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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Psalm 91 - A Conditional Promise? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 77 ratings
     | 126,718 views

    No conflicts or predicaments should crush us, as long as we can draw close to God. We have no idea how long the onslaught of trouble might last or how deep the troubled waters may get, but they will pass and we will have ultimate deliverance.

    Psalm 91:1-16 Everyone has favourite verses or chapters of the Bible. Words of promise, words of encouragement, others speak to us about God’s love and mercy towards us. Life is filled with problems, some small and some great and Psalm 91 has been and continues to be a source of strength, hope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Calms Our Fears And Reconnects Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    In today’s text, we know that ten of Jesus’s twelve of disciples were staying behind closed doors in the Upper Room because of fear. This sermon seeks to address how Jesus ministers to us and how we are called to witness to others.

    JESUS CALMS OUR FEARS AND RECONNECTS US Text: Luke 24:36-49 Luke 24:36-49  While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you."  (37)  They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Is The Bible Really Your Word Series

    Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016
     | 6,688 views

    Can we have confidence in God's Word?

    God: is the Bible really your Word? 2 Tim 3:14-17 *** Teenager Tries to Call the President Access to the most powerful leader in the world—the President of the United States of America—is granted only to the few who have successfully passed through a series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Seasons Of Life Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 7, 2020
     | 6,961 views

    In the conclusion of this series we examine the seasonal "variations" in the weather close to the Equator. Spiritually, we should live close to the Equator with seasonal variations of the same versus total, complete seasonal change.

    Four Seasons of Life – Part 4 Equator Living Scripture: Matthew 24:12; First Corinthians 15:55-58; John 14:26 This morning I will conclude my series “Four Seasons of Life.” While I have covered each of the four seasons, Winter, Fall, Spring and Summer, I want to conclude the series with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,676 views

    Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

    The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Vision For His Church" Part I

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    The "Church" has to learn how to do mission work, tell the story of Jesus, in the 21st century America which can be labeled the "post Church" Society.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:18 Easter VII - Redeemer God’s Vision For His Church” Part 1 The Book of Acts Rev. John Stott in his book “The Living Church” writes: “The Church (with a capitol ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Don't You Love It When A Plan Comes Together. Series

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 3, 2015
     | 5,763 views

    Starts with forth telling of Christ in OT. Then moves to what it means to us today. Need for Salvation and then what to do afterwards.

    ILLUSTRATION: The book The World's Worst Predictions lists some of history's all-time prophetic goof. King George II said in 1773 that the American colonies had little stomach for revolution. An official of the White Star Line, speaking of the firm's newly built flagship, the Titanic, launched ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    In terms of realized eschatology the kingdom has come, the kingdom is coming and the kingdom will co. Ezekiel's vision of the temple is a picture like that of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost and the results that followed.

    12.6.11 THE GIFT OF THE EVANGELIST INTRO Today is Pentecost Sunday -- the day in our Church calendar when we remember not so much the Jewish feast, but what took place on that most memorable of all Jewish Pentecost feasts -- the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. POINT Some of us may associate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Joyful Worship Service

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 19, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    How would you describe our worship to the Lord? Worship is to be joyful and expressive. Make a joyful noise to the Lord; shout joyfully to the Lord.

    A Joyful Worship Service How would you describe our worship to the Lord? Worship is to be joyful and expressive. “Make a joyful noise to the Lord; shout joyfully to the Lord.” As we come into this Thanksgiving week, we look at what is one of the most beloved and familiar psalms in the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Discern God’s Will In Our Decisions!!

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025
     | 258 views

    God’s will

    ??plum run transition sermon #1 1 John? ?5?:?14?-?15? ?NASB1995?? “This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    What Type Of Faith Do You Have? Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011
     | 4,152 views

    How To Walk By Faith - 1. Seek Him & His kingdom 2. Come Close to Him 3. Spend time With Him 4. Commit yourself to Him 5.Hear & Obey Him

    + Cameras & Faith Various cameras to capture life moments > 1. Wooden Toy Camera, - Has the shape but does not do anything - Great to pretend & use your imagination - Does nothing - No faith at all > 2. Pretend Toy Camera - Press the button and it plays music - You can see the animal pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,088 views

    The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

    The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Survivor 4: How To Make The Right Alliances Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    This is the fourth in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon the qualities that we need to look for in forming our personal friendships (10-06-02).

    Opening Comments How many of you have ever been or are part of some sort of alliance? What sorts of alliances are we a part of on a day-by-day basis? (Entertain answers from the congregation.) “Alliance” is an interesting word. Webster’s Dictionary defines an alliance as, “an association ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    How Can We Determine God's Will? Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,926 views

    many in the church today there are some who are afraid to step in faith because the enemy has them afraid and a lot of times it’s because many are afraid to step out in faith.The Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:7 ," For God has not given us a spirit of fear, bu

    How Can We Determine God’s Will? You don’t have to put out a fleece or do you? Judges 6:36 - 40 Christians believe that they should carefully obey God’s will. But how can we know what His will is? How should we go about making decisions that honor the Lord? The example of Gideon is frequently cited ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How Far Do You Want To Go? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,762 views

    Why did Elisha insist (3 times) to go with Elijah to his fiery chariot ride... but all of the "sons of the Prophets" insisted on standing some distance away?

    (I opened the sermon by leading the congregation in an old hymn called "If Jesus Goes With Me I'll Go Anywhere". And then ended the sermon by singing the first verse and chorus with them again). In 1936, a 17 year old Bob Feller became a pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ