on how to survive in the situations of life and to teach us how is a man named Joseph.

    Big news this summer, Survivor. High TV ratings, people were really into the survivors on the island and who would make it. Big bets, rumors, and whole new series to look forward to. Why was this show such a success? It was different, it was new, but I think that people tried to imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dykes avatar

    Ten Habits Of Highly Successful Families Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 309 ratings
     | 120,946 views

    Twenty church families from different backgrounds and situations were surveyed to discover their secrets of familial success.

    Ten Habits of Highly Successful Families Joshua 24:15 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Families are certainly different today than they were 25 years ago. I heard the funny story about a man who rushed into a toy store late one evening to buy a Barbie doll for his daughter who had a birthday the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Logan avatar

    Your Absolute Best

    Contributed by Mike Logan on Nov 13, 2006
     | 2,322 views

    Enduring through the hard times (I used the "Facing your Giants" video illustation for this message and it made a huge impact)

    Ever had the wind knocked out of you? It’s a Scary experience to say the least. For me; being curled up, grabbing my stomach unable to even move one bit of air, seemed like I was going to certainly die. My experience was mostly on the wrestling mat or football field in high school, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Going Deep And Getting Close Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    4th of 4 on Friendship with God. How to get deep and close to God. The secret is not as hard as you may think.

    Going Deep and Getting Close 1 Thess 5:16-18 16 Always be joyful. 17 Pray continually, 18 and give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus. Paul writes to Christians in Thessalonica and encourages them to "pray without ceasing". This kind of prayer is less about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ