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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blind Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,270 views

    King Saul was blinded by his anger towards David and it led him to lose his temper in ways that destroyed his family and his dynasty. What can we do to avoid the same blindness that hurt Saul?

    On July 4th, 1826 two of our nation’s Founding Fathers died (that same day) within hours of each other. John Adams & Thomas Jefferson (the 2nd and 3rd Presidents of the U. States) both died on July 4th. What makes this interesting is that Adams and Jefferson were close friends. In 1775 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Outline For A Believer's Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,655 views

    This is a sample outline for a believer's funeral. Based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, the outline should provide a guide for those who are hurting to have hope and future happiness when we see Jesus!

    Introduction: This is an outline for a message I’ve used a few times whenever I was asked to preach a funeral message. The text is often used and known as “the Rapture passage” and has words of comfort and encouragement for those still living after their believing loved one has gone to be with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit As Gift Giver Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2025
     | 1,121 views

    The Holy Spirit has gifted every Christian with at least one spiritual gift and it is our honor and duty to use our gift to advance God's kingdom, strengthen the body of Christ, and serve a hurting world.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a young schoolboy who was trying out for a part in the school play. 1. His mother knew that he had set his heart on getting a part, but she was afraid that he would not be given a part in the play. 2. On the day the parts were awarded, she drove to school to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revival Culture Part 2 - The Altar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 15, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    What do we think of when we think of "The Altar?" For some it brings back sweet memories from our childhood. For others just confusion and misunderstandings. We cannot experience a move of God without The Altar! Today, let's take a quick look at the subject of "The Altar."

    Isaiah 55:6-7 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Know You Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,423 views

    When we consider that God is watching us, we may ask, as Job did, whether He is watching us to hurt us, to humiliate us, or to rescue us. Actually He is watching us in love to empower us.

    “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” How many parents here have ever said that? “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” How many have said it at least a thousand times? You said it to a small child, bent on doing something that would hurt. You said it to an older ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toxic Relationships Series

    Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,977 views

    If there is anything that can hurt or harm us it is toxins that can get inside of you or on you and destroy your health and ultimately your life because "toxins" or poison and in like manner, toxic relationships can poison your life.

    2 Cor. 6:14-18A Toxic Relationships H Lee Clay The term "toxic" is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, "Of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or other poison". The American Heritage Dictionary goes on to define the word "relationship" as, "The condition or fact of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dogs Under The Table!"

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,295 views

    Situations have a way of taking the wind out of your sail! Parenting can be tough, especially when one of your own is hurting and there’s no help to be found. Good news, there is hope and it’s found in Christ.

    "Dogs under the Table!" Mark 7:28 Introduction I. Recently I met up with a long time friend at a conference in my home town. I hadn’t seen him for several years and during our reunion I discovered he had lost his nine year old daughter who had been struck by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even A Dead Fish Can Swim Down Stream? Drifting Is Dangerous!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,450 views

    We can not allow bitterness, rejection and hurt to drive us. Even dead fish can swim down stream. God has a plan to reach higher and dream bigger. Get your head up and TRY HARDER!

    DEAD FISH SWIM DOWN STREAM? Drifting is dangerous! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: WILL YOU ALLOW HURT, BITTERNESS AND REJECTION DRIVE YOU DOWN A DEAD END STREET? WILL YOU REACH HIGHER? Your enemy wants you to think your family, your church, and your ministry has hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If I Only Had A Friend

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

    I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Busy Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    How does busyness hurt our ability to witness for Jesus? How does ministry sometimes change our focus from loving the Messiah? Learn how to avoid the trap of busyness from Jesus’ critique of the Ephesian church.

    I do some writing professionally. I haven’t had much published - but it’s a craft I care about and work on seriously. One of the best tools a writer has is not spell check - but gut check. By that I mean a critique group. A critique group reads what you’ve written - gives you some things they like ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Dirty Politics Are Played

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    Maybe you have dealt with dirty politics in church, work, or in the community. People have gone on a campaign to hurt you. How do you deal with these situations? Jesus provides the answers in defending yourself against dirty politics.

    WHEN DIRTY POLITICS ARE PLAYED THEME: DOING RIGHT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WINNING THE FIGHT. TEXT: MATTHEW 26: 47-56 One day a father who was in his study reading, and he heard a commotion outside the window. It was his daughter who was playing with her friends. And it got louder and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Doubt, Dignity, And Discovery

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Often we are not credible because we do not accept others’ doubt as real, nor do we permit them to retain their dignity. We are called simply to invite them on a voyage of discovery where they will find that their hurts are healed.

    What do you do when you try to help, and those you are helping are not sure they want that help? What do you say when someone has a need, you propose an answer to that need, but they don’t believe that what you want to give will really do any good? How do you help people who are not sure they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Moy Hernandez avatar

    You Anoint My Head With Oil

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 75 ratings
     | 96,044 views

    We are all hurting for one reason or another and we need God’s spiritual and physical healing. We want God to set us apart for his purpose and will and to anoint us with His Holy Spirit for His service.

    Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr You Anoint My Head With Oil Psalms 23 When we think of Psalm 23, a Psalm that I am sure we have all heard and may even be able to recite from memory, we understand it to be a Psalm that brings us great promises from God. First, of all that our Lord is our shepherd and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Ugly Praise

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 340 ratings
     | 162,860 views

    Sometimes life puts you in hard places, and you hurt and you cry: but never forget that God is worthy of your praise (Even if all you have is an Ugly Praise) give it to God, and watch what he does.

    Gen 37:18-19 Jer 38:12 When we read the story of Joseph there are some things that cannot be denied, because the scripture makes it clear that: *Joseph was chosen by God * Joseph was anointed by God *Joseph had a destiny given by God * Joseph was favored by God * Joseph was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Divine Healing

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,008 views

    Many of you have been struggling with emotional, hurting and physical issues. You desire healing and are thinking as to how it will happen and are skeptical if it would really takes place. The one Who you should be pursuing is God alone for it is for His

    Opening illustration: Tuesday night encounter with a runaway 11 year girl, the police in our neighborhood had been searching for her. Karen is able to locate the girl and cares for the soul. What I got from that incident was that this young girl, her mom and the family needed some serious emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational