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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    I Complained

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 36,065 views

    The fact remains that too many of God’s people like to complain. We especially like to complain in order to make the problems of life someone else fault. We need to turn our complaints into Praise.

    TITLE: I COMPLAINED SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 77:1-15 Our main focus this morning will be upon VS. 3 – I am sure that we all can find ourselves in the midst of this verse. I lift up as a thought to you this morning – I Complained– I know we don’t like to admit it but Truth be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Secret Of Rest

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,517 views

    There is no excuse for being excessively busy.

    Secrets of the Most Holy Place Series The Secret of Rest August 11, 2010 A ...each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Are The Youth Whose Hope Is In The Lord

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 51,681 views

    This is a message given on a Sunday morning speaking primarily to youth graduating from High School. The goal of the message is to provide hope for the future for all in the congregation.

    Happy are the Youth Whose Hope is in the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy is the man/youth whose hope is in the Lord.” For you that are older, do you remember how you felt when you graduated from High school? Did you experience excitement and hope for the future? Or did you feel hopeless about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Baccalaureate 2011

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 62,221 views

    Preached this at the Baccalaureate service

    Baccalaureate 2011 Graduation is an exciting time. It’s a time that you have looked forward to for years. How many times have you said, “I can’t wait until I graduate because then I will be able to do…” Guess what? That time is now and it’s here. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    How To Bring Out The Best In Others

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,808 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

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    Throughout All Generations

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025
     | 368 views

    The past “1000 Days” have been exciting.

    Throughout All Generations “16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18 may have power, together with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Judges 5:2 While it’s always easy to find people who want to be “in charge,” it’s far more difficult to find people of character and ability who will step into roles of leadership. Israel faced a chronic crisis of leadership during the days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Man And His Message Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,226 views

    In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

    The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Doest Thou Here, Elijah? Series

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Nov 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,360 views

    Following Elijah’s greatest victories he goes into a deep depression and runs from the will of God. The Lord asks him a question we should all consider, "What doest thou here, Elijah?"

    From the Desk of Rev. Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon One I Kings 19:1-18 Intro: Following Elijah’s remarkable battle with Ahab and Jezebel’s prophets on the Mount of Carmel, Elijah killed the prophets of Baal, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: When Life Seems Unfair

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 29, 2025
     | 924 views

    Christian may find themselves battling with feelings of bitterness, resentment, or anger towards what God has chosen to allow, and how unfair it feels, I encourage you to lift your eyes to our loving Savior who knows your pain, struggles, and heartache.

    Sermon: When Life Seems Unfair Scripture Lesson: Jeremiah 12:1-17, “Lord, you always give me justice when I bring a case before you. So let me bring you this complaint: Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why are evil people so happy? You have planted them, and they have taken root and prospered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From A Cave Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 3,827 views

    Message 8 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This continues the exploration of depression from message 7. This message focuses on some lessons to learn from Elijah's experience.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #8 “Lessons from A Cave Where Elijah gets reconnected to God and Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s life long journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Terry Jones avatar

    Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,333 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

    Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Keep Your Hope In The Final Revelation

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2023
     | 1,363 views

    Think about the concept of seeing God face to face - it is spoken of through the Word - a hope of salvation.

    11.5.23 1 John 3:2–3 (EHV) 2 Dear friends, we are children of God now, but what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he is revealed we will be like him, and we will see him as he really is. 3 Everyone who has this hope purifies himself just as Jesus is pure. Keep Your Hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Shipwrecked But Not Destroyed

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,676 views

    successfully standing in a storm is the ability to realize that God has everything under control. (1)Keep your eyes on god (2) Refuse to blame God (3)Focus on the eternal.

    Shipwrecked but not destroyed Acts 27:27-44 We listen to what happen to Paul and all of us at one time in our lives understand what he went through. Some may be sitting here right now , and they are saying to themselves- pastor, you don’t get it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ronald E Flemmings Jr avatar

    A Ministry That's Youthful

    Contributed by Ronald E Flemmings Jr on May 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,365 views

    Edification and Encouragement

    "A Ministry That's Youthful” 1Tm.4:12-16 Represent the Will of God v.12… “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” 4:12. At first Paul’s instruction that Timothy should not let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist