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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Rejoice"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers to REJOICE by finding the power to endure and overcome their troubles through their knowledge of Christ and their inward joy of salvation.

    2 April 06 James 1:2 (KJV) Mark 1:17 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: What the world means by peace and what the Bible means are two different things altogether. The peace of this world is deliverance from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Joy Stealers – Philippians 3:1-6 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,475 views

    We learned about “joy stealers.” It’s a concept to which all of us can relate, since life is frequently full of circumstances that conspire to bring us down emotionally.

    You know, the biggest problem that parents report that their children have is not being able to handle disappointment well. How do I know that? Because I helped design what's called the Child Behavior Inventory. It's an inventory that measures nine different areas in a child's life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,307 views

    A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

    Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,924 views

    This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

    I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hit Me Instead!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

    HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Tiller avatar

    Can You Imagine?

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

    (Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    "It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,336 views

    We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

    “IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,815 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Working With The Lord's Help Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013
     | 7,732 views

    It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react with anger, ridicule, and rejection. Nehemiah gives us a great example of how we need to respond when the enemies of God oppose His work.

    In this lesson, I would like to look at the leadership of Nehemiah through the hardship and opposition that the people went through. They had opposition from outside and discouragement from inside, yet they got the job done. It should never surprise us when we do the Lord's work and people react ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Roman Soldiers And Officer

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012
     | 3,060 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier who have mocked the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD even reached out to the Roman officers and Roman soldiers. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier who have mocked the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD even reached out to the Roman officers and Roman soldiers. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Anything Except Facing My Accountability To God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,000 views

    Society at large and individuals in general despise the idea of facing a God who holds them accountable and whose wrath is incurred.

    Anything Except Facing My Accountability to God (Acts 14:1-20) 1. Sometimes there is no answer to conflict. It just is. 2. From Reader's Digest: "On his birthday, my husband was stuck driving our six rambunctious children around. As usual, they were yelling, punching, and annoying one another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Growth In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

    Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Perry avatar

    What To Do With A Slap In The Face

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 27, 2011
     | 5,808 views

    What do you with a slap in the face? When Someone treats you badly, betrays you, offends you or humiliates you, what do you do, how do you respond when someone gives you a slap in the face?

    Bunbury Wed pm 27/07/2011 “What to do with a slap in the face” Intro: *** As you all know Vergel & Lee have just recently moved into town & a new residence. They are now going through what we all hate about moving – trying to get everything in place / order again! One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    A Slow Death With Only One Cure

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,481 views

    This woman had no hope until she seen Jesus from a distance and said "If I may touch his clothes, I shall be whole"

    Mark 5:25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. 28 For she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Cross Cost Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011
     | 4,258 views

    EOLS: Christian life is at odds with the world and the disciple will face opposition to his walk.

    The Cross Cost Mat 5:10-12 (10) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. (12) Rejoice and be glad, for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist