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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    Jesus And Tolerance Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,241 views

    What tolerance means, and also what it does not mean

    JESUS AND TOLERANCE Will Rogers was known for his laughter, but he also knew how to weep. One day he was entertaining at a hospital in Los Angeles that specialized in rehabilitating polio victims and people with other extreme physical handicaps. Of course, Rogers had everybody laughing, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Desert Shall Blossom As The Rose: For The 3rd Sunday Of Advent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2022
     | 2,910 views

    Let us experience the true joy this season.

    The Desert Shall Blossom as the Rose: For the Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10As we continue our Advent study this year from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, we come to this passage in chapter 35. as a way of reminder, we have discussed how the book of Isaiah is a mixture of prophecies of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don’t Lose Your Song! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    Do not go the next 20 years allowing the same things to steal your joy. Change your approach. Learn to live in that joy.

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=cross Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/your-work-matters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Getting Me For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    The meaning of life is Jesus Christ because without Jesus Christ life has no meaning.

    SIN WILL ALWAYS BE AN OFFENSIVE WORD IN OUR SOCIETY. WE TRIVIALIZE GREED, SELFISHNESS, CORRUPTION, CRIME AND ALL OTHER SINS BY GETTING SCIENTISTS TO PROVE TO US "BIOLOGICALLY" THAT WE CAN’T HELP IT BECAUSE WE WERE JUST BORN THAT WAY! IT’S NOT SCIENTISTS OR SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATIONS THAT WE MUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Nine Ways To Bet The Farm Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 18,345 views

    The joy and excitement of laying it all on the line for Christ.

    October 13, 2002 1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023
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     | 4,086 views

    Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

    Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt. 6 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
     | 3,198 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.6 Sunday March 10, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. Last week as we continued our look into V.9-11 of chapter one we were talking about the results of this prayer Paul was praying for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    El Shaddai "The Almighty All-Sufficient God Who Protects And Provides" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 3, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 47,521 views

    What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You may want God to restore a broken relationship. You may have a physical weakness or disease that you would like to see God cure.

    Purpose: To magnify God's ability to do everything He promises. Aim: I want the listener to gain great confidence in God's ultimate plan to bless His own. INTRODUCTION: What will it take to make you happy? You may be thinking that you need God to meet a material or money need that you have. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,328 views

    And God is with us, through every action of our life, that we begin, continue, and end in His name. I want to share the Christmas message in two words, Emmanual, and Jesus! Of all the names, God could have chosen, He chose these two.

    Sermon - Jesus; There's Just Something About That Name. Scripture Lessons: Luke 1:26-33 “In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a village in Galilee, to a virgin named Mary. She was engaged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejoicing In God's Lagniappe Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,303 views

    Paul wanted the Philippians to know how wonderful it was to serve Christ and praised their efforts to be the servants God called them to become...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: October 6, 2011 Date Preached: October 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Rejoicing In God’s Lagniappe Sermon Text: Philippians 4:10-20 [ESV] Introduction: Here as Paul concludes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Spirit

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 24, 2020
     | 1,982 views

    When life is difficult, we must cling to our faith in God and find hope and joy.

    In The Spirit Philippians 1: 21 - 30 Intro: I read a story of a young man we will call Bob. He decided to go on his first deep-sea fishing trip. After about an hour, he decided that it was the dumbest decision he ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of Abraham, Part 13: A Son Is Born! Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 14, 2014
     | 3,714 views

    The long awaited bundle of joy finally arrives

    The Life of Abraham, Part 13: A Son is Born! Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction In the last lesson, we saw a serious breach of faith in Abraham. He had failed to trust in Yahweh to protect him among the inhabitants of Gerar and rather trusted in his own wisdom. Had not the LORD intervened as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Significant Life Losing All To Gain Christ

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,658 views

    Paul's letter to the Philippians has many themes but one of the most important is that of joy. 17 times joy is mentioned and 51 times Jesus. Joy comes in connection with close personal relationship with Jesus. Our churches are called to a hope and a fu

    Intro: What a wonderful letter. What a note to begin the New Year on. Rejoice in the Lord! Seventeen times in this letter Paul speaks about joy. In relation to this joy he speaks personally about Jesus Christ at least 51 times. The source of Joy is an ongoing growing relationship with Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    The Prayer Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 29, 2021
     | 4,426 views

    Jesus prayed that His Church would be marked by joy, holiness, and unity. All for God's glory.

    The Prayer Jesus Prays for Us Text: John 17:13-23 (Give Thanks and prayer) Let’s go ahead and open up our Bibles to the Gospel of John this morning… John 17, and while you’re turning there I want to ask you a question – What should a Christian look like? What should the Church look like? I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Elated Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind

    “BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple happiness! For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God