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  • Allan Quak avatar

    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 2, 2021
     | 5,902 views

    Knowing Jesus as the Resurrection and the Life means having the hope and security that Jesus has always been there for us to give us a comprehensive answer for our pain, confusion, grief and disappointment. Jesus is there even when it doesn’t feel like it.

    Message John 11:25 I Am The Resurrection and the Life In John 11 we read about a man called Lazarus who is dying – so Martha and Mary send a message to Jesus. By this time in His ministry Jesus has given sight to the blind, healed lepers, and removed demons from the possessed. He has even raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fundamentals Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2022
     | 4,958 views

    Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving spirit was imperative for effective prayer. The importance of forgiveness is revealed by the fact that it is the only aspect of prayer that our Lord expounded further upon.

    The Fundamentals of Forgiveness Matthew 6: 14-15 In our last study we considered the Lord’s model for prayer. The verses we’ve read today are tied to the example Jesus gave us to follow. This was clearly no accident. Our Lord mentioned forgiveness in the model prayer, V.12, knowing a forgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Follow Jesus, We Need To Learn To Listen To His Voice Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 28, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    The problem when it comes to listening is not God hearing us, it is us hearing God.

    Introduction: If I were to ask you ladies if you husbands are good listeners, most of you would probably respond with a resounding: "no." If I were to ask you parents if your children are good listeners, I believe I would get a lot of "no's." If I turned it around and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Marquardt avatar

    Let Us Mature Series

    Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 218 ratings
     | 21,286 views

    #2 in "Let Us" Series

    #2 "LET US MATURE" TEXT: Heb. 5:7-6:3 INTRO: There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is Greed A Poor Man's Vice?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,063 views

    Greed is every bit as much -- maybe more -- a poor man’s vice as it is a rich man’s folly.

    Fifthteenth Sunday in Trinity: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Ecclesiasticus 5:1-10 "Is Greed a Poor Man’s Vice?" The lessons appointed for today have three things in common. First of all, both contain teaching from men who were named Jesus. Jesus ben Sirach composed the passage from the apocryphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Desperate Times - What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    This sermon is designed to challenge traditional church thinking regarding waiting for "open doors", faith requirements to healing, and the true illness of the lost.

    (This first paragraph was actually a list of bullet points to comment on, and transition through into the beginnning of the message. They will not have a flow like the remainder of the transcript that follows after this opening paragraph) Tonight I want to challenge your thinking. Let me begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wayne Sutton avatar

    Making A Decree

    Contributed by Wayne Sutton on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,823 views

    The Power of Decree - speaking forth the promises of God.

    “And the spirit of the Lord hovered over the surface of the waters…” – Genesis 1:2 Then God said… Then God… Then… Then… “The Spirit of the Lord hovered…” “Then God said…” We have a mighty truth found in the first three verses of our Bible, three verses that we all have heard and read hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Spoken Blessings

    Contributed by Tamiko Stewart-Carter on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,322 views

    Speaking the Blessings of God over your life

    Spoken Blessings. Spoken is the past principle of speak. In adjective form. It means to express with the mouth, uttered or untold. God has spoken blessings over our lives. He has used Apostles, Prophets, Pastors, Evangelists and teachers to speak blessings over our lives. If we read his word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Justice Of God In Condedmning Sinners Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins.

    Today, we find another FIRST in Genesis. Here in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins. Sodom Represents the Justice of God in Punishing the Wicked The sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blueprint For Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 12, 2015
     | 6,781 views

    John gives us the blueprint to follow!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When one decides they are going to have a house built, they may go to a home builder to get it done. • One of the things the homebuilder should have is some plans or blueprints for building the house. • Can you imagine what kind of home you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Self Pity: Enemy Of Joyous Living

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,263 views

    Sermon on the destructive nature of feeling sorry for ourselves

    Self-Pity: An Enemy of Joyous Living Introduction: A woman was heartbroken when her dog disappeared. She put an ad in the paper offering a reward for its return. The next morning the phone rang. It was the voice of a woman: “I'm calling about your dog.” Then she began to cough. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A New Way To Treat One Another Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 3, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,684 views

    God calls us to treat people in a different manner than we did before we gave our lives to Christ.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • AUGUST 8, 2011. MOBILE COUNTY, Alabama -- A minister of music at a church in the St. Elmo community Tased the pastor who had just fired him Sunday, touching off a fight and various knife slashing’s, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Mobile County deputies were called just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing A Holy Satisfaction

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,493 views

    Sometimes we face a HOLY DISSATISFACTION drive us to change and move forward. The Father's plan is to be a fruit tree, not fire wood.

    WHY DO PEOPLE FACE A HOLY DISSATISFACTION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Dissatisfaction... make discontented, lacking contentment, restlessness, lack of ease, distress, Finding no rest or peace, uneasy, agitated, tense, nervous. I. MY FRIEND WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO BEGIN A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard L. Brown avatar

    Doing Your Duty With A Little Faith

    Contributed by Richard L. Brown on May 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,969 views

    This is a lesson about using the gifts that God has already given us instead of wishing our lives away wanting what God has not ordained. It features the problem that the first disciples were having and Jesus' answer to them when they asked for more faith.

    Doing Your Duty with a Little Faith Luke 17: 5-10, 2 Timothy 1:3-12 The Apostles were with Jesus daily. They saw miracles that would make their hearts stand still and yet they wanted more faith. What more could Jesus possibly give them? The answer is, he doesn’t give them anything more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Another Storm, Really?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022
     | 1,744 views

    This miracle was not a cool trick to show his disciples, but with a specific purpose, like the others, to reveal himself to the disciples. This miracle was about walking on the water.

    Background to passage: Since the end of chapter four, Jesus has been demonstrating his person and character through multiple miracles. He calmed a storm, cast out a demon, healed the sick, raised a little girl from the dead. Now, having fed the 5000+, Jesus sends them away and sends the disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist