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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    This Is Christmas: A Promise Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 30, 2017
     | 12,546 views

    Christmas is the fulfillment of a promise God made long ago to bless the world. A promise of Hope, Joy, Victory & Unfolding.

    This is Christmas: A promise fulfilled Isaiah 9:1-7 December 3, 2017 It’s a promise of hope v.2 It’s a promise of joy v.3 John 16:22 James 1:2-3 1 Peter 1:8-9 Romans 15:13 It’s a promise of victory vv.4-5 It’s a promise unfolding vv.6-9 Opening Illustration of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Over Worry Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024
     | 1,487 views

    Worry can easily steal our peace and joy and tries to take root in our hearts. In Philippians 4, we'll learn how to win over worry and live in the victory that Christ offers to every believer.

    Winning Over Worry Philippians 4:6,7 Introduction: Underline phrase: “Be careful for nothing…” “Careful” = is not saying there are not times that require us to be cautious or that I am to never have legitimate concern – to be filled with care – describes an anxious and worrisome heart. Word = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Peaceful Kingdom

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,568 views

    God’s gift during Advent is the promise of a peaceful kingdom, even in the midst of pain and suffering

    The prophet Isaiah lived during the time around 720 BC, which is a significant date in Hebrew history, because it marks the time of the fall of the ten Northern Tribes of Israel. The Assyrian Empire, which was the world’s only superpower at the time, overtakes these ten tribes. We find in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I See A Runner Smile

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,915 views

    Maybe our churches aren’t overflowing because Christians make servanthood look painful.

    When I See A Runner Smile Introduction: When I was a freshman in High School my dad really wanted me to be involved in a sport. I had played baseball in little league, and in middle school and wasn’t real thrilled with the idea of playing High School ball. Basketball was out of the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Martin avatar

    A Bottle In The Smoke

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,774 views

    The Psalmist tells of the pain of going through the fire. He has become like a bottle in the Smoke.

    (Psa 119:81-83) "For I am become like a bottle in the smoke..." Years ago I helped clean out a house that had been burnt in a fire. The dear lady for whom we were working asked us, that as we went through the rubble, to pull out anything that might be salvageable. She had a collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And Go!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,994 views

    This is a message on bringing all your hurt and pain to Jesus; it was originally preached in preparation for Holy Communion.

    COME AND GO!--MARK 7:24-30 --by R. David Reynolds I do not know for certain who this Syrophoenician woman was, but somehow I picture her as a single parent with a real problem. Her encounter with Jesus is told here by Mark and by Matthew in Chapter fifteen of his Gospel. The fact that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Resisting Culutural Norms Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,314 views

    Exposition of Philemon 8-16 regarding the way Paul and Philemon handled a potentially painful situation.

    Text: Philemon 8-16, Title: Resisting Cultural Norms, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Hess Yoder writes in Leadership magazine: While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart Conditions: Heavy Hearts Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,892 views

    what is God’s message to those with hearts that are heavy, broken, and torn apart by pain and loss?

    Heart Conditions: Heavy and Troubled Hearts Introduction: This week I want to look at the message that the scriptures have for those with heavy and troubled. We live in a time and in a world full of people who are brokenhearted. I can guarantee that there are even people here today who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loosed, But Not Limited

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    Don't be confused by pain or by the wilderness. Your Heavenly Father has awesome plans for you.

    Loosed, But Not Limited Text:Leviticus 26:12-13 A friend had been doing a lot of remodeling in his house, including some in his four-year-old son's room. They were building a little room inside his room that would have its own window and desk, and it would sort of be Troy's own little space. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Solemnity Of Mary, January 1, 2021: New Years

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,334 views

    All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.

    1.Flannery O’Connor noted that “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful, “she wrote in 1958. (Adding, “Priests resist it as well as others.”) She means that grace intervenes in the sufferings of the ordinary -- ignorant, complacent people whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Adultery Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jul 18, 2016
     | 9,411 views

    Adultery is immorality and adultery causes great destruction, hurt and pain, both within and without the person

    I. Introduction A. A reporter was visiting an old folks home and met three very old looking men. The reporter asked the first fellow what was the secret of his long life. The man replied that he never smoked, never drank alcoholic beverages, never caroused around and was happily married to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Heart Wounds - Rejection Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 30, 2018
     | 7,377 views

    This first of three messages deals with the pain of rejection. Jesus can heal your broken heart.

    Psalms 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. I. HELP… I FEEL SO REJECTED! A. Rejection is very real and many times the effects of it can be felt for a life time. 1. REJECTION HURTS - BAD!!!!! B. You are not alone. Jacob & Rachel’s story (Genesis 29) 1. Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Myth #3: I Could Never Forgive That Person Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 29, 2023
     | 1,723 views

    Forgiving other people is a highly personal subject - most of the things that we struggle with forgiving are painful.

    Myths Christians Often Believe I COULD NEVER FORGIVE THAT PERSON Introduction Forgiving other people is a highly personal subject - most of the things that we struggle with forgiving are painful. We have likely heard stories of people who forgave someone who hurt them deeply and it captures our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through The Promises Of God (Christmas Eve) Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 24, 2019
     | 4,179 views

    Joy is found in believing the Promises of God especially the big 4: 1. God is with Us! 2. God is in Us! 3. God is for Us! 4. God loves Us! 5. God Light guides Us!

    Movie Illustration: The Nativity and Bethel God is with us! Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Impact Of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,355 views

    The power of God was given for personal transformation, power to become sons of God and power to assist in kingdom building through effective witnesses to the entire world. The power of God energized them and transformed to be witnesses of Jesus Christ.

    Sermon -The Impact of A Church With Pentecostal Power! Scripture: Acts 3:1-11 Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2 As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist