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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He'll Be With Us Forever Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2026
    based on 3 ratings
     | 965 views

    Heaven will come down and God will dwell with us forever. What can that mean to us, and what hope can we gain from that truth?

    OPEN: A four-year-old boy asked his mother, “Mommy, when do I get to go to Heaven?” She responded, “Well, when you die or when Jesus comes back again.” The boy’s eyes got really big and he said, “Comes back? You mean He was here before?” (Celeste Gregg, California, Christianity.com 7/22/09) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Did God See On 9/11

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." On September 11, 2001 we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when life happened, and it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable.

    What did God See on September 11, 2001? Turn to 2 Peter 3:9 Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." A year ago this Wednesday we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when Life happened. And it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable. And many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trapped In Potholes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,715 views

    Unity should be sought in the local church and in the body of Christ. We must lay aside secondary matters for the cause of Christ.

    Trapped In Potholes, Romans 14:1-12 Introduction I recently read the story of a man who, in 2006, was driving along a road in Pune India, a city located in the Maharashtra province of central India. The man was driving a common mode of transportation in India, his motorcycle with its mighty 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Blessed Are The Desperate

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 419 ratings
     | 65,200 views

    Desperate people do desperate things, They may climb a tree, lay in the dirt or jump in a lake, Beware of the desperate person.

    Mk 2:1-13 Mk 5:26-34 For they do not care what anyone thinks. They do not care what anyone says They will go where no one else will go They won’t let anything stop them They will do desperate things, Emptiness is the prerequisite for desperation, Desperation is the condition that exists when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Delay Another Day Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,372 views

    This sermon presents keys on overcoming procrastination. The time is now to see your dreams come to pass!

    A key to personal success we would like to introduce is understanding and overcoming Proscratination. Objective: To clearly define proscratination and have you can overcome it in achieving the success you were destined for in this life. Proverbs 14:23-24 – In all labor there is profit, But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Healing & Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,163 views

    James instructs the Christian community to pray, confess sin, forgive sin, lay hands on and anoint the sick, and restore the wayward.

    Sermon for 16 Pent Yr B, 28/09/2003 Based on James 5:13-20 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson PRAYER. PRAYER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL RESOURCES GOD HAS GIVEN US. It can change lives, bringing healing and health, comfort, hope and peace. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,159 views

    The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

    Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Is The Judge Who Demotes And Promotes

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016
     | 4,156 views

    To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the insignificant one? Yes. GOD entrusted to me the Kingdom of Heaven II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 75:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Fall Then Get Up

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2022
     | 2,789 views

    What is a person to do when they fall down? Does he or she stay down, or does the person get back up?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way; however, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing “falls” not in the feeling of falling into transgression, yet in the feeling of being overpowered by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Ordinary People Series

    Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,521 views

    There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

    Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Removing Relational Roadblocks Part 2 -- Internal Roablocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    The sixth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    (Please see note at the end of this message) REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS PART 2 INTERNAL ROADBLOCKS Colossians 2:8,21-23 / 1 Corinthians 13:31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When Sherry and I lived in Pottstown, we shopped at the ShopRite Supermarket I town. In fact I would say that at that time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing Our Relational Roadblocks Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    The fifth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Please Note: This message is a two part message within the series. If you are viewign this one, please look for part 2 under the same name to get the "rest of the story" Thanks! REMOVING OUR RELATIONAL ROADBLOCKS MATTHEW 5:23-24 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One of the most vivid memories I have of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Biggest Loser

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    The path in the Christian life to gain is loss. Up is down, and down is up. To know Christ we must look at other things in our life as rubbish, dung, loss.

    Intro: The Biggest loser is one of the hottest new reality shows. This is what TV.com had to say about the show, “this compelling new weight-loss reality drama in which two celebrity fitness trainers join with top health experts to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Past Our Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    The second message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    SEEING PAST OUR CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS 17:22-28 Introduction: We exist in a society that is increasingly becoming more and more polar in its beliefs. On the one end is a group, expounding the belief that we only go through life once, and as such, we should focus on making that trip as pleasurable as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord’s Prayer, God Wants Us To Talk With Him. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    break down of Lukes version of the Lord’s prayer.

    The Lord’s Prayer. Started with wing clip from Noah’s Ark I remember some of my prayers, Lord if I win lotto I’ll give away ten percent now that was jolly big of me! Or if I get that job, I’ll tell everyone it’s because I’m a Christian and you’ve blessed me. How often in prayer do we have our ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army