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    Second Journey Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 12, 2023
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    After preaching to Jews and Gentiles on his first trip, Paul takes off again, hoping to encourage the new believers. His plans, though, change when God has other ideas about where he should go. Acts shares with us what God had in mind for Paul on his second journey.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Second Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. Last week, we journeyed with Paul and Barnabas as they traveled throughout the province Asia, teaching about Jesus. We saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hannah: She Got Up

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 30,517 views

    This message encourages people to get up out of their depression and loneliness in order to discover something new God may be trying to do in their lives.

    Hannah, They Got Up September 27, 2009 1 Samuel 1:1-28 Hebrews 11:1-7 How many of you remember the person who taught you how to ride a bicycle? How many of you remember either your foot slipping off the pedal and you stopping, or you going wobbly and hit something, or you simply fell down ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Season To Remember

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 23, 2023
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    We are encouraged to Remember Zion! Remember your past joys! Where does the beginning of the holiday season find you? There is reason to hope!

    Subject: A Season to Remember Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “Beside the rivers of Babylon, we sat and wept as we thought of Jerusalem. We put away our harps, hanging them on the branches of poplar trees. For our captors demanded a song from us. Our tormentors insisted on a joyful hymn: “Sing us one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope That Endures: Finding Strength In Trials Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 23, 2024
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     | 1,554 views

    Romans 5:3-4 speaks of a truth that is challenging yet deeply encouraging: the idea that our problems and trials are not wasted—they serve a purpose.

    Hope That Endures: Finding Strength in Trials Romans 5:3-4 Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) – “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith

    Contributed by Todd Stacey on Dec 12, 2009
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     | 8,706 views

    Faith and what it meas to us a christians

    Faith is a word often used in the church but what does it really mean? Faith has a two fold sense in the Bible. On the one hand it means “trust” “reliance” and on the other hand “fidelity” “trustworthiness”. Romans 3:22 -24 This is righteousness given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Time To Shine SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    We often feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But the Holy Spirit reassures us that now is our time to shine.

    We have all experienced moments where we feel overlooked, underestimated, and ignored. But today, I am here to prophesy that it's your turn now. Just like the man at the pool of Bethesda, you may have been overlooked and pushed aside, but your breakthrough is coming. This man, much like many of us, ...read more

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    High Expectations Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008
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    There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

    HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deeper Thinking Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    It’s time to stop looking at your life in the natural, with carnality, that kind of thinking doesn’t give the Lord and credit or praise for what He can do for you and through you..

    Sunday January 16th, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part 4 Sermon: Deeper Thinking Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8 The grace of God is the favor of God. It is the supernatural power of God coming through our faith to do what we cannot do on our own. Once you believe God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thinking Of You

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2019
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    A study in the book of Jeremiah 29: 1- 32

    Jeremiah 29: 1- 32 Thinking of you 1 Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive—to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive from Jerusalem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Faith, Hope, And Love: Essentials Of A Healthy Heart Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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    Faith, hope, and love. They make up a triad of truths about God and us. We continuously need these three factors, which is what "abide" implies.

    Faith, Hope, and Love: Essentials of a Healthy Heart Life 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” - Faith, Hope, Love: These 3 can be discussed on their own merit, but I’d like to take a look at how they relate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If God Is For Us...

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 23, 2020
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    It's nice to know when someone's got your back. It's comforting to know that someone is by your side. In Romans 8, Paul talks about God this way. In today's passage, we'll see what it means to know that God is for us. If God is for us then what?

    IF GOD IS FOR US... Rom. 8:28-39 It's nice to know when someone's got your back. It's comforting to know that someone will be by your side. And it helps to know that someone is there for us. In Romans 8, Paul talks about God this way. In today's passage, we'll see what it means ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    23rd Psalm Sermon

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,827 views

    A wealth of spiritual insight from the 23rd Psalm.

    "The Lord is my Shepherd . . ." that's Relationship! "...I shall not want . .." that's Supply! "...He maketh me to lie down in green pastures . . ." that's Rest! "...He leadeth me beside the still waters . . ." that's Refreshment! "...He restoreth my soul . .." that's Healing! "...He ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeds Of Hope In A Fallen Land Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 13, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,411 views

    This is the 2nd Sermon from the Book of Ruth Series, "Faithfulness In A Fallen Land".

    Series: Faithfulness In A Fallen Land [#2] SEEDS OF HOPE IN A FALLEN LAND Ruth 2:1-23 Introduction: Friday before last, I planted my alley garden. I planted some tomato plants, zucchini squash plants, and pepper plants. I should have stopped; but instead, I planted a lot of sunflower seeds. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A 'barnabite'

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2014
     | 5,601 views

    Barnabas' name means, "Son of Encouragement". What can we learn about his encouraging ways and how can we put them into practice?

    BE A BARNABITE INTRODUCTION: The devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Christ Child

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    WE CAN CELEBRATE THE FACT THAT GOD’S PRESENCE WITH US IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF INSPIRATION AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR GOD’S CHILDREN. WE CAN GAIN COMFORT IN THE REALIZATION THAT BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US, WE CAN FACE LIFE'S SITUATIONS, KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE.

    WHY THE CHRIST CHILD ISAIAH 53:1-12 LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION LEADING UP TO CHRISTMAS BY LOOKING AT THE NAME “IMMANUEL – GOD WITH US.” THIS BLEST PROMISE ALLOWS US TO REALIZE THAT GOD IS WITH US EACH DAY OF OUR LIVES, NOT JUEST AT CHRISTMAS. WHEN WE CELEBRATE “IMMANUEL” WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist