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  • William Wyne avatar

    It's In Your Hands To Make It Better

    Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012
     | 15,523 views

    As believers we are expected and empowered to make this world better.

    During Word War I the city of Strasbourg (a city in France on the German borders) was bombed; it destroyed that old city and one of the great Cathedrals of that city. Very little remained and the people gathered to save and salvage what they could. As the people began to retrieve what was usable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Be Faithful Messengers Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,926 views

    What is expected of God's Messengers? Faithfulness in life and doctrine.

    live the life Ezekiel 2:8 But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house Our fate will be the same as those who are rebellious in the world if we ourselves are rebellious. There is not a place in the church for hypocrites. I heard someone say a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Asked To Do Hard Things Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    We shouldn't expect the work of the Lord to be easy.

    Ezekiel put in A LOT of effort to obey God, even to the point where obeying God put him into uncomfortable situations. He was asked to do many difficult things. Here are some examples: In Chapter 4 of Ezekiel, God wants Ezekiel to get the point of the siege God is going to let happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    7 Signs Of Jesus Coming

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 16, 2019
     | 4,851 views

    What people can expect to see taking place.

    12 Signs of Jesus coming 1. Deceptions Matthew 24: 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 2. False Christ. Matthew 24: 24 For there shall arise false Christs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    I Surrender All

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 23, 2025
     | 1,386 views

    A sermon to adults on what God expects. To surrender all.

    “I Surrender All” 5/25/25 A.M. Mark 10:17-22 I want to start off a little different this morning. I want to start off by singing a song together. Let’s sing the first Verse and we’ll sing it A Cappella. No music. It’s on page 354. That sure was pretty. Now did you really mean it? “ALL to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Is There Often So Little Joy Among Christians?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
     | 2,776 views

    A look at our frequent lack of joy and how more clearly understanding what God has done for us can remedy that.

    A QUESTION: Why is there often so little joy among Christians? - Luke 1:14. - This verse highlights the joy that John will bring: “a joy,” “delight,” “rejoice.” - Is that atypical? Is joy supposed to be a standard part of the Christian life? - I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hero Worship? Disappointments? Temper Fits

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,579 views

    DISAPPOINTMENT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXPECTATION AND REALITY, we must learn to deal with disapointments.

    HERO WORSHIP AND DISAPPOINTMENTS AND TEMPER FITS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I did this as a two part series. TEXT: 2 KINGS 5:11 But NAAMAN WAS WROTH, AND WENT AWAY, and said, "BEHOLD I THOUGHT, HE WILL COME OUT TO ME, AND STAND AND CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD, AND STRIKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 2 - Rain Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014
     | 12,510 views

    It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

    Living Through The Nothings Pt. 2 - Rain Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You work for an hour on your car, you have sweat, blood and tears in the repair ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "Will A Man Rob God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 22, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 16,224 views

    This sermon discloses an element that is lacking in many divine worship services around the world, and that element is the vital offering to God of heartfelt and joyful praise.

    “Will a Man Rob God?” There is a familiar passage of scripture that ministers of all denominations love to preach about... It is found in Malachi chapter 3 verse 8 and it reads like this; The Lord says; “Will a man rob God? Yet you rob Me.” But you ask; ‘How do we rob you?’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    A Surprise Visitor With A Surprise Message Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    Gabriel was the last person Zachariah expected to meet in the temple and Gabriel’s message was the least expected word from God that Zachariah thought he would hear.

    How many parents do we have here today? Raise your hands. I met Phil and his wife, Linda when we lived in Vermont. They were DINKs. That was the term we used to describe people married where the husband and wife had a career and no plans to have children. DINKs was short for “double income, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Fund Raising

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,862 views

    Every one who expects to receive happiness is obligated to give happiness. You cannot expect to receive a crop unless you have sown a seed first

    Keys to Raising Funds Have you ever wondered where you can find guidelines for fund raising? They are found in 2 Cor. 8:4-22. Quote:It is not necessary to know everything, but one should know almost all the important things about a subject they wish to enjoy success. Quote: It is more blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Ashcraft avatar

    Character

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 417 ratings
     | 28,711 views

    How a person deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character. Character is a true Christian quality but is sadly lacking in the Church today.

    Character “A quality of Christianity”  Character is defined - The pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; moral constitution  How a Christian deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character.  Crisis doesn’t necessarily make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Karl Kruse avatar

    A Call To Obey

    Contributed by Karl Kruse on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,656 views

    This sermon speaks especially to congregations and communities experiencing stress, and a lack of unity; reinforcing the call to obediently seek and follow the will of God.

    January 26, 2003 "A Call To Obey" Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Mark 1:14-20 “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, saying, ‘Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you.’” Now, if the word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time, it only makes sense to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    A Day Of Gods Power

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 98 ratings
     | 68,108 views

    Sickness, disease, poverty, lack, lukewarmness, selfishness, indifference, whatever the situation is (A day of Gods Power changes everything)

    Ps 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. Ps 62:11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. Ps 21:13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Condition Of Prayerlessness Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,171 views

    Prayer meeting Bible study on Andrew Murray’s book, The Prayer Life. General comments of the lack of continual prayer.

    Prayer Meeting – July 16 and 22, 2003 The Condition of Prayerlessness – Prayerlessness #1 (Taken from Andrew Murray’s The Prayer Life) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Without time for prayer, nothing can be accomplished. - Scroggie - He who runs from God in the morning will scarcely find Him the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist