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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Three Words From God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2017
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    God came to Ahab through a prophet to give him a word of promise, a word of caution and a word of assurance.

    In the last 3 chapters of 1 Kings, the author highlighted some incidents in Ahab’s reign. • It shows the failures of King Ahab. He failed, not because God has given up on him; Ahab has chosen to ignore God. • We see Ahab’s repeated rejection of God’s Word, given through the prophets. It is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    From Depression To A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 6, 2019
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    In spite of the fact that Prophet Elijah was one of the greatest spiritual giants of all time, he almost became a spiritual and kingdom dropout because of a combination of many factors. No matter what you're going through today, God's Word encourages you not to give up.

    "And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." 1 Kings 19:14 (KJV). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Different Hope And Victory Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2022
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    In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection shouted, “The Beginning”.

    A different Hope and Victory He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as He said would happen. (Matthew 28:6) In three days Jesus’ followers went from heartbroken sadness to triumphant jubilation. The cross had screamed, “The End” making them feel hopeless and helpless. But the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Comfort For The hurting Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 3, 2022
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    What do people want when they are hurting? They want God’s Word that gives comfort. Here in Isaiah is a chapter on comfort. This chapter is announcing the coming Christ. He is our source of comfort. We can certainly take comfort from God’s Word in Isaiah 40.

    This may be a dark time for you because of…., you fill in the blank. Most people have great difficulties in their life. God knows you need comfort. Everyone has, is or will experience some hurt or some crises that causes them extreme pain and brings on grief. The problem with grief is that those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way That Leads To Hope

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005
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    This sermon leads the hearer from suffering or trouble to finding hope in Christ Jesus.

    The Way That Leads To Hope – Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: Verse 1 – “Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have PEACE with God . . .” (Greek - ERAYNAY) – PEACE – biblical term for blessings, advantages & fruits of salvation I. Verse 2 – through whom we have obtained access – (Greek - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Hope Seems Lost

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 27, 2011
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    This is a message that was preached at our local hospital. You don't have to live very long before your confronted with the reality of pain and suffering in our world. How do we make sense out of life when hope seems lost? A look at how God can work ev

    When Hope Seems Lost - 1 Kings 17:17-24 - October 5, 2010 - Hospital Service Today I want to share with you a bit of a story from the life of a man by the name of Elijah. Elijah was what is called a prophet. And a prophet is a man, or a woman, to whom God has spoken in a special way and to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keep Moving: Moving From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024
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    I want us to consider some steps to take as we move from Gloom to Glory – From Pain to Praise that might help us as we face uncertain and difficulties in life!

    Sermon - Moving From Pain to Praise Habakkuk 3: 16-19 “I trembled inside when I heard this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. Even though the fig trees have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hope For A New Year

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 4, 2010
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    Facing a new year we can learn from how the Magi visited Jesus

    It is disheartening when someone you’ve respected in their chosen field ends up being nothing more than a lost soul. John Antrobus, a playwright and author, shared a Christmas he spent with Peter Sellers in a December 27 article. He got a call in 1977 inviting him to come over Christmas Day. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019
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    Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

    Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into The Emptiness With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 9, 2009
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     | 3,640 views

    Christ is present in the empty places of our lives.

    Title: Into the Emptiness with Jesus Text: Mark 16:1-8 Thesis: Christ is present in the empty places of our lives. Introduction “Astronomers have discovered a gaping hole in the Universe, nearly a billion light-years across, empty of normal matter such as stars, galaxies and gas, as well as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desperation: Precursor To Breakthrough

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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    Desperation is often the harbinger to breakthrough. Although this message was preached prior to the presidential election, the principles taught still apply nationally and individually. How does God use desperation to ultimately bless us?

    Isaiah 30:18 10/9/16 Intro A. I have experienced a heightened awareness of God’s love for Israel this week. As you know this is the time of year when Israel is approaching the Feast of Tabernacles. We are currently in the midst of Ten Days of Awe which began last Sunday with the Feast of Trumpets ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Resurrection From The Dead Of The Humble King Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2020
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     | 6,332 views

    Their hope seemed lost, but a new dawn, the dawn of a new day was coming and renewal and hope was in the wings of this new sun rise. The Light of new age, the hope of a new covenant was rising with this new day.

    MARK 16:1-8-9 THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD OF THE HUMBLE KING What we find in Mark as in the other gospels, though all have different details, an account of women finding that Jesus’ tomb was empty and receiving a message that he had risen. All other evidence that Mark has recounted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Dry Bones ... Come Alive!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 29, 2025
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    In A world that's divided and discouraged, we serve a God, this gives us hope and delivers us from despair

    Dry Bones Come Alive Ezekiel 37:1-14 In our scripture today Ezekiel gives us a vision of hope when all seems lost. It reminds us that even in a world that feels “bone dry,” God can bring life, renewal, and purpose. Point 1: We live in A World that is in Crisis Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And It Was Winter

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Nov 29, 2021
     | 1,948 views

    Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. 27 November 2021. We are entering the season of Hanukkah. Yeshua (Jesus) was in the Temple at Hanukkah. All of us experience winter in our lives, but the Lord is walking in the Temple. We need to invite Him into our temple.

    20211127 Parsha Vayeshev – And it was Winter Blessing Torah Portion Gen 37:1-8 Haftarah Amos 3:1-8 Brit Chadashah John 10:22-30 The ninth reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayeshev, which means "and he dwelt." The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which ...read more

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    Where's Your Help Coming From?

    Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 4, 2003
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     | 64,111 views

    We need to recognize who sustained us through our past and be faithful to Him in the future.

    Where’s Your Help Coming From? Psalm 124 December 28th, 2002. I can picture the processional party of pilgrims passing through the pleasant countryside. From all different walks of life, they come. Some are common shepherds who had toiled all year round under the brisk, bleak blanket of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist