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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    In All Our Afflictions He Is Afflicted

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,706 views

    Making mention of the past kindnesses of the Lord.

    IN ALL OUR AFFLICTIONS HE IS AFFLICTED. Isaiah 63:7-9. When we pray for the Lord’s people today, we should remember past mercies - mercies which are ‘new every morning’ (Lamentations 3:22-23). Similarly, as we look at Biblical and subsequent Church history, we should recollect the great deeds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Grow Or Close The Doors

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,577 views

    Stop making excuses and clinging to the past.

    Act 2:41  Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.  The Fellowship of the Believers 42  And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    Live In The Present Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 2, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,288 views

    It’s a new year. Now what? For some the possibilities seem to be endless, but for others the future appears uncertain with many challenges. Regardless of whether your future seems bright or bleak, here are some things to keep in mind.

    I. A Clear Admonition A. In Isaiah 43:18 God gives us a clear admonition; don’t dwell on the past! If you want to make progress in the future, you must leave the past behind. The past is over and gone. Don’t dwell on what could have been or should have been. It is what it is. Leave it at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Putty avatar

    Aggressive Faith: I'm Pressing On! Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,562 views

    If we expect our spiritual life to produce anything, we must practice perseverance. This sermon contains the types of circumstances where perseverance becomes an absolute necessity.

    Aggressive Faith: I'm Pressing On! Matt 11:12(NIV) 12 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful men lay hold of it. Matt 11:12(KJV) 12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,423 views

    This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

    A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Following The Shepherd Part 2 Fo 6 Series

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    Following the shepherd will help us move past the prision of "want"

    Following the Shepherd Part 2 Psalm 23:1-2 Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    Deal With Your Issue!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,642 views

    Dealing with issues? Go to the source.

    Many people, even Christians have issues in their life that if left unattended will lead them to a mediocre life or to certain catastrophe. Sometimes we think that God is to busy to involve himself with our issues (Verse 25 says; " this woman had an issue for twelve years") #1). Say issues. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    3 Gifts Of Christmas

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 104 ratings
     | 11,326 views

    looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

    Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What Judas Missed-13

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 28, 2020
     | 1,819 views

    13 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED(discarded/threw away)-XIII—John 14:1–11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Quiet Please: A Sunday School teacher once asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” Little Annie replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025
     | 262 views

    GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

    2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,190 views

    A Wednesday night topical message from this past Christmas season.

    Emmanuel Matthew 1:23 Intro: Not that I think that there is something wrong with the name of our church, after all…it doesn’t get much better than First Baptist Church, right? In fact, when I told people I was going to be the pastor at First Baptist Church I did have a few people say “Oooh…First ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Bogart avatar

    The Waterpot At The Well

    Contributed by Robert Bogart on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,045 views

    Considering the question for this topical sermon, "why did the woman leave the waterpot at the well"?

    Intro: In the 4th chapter of John’s Gospel the Word of God tells us that Jesus departed from Judea and with a determined heart, with a fixed mind the Savior entered into the land of Samaria. Now, the custom of the Jews was to do everything within their power, to do everything possible and at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,035 views

    The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

    Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    God Loves You Just The Way You Are, But He Refuses To Leave You That Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 59 ratings
     | 48,097 views

    God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus.

    God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. If you are going to grow in your walk, you must be willing to allow God to help you to change, to be more and more like Jesus. I want you to muster up all the imagination you have after a long winter and picture with me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "I Am Leaving, But Before I Go I Need To Tell You Some Things"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,727 views

    Jesus to tell the disciple before his departure they need to Keep Keeping the Faith, They need to know I am sending, they need to keep Carrying on, and They need to rejoice because he goes away.

    John 14:23-29 " I am leaving but I need to tell you some things" ---Jesus in chapter 14, Jesus speaks directly about his impending absence from the disciples (vv. 1-14). 2. I am leaving so I need to tell you to be "Keeping" 23-My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist