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  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    “ If ”

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
     | 5,893 views

    If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

    “ If ” John 15:7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    Overcoming Despair

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,575 views

    We all experience despair at times and God will help us to overcome it.

    Title: Overcoming Despair Text: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 3 Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Strategy For Success In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 13, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,866 views

    in these confusing times, how can we reach our potential for Christ? How can we give it our best? How can they stay focused during these difficult days? Discover a helpful Strategy!

    A Strategy For Success in Troubled Times Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Curse Of Sin - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 17, 2021
     | 2,061 views

    Sin left a curse. God’s curse is the absence of His blessings and the fall of Adam and Eve is only one of two places in the Bible where God pronounces a curse (the other being on Cain). There is a greater reality we often fail to see and that is there is hope in the curse.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I was reading Erwin Lutzer’s book The Serpent of Paradise, and he tells of an interesting story: There was a construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022
     | 2,195 views

    This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

    April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Cramer avatar

    The Healing. A Story Of A Man With Leprosy. Mark 1:40-45

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 13, 2022
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     | 3,057 views

    This is a story that was shared to me many years ago which is about faith, hope, and healing in our walk here on earth with the Lord our Saviour.

    Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ehud

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on May 23, 2019
     | 8,428 views

    This Sermon is about the story of Ehud, an early judge of the tribes of Israel. Through the story of Ehud we learn that God can enter into our scenarios so that we can be delivered, and that God often delivers people in unexpected ways.

    Ehud Joshua 3:15-30 - 12 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD, and because they did this evil the LORD gave Eglon king of Moab power over Israel. 13 Getting the Ammonites and Amalekites to join him, Eglon came and attacked Israel, and they took possession of the City of Palms.[a] ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "hannah's Cry: A Woman's Reflection On Faith And Resilience"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 17, 2024
     | 469 views

    Beloved & community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20.

    Beloved & web community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20. In a world where women often find their identities bound to societal expectations, the narrative of Hannah invites us into a deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    He Works Where I Am At

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jun 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,472 views

    What are you going through today? He works where you are at. He is your ever present help in your day of trouble. Even though it looks hopeless, understand that God has your back. God had Josephs’ back and He was controlling his Destiny because he was sta

    He Works Where I Am At Genesis: 37: 12-21 12 And his brethren went to feed their father’s flock in Shechem. 13 And Israel said unto Joseph, Do not thy brethren feed the flock in Shechem? come, and I will send thee unto them. And he said to him, Here am I. 14 And he said to him, Go, I pray thee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    There's A Song In The Air Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013
     | 6,436 views

    This is the first of a series of messages based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

    Nothing has the ability to communicate a message as powerfully as music. In fact, Martin Luther wrote, “Next to theology I give music the highest place of honor.” It is the music that we hear that lets us know that Christmas is right around the corner. There are more songs written about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ezekiel Ette avatar

    Hosanna In The Midst Of A Pandemic

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Apr 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,022 views

    The world is in a locked down mode this Palm Sunday. Streets are empty and businesses are closed. We are told to stay home and if we must venture out, to avoid touching our face and to wear mask to avoid spreading the deadly Corona Virus.

    Palm Sunday “HOSANNA” IN THE MIDST OF A PANDEMIC Ezekiel Ette, Ph.D. (Matt 21 : 1 – 11) As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Announcement Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020
     | 2,751 views

    The greatest announcement ever given was the declaring of Jesus birth by the angel Gabriel.

    The Announcement of a lifetime Luke 2:8-15 Luke 2:8-15 Introduction- The greatest announcement ever made in the history of mankind is “Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; He is the messiah, the Lord.” What we do with that information will affect your eternity It does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Jesus Breaks The Chains

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 14, 2024
     | 2,127 views

    Sermon about how Jesus breaks the chains in people lives. The world does not know how to give life but Jesus does.

    Title: Breaking the Chains Theme: Jesus can break the chains the world tries to place on us. Text: Mark 4:35 – 41, 5:1 – 20 Note: Quotes are from J. Sidlow Baxter’s Awake My Heart devotional on July 10th Opening Scripture: Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Davidic Shepherd.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,343 views

    A prince from the house of David.

    THE DAVIDIC SHEPHERD. Ezekiel 34:11-16, Ezekiel 34:20-24. 1. The Good Shepherd (Ezekiel 34:11-16). First, we see the Good Shepherd as the one who seeks out the lost sheep, Ezekiel 34:11. ‘If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray,’ teaches Jesus, ‘does he not go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frank Jackson avatar

    Beaten For The Light

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,900 views

    I am learning as I walk with God, that if you don’t have a plan or strategy you will never be successful. You can’t just hope to win at life; you have to have a plan for living or you’ll spend the rest of your life wondering aimlessly going nowhere. God

    BEATEN FOR THE LIGHT Lev 24: 1-4 The Lord speaks to Mose about establishing the tabernacle and he goes to great length about building it according to pattern. He does things by plans and strategies. I am learning as I walk with God, that if you don’t have a plan or strategy you will never be ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ