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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Finding God’s Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 33,893 views

    In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

    Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Quickly We Forget

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 31, 2018
     | 5,176 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 16: 1 – 20

    2 Kings 16: 1 – 20 How quickly we forget 16 In the seventeenth year of Pekah the son of Remaliah, Ahaz the son of Jotham, king of Judah, began to reign. 2 Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem; and he did not do what was right in the sight of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How Not To Quit

    Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    Encouraging others not to quit the work of God

    HOW NOT TO QUIT!!! Titus 1:9-16 Introduction: Titus was in a hard place. It was a place that was given to paganism. It was not a real favorable place to start and maintain a church. In verse ten Paul warns of those who would not submit themselves to authority. Not being submissive to earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Are The Dead Raised? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 24, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    The Resurrection, New Bodies, Power of God

    THE RESURRECTION QUESTION - How Are the Dead Raised? 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 April 9, 2023 Introduction: There aren't many funerals that I do where I don't share one of my favorite stories about one of my favorite preachers. My Dad's favorite show when we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Greene avatar

    How To Be A Branch

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,625 views

    Jesus speaks to His disciples describing the "Vine" and "branches." We branches are conduits passing on to others God’s grace as it flows through us. If we stay connected to the vine, God’s Grace passes through us on the way to someone in need and they wi

    How many folks here like to “savor the flavor” of a really good glass of wine? Wine is often associated with special events, and surely with fine meals. In fact, there has been quite a bit of evidence provided to show that a glass of red wine once a day is a heart healthy practice. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    How Much Longer Lord?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,000 views

    Her miracle made it's way to her didn't it? Was it late? Was it early? What route did it take? Who cares..it got there at the right time, just in time That's how God is..always on time! Amen?

    How Much Longer Lord? Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God— yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. A lot of people like to think that God changes with time, but God is the only consistent that we have in this world and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Show Appreciation To God And Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 51,416 views

    Three tangible ways to show love and appreciation.

    We’re completing the series on teamwork today with some thoughts about showing appreciation to God and others. Thursday is Thanksgiving Day and today is our church’s anniversary – so how do we display gratitude. After all, appreciation should be more than just a feeling. We should TELL and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Closer To God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 2, 2013
     | 7,191 views

    This is rule number one. If we do this, all others will fall into place.

    This week and next week we will summarize what God’s word teaches us about growing closer to God and closer to one another through our recent study in Genesis 1-22. But to start us off, let’s go first to the New Testament look at the first part of Hebrews chapter 11 where we see all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Cry Before God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,280 views

    This messages focuses on the Lament Prayers and aims at helping God’s people use this unique prayer.

    LEARNING to CRY BEFORE GOD (STUDY OF LAMENT PRAYER) CHRISTLIKE IN PRAYER PSALM 13:1-6 Big Idea: Our personal relationship with God will deepen when we are willing to be honest about our questions. Good morning church. I am going back to the curriculum of prayer. This is the fifth message on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,498 views

    We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

    God Answers Prayer, But Not Always Lends a whole new meaning to “I’m praying for you” doesn’t it? Prayer helps us feel closer to God, more connected to the church and extremely guilty if it is perceived that we don’t do it enough or correctly. And this is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Long, O Lord?

    Contributed by Tim Shockley on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    A sermon to help those who feel abandoned by God.

    Psalm 13 One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 9: God On Trial Before The Governor Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2023
     | 1,530 views

    Here God shows us... 1. The silence of our Savior (vs. 11-14). 2. The innocence of our Savior (vs. 15-18, 20-23). 3. The influence over the governor (vs. 18-24). 4. The indifference of the unbelievers (vs. 24-25). 5. The deliverance of our Savior (vs. 26).

    Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 9: God on Trial before the Governor The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:11-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 3, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Matthew 27:1-2 tells us that "When morning came (the day of the cross), all the chief priests and elders of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,760 views

    Love people like Jesus does.

    WHAT MATTERS TO GOD John 3.16-17 S: God’s love C: Evangelism Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: LOVE PEOPLE LIKE JESUS DOES. I. LOVE II. PEOPLE III. DANGER IV. LIFE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Know your mission. • Communicate good news. Version: ESV RMBC 31 May 09 AM ILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    How To Be Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,440 views

    We must crave for the right thing, reprioritize our lives, abide in God’s will, void anything that will hinder and expect God’s promise

    One time while we were traveling, my son Jesse told me that he was reading about the temptation of Christ. I asked, “What have you read so far?” He told me how Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones to bread. I then asked, “What did Jesus say in response.” Jesse answered, “Man does not live on bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Comforted

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    This sermon is about how God wants us to empty our cups of the hurts we experience in life. God is the God of all comfort but also has a prescription for us to help each other deal with the hurts.

    How to Find Comfort: Stopping the Overflow of Life’s Hurts 2Corinthains 1:3-7 Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. God created us to be in relationship with People – Gen. 2 – “It is not good that man is alone…” Yet, in relationship with others (Parents, Spouses, Siblings, Friends, Co-workers, children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist