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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2009
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     | 4,571 views

    One of the joys of Easter are Christ’s words, "Do not be afraid."

    Title SlideMatthew 28:1-10 Easter Worship April 12, 2009 BlankHave you ever had to endure a period of life where everything seemed to be going your way? I know, it’s hard to take while it’s happening, isn’t it? On the one hand, you’re thrilled with the way things are going, but at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Begins With Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,390 views

    Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God.

    Mourning is what happens when your eyes are opened, your heart is opened, to something so manifestly wrong with your world that you can neither bear it, ignore it, or affect it. Mourning is the first step on the journey back to God. I recently listened to a very interesting conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Psalm 42 God Is Always With Us.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,910 views

    Psalm 42, we are coping with grief, after whats been a horrible week.

    Sermon 041009 Psalm 42 I’ve had a few things to celebrate this week…..etc. But it doesn’t always go according to plan; in fact some days do anything but go according to plan. I can remember a day when I was on faults (I was for years a faults-man in the power distribution industry) I was called out ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Believers Still See Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,418 views

    EASTER 3 - Believers still see Jesus today. As believers we see Jesus because we know, believe, and confess what Jesus does. Jesus removes the sorrow of sin. Jesus restores the joy of salvation.

    BELIEVERS STILL SEE JESUS (Outline) May 8, 2011 - Easter 3 - JOHN 16:16-23a INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead on third day is only one miracle that we celebrate at Easter (and every day). Another miracle we may not always consciously think of is the miracle of faith. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Can I Really Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,461 views

    How to put joy in places it is not often found in.

    Great Mysteries of the Faith Am I Really To Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Philippians 4:4 Recently, I came across this little snippet about having a bad day. Let me share it with you this morning. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. You call the phone company and they tell you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hurt? The Boomerang Of Bitter Hurt.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 23, 2023
     | 1,346 views

    It is possible to be so driven by anger, hurt and bitterness that the pain will drive us away from God's plan.

    HURT, ARE WE DRIVEN BY BITTER HURT? BOOMERANG! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Several part lesson HURT AND BITTERNESS THRIVE AT THE ROOT LEVEL. THEREFORE THEY ARE OFTEN HARD TO DEAL WITH… THERE IS A BOOMERANG EFFECT OF BEING HURT AND BITTER… THERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You Know It’s Going To Be A Bad Day Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2025
     | 173 views

    When you know you’re going to have a bad day, affirm God’s justice; affirm God’s authority; and affirm God’s mercy. It will help you get through the day.

    According to a recent survey, the average American knows their day is going to be bad by 8:36 a.m. in the morning. For example, they say, “You know you’re going to have a bad day if you wake up feeling sick (35%), if you suffer from poor sleep (31%), or if you start the day with a headache (29%).” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,276 views

    Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

    Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Living Hope! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2017
     | 8,388 views

    Jesus is alive, so be sure of a glorious future and be glad even in times of grief.

    Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, “like the Bible women saw. They went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Giving Away Our Hearts

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,143 views

    Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

    Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Rejoice In Your Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012
     | 6,242 views

    The positive production of suffering in life.

    March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Owens avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,371 views

    In this lesson, we learn that life is hard, God is faithful, and that God can use our suffering for good.

    A. Last week’s sermon was the first lesson in a sermon series on 2 Corinthians that I’m calling – “Learning to Lean on God.” 1. Last week we introduced the city of Corinth and Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian congregation. 2. We discussed some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    Heavenly Sunlight Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,967 views

    This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure

    This is our final hymn in the series Hymns You Love Heavenly Sunlight is an amazing hymn that brings us joy Joy in the fact that as we bask in the light from heaven we can truly be blessed with joy beyond measure This sunlight floods our soul with glory divine Hallelujah I am rejoicing, singing His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The True Source Of Your Spiritual Strength

    Contributed by James May on Jul 20, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,887 views

    Where is the source of our Strength in God? It comes from Joy, and that Joy comes from hearing the uncompromised Word of God and allowing it to have an impact upon our hearts and lives. Without the Truth of the Word, there can be no Joy and strength.

    The True Source of Your Spiritual Strength By Rev. James May We are living in a time when there seems to be a great lack of strength in the hearts of men. Everywhere you turn you can see the prophetic words of Jesus coming to pass and I am reminded of what Jesus said would be happening just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Rejoice!

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    In Isaiah 66 God gives his people a reason to rejoice when all signs pointed to despair. We need this kind of hope today

    Isaiah 66:10-14 Happy 4th of July! I love the 4th of July because I can’t help but spend some time re-reading some Revolutionary War History. What a wild time in our nation’s history. And what bravery it took to declare independence from the preeminent military power of the day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran