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  • David Dunn avatar

    A Prayer God Loves To Answer

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025
     | 85 views

    Daniel’s intercession models the end-time church’s call to humble confession, standing in the gap until prophecy’s birthpains bring revival.

    The Context — Understanding the Times Daniel was an old man when this chapter opens. Jerusalem had lain in ruins nearly seventy years. Babylon had fallen, Persia now ruled. ? Yet while kings changed, Daniel’s confidence in the Word did not. > “I Daniel understood by books the number of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Kingdom First PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,755 views

    The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the truth that the Kingdom of God is here and within us, and we are called to prioritize it above all else in our lives.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving into something that's as radical now as it was when Jesus first spoke it: The Kingdom of God is here, the Kingdom of God is in us, and we're called to put that Kingdom first. Our guiding Scripture for today's sermon comes from Matthew 6:33, which says, "But ...read more

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    Brethren Of Christ Iv Series

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

    “Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) Simon = He that Hears: Hear of His Promise, Peace, & Priest “Judas” Jude 1 Praise of The Lord 1) We Will Remember 1A) The Regret v. 5 Luke 9:62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of Compassion

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    A fresh look at the meaning of compassion as displayed in the character of Jesus.

    THE CHARACTER OF COMPASSION Matthew 9:35-38 Compassionate people . . . I. Cross forbidden boundaries. A. Compassion drives one outside the conventional boundaries. . . . Routine is the enemy of compassion. . . . Jesus broke the routine . . . stepped outside the normal . . . He wanted to see . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Aboard The Uss Wor-Ship

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,348 views

    Calling God’s people to the excitement of boarding the Wor-Ship for the cruise of life time. As Isaiah worshiped the Lord, so let us worship Him and experience the Lord on this journey in life.

    Come Aboard the USS Wor – Ship Isaiah 6:1-8 Intro.: A. I know that several in our congregation served in the United States Armed Forces (name them – ask for others). At a time in our history where we have the possibility of going to war with Iraq, it is good to remember and reflect on those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    God In The Middle Of Human Events

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,949 views

    During Memorial Day weekend, we celebrate the sacrifices of those who died that we might live in freedom and in peace. While remembering their accomplishments, we must also ask ourselves where is God in the history and human events?

    I Chronicles 29:10-20 “God in the Middle of Human Events” INTRODUCTION People often comment that they see God in numerous places in nature like a beach sunset, on a mountain top panorama, and the gently flowing water of a forest stream. It is more difficult for us to see God in history. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Isaiah's Portrait Of Christ

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    An O. T. Prophecy of the coming Messiah.

    ISAIAH’S PORTRAIT OF CHRIST Isaiah 9:6-7; 53:4-11; 55:1-11 INTRO: Isaiah saw clearly the Messiah’s true nature and mission and drew word pictures of Him. ILLUS: A child was sitting at a table in her room feverishly working on a project. Her mother came in and asked, “Honey, what are you doing?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mercy, Mercy, Me Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    Just as we have ebnefitted from God’s mercy, we should also be willing to dispense mercy to others. Read about David’s experience with God’s mercy.

    DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MERCY); MERCY, MERCY, ME PSALM 23:1-6 A MOTHER ONCE APPROACHED NAPOLEON SEEKING A PARDON FOR HER SON. THE EMPEROR REPLIED THAT THE YOUNG MAN HAD COMMITTED A CERTAIN OFFENSE TWICE AND JUSTICE DEMANDED DEATH. "BUT I DON’T ASK FOR JUSTICE," THE MOTHER EXPLAINED. "I PLEAD FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Audience Of One

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    When it comes to your life, only the opinion of Christ counts.

    An Audience of One Matthew 11:16-19, Luke 7:31-35 November 07, 2004 Matthew 11:16-19 (NLT) "How shall I describe this generation? These people are like a group of children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, [17] ’We played wedding songs, and you weren’t happy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kept From Falling

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    The strength of God’s grace can heal inner weaknesses that would otherwise cause you to crumble.

    It was at 5:30 a.m. on March 13, 1933 that a giant, vigorous redwood tree crashed to the floor of a california forest. Its fall ended a life of more than 1200 years. A section of the stump was removed and studied through the science of tree ring chronology and the life of the tree was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fireproof Your Life

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,089 views

    How to prepare for the flaming darts that Satan and the world will hurl.

    FIREPROOF YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION We face many trials and temptations as we strive to live the Christian life. How can we fireproof our lives and be able to stand against the flames that this world will send our way? We’re going to look tonight at some biblical examples and see how we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stormy Delays

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010
     | 3,371 views

    You are a divine hub for delivering God's resources into people's lives. You can't just let that storm shut you down!

    STORMY DELAYS Text: John 19:25-27 The snowstorm hit Chicago on a Saturday, and many of the people stranded at Chicago's O'Hara Airport didn't get out of there until Tuesday. That scene was not unique for O'Hara. I've sat in a plane on the runway for three hours just because brief thunderstorms ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Matthew 13:24-26 - Toxic Or Transformed? – Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    It is called “Bastard wheat” because in its early stages it cannot be distinguished from real wheat. “When the crop began to grow and produce grain, the weeds also grew” (Matthew 13:26 NLT). I’m sure Jesus was looking at the Pharisees when He told this pa

    Matthew 13:24-26 - Part 9 – TOXIC OR TRANSFORMED? He didn’t look much like a missionary to me. He was built like a tank in terms of muscles. Not the way I pictured a missionary should be. He should have been skinny from lack of support from his home church, with an old brown cardigan. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    (Bad Into Worse) Everything Can Change

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    “Pride keeps you in charge, pride makes you think it’s all about me, pride will keep you doing dead things, and then laugh at you as it all comes tumbling down.”

    (Bad Into Worse) Everything Can Change Daniel 4:30-31  The king spoke, saying, “Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for a royal dwelling by my mighty power and for the honor of my majesty?” 31 While the word was still in the king’s mouth, a voice fell ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Walking On Water

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,800 views

    We at times seem like a boat tossing about on the waves of uncertainty and doubt...

    THE LORD WALKING ON WATER. John 6:16-21. The sea can be such a frightening, unpredictable element that even hardened sailors find themselves overwhelmed at times. If we enter the darkness without our Lord Jesus, this magnifies our terror. Yet when He draws near this also, inexplicably, gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational