Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Craig Condon avatar

    A Little Goes A Long Way

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 12, 2015
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    Can you imagine trying to feed all of those people with such a small amount of food? We can, if we remember that with Jesus anything is possible.

    Good morning boys and girls! Are you having a good summer? What fun things have you been doing? Have any of you taken any trips? Are any of you planning on taking any trips this summer? I’ve taken a little trip to be with you here this morning. I don’t live here in Bridgewater. I live ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why So Long In Slavery? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2015
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    Why did God allow Israel to even be in slavery? And why did He allow it for so long? The answers to these questions tell us much about the chains God would free us from in our lives.

    (Props – 10 foot length of ¼ inch chain; a cross on stage that can handle the weight of the chain) OPEN: I once read the story of a marketplace in northern India where people brought their wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail that he caught. He hoped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Come, Long Expected Jesus

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 8, 2015
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    If we obey God’s will for our lives like Mary and Elizabeth did, we will be richly blessed like they were because we will be blessed by the light and life of Christ-a light that shines brightly in our dark, sinful world.

    Anne couldn’t think of a good reason that God should give her a grandchild. And even though it was one of her deepest desires, she had almost given up on the idea. God had already blessed her with two wonderful children. Her son decided to remain single and had devoted his life to Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    How Long O Lord?

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 8, 2013
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    God does things according to HIS time, not ours.

    How Long O Lord? July 7, 2013 Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God does things according to HIS time, not ours. Focus Passage: Isaiah 40:28-31 Supplemental Passage: Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. (Ps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Long Suffering Patient God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2018
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    Thank you Lord for your long-suffering patience for me!

    So far in the book of Exodus, we have already noted that through Moses and Aaron, God told Pharaoh the King of Egypt to let God’s People go at least 6 times! We will note this morning that God asked Pharaoh again 2 times to let God’s People go in Exodus 9; please open your Bibles there as Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    How Long Has It Been

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 18, 2016
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    This sermon is about living a long time with issues and problems without asking God to intervene on our behalf. This sermon points us to the question of 1. Do we want to be healed 2. How long has it been since you reached out to Jesus.

    I reference these two scriptures and paraphrase the stories John 5:1-9 Mark 5:25 - 34 I. Both have been Sick a Long Time ( 38yrs & 12 yrs) 1. Two very different people with a similar situation 2. They aren¡¦t the only ones sick 3. They both have been trying to get better they want a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Essex avatar

    How Long Will You Live?

    Contributed by Wayne Essex on May 4, 2019
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    The Bible instructs us how to live long lives.e.

    Examples of Biblical characters and their lifespans: Adam Methuselah Abraham Hezekiah David John the Baptist Jesus What do the actuary tables say about you? God is is control of our longevity Proverbs 27:1 James 4:14 Isaiah 22;2, Job 27:3 How to live a L.O.N.G. life L.ove God. Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    To Make A Long Story Short

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2019
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    Zacchaeus was short in stature. People recognized him by his size. Maybe you know some people who are identified by some physical characteristic. You make judgments about people based upon their looks

    TITLE: TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 On one particular day as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a man named Zacchaeus. This encounter is one of the most interesting narratives of the Gospels because of the tremendous application to the great majority of people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    The Long Hard Road To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 26, 2019
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    The pain shame heart ach Jesus went through for us to have life.

    THE LONG HARD ROAD TO JERUSALEM On his way to the cross Jesus went through a number of towns. He never stopped doing what he came from Heaven to do. Matthew 20: 28 Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Lord's Supper, A Long Story Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2016
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    The Lord's Supper was not born in isolation. It is the symbolic demonstration of God's redemptive plan through the ages. This lesson touches God's work through Abram, Moses, and Jesus.

    1. Gilligan's Isolation There were very few of these episodes that you could consider emotionally touching. But I do remember one. Gilligan had gotten his feelings hurt and decided to move away to the other side of the Island to live alone in a cave. Immediately, this became a miserable existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    How Long O Lord? Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,870 views

    19 times we find this phrase in the Psalms, and that same sentiment has been echoed by countless millions of others. We examine the depth and types of suffering summed up in that expression and close with encouraging thoughts.

    How Long O Lord This morning I want to bring a message from a question we find repeated over and over again in the Psalms. I want to show you that it is one of the major themes of the book of Psalms and most of you have probably never even noticed it, (as a recurring theme) because we are too busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saved From Long Suffering

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014
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    Jesus comes to the crowd of suffering gather, calls out to us and heals us.

    Title: Saved from Long Suffering Series: Jesus seeks out the needy John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Brief Is Life But Love Is Long Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 26, 2014
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     | 21,581 views

    “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB)

    “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for “God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NASB) There are probably fewer words in the modern English language that have been more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Long Path Toward Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2020
     | 3,002 views

    Sometimes forgiveness and restoration can be a long, strenuous process. The damage from deep wrongs cannot be instantly repaired.

    The Long Path Toward Reconciliation (Genesis 42:1-38) 1. We try to communicate to women who have had abortions is that “God heals & forgives.” 2. When it comes to restoring our relationship with God, repentance and confession are the direction in which we should head. 3. But how about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    When The Way Is Long And Hard

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020
     | 3,118 views

    Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

    August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran