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  • John Gaston avatar

    3 Moments In Time

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 27, 2015
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    The word "moment" is used 3X in the N.T., KJV. 3 Greek words are used and applied to 3 areas: temptation, trials, and the Rapture. It's amazing how God can intervene during each "moment" and how He turns them around for our good!

    3 MOMENTS IN TIME Lk. 4:5; 2 Cor. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TAKING THE QUEUE 1. When Ruth Rowles husband, James Rowles, was in the seminary, he was invited to preach at a small rural church. 2. However, the man who was to introduce him to the congregation had trouble ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Best Use Of Time PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
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    This sermon emphasizes the importance of being present in God's presence, prioritizing spiritual nourishment over worldly tasks, and experiencing transformation through His divine power.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred sanctuary where we gather, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ’s love. We are here, in the warmth of fellowship, to share in the Word of God, to find comfort and guidance, and to draw strength from His eternal wisdom. In the flurry of our daily ...read more

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    A Living Hope For Our Future

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 8, 2021
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    Peter tells us that we receive Living Hope through the resurrection of Christ. What is this living hope all about?

    A Living Hope for Our Future 1 Peter 1:3-5 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Peter's letter starts with a doxology. A doxology is a short hymn to praise God. Imagine if we began all of our conversations, whether written, oral, or electronic, with praise to our God? We would be invoking the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas - God With Us Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    Where is our hope in a world that seems hopeless

    The Hope of Christmas – God with Us The Legend of the Three Trees – Read by Joe & Joy Kelley Thank you Joe and Joy. Slide I enjoy that story because it helps to reveal how God perfectly works things out for His glory and our ultimate good, even during times when we can’t see it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Caught Up Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,635 views

    When Jesus returns, we will be caught up with Him, giving us hope and anticipation for that great day.

    You know how we all love a good comeback story, right? Like when your favorite team is down by a lot, but they pull it together and win the game. Well, today we're talking about the ultimate comeback - Jesus' return. Imagine you're at a concert, and your favorite band has just finished their set. ...read more

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    #2 Light The Lamp Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2007
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     | 4,810 views

    HOPE IS LIKE A MATCH, A GREAT FIRE CAN BE KINDLED BY ONE SMALL MATCH. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT I NEED A MATCH TO LIGHT THE WICK. I STRIKE THE MATCH, LIGHT THE

    #2 LIGHT THE LAMP OF HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
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     | 767 views

    Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. There is a significant difference between acknowledging who He is and trusting in what He says.

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe in Jesus Introduction: Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. But the real question is: Do we not only believe in Jesus but also believe Jesus? There is a significant difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Time For A Big Change Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2018
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     | 29,897 views

    When Peter was sent to the home of Cornelius, God was trying to change Peter's and the churches perspectives toward Gentiles. Peter had some prejudices against Gentiles that needed to change. Perhaps we also have biases and prejudices that God wants to change.

    Introduction: A. One day a preacher went to his monthly meeting with the elders and presented an idea that he believed he had received from God. 1. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elders, they voted down the preacher’s proposed changes 12-1. 2. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "It's Time To Dance"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,106 views

    Is your life a dance before the Lord?

    2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 Mark 6:14-29 “It’s Time to Dance!” By Ken Sauer, Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A friend of mine told me that he was recently talking to a group of Christians when he suddenly blurted out: “Isn’t your life a dance before the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Man, The Mission, The Time

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014
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    Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

    The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Hope In The God Who Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 16, 2021
     | 8,400 views

    Greg Laurie wrote a New Year’s Day Devotion in which he shared an acronym for hope. HOPE: Holding On with Patient Expectation

    Sermon January 3, 2021 – David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Hope in the God Who is Faithful Lamentations 3:22-25 New Year’s Quotes and Captions for the Realist: Welcome, 2021! Here’s hoping you can’t be worse than last year. Happy 2021! Spoiler Alert: We’re still social distancing. Whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hope And Your Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,696 views

    Paul says the hope that is laid up for us in heaven enable us to have faith and love. In other words, hope is the foundation of faith and love.

    Scripture Lesson: Colossians 1:1-14 A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the postal authorities received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. The President was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Understanding The Present Time

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 24,465 views

    What time is it in my life? What time is it in the church? What time is it in my nation & the world?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Someone told me a long time ago that the older you get the faster time flies. If that is true, then it is no wonder that I no longer seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to do. ILL. Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Time To Remember

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 286 ratings
     | 15,265 views

    Memorial Day

    TAKING TIME TO REMEMBER Ex. 12:14 We set aside time in America each year to remember some of the important dates of our history. This didn’t start with us, it is a practice that goes back as far as the Bible. Here we see that God instructs the Jews to have a feast every year to remember His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    End Times Explosion Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 171 ratings
     | 37,083 views

    Bible reasons why a soon return of Christ is not just possible but PROBABLE - Compelling evidence that at any time now Christ could explode onto the scene, rupturing the sky and rapturing the saints! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    End Times Explosion Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Explosion.html This week an errant spy satellite, usually capable of reading a newspaper on earth from space, was shot down in low earth orbit with a missile precise to the square foot where the actual fuel tank was located, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist