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  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    Trust God

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Sep 13, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,910 views

    Even despite trials and struggles in life, trusting God means you continue to turn to Him and away from the naysayers. You keep praying even when those prayers seem absolutely effective.

    Trust In God John 14:27 Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. [NIV} Introduction The fact that Jesus admonishes us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled,” indicates that certain things we go through will indeed cause us trouble (worry, fear, doubt). Challenges ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Help From Unlikely Sources

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
     | 906 views

    In times of great need and uncertainty, God often chooses to provide help in the most unexpected and unusual ways.

    HELP FROM UNLIKELY SOURCES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:4-6 "And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there." (1 Kings 17:4) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 147:9, Luke 12:24, Matthew 6:26, 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Emmaus Experience

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 1,201 ratings
     | 209,939 views

    The disciples’ walk to emmaus begins a developing Experience of Christ - Heart-Breaking at his death but when Jesus joins them it becomes Heart-Searching and ends as Heart-Burning Experience.

    I read about a minister who was given the honour of preaching at an important meeting of his denomination. Just before he was to start his sermon he was seen to be looking anxiously around the congregation. The chairman whispered to him, "What’s the problem? Is there someone here who’s heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Live Your Life Like A Drowning Rat

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,859 views

    Everyone eventually becomes tired and worn out from life. God has the remedy. Wait.

    2.7.21 Isaiah 40:27–31 27 Why do you speak, O Jacob? O Israel, why do you say, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and justice for me is ignored by my God”? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the eternal God. He is the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Legacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,284 views

    If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

    I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Security In God

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,625 views

    David affirms the reality that we can have security in God.

    Security in God Psalm 27:1-3 November 11, 2001 Morning Service Veteran’s from the Bible The Bible is filled with many wonderful stories of ordinary people who made an extraordinary difference in the nation of Israel. There are people from all walks of life. There were shepherds, fishermen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Correcting A Family Member

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone in our family, at work, in our marriage, and business dealings?

    Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone…family, work, marriage, business dealings? Ever since the Evil One’s fall, there has been conflict. Conflict is inevitable. At the heart of every conflict is someone’s desire to be more important than someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,810 views

    We are called to WAR, we are called to defend our Faith. How will we fight?

    Defending God’s Honor Being a Defender of the Faith Intro: Welcome Back Kotter scene. We always take exception when someone we love is insulted, even if it is done in ignorance. Paul is in Athens, he was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up. Everyone heard of Athens, it would be the Las ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Big Three: Major Obstacles To A Better Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,049 views

    Marriage brings with it great blessings, but marriage also brings with it many problems because marriage is the uniting of two sinners. Today, I would like to share three of the biggest and commonest marriage problems, but as you listen, you will discove

    The Big Three: Major Obstacles to a Better Marriage (topical) 1. “A Swedish woman who lost her wedding ring 16 years ago was flabbergasted when she found it again, around a carrot growing in her garden, media reported Saturday. Lena Paahlsson had taken off the white gold ring before a Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beyond Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,854 views

    Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

    Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Does God Benefit From Saving People By Grace? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 25, 2014
     | 3,386 views

    A look at why God saves by grace and how that should impact what the church looks like.

    - The "reverses the line" story off Preaching Today. “FOR THAT VERY REASON”: Grace “reverses the line.” - 1 Timothy 1:16. - This verse continues with the thought from verse 15 that we discussed last week: that Paul considered himself the worst of sinners. - The overall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Waters Your Dry Land Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025
     | 284 views

    God has the power to turn dryness into fruitfulness, supplying life-giving water to every desert of your life.

    THE GOD WHO WATERS YOUR DRY LAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 41:17-20 Key Verses: “When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cramer avatar

    "Cast All Your Cares On Him—he Cares For You” 1st Peter 5:7

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 288 views

    A message of Hope. God cares for you and He knows what is going on in your life.

    Good Morning Grab your Bible and say this with me: This is my Bible I am what it says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess my mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Captivity

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 56,138 views

    Throughout history people have longed for freedom from captivity and oppression, people today long to be free from captivity, spiritual bondage, and oppression

    Breaking the chains of Spiritual Captivity By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The greatest illusion mankind faces all the time is that they are free from the oppression of the devil when in actuality Satan has captured their soul, body and spirit. This is a dangerous situation. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Finding And Keeping Joy In A Joyless World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    Thanksgiving reminds us to choose a life of praise and thanksgiving. A life of praise and thanksgiving means the difference between a life of optimism or a life of pessimism.

    Finding and Keeping Joy in a Joyless World Psalm 100 As we approach a day set aside for national Thanksgiving God’s Word reminds us that we need to give God heartfelt thanksgiving. Thanksgiving from your heart is the way to find and keep joy in your life. On December 4, 1619 38 English settlers ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist