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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Different Kind Of Hope

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2008
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     | 4,635 views

    Funeral sermon for Andrea Pitts, who had instructed this preacher a few days before her death about the ways in which she felt hope.

    The message this morning is not just about Andrea Pitts. It comes from Andrea Pitts. I bring no eulogy, but rather a report, a report that proclaims the truth of Christ in the midst of suffering from the very lips of a woman who embraced her death and lived her hope. The words today are not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Guidelines For Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 14,677 views

    While many think that thanksgiving is an American holiday, God Iniated thanksgiving in the deserts of the middle east. There He gave instructions as to how we are to celebrate this holiday.

    GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR THANKSGIVING Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Intro: One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ferocious mountain lion only 20 yards away. Bill quickly raised his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 10 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 24, 2011
     | 5,334 views

    Part 10 of this series reveals the instructions given to Noah for living after the flood; and also includes direction about respecting and revering the blood of animals and humans.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 10 Genesis 9:1-17 Thanks to those who participated in our prayer walk on Wed night! Introduction - Last week, we set up the foundation for what mankind had done - Simply stated, we provoked God’s wrath through disobedience and rebellion - God sent men like Enoch ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two Ears, One Mouth Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2011
     | 5,303 views

    I’m afraid that is not the case, we are sometimes preoccupied with other things and that keeps us from receiving instruction, or blessing, guidance and spiritual growth.

    James 1:19-20-So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Swift To Hear: A believer will be swift, and ready to listen to God. A believer should be hungry for the word of God, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Duty In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2007
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     | 4,158 views

    Three very basic aspects of our duty: 1) the incentive to our spiritual duty, 2) the instructions for our duty, and 3) the intention of our duty.

    In HUNTINGTON, Utah -Crews were forced to halt their desperate underground search for six trapped coal miners after a cave-in killed three rescue workers and injured six. "We have suspended indefinitely the underground portion of this rescue effort," said Richard Stickler, head of the U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    “being A Peacemaker”

    Contributed by Kevin Call on Jul 13, 2011
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     | 4,947 views

    How can we live in a world that is full of violence and still be at peace. God's word has incredible instructions for us to be able to live a peaceful life.

    “BEING A PEACEMAKER” By Kevin Call ________________________________________________________________________ Think back to the old west and about a lawman named Wyatt Earp. What do you think his definition of a peacemaker would be? I’m sure it would be his two pearled handled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Speaking Of Sex. . . Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022
     | 1,432 views

    A biblical look at marriage, singleness, and sex. Paul answers the question asked of him by the Corinthians about sex outside of marriage. His answer is straightforward and instructive.

    NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 2 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 22, 2022 Speaking of sex . . . 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 (NLT) God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. 4Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—5not in lustful passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    New Year New Way

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 29, 2021
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     | 4,747 views

    I will instruct you in the way you should go, I will teach you in the way you should go, and I will guide you with my eye.

    New Year, New Way I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with my eye. - Psalm 32:8 Let me start with a question, Are you going to let God lead you all the way? Life is a journey from here to there. Today I want to say that God initiated a journey from here to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 5,227 views

    Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Miracle Of Leftovers SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
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     | 1,431 views

    Why did Jesus instruct his disciples to gather the remaining fragments after everyone was full? The scripture does not reveal what Jesus did with these leftovers.

    Today, I want to talk to you about the significance of leftovers. As Americans, we are blessed with an abundance of food and resources. However, this has led to a culture of wastefulness. We often prepare more than we need and end up throwing away leftovers. But in the story of Jesus feeding the ...read more

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    May You Be Transfigured! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 553 views

    This sermon encourages us to truly know God, heed His instructions, and align our actions with His word, serving Him with energy, boldness, and contentment.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another time of fellowship and sharing in God's word. We're here because we believe in the power of the Gospel. We believe in the transformative potential of the Scriptures, and we are gathered here to engage with the Word, to meditate on it, and to let it seep into our ...read more

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    You Had One Job

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 11, 2025
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     | 1,807 views

    God gave clear instructions to the Priests about what they were expected to do. This included not offering incense which did not meet God’s specifications.

    TITLE: YOU HAD ONE JOB SCRIPTURE: LEVITICUS 10:1-3 You had one job is a phrase used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental. You had one job is a popular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitudes For Revival: Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 13, 2023
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     | 3,594 views

    "Blessed are those who mourn." How does this beatitude instruct us to position ourselves for revival? Is there a mindset here necessary for operating in a revival?

    Intro How do we posture ourselves to be used by God? What attitudes of heart invite the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives? We find answers to these questions in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus began that sermon in Matthew 5 with the Beatitudes. In the Beatitudes he shares eight attitudes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    To Know The Lord Is To Possess Wisdom

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,438 views

    Pentecost 13(B) - AUGUST 18, 2002 - When believers know the Lord they possess God’s wisdom - - wisdom which satisfies and wisdom which instructs.

    To Know the Lord is to Possess Wisdom Proverbs 9:1-10 August 18, 2002 PROVERBS 9:1-10 1 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tell It To The Church, Last

    Contributed by William Mouser on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    Many misunderstand and misapply Jesus’ instruction to his disciples, concerning how to handle a brother who sins against another Christian. This homily outlines the correct response.

    Deut. 19: 15-20, 1 Tim. 5:17:24; Matthew 18:15-20 Tell it to the Church, Last Sometimes people criticize the Christian faith because of the complicated, confusing, or mysterious things it contains. A good answer to that critique is to admit that the Bible has confusing, complicated, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican