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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Brought Comfort To Those Who Were Hurting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    Jesus knew how to comfort the hurting because He had compassion for the way people struggled with every problem. The Lord Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every

    Quote: Many people are drawn to the love of Jesus by His ministry of consolation more than anything else. When we are weary, stressed out or hurting, our human tendency is to call on God for help in our time of need. Illustration: For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News From The Graveyard!

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,729 views

    An Topical message on the assurances that the resurrection gives to Christians.

    "Good News From The Graveyard" March 31, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. It is our normal teaching practice to go through books of the Bible verse by verse. Currently on Sunday mornings we are going through the Gospel of Luke but since this is such a special day I will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving Father Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007
     | 4,187 views

    Second in a series in the characteristics of God as our Father. This message deals with His great love.

    “Kingdom Kids” “Loving Father” Part 2 John clearly intended us to contemplate our intimate relationship with God as a Father and child. The image runs all through his gospel and especially his letter. I. The Likeness Factor A. The fact of likeness God created man in His image at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Have We Accomplished Enough

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

    Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 38,885 views

    This sermon examines Jesus influence upon Zacchaeus and how we can make a difference on others for God.

    (This sermon was introduced by playing a video clip from the movie “Mama Heidi.” This movie touches on one of the deepest desires that lies within the heart of man. This desire is in the heart of believers as well as non-believers. Every person was created with a desire to make a difference. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad To The Bone

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2019
     | 2,890 views

    A study in Psalm 58: 1- 11

    Psalm 58: 1- 11 Bad to the bone To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David. 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men? 2 No, in heart you work wickedness; You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth. 3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Instructions And Warnings To His Disciples Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 13,209 views

    Jesus has laid out some very heavy demands, Jesus is to come first in our lives. Even over and above our family and friends. We are to take up our cross and follow Him. Endure hardship, Death and Humiliation.

    Introduction A. Last week we began looking at this passage and we found that in this passage Jesus lays some heavy demands upon His disciples 1. He stated clearly what it will cost a person to be His disciple, and He describes the cost by using these four illustrations 2. The passage can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving 2017 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 2, 2020
     | 5,334 views

    A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to thanksgiving.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A thanksgiving day sermon. Three attitudes of people when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,350 views

    Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

    A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Communicate Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

    TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Create A Safe Environment Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. When a relationship doesn’t feel safe, walls go up for protection. We need to learn to respect and honor the walls. Through unconditional love, those walls will come down.

    HOW TO CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT The DNA of Relationships (4) A. Today is the fourth lesson in our series on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is entitled: How To Create a Safe Environment. ILLUSTRATION: A man and his wife who had been married ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,129 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be Like A Camel

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,090 views

    We, like the Israelites on their exodus, are like a camel, led and controlled by the Master.

    Dr. Tom Doubt July 16, 1995 TO BE LIKE A CAMEL Exodus 17:1-6 BACKGROUND: As you are opening you Bibles to the 17th chapter of Exodus, allow me to provide you with some background for the passage. 1. God had delivered the Israelites from captivity in Egypt; once they had been slaves, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses A Skeptic

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    Discover how God uses unlikely vessels, such as Sarah (who laughed at God), to accomplishment His work.

    To introduce this sermon the following can be done. • Walk to the platform and ask, “How many of you have heard of ‘Amazing Grace?’” (Most every hand will go up.) • Next say: “Amazing Grace is one of the most popular hymns of all time. God used a rather unlikely candidate to write that hymn.” John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price Of Freedom

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 22, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Freedom always come with a price. This Memorial Day lets remember those who gave their lives for our nation’s freedom.

    THE PRICE OF FREEDOM (Thanks to K. Edward Skidmore, Robert Leroe, and John Shearheart for their contributions) A. Tomorrow our nation will celebrate Memorial Day. 1. Many people see Memorial Day merely as a three-day WEEKEND. COMMENT: Memorial Day is much more than an EXTENDED WEEKEND, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ