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  • Monty Newton avatar

    It Will Be Okay

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006
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    If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

    Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Go Of The Rope

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,902 views

    Stop clinging to the things nhot of God.

    Let Go of the Rope! Matthew 19:16-26 In Bible study class this week, we had a good discussion on the beginning faith walk of Abraham and how his early walk is very similar to our own. During the discussion, I began to think about my own life, the things I hold dear, the things that mean a lot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008
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     | 4,332 views

    God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

    A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Friends In Low Places Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 12, 2008
     | 3,828 views

    Do you ever find yourself in a place where nothing is going right? The Apostle Paul came to Corinth in just such a state. Learn how God brought him help and fellowship just when he needed it.

    The recent plunges by the world stock markets, bank failures, fortunes lost, even suicides by financial planners—all bring back chilling reminders of the Great Depression. 25% of Americans were unemployed. People couldn’t find work that lasted and many people lost their homes. Discouragement was at ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God's Expiry Date - Part 3 - Get Rid Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,769 views

    Part 3 and final of the series "God's Expiry Date" learn how to get rid of anger

    Has God passed His own expiry date? Is religion just for weak people? Is civilization passed the time for us to believe in God? Today we will learn about secularism. What it means to be a Godly person in a secular world. Philippians 3:14-15 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -1 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,340 views

    “You must be the change you want to see in the world.” Bible says “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

    A Time for Change- Ecclesiastes 3:1-17 “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) Today, we live in a world of rapid change. The evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Hope, And Love: Essentials Of A Healthy Heart Life

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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    Faith, hope, and love. They make up a triad of truths about God and us. We continuously need these three factors, which is what "abide" implies.

    Faith, Hope, and Love: Essentials of a Healthy Heart Life 1 Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” - Faith, Hope, Love: These 3 can be discussed on their own merit, but I’d like to take a look at how they relate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fishing Trip

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,745 views

    What was Jesus fishing for from Peter?

    The Fishing Trip John 21:1-23 Introduction I’m going fishing. At least here in eastern Tennessee, this sounds like something one does when they want to relax. And when said in a group, it is an informal invitation for others to join. However, if we were to think this the case of Peter and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Big Story: Magnificat Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014
     | 6,148 views

    Mary, a young virgin girl, is pregnant. Though the pregnancy is of divine action she is still in danger of human repercussions. Yet in the midst of what could be a tumultuous time for this young girl she chooses to focus on God and make Him bigger.

    (ME) Good morning Odessa First! Merry Christmas! We are so blessed with all the Christmas decorations – it just looks beautiful around here. I guess you could say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” First Time Guests – Introduction Christmas is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Colossians Is One Of The 4 Prison Epistle -- Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 5,262 views

    Through Christ all things hold together, are sustained, and united. -- Christ is the personal sustainer and preserver. -- He maintains harmony and order.

    #3~ Col.1: 19-29 ~Colossians Study~ 12-8-13 Colossians is one of the 4 prison epistle -- Ephesians -- Colossians -- Philippians -- and Philemon. -- Colosse was destroyed by an earth quake in ad 60-61, evidently just before, or possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If My People

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,854 views

    Does America need economic reform or repentance? I believe, the answer is repentance. Adapted from a sermon by Pastor George Harris

    As I listened to our president speaking on our economy, jobs and health care it occurred to me that the economy has been one of our nation's major concerns, as it is right now. With Government shut downs credit ratings in danger and the like, we are in a crisis unlike any I have seen in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equipped To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,134 views

    Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

    Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Seek? Gifts Or Giver? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,735 views

    This is the 20th sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this sermon we focus on seeking Jesus as He is the greatest treasure, the only meaningful gift, not necessarily what He gives us, but He, Himself.

    What do you seek: The gifts or the Giver? (Gospel of John Part 20) Text: John 6:22-27 So we’ve been in John’s Gospel for some time now… and we’re in one of the longest chapters of the entire book… Chapter six… it has 71 verses. And the reason for that is because in all of those 71 verses; John is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love Series

    Contributed by David Troyer on Apr 28, 2018
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     | 6,336 views

    This sermon deals with some of the many passages in the Scriptures which deal with Love including I Corinthians 13.

    Today’s Key passage of Scripture comes from: Galatians 5:22-23 While you are turning there… See if you can remember all of the fruits of the spirit. Hopefully many of you can. As we look in Galatians 5:22-23 this morning, we read… 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    54. The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    Through Jesus’ incarnation and atonement, the gift of salvation has been graciously prepared, gift-wrapped and is now ready to be offered to a mainly ignorant humanity.

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 54 - THE COMING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church