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  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Smiling In The End

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,952 views

    God gave me a vision of Jesus smiling at my wife’s grandmother’s death.

    Smiling in the End Subtitle: Jesus is Smiling Philippians 1:20-26 20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death. Ro 5:5; 8:19; Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Secret Place

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 52,032 views

    Message on abiding in the presence of the Lord, and relying on Him for peace even in the midst of terror.

    THE SECRET PLACE Psalm 91:1-3 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. [3] Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Take To Win

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    A sermon about finishing well

    WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN Hebrews chapter 12 AND VERSE 15 SAYS - SEE TO IT THAT NO ONE MISSES THE GRACE OF GOD AND THAT NO BITTER ROOT GROWS UP TO CAUSE TROUBLE AND DEFILE MANY. The last few Sundays we have looked at a number of themes in Hebrews. 1FAith - courage - endurance. checking our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Quiet Time: Alone With God

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    Please...No talking.

    QUIET TIME: ALONE WITH GOD Mt 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. “Quiet Time” requires giving God your undivided attention for a predetermined amount of time for the purpose of talking to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Lie: God Doesn’t Understand Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,594 views

    Why is that so many people feel like they can't get close to God? And how can I deal with the feeling that God doesn't understand or care about me?

    When Elvis Presley died, there were a lot of people who were shocked. In fact, following Elvis’ death, there were a number of young men who idolized him so much that they sought to be like him and to imitate him. One young man, named Dennis Wise, actually had his face surgically altered and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "The Peace That Only God Can Give” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 13,173 views

    Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is rather the confidence that He is there with you always.

    Safety consists not in the absence of danger but in the presence of God. John 16:33 33"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." NIV Peace that Jesus gives is not the absence of trouble, but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

    GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Don't Forget To Remember

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,933 views

    God has blessed us. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting that truth.

    DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER Psalm 106:7-25 ILL-A husband was in big trouble for forgetting his wife’s birthday. His wife told him "Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway for me that goes from 0 to 200 in 2 seconds flat" The next morning the wife found a small package in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Life's Great Moments

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 17, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    There are at least six special, significant moments in one’s life that need examination. That’s what this sermon does.

    LIFE’S GREAT MOMENTS Esther 4:14 Synopsis of Esther • Persian Queen Vashti is deposed • Esther chosen to succeed her • Uncle Mordecail uncovers a conspiracy • Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews • Mordecai persuades Esther to intercede • Esther’s request to the king • Mordecai is honored by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    Instruments Of Revival

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 6,857 views

    Principles from Elijah’s life to see revival come in ours.

    (1) INTRODUCTION Elijah was a man with the same nature as us (James 5:17-18) and yet he prayed with such faith that the abundance of rain fell! How can we align ourself with God’s purposes to pray for revival - for the former and the latter rain together to fall in our generation ? There are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeff Hatos avatar

    Left Standing On The Cliff

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018
     | 4,761 views

    Do we need to be like others or should we stand out?

    Left Standing on the Cliff 1 Samuel 8:1-7 And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel. Now the name of his firstborn was Joel; and the name of his second, Abiah: they were judges in Beer-Sheba. And his sons walked not in his ways, but turned aside after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    The Rewards Of A Worthy Walk Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    Ephesians Series #9. Paul says there are some tremendous rewards that await those who respond to the Grace and God.

    “A Walk That is Worthy” Part 9 The Rewards of a Worthy Walk Text: Eph 3:14-19 Intro: This morning I would like to bring you a message entitled “The Perks of a worthy walk. It is another in our Ephesians series…” A walk that is Worthy. Last week we looked at “Our response to God’s Grace” Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Transitional Theology

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,451 views

    Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

    I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Anxiety Battle Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    Adding guilt to anxiety makes nothing better; instead, we need to have a positive spiritual approach toward dealing with surplus anxiety.

    The Anxiety Battle (I Peter 5:7) 1. Webster defines anxiety as a painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an anticipated or impending situation or a strong fearful concern 2. Supposedly the average person’s anxiety is about… 40% on things that will never happen 30% on things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Trinity Sunday - Embracing The Mystery: Understanding The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,685 views

    The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of our Christian faith. It may be challenging to fully grasp, but it is essential for us to understand and appreciate the nature of God and His work in our lives.

    Embracing the Mystery: Understanding the Trinity Introduction: Today, we gather to celebrate Trinity Sunday, a day dedicated to contemplating the mystery and majesty of our Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The doctrine of the Trinity is one of the most profound and foundational truths of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal