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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Pain Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,025 views

    The story of Joseph is a story of betrayal by those closest to you. But it is also a story of how God will see you through, no matter what you face, and how God can bring good out of the worst possible situation.

    Genesis 37:2-4, 12-28 The Pain of Betrayal Boy, does it hurt when someone betrays you! As the anonymous saying goes, “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” We went through a painful experience in one of my churches. A small group was full of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics - Discipling Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
     | 8,164 views

    Discipling is a process over time that involves many different people, many different settings and situations. And discipling generally begins in small groups and moves to the larger groups. Sometimes as small of groups as two people as it did with me.

    Back to the Basics - Discipling ME As I sat down at my computer this week with thoughts of Discipling on my mind I could not help but think about my own. My own journey and the discipling of received as I become a Christian and after. When I was growing up my dad tried to be a good role model ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Do You Want To Be Free

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017
     | 9,389 views

    ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE CARES OF OUR LIVES, THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS SEEM TO BE BINDING FOR US. NOW I ASK, ARE THERE ANY BURDENS OR SITUATIONS THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE FREE FROM?

    DO YOU WANT TO BE FREE ACTS 16:16-40 STARTING QUESTIONS: ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM DEBT? I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM RESPONSIBILITY? AT TIMES I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM OBLIGATIONS LIKE GOING TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seared Beef Or Sacred Cows

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 27, 2020
     | 2,393 views

    I am sure that we have all heard the term "sacred cows". How does a christian respond to such a situation? Is there a biblical answer? I believe that there is, so let us dive into this sermon.

    Sacred Cows and Seared Beef CALF WORSHIP A heathen (notably Egyptian and Canaanite) practice, in which statues of bull calves were worshipped as symbols of fertility and physical strength. Contrary to the second commandment this was copied by the Israelites and by Jeroboam after the division of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Christians Will Face In The New Year

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2021
     | 4,164 views

    A new year will shortly be upon us. While none of us is able to predict what we precise situations Christians will face in the coming year, we know from Scripture some general conditions that will confront us.

    “Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Danger Of Compromise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,797 views

    At one time or other all of us have been removed from our usual roles in life and have found ourselves in strange situations. When this happened we did not know quite what to do with ourselves.

    All of us have a particular group of people that we are comfortable with. While we know some people are quite versatile and can adapt themselves to any group they associate with, others have a hard time adapting. Illus: For example, we all know there is a proper way to arrange a place setting at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Troubled Hearts

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021
     | 4,134 views

    Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them.

    Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them. But now, Jesus is about to leave them, they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Prayer Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2019
     | 3,231 views

    We are instructed to pray to God because this brings great joy – we can do it at any time and at any place – in any and every place, situation or condition and we can be assured that He hears our prayers.

    Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord. Prayer is connected with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Labor Of Rest

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,392 views

    You must believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us, if we are willing to rely and rest on His abilities and Promises!

    The Labor Of Rest... Illus. Hymn Haven of Rest My soul, in sad exile, was out on life’s sea, So burdened with sin and distressed; Then I heard a sweet voice saying, “Make Me your choice,” And I entered the Haven of Rest. I’ve anchored my soul in the Haven of Rest. I’ll sail the wide seas no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Change Is Coming, Jesus’s Resurrection Is Greater Than Covid-19

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,037 views

    The situation around the coronavirus gives us a greater understanding of how the disciples must have felt on Easter Sunday. Just as Jesus' arrival brought about a change for them he brings a change to us today.

    A Change Is Coming, Jesus’s Resurrection Is Greater Than COVID-19 4/12/2020 John 1:1-20 1. Corinthians 15:1-8 Change is something that happens to everybody. We can have things going our way one moment, and wondering what on earth happened the next. Some changes that come our way, we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Underdog? I Can't!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
     | 4,008 views

    Often we come into situations where we are the underdog? We can't do this? This is beyond my ability... Those that say it can't be done are being passed by those tha tare doing it.

    LET US TALK ABOUT UNDER DOGS... WE CAN'T DO THIS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com When I was a boy we had a super hero: incognito he was a shoe shine boy... He had a secret compartment in his ring... it had a "SUPER ENERGY PILL" in his ring. He would say: THERE IS NO FEAR --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dale McAnally avatar

    Have We Not Rather Mourned?

    Contributed by Dale Mcanally on Dec 30, 2014
     | 3,474 views

    Mourning in it’s truest sense in the scriptures means intercession, travail, and earnest supplication. Mourning means that we are seeing or perceiving people and situations through the eyes of the Lord rather than through the judgment of the flesh.

    Jesus practiced mourning regularly. He said in Matthew 23:37, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Following Jesus Into Abundance Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,152 views

    Unexpected things happen at weddings. Some are fun and humorous, some are embarrassing and hurtful. As we continue to following Jesus as His disciples, we find ourselves at a wedding where a potentially embarrassing situation turns into an abundant blessing!

    Following Jesus Into the Unexpected Intro: • [IMAGE] BIL’s wedding - outside by a lake. Fisherman in boat disrupts the wedding with his outboard motor. • Strange and unexpected things happen at weddings! • As we continue to follow Jesus, we join him at a wedding. o Beginning of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Redeemer Promised Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 19, 2022
     | 1,573 views

    We are redeemed from the clutches of Sin, and restored to the original state of relationship with God. He ascertained to the redeemed during their trials and temptations, failures, and fears. Therefore he is there to deal with every situation of the present life struggles of the redeemed.

    Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Theme: Redeemer Promised Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction: We are dealing with the Privileges of the redeemed. the redeemed enjoy the sonship, friendship, and stewardship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Divine Restoration

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 22, 2025
     | 1,417 views

    Divine restoration is the act of God bringing back to His people what has been lost, stolen, or destroyed. It is a demonstration of His mercy and power to turn around situations and restore His glory in the lives of His children.

    Title: DIVINE RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God