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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Happy Dance

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    If your relationship with Jesus doesn’t put a spring in your step and cause you to do a happy dance once in awhile, maybe you’ve hit a spiritual funk? Maybe it’s time to re-evaluate your realization of how much Jesus loves you and exactly what you should be expecting from your relationship with God?

    Psalms 3:1-8 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. 2 Many are they who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But You, O Lord, are a shield [a]for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. 4 I cried to the Lord with my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Messes Up Our Plans

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 26, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. Our plans don’t always go the way we want. So, when God messes up our plans, what can we do not to allow these plans changes to wreak havoc in our lives?

    When God Messes Up Our Plans Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42NAzO5fKLI When Jesus was born, nobody expected it, and nobody made plans for it. But what it did was mess up everyone’s plans. • It messed up King Herod’s plan of being king because here was a new King. The Wise Men announced, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Comfort Me, O Lord; The Journey Is Too Hard Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,365 views

    In a hurting world with increasing distress and heartache, we all need comfort, but where is that found? This message looks at a comforting God and our responsibility also.

    COMFORT ME, O LORD; THE JOURNEY IS TOO HARD PART ONE The comfort of God is not an abstract thing. Our God is always giving to His own children, but not when they are disobedient or rebellious. Those who know their need, will know that need fulfilled. It is not like pouring water into a glass. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Last Will And Testament Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    The New Covenant is in effect the last and will and testament of the Lord Jesus Christ. Christ's redemption under the New Covenant saves even Old Covenant believers. No new sacrifices are needed!

    Sixty–seven-year-old Tomas Martinez was living on the street in Santa Cruz de le Sierra, Bolivia, when he was approached by police officers who had good news for him. His ex-wife (whom he had abandoned years earlier) had died and had left him her fortune of $6 million. However, Martinez thought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Four Spiritual Checks - #4 The Nobility Of Serving God Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 11,981 views

    This is the last of a series on Paul’s Trustworthy Sayings. This message demonstrates the value of serving God and encourages people to get involved in ministry.

    INTRODUCTION. (ILLUS.) -- Like many teenagers, I didn’t exactly know what I wanted to do with my life when I was a high-school senior. I knew that I wanted to serve the Lord (possibly in ministry / full-time service) but I didn’t know what or where. I hadn’t decided on pursuing pastoral ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Giants Under Junipers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

    1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Drawn Upward: Embracing The Pleasures Of This World Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,289 views

    THE PLEASURES AND GOOD THINGS OR THIS WORLD ARE INTENDED TO DRAW US UPWARD RATHER THAN DISTRACT US.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/22 Drawn Upward--Embracing the Pleasures of this world INTRODUCTION John and Cathy Skip Church (drama) subject: Seeking Heaven on Earth Bruce D. Rzengota John and Cathy Skip church for a ski trip John and Cathy on a ski ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Love In The Nick Of Time Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 6,163 views

    As we look at the amazing love God has for us all, I hope that it brings a level of humility and grace that will help us as we interact and do life with other believers who may not see things the way we do.

    Love in the Nick of Time Romans 5:6-11 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "what Is It About Giving Thanks?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2022
     | 2,487 views

    A sermon for the Sunday before Thanksgiving.

    “What is it about Giving Thanks?” Luke 17:11-19 Every holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year and that’s awesome. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, someone with major depression or a severe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    24 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:3-5 - Message 24 – Who Do You Think You Are? Do Not Deceive Yourself – You Who Are A Balloon Of Hydrogen. Examine Your Work; Carry Your Own Load Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2025
     | 282 views

    We begin with an extra look at the inflated person, then consider the very important matter of bearing our own loads. Self-examination is necessary. We look at this problem of boasting and praise, and about examining your own work.

    24 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:3-5 - Message 24 – WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? DO NOT DECEIVE YOURSELF – YOU WHO ARE A BALLOON OF HYDROGEN. EXAMINE YOUR WORK; CARRY YOUR OWN LOAD We continue in Galatians 6:3 from the last message looking at those who think they are so important, and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Design Our Dreams

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    This message helps us to restore God’s design and our shattered dreams by looking at the restoration story with Peter.

    God’s Design - Our Dreams John 21:1-25 I want to begin this message with a word from Scripture and a line from a song. One of the most thoughtful and most perceptive folk groups of the 60’s and 70’s was the group Peter, Paul and Mary. This group disbanded in the early 70’s, only to regroup at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Bartol avatar

    The Four Winds And The Voice Of God.

    Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 27,007 views

    Illustrations from Scripture showing how the North, South, East and West Winds all have a different message for us. Though we have sinned, there is mercy and pardon, for you and for me.

    The Four Winds and the Voice of God. Who has seen the wind? Where does it come from and where does it go? Let me begin by mentioning just a few of the many references to wind in the Bible. Genesis 8:1 – After the flood we are told that God remembered Noah, and made a wind to pass over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    First The Test Then The Miracle

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

    First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James Choung avatar

    Deep Waters

    Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    Main point: God reclaims your past to bless you into your future.

    This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James¡¦ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ Ever let someone down? I mean, really let them down? They expected something of you, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Looking For Leftovers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2014
    based on 25 ratings
     | 74,423 views

    Can God supply all your needs? The Disciples struggled with that idea... and so do many of us. Why do we have such a hard time trusting God in this and how can we learn to believe Him more?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a family that was sitting down at the dinner table for their evening meal. But one of the girls wasn’t happy because they were having leftovers, and she complained about it. The dad was not happy about that and spent a few moments explaining to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ