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  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Returning To Our Proper Place In God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,599 views

    We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.

    Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Finish Line - Running The Race Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,950 views

    We are to neither run wild without direction, like a man running with poor eyesight, nor are we to look back at a past we cannot change, instead we are to live our life forward.

    When I was a high school kid, one of the sports I competed in was Track and Field. We had a great track team and usually won our track meets by a large margin. One of the great assets we had was in the 100 yard dash, we had the kid that was the fastest kid in the whole league. His name was Andy. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Starting Right

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,431 views

    starting right

    The Pearl of Psalms Psalm 23:1 Starting Right If I had to ask you what the most well know passage from the Old Testament was would you be able to tell me? This morning I want to start a mini series through one of the best known passages in all the Bible - many people who never go to church know ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Inheriting Vs. Earning Eternal Life

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,904 views

    A sermon for Pentecost 19B/Proper 23 preached on 10/11/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It answers the real question of the text: "What must I do to inherit eternal life."

    How many of you here this morning enjoy shopping? For a lot of us, shopping can be a wonderful experience, especially if you are shopping for stuff you like. When time and money are available for a shopping trip, we often look through the ads either in the newspaper or online to find the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Yup - I’m The One"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
     | 4,315 views

    Message about Jesus’ declaration before the Sanhedrin after His arrest.

    “Yup – I’m the One.” Matthew 26:57-68 September 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: I loved comic books growing up. Especially Spider-Man and other super-heroes like Batman, Superman, and the Avengers. In fact, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Cares

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,640 views

    Sometimes it may seem as if God doesn't care. The storms come and we wonder where he is. We are overwhelmed with life's duties and wonder where our help is. A loved one dies unexpectedly and we wonder why God didn't stop it. Does God really care? Yes!

    GOD CARES INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt alone or abandoned? Felt like no one cared? “In December 2000 a German woman living in the city of Marburg, died while at home in her flat. Ten months later her landlord forced open the door to the flat, concerned that she hadn’t paid rent for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Outward, Inward, Upward

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2014
     | 8,873 views

    Jesus gives us a picture of the world being ready for a great spiritual harvest, but in need of laborers to gather it into the barns. He urges the disciples to pray that the Lord of the harvest, who is Jesus Himself, will send forth the workers to gather it.

    Title: Outward, Inward, Upward Text: Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:38) Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: I have never been out of the USA, but I have heard that traveling in other countries is often an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From This Moment On Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 13, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,804 views

    A sermon examining the constant work of God in the lives of His people.

    FROM THIS MOMENT ON Haggai 2:10-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, October 19th, 2025) There are certain moments that can change the trajectory of our lives. (Graduations, weddings, the birth of our children, deaths of loved ones, etc.) I have experienced many benchmarks and milestones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crying Out For Crumbs Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 16, 2014
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,870 views

    A sermon examining the importance of crying out to Jesus.

    CRYING OUT FOR CRUMBS Mark 7:24-30 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday April 6th, 2025) Do you know someone who possesses a seemingly unwavering faith in Jesus Christ? I am referring to those special people who can face impossible odds or endure unimaginable tragedies and remain fervent in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Rahab, Rehab And The Lord's Radar!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,092 views

    Message on God's omniscience connecting red hot media topic (the missing Malaysian airline MH 370) with the ever-edifying Rahab rehab story!!!

    Of Rahab, Rehab and the Lord’s Radar Perhaps, there is not a single media-savvy soul, who is not concerned about the fate of the missing Malaysian plane that lost its contact with ground control on the early hours of March 8th 2014. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Heals A Man With An Unclean Demon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,237 views

    In this sermon we examine Jesus' authority and various responses to his authority.

    Scripture Luke began writing about the public ministry of Jesus when Jesus was in the region of Galilee. The basic question that Luke asked and answered is: “Who is Jesus?” Luke first gave us a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Next, he gave us an example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Is In Your House

    Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,122 views

    LIFE is about learning. From childhood until the day you die, you must keep learning. God created us so we can learn and understand who He is, what He wants, etc. There is a blessing in your house. Do you know? Discover it today...

    As a child my parents helped me to learn how to speak and they taught me how to be a nice person and how to do everything in my life. For example, if I wanted to touch this piece of paper and mum/dad says no, I knew if I touched it another time I will be in trouble. 2 kings 4:1 – 7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    His Name Shall Be Called......

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,752 views

    I would like for you to look with me in this message at this the first name of ISAIAH 9:6, and let us see if He is worthy of this name.

    TITLE: HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED….. SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 9:6 I am not sure about you, but I was growing tired and weary over the past 9-months hearing about Prince William and the Duchess, Kate as they waited the arrival of their first child. Maybe it is because our cultures are so different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving My Enemies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    1. Jesus is teaching us to stop the cycle of violence and revenge. 2. Jesus is sayi8ng that we have nothing to fear, and there is therefore no reason to seek revenge. 3. Jesus is telling us to take on the nature of God.

    • In the movie “Fiddler on the Roof”, Tevye and his neighbors have been informed that the Tsar has evicted all Jews from their village and confiscated their land. There is a great upheaval and anger in the community, as you can imagine. If someone told this to you and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Joy Of Change Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 3,791 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventh in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Joy of Change” Acts 3:11-26 6.10.07 The Joy of…books:  Cooking  Sex  Websites o “Soup” o Belly-dancing o Painting o Sake (rice wine) o Handspinning o Socks o Sox (Boston Red Sox)  Nature Channel – “Pigs” And that’s just with 3 pages of Google ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free