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    You Are Unique!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 27, 2015
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     | 8,258 views

    Failures, disappointments, emptiness, hollowness, pain and betrayals are God’s tools for building! Don’t panic! Season of dancing would surely follow!

    You are Unique! Psalm 126:5”Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” Hey friend, God’s plan is unique in each one’s life! Others stay away when the Master is at work ! Don’t try to give your inputs and foil the plan! Job’s friends tried to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In God’s Promises”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 9, 2025
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     | 201 views

    Obedience to God’s word is our declaration of faith and the key to unlocking God's promises. Today, as part of our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level, I want to explore how we can receive God’s promises through immediate, complete, and joyful obedience.

    Elevate to the Next Level “Living in God’s Promises” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcmzI59k0rs Here's a question I’d like you to consider for a moment. Who in the Bible showed the greatest faith? Was it Noah, who built the Ark? Was it Abraham, the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Divine Lessons From Spongebob Squarepants Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,088 views

    While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about God and our Christian walk.

    Divine Lessons from SpongeBob SquarePants Introduction Today, we are diving into the whimsical world of SpongeBob SquarePants to uncover some profound spiritual truths. While at first glance, SpongeBob might seem like a simple, fun cartoon, beneath the surface, it offers valuable lessons about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Joy In Trials: A Faith That Transforms James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,311 views

    James 1:2 offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative faith that finds joy even amid adversity.

    Finding Joy in Trials: A Faith that Transforms James 1:2-4 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of James, specifically James 1:2. This verse offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let's Get Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 524 views

    True happiness is found not in external circumstances, but in living a blessed life as defined by Jesus and bearing the fruit of the Spirit.

    Hey guys, have you ever tried to drink from a leaky water bottle? (Hold up a water bottle with a hole in it). It's frustrating, right? You're thirsty, you take a sip, and the next thing you know, you're wearing more water than you drank. That's a lot like how we chase happiness. We think we've ...read more

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    How Does It Look To You Now?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 577 ratings
     | 42,553 views

    "How does it look to you now?" This is a good question to ask during the first few weeks of a New Year.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: Haggai 2:3-7; Philippians 2:13 Our scripture text this morning is from Haggai, the third book from the end of the OT. And in chapter 2, vs's 3-7 the prophet Haggai is delivering a message from God to the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practicing Solitude Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Practicing Solitude 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. God has called ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Unimaginable Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,403 views

    In a world often filled with trials and tribulations, this scripture reminds us of the extraordinary promises that await us as believers.

    "The Unimaginable Blessings of God" Introduction: Today, we explore the profound wisdom of 1 Corinthians 2:9, which reveals the unimaginable blessings that God has prepared for those who love Him. In a world often filled with trials and tribulations, this scripture reminds us of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Weight Of Waiting Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,445 views

    Waiting on God is not a passive state but an active preparation. During this time, we can find hope and strength in God's unfailing love and forgiveness.

    You know when you're so frustrated, and you just want to scream into your pillow? Well, God's cool with that. He wants you to be real with Him, to tell Him exactly how you're feeling. It's like He's the ultimate best friend who's always there to listen, even when it's 3 am. Imagine your feelings ...read more

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    Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023
     | 3,970 views

    The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

    INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy To The World, The Lord Has Come Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,370 views

    In the account of Christ’s advent in John 1:19-37, we see a 1) Joyful Preparation (John 1:19-28), a 2) Joyful Arrival (John 1:29-34) and a resulting 3) Joyful Response (John 1:35-37).

    If you're the type of person who counts down the days until your local radio station starts playing nonstop Christmas music, you might want to brace yourself for some bad news. Apparently listening to Christmas music on loop could have some negative effects on your mental health, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    And Pharoh Came Near

    Contributed by T Batterson on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,639 views

    When your back is against the wall and there is no where to turn - God has a plan!

    “For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” 1 Corinthians 1:5 “And Pharaoh came near. And the sons of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them! And they feared greatly; and the sons of Israel cried to Jehovah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Supper

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 940 ratings
     | 71,102 views

    Observations made of the Last Supper and applied to the obervance of the Lord’s Supper.

    Introduction: One of the biblical scenes that artists have tried to portray more than any other is the Last Supper scene. Each artist uses his imagination as he paints the scene. In some paintings the mood is festive, the disciples portrayed with smiling faces looking up to Jesus. In others the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cruising And Snoozing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 984 views

    This sermon urges Christians to be spiritually prepared and vigilant for the unexpected return of Christ, emphasizing the importance of maintaining our spiritual light.

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the love of our Savior and the fellowship of our faith. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful message from the Word of God. A message that is as relevant today as it was when it ...read more

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    Finding Your Passion Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,830 views

    Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

    Service with a Smile: Finding Your Passion Scripture Reading: Gal. 1:11-24 [Tigger video depicting a cartoon character who displays passion] I don’t care who you are, I don’t care how smart you are, whether you’re young or old, whether you’re tall or short, as beautiful as Robin or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational