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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    When You Really Blow It Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2022
     | 2,776 views

    The actions of Moses brought serious consequences. He led the people of Israel for almost forty years. Now it was time to cross into the promise land. Moses would not lead them in. He would not even be able to enter. Moses really blew it. But this is a message of God's grace.

    Have you ever really blown it? Maybe there was a time when you lost your temper at a meeting and slammed your fist down on the table? Suddenly you realize this is not how I wanted things to go. Maybe you did something far worse. You realize that nothing is going to be the same from this time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Spirit Of Giving

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,319 views

    This sermon is about the gift of God’s mercy upon the crippled lives of humanity

    "The True Spirit of Giving" 2 Samuel 4:4,and chapter 9) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of The Cross of Life Lutheran Church “It’s the hard knock life for us. It’s the hard knock life for us. Steada treated, we get tricked. Steada kisses, we get kicked. It’s the hard knock life!” Those words ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Intercession

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 12, 2012
    based on 87 ratings
     | 34,569 views

    The important place of prayer in the Christian's life.

    The Scripture this morning contains two entirely different stories which seem unrelated, but, in fact, have much the same message. The first is an early meeting of Jesus with Peter, James and John before they became disciples. They had worked all night with all the skill of professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Beginning With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    Sermon 7 in the Galatians series. A powerful argument from Paul in favor of Justification by Faith, not from works.

    04/15/2007 Inro: Illustration of focusing on something small/menial and missing something huge (I used scuba diving in a lake or pond, then the ocean, then going back to the pond) Scuba diving in ocean vs in a rock quarry or lake / swimming pool Ocean: full of life, visibility seems to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Cry For Freedom" Series

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,410 views

    Today we begin one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys that any follower of Jesus can ever take...a journey through Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia.

    The Cry For Freedom! An Introduction To Paul’s Letter To The Churches in Galatia There is a struggle for freedom that is taking place today that affects the lives of every man, woman, boy, and girl. There is a cry for freedom that rings out from the human heart all across the planet. If you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Yourself & God In The Burning Light Of Divine Pronouncement Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023
     | 974 views

    Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth...

    Have you ever heard of someone trying to “find himself or herself”? They might quit their job and travel the world in an effort to figure out their core values and their purpose on earth. As we continue the sermon series “Moses: Made for More” we’ll see how the burning bush incident sheds light on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, The Greatest Destiny Helper Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 491 views

    Jesus is the Greatest Destiny Helper. He gives direction, provides supernatural help, connects us with the right people, restores what is lost, and ensures our eternal destiny.

    JESUS, THE GREATEST DESTINY HELPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 5:4-7 "Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024
     | 410 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s work in our salvation.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Saved By Grace for Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 December 1, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter to the Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Virtue Of The Valley Experience

    Contributed by Robert Cobb on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,906 views

    A topical outline on the value that God places on the "valley' experiences of the Christian life.

    http://www.lampandlight.org I. There is a Lesson in the Valley (Rom. 8:28, Ps. 84:11 Ps. 119:71) 1. Faith is the Activator of the Christian Life 2. Futility is the Achievement of Human Effort 3. Forward is the Advancement of God's People II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Name Above All Names: "The Word" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,698 views

    Jesus is God’s ultimate WORD to all humanity! But what does that mean?

    Do you remember a time when your word was enough?Enough to enter into a contract? Enough to buy a car or borrow some money? Enough to enter into a marriage? I picture a time when my grandfather could walk into the local bank and tell Fred sitting behind his desk full of hand-written bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eruption

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,505 views

    Christmas is the reality of God’s plan for salvation for all humanity.

    “ERUPTION” LUKE 1: 68-79 DECEMBER 10, 2000 INTRODUCTION: In 1994, two Americans answered an invitation for the Russian Department of Education to teach morals and ethics (based on biblical principles) in the public schools. They were invited to teach at prisons, businesses, the fire and police ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disaster! Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,849 views

    Humanity, created in God’s image, has smeared it with sin.

    The Big Picture - Disaster! Bible Reading: Romans 1: 18-32 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO You are the eyes of God. Yours are the hands of God. Your words are the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Overcoming A Positive Self Image

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,391 views

    Sometimes the challenge human beings face is overcoming their own pride.

    Read Text: Luke 18:9-14 It has been one of the watch words of the past 10+ years. All sorts of societal ills have been blamed on the tendency of people to consider themselves more soberly than they ought. We’ve heard the catch-phrases, low self-esteem, a poor self-image. I have heard statistics ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does God Say?

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    A look at what God says about the sanctity of human life.

    WHAT DOES GOD SAY? INTRO: On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 7-2 decision in Roe vs.Wade that legalized abortion. Since then over 40 million babies have been slain in what should be the most protected place on earth-the mother’s womb. But what does God say about this? Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Lives Are Not Our Own Series

    Contributed by Don Walker on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    Consideration of the value of human life and ways in which it is devalued by murder.

    Don’t You Believe It!: Our Lives Are Not Our Own Exodus 20:13 Evening, January 21, 2001 Pastor Don Walker In his autobiography, "Number 1", Billy Martin told about hunting in Texas with Mickey Mantle. Mickey had a friend who would let them hunt on his ranch. When they reached the ranch, Mickey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist