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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Don't Live Your Life Like A Drowning Rat

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2021
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     | 7,927 views

    Everyone eventually becomes tired and worn out from life. God has the remedy. Wait.

    2.7.21 Isaiah 40:27–31 27 Why do you speak, O Jacob? O Israel, why do you say, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and justice for me is ignored by my God”? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the eternal God. He is the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In God We Trust Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022
     | 1,873 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text. Luke 12:22-34

    "In God We Trust" Luke 12:22-34 A sermon for 8/14/22 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 12 “22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,498 views

    This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

    ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Plan The Job Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,768 views

    Preparations for Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

    Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books along with the Book of Acts, Man’s faith and God in action. Resume of Book: Nehemiah’s prayer Neh.1 Artaxexes send Nehemiah to Jerusalem Neh.2 1-10 Nehemiah inspects the walls of Jerusalem Neh.2 11-20 Builders ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    War And The Christian Response Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 6, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    A Biblical look at how Christians can respond to our Government’s handling of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

    WHEN THINKING ABOUT THE CONCEPT OF WAR, CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ, IN HIS EPIC BOOK "ON WAR" WROTE, "WAR…IS AN ACT OF VIOLENCE INTENDED TO COMPEL OUR OPPONENT TO FULFIL OUR WILL." TERRORISM HAS BECOME THAT NEW FORM OF VIOLENCE USED AS A WAY OF COMPELLING OTHER NATIONS INTO SUBMISSION. THE TERRORISTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Genesis' Crreation

    Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,382 views

    Working out conflict between science and Genesis Creation account.

    Many people now believe the creation account in Genesis is a charming myth with no evidence for validation. However, I think we can look at Genesis in a reasonable and logical manner, seeing that it actually does support scientific research. The origin of the universe and especially of human life ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Foolish Communication Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    the apostle Paul wants us to understand that human wisdom is not the answer to the needs of the church, the cross of Christ is the answer to the needs of the church

    FOOLISH COMMUNICATION 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue our study in the book of First Corinthians, we approach a fundamental tenet of Paul’s’ writing, namely the inability to comprehend the wisdom of God through the wisdom of man. Aptly applied to the church, the apostle wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,694 views

    The Lord’s Supper is also called "Communion" because it reminds us of the privilege we have as believers to commune with God and with one another.

    "The Fellowship of The Lord’s Supper" Matthew 26:26-30 The Lord’s Supper... 1. Was Instituted In The Midst Of Fellowship - v. 26a It should therefore remind us of the importance of the fellowship of believers. "Be devoted to one another” - Romans 12: l0a "Honor one another” - Romans 12: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Binding Jesus

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 18,841 views

    Can it be that we are guilty of binding the only one who can set us free?

    ILLUSTRATION: Have a rope to carry throughout the message. You may want to tie your own hands or the hands of some of the leaders of your church to illustrate how unfaithfulness limits their ministry. You also may want to tie the hands of someone in the audience and put a leader on them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Our Journey Toward Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    Only by fulfilling the Golden can we become more like Jesus.

    Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them—this is the Law and the Prophets. * Tonight our text is Matthew 7:12. How many of us “know” what this one verse says? I submit that one of the weaknesses of today’s believer is the lack of desire, commitment, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010
     | 4,551 views

    Discipleship as defined by our Lord.

    Divine Discipleship The Book of Mark Mark 1:16-20 I. Introduction: A. This morning we are going to talk about discipleship. B. We hear a lot about this subject. 1. A disciple is a learner/pupil. a) One who puts himself under the authority of a teacher or leader. b) Every one who is saved is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,773 views

    We are not only saved by faith, we are comforted by faith, motivated by faith, and anticipate God’s glorious presence by faith.

    Comfort My People (Isaiah 40:1-5) 1. My view: one Isaiah, this written before 680 BC. 2. Many of our most important NT teachings find their origin in these chapters. 3. Isaiah’s times [Rise of Assyria] 4. The first part of Isaiah has a variety of themes, but heavy on judgment. 5. Latter part ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seasonings Your Gatherings Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
     | 3,703 views

    3rd Sunday of Advent with our focus on the way we gather during these Holy Days.

    I like Jeopardy. I sometimes can recall an amazing amount of useless information so it’s a pretty fun game to play along with at home. I don’t know everything to be sure. When I took the Graduate Record Exam for Political Science they asked some pretty strange questions like, "Who was Secretary of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 5 - Matthew 11:13-14 - In A Previous Life I Was A Dolphin? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,991 views

    How can John the Baptist be Elijah the prophet? Reincarnation? Malachi 4:5 (NLT) gives a prophecy about Elijah. It says "Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives."

    Part 5 - Matthew 11:13-14 - IN A PREVIOUS LIFE I WAS A DOLPHIN? I asked some friends what they thought about REINCARNATION last night and got some funny responses - should have known. One of them said "once, in a previous life, I was a dolphin... lol jk." Another one said "It’s weird to think you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Gifts To Us

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

    God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist