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  • David Nolte avatar

    Four Special Blessings In Heaven

    Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 6, 2020
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    Heaven, a blessing in itself, is filled with blessings beyond measure, but here are 4 special blessings.

    We all prefer receiving blessings more than we enjoy being cursed. At least those among us who are not masochists who take pleasure in being hurt or punished. That holds especially true when we refer to how God works in our lives. I have never yet sought the Lord’s curse, but constantly request ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embracing The Visionary View Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2023
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    We are called to live with a vision that surpasses the limitations of the mundane

    The Call to Vision: As believers, we are called to live with a vision that surpasses the limitations of the mundane. Habakkuk 2:2 says, "Then the Lord said to me, 'Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.'" Just as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023
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    Celebrating Worldwide Communion

    As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Martyrdom Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
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    Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

    And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Treasure Principle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 31, 2018
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    Matthew 6:19-21 teaches us that you can't take treasures with you to heaven, but you can send them ahead of you.

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages that I am calling, “Lay Up Treasures in Heaven.” Much of the material in this series of messages is based on a book by Randy Alcorn that is titled, The Treasure Principle. I would like to read the introduction to you: All your life, you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Announcement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Jesus' arrival brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth and opened the door for us to become citizens of God's Kingdom. We need to repent and align our lives with the Kingdom of God.

    Jesus' arrival was a big deal, and it was predicted way back in the Old Testament. The Jewish people were waiting for this hero, the Messiah, to show up and set things right. John the Baptist was like the hype man, telling everyone, "The Kingdom of Heaven is coming. Get your act together and ...read more

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    Pray Confidently Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2024
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    What the opening phrase from the Model Prayer does not mean (From Red Letter Prayer Life by Bob Hostetler, chapter 6 of same title). Preached for Father's Day

    HoHum: Three boys in the schoolyard were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he calls it a song, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 6, 2025
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     | 403 views

    When God the Father draws us to Himself by reminding us of Home through the taste of Heaven's food, Jesus, the Bread of Life, we come to know that our Father is with us always

    You heard me say last Sunday that our son left the nest in May and moved into his own house. We miss him very much at home. However, because he lives only about twelve minutes away, we do not experience the separation as much as we would have otherwise. About two times each week, he comes home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Jesus Speaks Plainly About His Father

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011
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    Easter 6 - Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples about his heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father answers us joyfully. Our heavenly Father provides for us lovingly.

    JESUS SPEAKS PLAINLY ABOUT HIS FATHER (Outline) May 29, 2011 - Easter 6 - JOHN 16:23b-30 INTRO: The time of Jesus’ crucifixion is coming closer and closer. Jesus is teaching his disciples as much as they can bear before the time of his death and resurrection. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Posses Obedience?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
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    OBedience toward the Heavenly Father.

    DO YOU POSSESS OBEDIENCE TOWARD GOD? Hebrews 5: 7 - 9 When Jesus Christ Walked on this earth He was continuously offering up prayers and petitions with loud cries and real tears UP to the Heavenly Father, who could save Him from this death, The Death that he already knew he had to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Treasures In Heaven

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 12, 2004
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     | 6,166 views

    This is a call to be hospitable and be heavenly minded

    TOPIC: TREASURES IN HEAVEN TEXT: Matt. 6: 19-21; Lk. 12: 32-34 First delivered 28th July 1996. Outline Introduction 1. A call to hospitality 2. A call to be heavenly-minded INTRODUCTION The report has been given about a man in Beijing, China, who, at 82 years of age, suffered a devastating ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020
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    “Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

    Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Father's Love

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
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    The enduring love of our Heavenly Father.

    A Father’s Love Luke 15:11-32 I. The father gave his son freedom to choose A. Even though the son’s actions were impulsive, the father did not stand in the way - The father respected his son’s independence enough to let him choose his own way - man chooses his own destiny - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Father Is God

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    What is our heavenly father like

    WHAT KIND OF FATHER IS GOD? JEFF SEAMAN We’ve been looking at how God meets your deepest needs and we’ve noticed that God uses a descriptive name for Himself that matches every one of your ten deepest needs. Your understanding of God will affect every area of your life. If you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008
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     | 5,366 views

    God is our loving Heavenly Father.

    “Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church