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  • Paul Basehore avatar

    Isaac: The Beginning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,823 views

    Isaac is the first real reference to Christ. God did the exact same thing with Christ that He expected Abraham to do with Isaac.

    From 1935 to 1962, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt had a daily newspaper column in which she would write her opinion on various world events. Mrs. Roosevelt was a very talented writer and speaker, and many famous quotes attributed to her name came from these columns and speeches. Some examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Deliverance From The Spirit Of Backwardness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025
     | 2,120 views

    There is a divine expectation for every child of God to move forward, make progress, and fulfil destiny. Stagnation and backwardness are contrary to the plan of God.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF BACKWARDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 – “The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.’” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, Exodus 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Great Adventure! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

    The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Give Honor

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,887 views

    We give honor by expecting the best of each other, by not playing favorites, and by caring about each other’s well-being.

    Give Honor I Timothy 5:17-23 INTRODUCTION: Today we are honoring several groups of people. We are honoring our Graduates from High School or College. We are honoring those who have served in the Military. And we will be honoring past elders who have served faithfully in our congregation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To The Asbury Revival

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 20, 2023
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    How should we respond to the Asbury Revival? This message draws principles from 1 Kings 18:41-46 seeking to answer that question.

    Intro On February 3, 1970, God’s glory came down in the chapel service at Asbury University in Wilmore Kentucky, near Lexington.i This proved to be one of several manifestations of the Spirit as the Jesus Movement Revival spread across America.ii The Jesus Movement was the greatest revival that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Gods Favor, "Tried, Tested, True!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,090 views

    What an exciting time to be alive, if you let Him, He will make everyday more exciting than the day before! He wants us to awake with great expectations every morning, with Him in the center meeting and exceeding those expectations! What a better time th

    Gods Favor, tried, tested, true! Ephesians 2:4–-7 NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heavenly Dreams

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2015
     | 3,067 views

    Advent calls on us to forget about our own expectations and remember the love of Jesus and Joseph and the love of God. We are called on to let God’s peace gradually warm our souls and free us for new expectations and the birth of something within us.

    Today we begin the transition from Advent to Christmas. We are led to the stable. Our hopes, dreams and longing for a Saviour are the same hopes, dreams and longings people had on that first Christmas 2,000 years ago. The birth of the Messiah pointed to the promise of the Kingdom. To many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Life Advice

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

    Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    God 101

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,424 views

    Who is God and what does he do? Is he some sort of Spirit Dude that you can only see when you are high, or is He a lot more then that?

    1 John 4:7-16 God 101 Introduction A. Who is God and better yet what does he do. B. Is he some like spirit dude that you know just exist like C. Or is he someone you can only see when you’re smoking something wacky? D. Does God sit upstairs in his Lazy Boy and watch us E. Does he just party all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    How To Bring Out The Best In Others

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,814 views

    Want to give the perfect gift this Christmas to the ones you love? Give them the Gift of Acceptance, the Gift of Trust and the Gift of Great Expectation.

    HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN OTHERS David Livingstone wanted to be a pastor. His first chance to preach was in the pulpit of a little church in Scotland. He'd worked and prepared his message well. He wanted to be a great preacher. He wanted to go give his life on the mission field. And when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,337 views

    For unto us a child is born gives us a sense of expectancy, it gives us a sense of potentiality, and it gives us a sense of responsibility.

    Sunday, December 3, 2006 Text: Isaiah 9: 6 – “For unto us a Child is Born” Isaiah bursts into the Advent Season with these profound words uttered in prophesy in the 8th Century B.C.E. These words have the authenticity of one who has experienced the wonder and majesty of God’s presence in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Ministry Of Jesus The Anointed One

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,054 views

    Because Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever, we can expect to experience a visitation of the Lord in our lives today!

    THE STORY OF JESUS #2: THE MINISTRY OF JESUS THE ANOINTED ONE INTRO TO THE STORY OF JESUS: Last week, we looked at the story of the birth of Jesus. We don’t know much about His early life. At age 12, He was in God’s House studying the Word. At 30, He was baptized and then tempted by the devil, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul George avatar

    From Rage To Riche

    Contributed by Paul George on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    The purpose of the vision of the surveyor, Zechariah chapter 2, was to assure the Israelites the nation would be reestablished. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again.

    The purpose of the vision of the surveyor, Zechariah chapter 2, was to assure the Israelites the nation would be reestablished. The vision of Joshua the high priest assures the Israelites that they shall be put into a good position again, and the promise of this also points to Christ, who is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Against Open Theism #4 God And Immutability

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013
     | 4,657 views

    A sermon loosely based on Isaiah 45 that focuses on impassibility and the eternal decree (Based on Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, chapter 25 "The Immutability of God")

    HoHum: Simon, Garfunkel “I Am a Rock”: I've built walls, A fortress deep and mighty, That none may penetrate. I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It's laughter and it's loving I disdain. I am a rock, I am an island. I have my books, And my poetry to protect me; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Standing Firm For Truth

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,026 views

    If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

    STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist