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  • Dorothy Napier avatar

    Peace Be Still

    Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,567 views

    WHEN THE STORM IS AT YOUR HOUSE I GOT FAITH, BUT WHEN IT GET’S TO MY HOUSE O YE OF LITTLE FAITH ’YA’LL KNOW WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT.

    Scripture says, “Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan” (Mark 1:9). Then Jesus spent the next forty day in the desert being tempted by Satan. Then he begins his ministry in Galilee. After John was put in prison, Jesus went about the country proclaiming “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Four Ingredients Found In Flourishing Friendships” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,489 views

    What characterizes meaningful friendships?

    A small group of friends left town for a weekend of deer hunting, and they paired off in twos for the first day. That night, one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the weight of an eight-point buck. “How come you’re dragging that all by yourself?” one of his friends asked. “Where’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Plan, The Nut And The Pearl

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,980 views

    God has a plan for each person. Do we desire God's plan. Sometimes God uses negative situations to accomplish his plan.

    THE PLAN, THE NUT AND THE PEARL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Breaking The Box

    Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Nov 20, 2025
     | 142 views

    This woman brought a precious ointment in an alabaster box. This expensive perfume was costly but she was willing to give it. It will always cost you something to truly worship the Lord. If your worship costs you nothing, then your worship is worth nothing.

    “BREAKING THE BOX” LUKE 7:36-50 Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is mentioned she is often symbolic of the church. In Luke 15, we have the woman who had ten coins and lost them. It is a picture of the church as she lights the light, cleans the house, and searches diligently for what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016
     | 9,726 views

    The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

    President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

    Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

    The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Press Into The Kigdom

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    this is to encourage you to press into the Kingdom of God. God wants you to press in He wants you to take hold of all that is in the kingdom.

    Pressing into the Kingdom of God Luke 16:16 This year I felt very much God put a word on my heart for us a body of people. A word that affects us all and not just those we think it should apply to. And it is this – Press in to the Kingdom of God. God wants us to go deeper this year than what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 27,027 views

    Jesus called himself "The Good Shepherd." This message looks at proving that Only Jesus fills this role. He is "good" because He is God. He is the Shepherd, not just a shepherd.

    “THE GOOD SHEPERD” Over the past 6 weeks we have looked at the “I AM” statements of Christ. We have explored significant lessons Jesus gave as He made these descriptive statements about himself. “I AM” - He clearly used it to identify himself as God “I AM the way, the truth & the life” – In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 47,838 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
     | 13,583 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

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Giving It Over Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,787 views

    17th in long series on Joshua. This gets into prayer, and giving our burdens to God. Close tie-in with 1 Peter 5:7.

    Joshua 10:1-15 – Giving It Over I found a little poem by an anonymous author that sounds so familiar, it’s as if I could have written it. It says: “Lord, I’m so discouraged, I don’t know what to do; I have so many burdens, And I gave them all to you. But you didn’t take them, Jesus, will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Christian Is A Minister

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,783 views

    This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

    Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Saul And David Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,679 views

    David will not harm "The Lord’s Anointed." This actually speaks to how we treat one another in Church.

    1 Samuel 24 ’I will not lay my hand on my lord, because he is the LORD’s anointed.’ The story up to now… In the beginning of 1 Samuel, Israel cry out to Samuel to give them a king so that they can be like all the other nations – God gives them Saul – who looks great, and is great, for a while. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

    INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember Us

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 26, 2017
     | 3,966 views

    The church today is the great cloud of witnesses of tomorrow.

    May 28, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Subject: Memorial Day Title: Remember Us Memorial Day weekend! The un-official beginning of Summer. The pools are opened. Kids are out of school. We are now busy for the next three months taking time to find ways to enjoy ourselves. Travel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God