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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Lord, Transform My Tongue!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2025
     | 520 views

    God transforms the tongue of His saint, equipping each one to speak he truth in love, encouraging the weary and glorifying the Saviour.

    “The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.” [1] Peter had a tongue that once spoke foolishly as he cursed and denied Jesus. Yet, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stressed Out By Stress

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 27, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,468 views

    One of the greatest truths of Christianity is God's promise to always be with the Born-Again Christian in every situation and circumstance of life. This is one truth that is known, yet somehow is hard to truly believe!

    "Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." (Isaiah 12:2 NIV) A Harris Poll taken for the American Psychiatric Association (Stress in America Survey 1/2012) discovered that 81% of women say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking Inventory Of Our Life

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

    "Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Might Have Hope

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,987 views

    how Paul worked for unity in Rome so they could grow in Scriptures and have hope of salvation

    December 9, 2001 Romans 15:4-13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,738 views

    Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

    Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ The Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,642 views

    “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

    Theme: Christ the wisdom of God Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2003. It is a time to reflect on God’s love and the many blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Many people, however, wonder where these blessings are. They do not enjoy them neither do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Risking To Win

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Living a life of faith requires risk. Intelligent risk. Holding on to comfort zones and familiar territory will not move us forward to achieve great things for God.

    “Risking to Win” Matthew 9:18-26 Verse 21 (The Msg): “You took a risk of faith” Motivational speaker, Jim McCormick, is a former corporate Chief Operating Officer, MBA, and holder of three skydiving World Records and member of a successful skydiving expedition to the North Pole. He observes: ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    You Don't Look Like What You've Been In

    Contributed by Eric Baldwin on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 68,817 views

    This is a message to inform the saints about God’s preserving love and power.

    “You don’t look like what you’ve been in” Daniel 3:14-27 The story about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is a familiar story that most people admire and love to tell because it reveals to us what steadfastness and courage can do in the life of a child of God. The three Hebrew boys are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Terrifying Moment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    John records for us a moment Jesus spends with a woman after she has been dragged out into public for her sin of adultery to face the penalty of death, only to find the gracious pardom of Christ instead.

    Moments with the Master Series A TERRIFYING MOMENT John 8:1-11 Intro On March 22, 1824 an incident took place in Madison County, Indiana, which came to be known as the Fall Creek Massacre. Six white men murdered nine Seneca and Miami Indians and wounded another. Among the nine dead were three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,429 views

    Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Promise Of Resurrection And Life Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,793 views

    Jesus proclaims His fifth I AM statement, "I AM the Resurrection and the Life" and explains the meaning of his declaration.

    The Promise of Resurrection and Life John 11:1-27 The time Jesus spent beyond the Jordan was short-lived and Jesus moves back into the area of Jerusalem in John 11, his death on the cross only days away. The rejection and hatred toward Jesus would not dim the unmistakable witness of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    31. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 15-25 - Messages In Romans – Gentiles Are Not Part Of Chapter 7 – Not The Battle Of The Two Natures - Message 31 Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025
     | 127 views

    We conclude Roman 7 - the experience of a devout man under the Law trying to keep the Law - but always being defeated. Finally, victory in in the Lord Jesus. Chapter 7 is not a Christian battling sin. The Christian is NOT in this chapter. To say so has confused the whole matter.

    31. Romans Chapter 7 Verses 15-25 - Messages In Romans – GENTILES ARE NOT PART OF CHAPTER 7 – NOT THE BATTLE OF THE TWO NATURES - Message 31 Part 3 of 3 ROMANS CHAPTER 7 EXPOSITION – PART 3 It is most unfortunate that these three messages had to be broken into three Parts because it disrupts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praise Ye The Lord!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,184 views

    Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed to be no hope, salvation when it seemed that all was lost, & provision of every kind for those in need.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!" (Ps. 150:6) Throughout history, God has shown His love by providing hope where there seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Greater Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,903 views

    The Holy Spirit gives you the authority to be lifted from your sorrow, depression or feelings of hopelessness. Paul prays, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Hol

    Where Can We Find Greater Authority? Ills. [Everyone] born of God overcomes the world. --1 John 5:4 Most celebrations of national independence mark the day of final victory in the struggle for freedom. Perhaps it’s a mark of our American brashness that we celebrate the adoption of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encouraging Words For Troubled Times

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 9,274 views

    Paul writes to encourage these new believers that Jesus was coming back for those who were trusting in Him, and for those who had died trusting in Him. They did not need to have hopeless sorrow over their departed loved ones who died knowing Jesus

    Encouraging Words for Troubled Times 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Intro: To the average person you might meet downtown or on the street, the idea that Jesus is coming back for all who believe in Him is a crazy one! In fact, some would put you in the same category as the followers of David Koresh or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God