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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Going Through The Valley

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,944 views

    Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

    Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Darkness Or Light Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 25, 2018
     | 7,481 views

    Darkness or Light - Luke chapter 11 verses 14-36 – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Slander (vs 14-28) • Accusation (vs 14-16). • Refutation (vs 17-22). • Application (vs 23-28): (2). An interruption (vs 27-28): • A blessing (vs 27) • A response (vs 27) (c). A History Lesson (vs 29-36): • (illustration #1). Jonah (vs 29-30 & 32) • (illustration #2). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Coming Judgment Of God

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,111 views

    - It is not necessary to face the judgment of the ungodly

    I. There will be no one who will escape the coming judgment of God. - Illustration of the bird - We cannot hide from God - This passage in Revelation is the final judgment - No second chances - No more appeals to be made - What sin can be brought to bear to point this message at you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Parable Of The Faithful & Wise Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,915 views

    The Faithful & Wise servant vs. the Wicked Servant.

    In the next couple of weeks, Conrad Black’s venerable lawyer, Miguel Estrada, will enter a courtroom in Chicago to argue for his client’s bail pending his upcoming appeal. He won a unanimous decision in the Supreme Court for his client in a case that few predicted would even reach the nation’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Why I Believe In The Commandments Of God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    I BELIEVE IN GOD COMMANDMENTS BECAUSE THEY TEACH RECOGNITION, THEY TEACH RATIONALLY, THEY TEACH RESPONIBILITY, THEY TEACH RESPECT,THEY TEACH RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THEY TEACH REWARDS.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Ps 119:66 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Thy commandments. (NAS) Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,272 views

    Discover how Jesus can help you deal with disappointment.

    Have you ever been disappointed? There are probably some who came to worship today struggling with disappointment. Disappointment takes many forms. • Sometimes we get disappointed by people (marriage partner, work associate, friend). • Sometimes we get disappointed when our plans do not materialize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 16,738 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON THAT THE GRACE OF GOD BRINGETH US REDEEPTION, BRINGETH US REFORMATION, AND BRINGETH US REWARDS.

    THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD Titus 2:11-13 On the Island of Trinidad is a crater in an extinct volcano which is completely filled with pitch. This asphalt is hard enough for folk to walk upon, although gas still escapes here and there from its surface. Men dig great chunks from this tar-like lake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,579 views

    God is 1) Eternal 2) Immortal 3) Invisible and 4) The only God—

    Have you ever begun something and immediately, you realized that the scope was so grand that you were really in for it? I came to the realization this week when this was the first thing I saw when looking into the concept that God is Spirit: Quote: “So far we have seen that God is a real being who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,261 views

    Look with us at three reasons behind Jesus death.

    This is the second sermon in a series on John 3:16. The first sermon examined the question “What Is God Like?” Today we examine the question “What Is The Meaning of Jesus Death?” In John 3:16 we read that God “gave His only begotten son.” What is the meaning behind that gift? Jesus death had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph: Faith Put Tothe Test

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,309 views

    Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faih in submitting to God’s plan.

    Joseph: Faith Put To The Test Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faith in submitting to God’s plan. Introduction - What Is Faith? According to Webster: 1 a allegiance to duty or a person: LOYALTY. b fidelity to one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweaty Devotion

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 18, 2013
     | 2,834 views

    Exposition of John

    Text: John 13:1-17, Title: Sweaty Devotion, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/17/13, AM A. Opening illustration: Cleaning up my dog’s vomit, maybe even having Buddy come in on the stage with me. B. Background to passage: The public ministry in the sense of preaching, teaching, and miracles in over. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Do You Have It - A Distinct Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 5, 2010
     | 6,544 views

    Before a person gets saved, come as you are. But after you get saved, you have to work on distinctive spiritual qualtities alongside to Holy Spirit to help you make a mark for Christ. A llok at David's life is a classicd example.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVERS: HAVE YOU GOT IT? A MAN OF DISTINCTION I Samuel 16:14-23 (18) What Is Authority? What Is Power? Woe Is Me, Who Gave You The Power? Just Speak The Word, Jesus Could Do Nothing? A Look At The Miracles, Who Is Jesus? Is He The Christ? A Look At The Miracles, Saved But ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Are You Normal?

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,261 views

    The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

    ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jessie Manuel avatar

    "hannah's Cry: A Woman's Reflection On Faith And Resilience"

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 17, 2024
     | 407 views

    Beloved & community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20.

    Beloved & web community, we gather this Beautiful Sunday Morning in the light of the struggle and resilience embodied in the story of Hannah from 1 Samuel 1:4-20. In a world where women often find their identities bound to societal expectations, the narrative of Hannah invites us into a deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Guided By God's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,963 views

    Seeking God's wisdom and guidance in our lives, focusing on how God teaches us what is good for us and leads us on the right path.

    "Guided by God's Wisdom" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Isaiah 48:17 (NLT) - "I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is good for you and leads you along the paths you should follow." Explain that today's sermon will explore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal