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  • Billy Noel avatar

    What To Do When Another Is Down

    Contributed by Billy Noel on May 18, 2009
     | 2,748 views

    As brothers and sisters in Christ we have a responsibility to lift each other during touch times

    Hebrews 10: 24-25 In the summer of 1978 I enlisted in the United States army the first stop boot camp or basic training The greatest emphasis was on physical endurance We would have periodic PT tests I had problems with the monkey bars I just couldn’t make it to the end The only way to pass basic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    He Is Not Here, He Is Risen

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 23, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 49,554 views

    Everyone who finds grace at the cross of Jesus Christ can say, “He is risen!”

    He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Luke 24:1-12 Jesus is alive and well! The tomb is empty! He is risen! The empty tomb of Jesus Christ declares resurrection power that no other religion can offer. God designed people to hunger for the supernatural, so people of all nations have religions of one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Has A Vision For You

    Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 6,563 views

    It is impossible to overcome our past and press forward without a clear vision from God of our future.

    “God has a Vision for You” It is impossible to overcome our past and press forward without a clear vision from God of our future. Text: Proverbs 29:18 - (KJV) “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Proverbs 29:18 - (the message) “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Great Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 11, 2015
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     | 19,403 views

    God’s great faithfulness: 1. Brings hope in our darkest hour (vs. 21). 2. Is the source of our salvation (vs. 22-23). 3. Makes Him our greatest gift (vs. 24). 4. Guarantees His goodness to all who trust in Him (vs. 25-26).

    God's Great Faithfulness Lamentations 3:21-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 23, 2014 (Revised and updated from sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church on Nov. 23, 2008.) *Church: I think of Flight 370 that disappeared two weeks ago with 239 people on board. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 3, 2014
     | 7,886 views

    1) Nature (1 Thessalonians 5:4–5), 2) Behavior (1 Thessalonians 5:6–8), and 3) Destiny (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11).

    You tend to know the maturity level of a person by how they spend their time. If, at the end of the day, you look forward to playing with toys, you're most likely a child. If you look forward to texting or skyping your friends you are most likely a teen. If you look forward to going to sleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bret Hammond avatar

    Does God Really Have A Plan For Me? Series

    Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014
     | 8,014 views

    There are few verses in the Bible that get quoted more than Jeremiah 29:11. People really connect to it, but does it connect to them? What does this verse really have to say to me?

    INTRODUCTION A. Well, if you’re like me, the story made you angry – livid – it really raised my hackles 1. April – Michael Sharkey – thought his home was in good hands 2. Left to fight for our country in Afghanistan – but while gone – squatters –his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Warning From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,855 views

    Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back.

    Hebrews Sermon Series “The Warning From Heaven” Hebrews 12.18-29 10/15/14 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Hebrews 12 is a series of B-12 shots of encouragement for the Believer to be faithful, hold the course, not turn back. 1 The B-12 shots come in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Don't Stop Dreaming

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 8, 2013
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     | 21,468 views

    Your dreams are planted deeply within your heart, all of us whether we care to admit it or not have a dream, however, along this journey of life, while hoping and waiting for our dream’s fulfillment, we will face challenges and even discouragement.

    1 I will stand upon my watch and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what He will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved. 2 And the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it. 3 For the vision is yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Excellent Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on May 5, 2013
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    We all should be striving for excellence in all aspects of our life and living. Jesus Christ and His shed blood is a clear path to His greatness.

    Quotes: “Anything worth doing, is worth doing right.” ― Hunter S. Thompson “Next to excellence is the appreciation of it.” -William Makepeace Thackeray “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Beautiful Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Shawn Bouldin on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,857 views

    Unpacking truths in Acts 3 that will empower you to live a life of breakthrough

    Sermon “ A Beautiful Break though” Break though is: Good report, Testimony, Praise report, Life change, New thinking, Promotion, A check in the mail, Spiritual, Relational, Physical, Mental, Natural and supernatural! Read Acts 3 : 1-10 NKJV Wonder and Amazement When you’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is The Day The Lord Has Made I Will

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,746 views

    You can trust God to always see you through!

    Quotes: “It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad. It is the regrets over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow... Regret and fear are twin thieves who rob us of today.” - Robert J. Hastings “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” - Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are Acceptable To God By Jesus Christ.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,713 views

    Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

    1pe 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1pe 2:4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 1pe 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Shipwrecked Life

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2016
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     | 13,176 views

    What do you hang onto when the storms of life rage, you’ve lost all control, and all hope is lost? The strong anchor of God’s presence, God’s promises, and God’s power.

    THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE OPENING: Share mine and my wife's trip to Focus on the Family’s Kerith Retreat Centre last week. INTRO TO ACTS: Acts is the story of the first 33 years of the church of Jesus Christ. • KEY VERSE: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Lord Needs Me

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,470 views

    The Lord Needs Me

    The Lord Needs You Luke 19:28-34 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Lifted

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,898 views

    Christ is now the Lifter up of His people because he was lifted on the cross. He was lifted from the grave. He was lifted to the Throne in Heaven.

    Title: LIFTED Text: Job 22:29 (KJV), "When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person." Truth: "When men act humbly, thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God