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  • kathy Findley avatar

    Roots Alive!

    Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,999 views

    The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

    Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus And His Bride Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    A look at Jesus’ desire to have a bride, from OT to NT to Second Coming.

    Jesus and His bride. Advent 2. 7/12/03am WBC Mt 22:1-13, 1 Thess 4:16-18, Rev 19:6-9 Topic chosen because - Advent: look at return of Christ - Alpha: looked at church. Not a building but described as: ¡¥family of God¡¦, ¡¥body of Christ¡¦ and ¡¥bride of Christ¡¦ o Realised there¡¦s just SO much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming In A Give Up World

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    WE CAN OVERCOME THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL BY FOCUSING ON CHRIST ALONE!

    OVERCOMING IN A GIVE UP WORLD REVELATION 12: 1-17 JULY 15, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Two frogs fell into a deep cream bowl, The one was wise, and a cheery soul. The other one took a gloomy view and bade his friend a sad adieu. Said the other frog with a merry grin, “I can’t get out, but I won’t give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Extravagant Gesture

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,099 views

    Extravagant gestures are an appropriate - even necessary - expression of love.

    Do you know how much it cost? $15,000, that’s how much. And that’s just for the perfume! The bottle she broke was worth nearly that much on its own. I can’t see why Jesus was so upset with us for complaining about the waste. I mean, I saw his point later on, but how could we have known then? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    David The Paradox Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    David is a mix of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly, but he understands God’s grace.

    David the paradox 2 Samuel 22 The good the bad and the ugly David – a great hero of the faith Passionate worship – Psalms Goliath Heroic deeds 2 Samuel 22 – placed at the end of the story – written early in the story speaks of a Passionate relationship with God. You might feel uncomfortable ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Father To The Fatherless

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,226 views

    A Father’s Day sermon on God the Father.

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Depending on the kind of relationship you had with your father, the fatherhood of God may be a comforting or troubling concept. For some, the word “father” is associated with feelings of resentment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Games People Play: Hungry Hungry Hippos Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 25, 2006
     | 6,222 views

    When we commit ourselves to God, He commits Himself to us.

    Games People Play: “Hungry Hungry Hippos” Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Hungry Hungry Hippos is the game of get all you can while the getting is good. [Demonstrate game] My kids love to play Hungry Hungry Hippos; unfortunately, so do most Americans as we play for all the "marbles" we can. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beloved

    Contributed by David Butcher on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    Understanding the Love of God for us.

    It is very unusual for me to read in a service from the AV but I really want to focus on one word which is commonly used in the AV, more so than in the modern translations. ‘Beloved’ Song of Solomon 2:8-17 AV 8 The voice of my beloved! behold, he cometh leaping upon the mountains, skipping upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Of God’s Plan Revealed (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
     | 5,576 views

    What is a MYSTERY? A MYSTERY is like a rose bud that when it begins to sprout, the REAL BEAUTY of the ROSE is exposed. The same manner, when the MYSTERY of God’s PLAN is REVEALED, it becomes so WONDERFUL and MAGNIFICENT that catches our SOUL. You will SEE

    “Now to Him that is of POWER to ESTABLISH you according to MY GOSPEL, and THE PREACHING of Jesus Christ, according to the REVELATION OF THE MYSTERY, which was KEPT SECRET SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN.” (Romans 16:25) A REVELATION of God’s Word makes the PURPOSE and PLAN of God CRYSTAL CLEAR. “The LIGHT ...read more

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    Unforgiveness Is The Cancer Of The Soul

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,116 views

    Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive.

    Intro Unforgiveness is the cancer of the soul. It’s a spiritual prison, enslaving the one who refuses to let go, to leave behind, to forgive. We in stubborn blindness don’t see the good God is doing when He teaches us to forgive. Instead, we see ourselves as losing out in some way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Devices Of The Devil: Apathy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    The devices of the Devil are desined to distort, destroy, distract and defeat the follower of Jesus Christ. One of his most powerful devices is the vice of apathy. The devil will put you in it and slowly tighten until you are cold to the things of God.

    Intro: Rollo May, “Hate is not the opposite of love – Apathy is.” One of the most powerful devices of the devil is apathy. Of all the attitudes that are given to the seven churches in the book of Revelation this is the one that makes Jesus sick to His stomach. What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You Running From?

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 24, 2025
     | 468 views

    Mercy and goodness may be the sheepdogs of God, snapping at our heels to turn us back into following the shepherd into the pastures of life.

    Do any of you remember the movie The Fugitive, with Harrison Ford? I saw it again just recently. He does a fantastic job of showing the stress of being hunted. One twitch in a cheek muscle and boom! you're right there with him, forgetting to breathe, the adrenalin shooting through your system, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel Of Contentment

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 744 views

    Do not let discontentment rob you of enjoying and being grateful for what you have.

    After WWII, the economy exploded as the technology for war could create fantastic items for peace. Factories turned out a myriad of products at a reasonable price that the average person never comprehended. Thus the age of materialism erupted around the world. People that had survived the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Ruth Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021
     | 6,883 views

    "Hesed" - going beyond the expected.

    April 24, 2021 The story of Ruth occurred during the time of the Judges. It was a turbulent time in Israel due to the cycle of disobedience-defeat-despair-deliverance. Remember: • Judges 21:25 - In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. My Favorite Thing About RUTH is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    "the Perfume Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jun 6, 2023
     | 1,813 views

    The story of a woman anointing Jesus' head.

    Jesus Anointed at Bethany Mark 14 Now the Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were scheming to arrest Jesus secretly and kill him. 2 “But not during the festival,” they said, “or the people may riot.” 3 While he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational