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  • O. K. Neal avatar

    Blessings In Hard Times

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,102 views

    Can we survive the hard times?

    Blessings in Hard Times Phil 4:6-7 STORY about Chinese farmer and horse, son’s leg, army “Good luck, bad luck, Who knows?’ It is a hard thing to determine What works for our good and what works for our detriment? Many things happen that we cannot know will help us I did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From The Early Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    The world today is full of people playing Christian, but the Lord is no friend of hypocrisy. The Lord is looking for a few good Christians.

    The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My favorite was pretending to be a soldier, like my Dad. I would dress up like a soldier and me and my friends would go out into the fields around our house and go on secret missions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of A Joyful Awakening

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    The sermon reminds that death is not the end; God will awaken our bodies to glory and life everlasting.

    Hope is the expectation of attainment. A man without hope has no fear. It is also true that a man without fear has no hope. Those who were recently stranded on the roof-tops during Hurricane Katrina remained hopeful that someone would rescue them. It is that kind of hope that keeps one afloat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Right, But Ending Wrong

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 25, 2007
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     | 3,431 views

    Asa did what was right in the sight of the Lord! We have to make the decision to do what is right in the sight of the Lord daily. It is foolish to lean on a broken reed, when we have the Rock of ages to rely upon Redemption is wonderful, but God still exp

    Starting Off Right, but Ending Wrong! Text: II Chronicles 14: 2-5 9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him. In this you have done foolishly; therefore from now on you shall have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    This message delivers a biblical perspective on the depth of the meaning of water baptism and how powerful the baptism of Jesus is concerning our role in the Kingdom

    The Priesthood of All Believers Intro.: There is little understanding of the role of priest in today’s church. We understand ruling & reigning & we understand the priesthood in respect to pastors, but we’ve missed the reality of the priesthood of believers. I hope that changes today I. Historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Rise Up And Walk

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,208 views

    Years of dependency upon everyone else. Years of begging had taken an emotional toll on this man’s self-esteem and sense of worth.

    TITLE: RISE UP AND WALK SCRIPTURE: ACTS 3:1-10 He had become a familiar site to Temple goers over the years. Every day his friends would carry him there and leave him by the Gate called Beautiful. All day long he would sit by the gate with outstretched arms begging for money from people entering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Illusion

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,684 views

    The adoration of the Palm Sunday crowd turned out to be an illusion. How about us?

    THE ILLUSION Pastor Eric J. Hanson April 5th, 2009 (Read Mark 11: 1-10) Whenever we approach the matter of preaching about Palm Sunday, there is a certain sadness involved. This is because we have already read and heard how the story ends. You and I know that the cheering crowds of Sunday turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can't Always Trust What You See

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Objective: We, above all, must trust who Jesus is, because on our own, things are just not what they seem!

    THINGS AREN’T ALWAYS WHAT THEY SEEM TO BE! Subject: Jesus Theme: Jesus going on ahead of us! Text: John 18:15-27 Time: Sunday morning October 22, 2000 Introduction: It’s not always what it seems to be. Our national pride is not always what it seems to be: On the sixth day God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mary's Song

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 9, 2001
    based on 411 ratings
     | 34,740 views

    Mary’s Song talks about: 1. Forgiveness 2. Victory and 3. Covenant

    Many people have been waiting since last January for the mystery to be revealed. The Internet has been abuzz about it. Variously called “Ginger” or just plain “It,” entrepreneur Dean Kamen, a college dropout, has been claiming that his invention, the Segway Human Transporter, will transform the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Arise And Shine Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,407 views

    Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival and appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at some of the symbolism and prophecies related to Advent. This sermon can also be used for Epiphany.

    We just lit the second Advent candle; and so, this morning, I want to take some time to discuss in detail what the season of Advent is all about. But allow me to first begin with an illustration from the Vietnam War era, which was around the 1960’s. This illustration is from someone who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Injustice Rendered Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 4,771 views

    Injustice was rendered at Jesus’ trial, but true justice will be rendered when he returns in power as Judge.

    Introduction As much as we may uphold the judicial system, all of us have felt at times that injustice, rather than justice, was rendered in a courtroom. Perhaps it was due to incompetence by the defense or prosecution or even the judge. Perhaps the jury was deficient. Perhaps there was bribery ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Grace Is That To You?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2022
     | 2,465 views

    Jesus preaches an extreme type of pacifism in order to let our lights shine.

    2.13.22 Luke 6:27–36 27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer the other too. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Preparing For The Unexpected

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    God wants to do the impossible with you. How can you prepare yourself to be part of His plan? How can you prepare yourself for life’s unexpected moments?

    Preparing for the Unexpected Luke 1:26-38 Hook: What things do each year to prepare for Christmas? Each holiday season, we spend a great deal of time preparing for the expected. Trees, presents, pix with Santa, etc. Mary didn’t have that luxury. Imagine you were Mary... Unexpected pregnancy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Karen Buck avatar

    Will June 6th Mark The Beginning Of The End Time?

    Contributed by Karen Buck on May 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    06-06-06: IS IT END OF THE WORLD, AS WE KNOW IT? Will June 6th mark the beginning of the End Time? Summary: June 6, 2006 is nothing more than another day on the calendar, but for some people and groups it marks a day to bring attention t

    Scripture: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 & 15 I. EXAMPLES OF HOW JUNE 6th WILL BE CELEBRATE A. Expecting mothers who are expecting on this day are worried they are going their child will have the mark of the beast. B. 20th Century Fox Studios will be releasing the remake of the 1970s horror film, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    A Modern Day Book Of Acts Church Iii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 20, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,352 views

    There is power in the name of Jesus.

    Acts 3:13 The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, hath glorified his Son Jesus; whom ye delivered up… 16 And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, They were a people of the name, that when they called upon that name, realized that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal