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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    "Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 22, 2022
     | 3,729 views

    Like the disciples we must wait “a little while” to receive everything Jesus has promised us. And like the disciples there will be a time of grief while we wait. But Jesus promises that our grief will turn to joy.

    “In a little while you can go out and play.” “After a little while we’ll be going to the pool.” “After a little while I am going to be serving pie and ice cream.” “In a little while we’ll your mom and dad will be home.” “In a little while you can take a break.” “The doctor says that after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Inventing Difficulties

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024
     | 1,375 views

    How worry harms us spiritually and how we can avoid it.

    I. In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Huck and Tom Sawyer set out together to rescue the captive slave, Jim. A. However, their grand plans soon led to disappointment. As they scouted the situation, they found that the rescue would pose no difficulties at all. Vainly, they tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Promise To Providence - The Beginning Of A Nation - Exodus 1:1-2:15 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 4, 2026
     | 98 views

    GOD fulfills His covenant promises by growing His people through fruitfulness, shaping them through affliction, preserving them through faith, and preparing a deliverer who points ultimately to JESUS Christ; teaching us that true freedom comes only through dependence upon Him.

    2026.01.04.Sermon Notes. FROM PROMISE TO PROVIDENCE. Exodus 1.1-2.15 The Beginning of a Nation - Faith, Affliction, and Deliverance Exodus 1:1-2:15 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORD: Exodus, Covenant, Faith, Affliction, Deliverance, Providence, Obedience, Redemption, Faith, Humility, Sovereignty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep On Loving Each Other

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    An outline demonstrating God’s love through Christian concern offered in times of tragedy.

    Introduction Keep on Loving Each Other! – Hebrews 13:1-8 I. In the face of hardship because of the faith a. To provide help and hospitality to those in need (esp. brothers and sisters in the faith) – Abraham and lot entertained angels as a result - may we be so blessed. b. To suffer along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Peace

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    This Message foucses upon the peace of God

    A few weeks ago while in India I was asked to share several message to the believers of Delhi, India. Encouraging them to continue to stand strong for Christ- Standing and staying strong even in the midst of pain and suffering. I was told to share using the simple clear Bible stories found through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,659 views

    We must be content with who we are and the situation that we are placed in, for the Grace of God will sustain us. Not putting your trust in man but in Gods Grace.

    Grace What is Grace? (1.) Of form or person. (2.) Favor, kindness, friendship. (3.) God’s forgiving mercy. (4.) The gospel as distinguished from the law. (5.) Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues. (6.) Christian virtues. (7.) The glory hereafter to be revealed. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As Our Soul Prospers

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 18,315 views

    As we seek first the kingdom of God and all it’s righteousness, everything around us begins to prosper. Spiritual Prosperity

    As our Soul Prospers Text: Ps 139:13-16 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,019 views

    WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

    3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving Is Thanksliving

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    Life’s meaning and purpose is intricately connected with giving thanks.

    Sermon for Thanksgiving Sunday Yr B, 8/10/2006 Based on Joel 2:21-27; Ps 126 & 1 Tim 2:1-7 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Thanksgiving is Thanksliving” Mrs. Avondale was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sustaining Grace: What Christ's Suffering And Glory Secures For Us Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,557 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Sustaining Grace: What Christ's Suffering and Glory Secures for Us

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Sustaining Grace: What Christ's Suffering and Glory Secures for Us 1 Peter 3:18-22 David Taylor We are close to finishing our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where Peter connects ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Lose Your Mind"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,732 views

    We all do some crazy things in life.The text today relates how Paul did a few mind boggling things as a follower of Jesus.

    The other day I was going downstairs and going to the wash room and forgot what I was going down there for. I jumped up from watching a ballgame and ran to the refrigerator and opened it, but I forgot what I went for. I laid my coffee down and went on about my business and forgot where I put ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Cramer avatar

    A Life Of Rejoicing, Prayer, And Gratitude 1thessaloinians 5:16-18

    Contributed by David Cramer on Apr 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,222 views

    A message of Hope in all that is transpiring in our lives.

    Good Morning. Please stand with me and lift up your Bibles and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inexpressible Joy

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 1, 2024
     | 1,012 views

    This kind of joy is not rooted in the absence of struggle or challenges but springs from a deeper place—a place anchored in God's promises. Today, we will explore this profound joy, its foundation, its vast greatness, and how it can be truly ours.

    1 Peter 1:6-9 Introduction A Kid Anticipating Christmas Use the excitement of a child counting down to Christmas morning. The child’s joy isn’t just about the day arriving; it’s about the hope and anticipation of what the day will bring. Similarly, our joy in Christ is grounded in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Paul's Model Of Pastoral Care (Acts 20:28-31)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,416 views

    In the book of Acts, the apostle Paul leaves the city of Ephesus for the last time. In his farewell to the elders of the church, he summarized his work both as a fellow elder and fellow servant of the Lord Jesus Christ

    In Acts 20, Paul was about to leave Ephesus and the church he helped to plant. For over three years, he and his fellow elders in the faith worked together to proclaim the message of salvation in Jesus Christ alone. He also spent considerable time teaching the Word of God and sound doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Friend To The End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 793 views

    To explore the power of friendship, loyalty, and faithfulness, and how we can apply these principles in our own lives.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from Acts 16 that speaks volumes about the power of friendship, the strength of loyalty, and the blessing of faithfulness. Before we dig in, let's hear from beloved Christian author, C.S. Lewis, who said, "Is any pleasure on Earth as ...read more

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