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  • C Jordan avatar

    My Story And My Passions #4: Dreams

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,809 views

    The life of Joseph is an example for us to look at, to help us to realize how we can see all of our extraordinary dreams, hopes and desires become a reality.

    MY STORY AND MY PASSIONS #4: DREAMS INTRO TO TOPIC: I’ve been dreaming a lot lately. Not dreams from the Lord, or about the future, just literal dreams. God spoke through these… • When I was a kid I had a dream of being a superhero – who didn’t? • From grade 8-12, I had a dream of becoming a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Glimpses Into Hell Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    Last sermon in a series focusing on eternity. Hell is very real. This is sobering message on Hell reality. Bill Weise’s book "23 minutes in Hell" was used as a resource for this sermon

    Glimpses into Hell Series: Driven by Eternity Sunday Sermon / September 30th 2007 Intro: The reality of hell is one of the most neglected doctrines in all of Scripture. Whenever hell is mentioned today, it is generally ridiculed, as if the whole idea of hell were so old-fashioned that only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    The Apostle Peter reassures us: There will be a final judgment. Also we look at the reality of hell, and why people refuse to believe in it - SIN, they want to justify their sin. See sermon for details......

    A little note about the sermon title: I had a little boy say outloud "Hell In A Handbasket". His mom said sternly: "Where did you hear such a thing?" "I was just reading the sermon title mommy". Maybe I should have gone with my alternate title: H. E. double toothpicks. An old sourdough [that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Different Expectations Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    Jesus didn't fit John's idea of what the Messiah would be like. Jesus stressed love rather than judgment. Jesus moves in surprising ways and communicates God's grace in unexpected situations.

    Matthew 11:2-11 “Different Expectations” INTRODUCTION The family gathers around the newborn’s bassinette. They marvel at this squirming gift of life, and give thanks for health and wholeness. As they gaze upon the baby’s features they wonder what the child will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Listening For Leadership Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    Our view of leadership is that it is aggressive, know-it-all. But in reality it is bearing witness to God’s power, not our own; and leaders are qualified to be leaders by what they do NOT know.

    Do you know the story of the woman who liked to sit for an hour or so every evening at her front window? She would just sit, looking at the traffic racing by. After the children had been coached through their homework, after her husband had been reminded about the jobs on his "To do" list; after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Does Not Seem Fair Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 248 ratings
     | 78,951 views

    Life doesn’t seem fair. Nonbelievers seem to experience more blessings than we do. In order to find some spiritual stability we need a reality check.

    When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair Let’s begin this morning by talking about perception. How we view something becomes reality for us. The New Scientist magazine has compiled a list of actual statements made by children regarding their perspective about scientific matters. There are three kinds of blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Hearing To Experiencing

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025
     | 189 views

    Beloved, it is not enough to only hear about what God has done for others. Testimonies are divine invitations for you to step into your own encounter. Don’t remain at the level of observation—step into participation.

    FROM HEARING TO EXPERIENCING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 Supporting Texts: 1 John 1:1, Joshua 2:1-23, Acts 10:34 INTRODUCTION: Many believers have heard of the mighty acts of God—how He heals, delivers, saves, and lifts. These testimonies are not just for admiration, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging In Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,551 views

    We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around us—the battle for our souls and the advancement of God’s Kingdom.

    Go! And Stand Firm: Engaging in Spiritual Warfare Introduction Today, we embark on an essential and powerful journey into the topic of spiritual warfare. We live in a world where physical battles dominate the headlines, but as believers, we know there is a greater, unseen battle raging around ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Believe The Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2025
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     | 2,342 views

    Resurrection Sunday is glorious—but what about the Monday after? What happens in the hearts of disciples once the shouts of “He is risen!” fade into the quiet reality of daily life?

    Go! And Believe the Risen Lord - John 20:19–29 John 20:19–29 (NLT): 19 That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind locked doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! “Peace be with you,” he said. 20 As he spoke, he showed them the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Under The Sun Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,717 views

    The focus of this sermon is to introduce the series on the book of Ecclesiastes and the idea that life lived in the hear and now (i.e., under the sun) cannot compare to a life lived under the Son (Jesus Christ)

    Good morning. It is great to be back in the ‘burgh rain and all. For some of you who don’t know, I was away for a few weeks for a sabbatical. It was a study time, and I was able to feel somewhat productive. I also had a time of rest. The better news is Debbie and I got to see our lovely ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Is A Community Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,556 views

    This sermon focuses on the idea that the Church is not simply a building where people gather, but it is a spiritual community of called out people of God who are commissioned to carry out His mission on earth.

    Can anybody tell me what date it is today? The 25th. So what does that mean happened about a month ago? Christmas. You guys are sharp. Very good. It was Christmas a month ago. It is hard to believe. This week I was reflecting on some of the great gifts I received this past Christmas. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tithing, An Issue Of The Heart

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,536 views

    The very idea of giving sets off an internal war in us. Whose money is it? It’s a very personal subject. And the biblical concept of stewardship is God owns everything

    TITLE: TITHING, AN ISSUE OF THE HEART SCRIPTURE: I CORINTHAINS 16:1-2 Over the past month it has been noted there has been a decrease in our giving, this usually happens in most Churches during the Summer months when families take Summer Vacations and ordinarily happens again end of the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind As A Bat And Your Ears Need Cleaned Out!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,034 views

    This sermon deals with the reality of blinded eyes and deafened ears of those who are in sin. May God help us to help take the blinders off and the ear plugs out!

    An elderly woman stood on a busy street corner, hesitant to cross because there was no traffic signal. As she waited, a gentleman came up beside her and asked, “May I cross over with you?” Relieved, she thanked him and took his arm. The path they took was anything but safe. The man seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Conflict: Causes And Cures Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012
     | 4,170 views

    Once we establish the reality and causes of conflict we need to find a cure for them. God shows us the way to remove conflict is by a humble spirit towards others.

    1. End of WWII World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Savior Worth Waiting For

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 3,393 views

    Joseph wasn’t so thrilled with the whole idea presented to him at first, but eventually accepted the present as God presented it to him. Joseph is really the forgotten figure of Christmas.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For ~ Luke 2:8-20 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel