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  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    How Do You Get From A Desperate Situation To Your Intended Destination?

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 48,022 views

    The sermon deals with what must be done so that the believer can reach their place of destiny in Christ Jesus

    Jan-99 Revised Dec-01 FROM DESPERATION TO DESTINATION EXODUS 14:10-15 Have you ever found yourself in a desperate situation…? Perhaps you’ve found yourself surrounded by people that didn’t mean you any good… Perhaps you’ve found yourself overwhelmed with financial stress and strain… Perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Will Never Abandon You

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 13,644 views

    Christ will never abandon you, though your feelings may tell you otherwise, at times.

    John 10:11-18 THE GOOD SHEPHERD WILL NEVER ABANDON YOU This morning, I would like to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me who this person is. This person has been taking care of you long before you even understood who this person was. This person has endured many sleepless nights ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keep On The Firing Line

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,223 views

    Encouragement for the saints to keep on keeping on!

    KEEP ON THE FIRING LINE! Heb 12:1-2(KJV) 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Labour Relations Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 21, 2014
     | 5,085 views

    The manner in which we conduct our work reflects our comprehension of Christ our Master.

    “Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Sacrifice Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,841 views

    Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the selfless sacrifices of service members who died for our country, reflecting on their actions as an embodiment of Christ's teachings about love and sacrifice.

    Good morning/afternoon/evening, church. Today, as we gather on Memorial Day weekend, our hearts are filled with gratitude and reverence for those who have selflessly given their lives in service to our country. It is a day to remember the sacrifice—the ultimate sacrifice—made by countless men and ...read more

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    The Tale Of Two Eye Exams

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    Some are looking for Jesus while others refuse to see. Which one are you?

    Intro. In chapter 11, we saw the miracle of the resurrection of Lazarus. At the beginning of chapter 12, Jesus is anointed, and He declares that Mary did this for His coming death. I. A Visitation that was Desired - vs. 21-26 The Gentiles come and seek an audience with Him. A. A Strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is My Land Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2013
     | 4,996 views

    A study of the book of Ruth chapter 3 verses 1 through 18

    Ruth 3: 1 – 18 This Is My Land 1 Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Last Things

    Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    If this were the last time Jesus passed by you, would there be anything that you need to change?

    LAST THINGS LUKE 19 VS 1-10 Luke 19:1-10 (NKJV) 1 Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see who Jesus was, but could not because of the crowd, for he was of short ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Glory Of Christian Leadership

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 669 views

    Many people treated Jesus like a celebrity as they followed Him from place to place, listened to His teaching, observed His miracles, and sought healing from His touch. Yet Jesus was never self-important or aloof, but available to all.

    Opening illustration: In today’s celebrity-obsessed culture, it isn’t surprising that entrepreneurs are marketing “celebrities as products … allowing them to sell their personal time and attention.” Vauhini Vara’s article in The New Yorker noted that for $15,000, you can have a personal meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Eucatastrophe In Narnia Reveals The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Richard Woodcock on Dec 6, 2005
     | 3,577 views

    It is a sermon about Christmas and also include the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe theme.

    Sermon at Indian Valley Mennonite Church November 27, 2005 Text: John 15:13 Title: A Eucatastrophe in Narnia Reveals the True Meaning of Christmas Introduction: A. Incarnation story from Philip Yancy, The Jesus I Never Knew (Zondervan, 1995) cited in Perfect Illustrations (Tyndale, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Desire Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 26, 2022
     | 3,148 views

    This sermon focuses on sinful desires that culture uses to entice people to sin, and how through Christ we have the power and the responsibility to not yield to them.

    If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at 1 Peter 2:11. If you have been here for a while, you know that we have begun our new summer series called “Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.” It is based on a passage in Romans 12:1-2 where it says basically “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Friends

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,357 views

    This sermon was done on Friend Day, with the hope and encouragement that we can all be friedly to one another as Christ is the exampel for us to follow.

    Friends John 15:12-17 Introduction: We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sounds Of The Crucifixion, Sounds Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,792 views

    THe last words of Jesus on the cross and the first words at the Resurrection bring the Gospel in all its essence.

    Sounds of the Crucifixion Sounds of the Resurrection Luke 23:34ff John 20:1 ff I am told there are a lot of books on the last words for Jesus. I will focus on these briefly and then move to the first words spoken by Jesus at the Resurrection. In John Masefield’s drama The Trial of Jesus, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Passover Party Parade Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,614 views

    Jesus chose a donkey at Jerusalem to show the city he was coming not as a conquering king, but as a prince of peace.

    INTRODUCTION Most of us have been singing the beloved hymns of the faith for many years. It’s also true that we’re all getting a little older. Somebody emailed a list of revised hymn titles for those of us who are chronologically challenged: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand … and Help Me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    Jesus’ journey to the cross began long before even his birth.

    Journey to the Cross It’s become fashionable these days to wear crosses, not necessarily as a sign of faith, but as a trendy accessory. Crosses are hip now. An encounter at a department store jewelry counter. Customer is interested in buying a cross, to which the sales clerk replies ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed