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  • Kelly Durant avatar

    Have You Had A Desert Experience?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 4, 2016
     | 7,561 views

    So God’s Word from the beginning describes how his children literally have to move from one place to another, and often move into a desert place for some time for a purpose, and this begs this question, how does this relate to you and me in our life?

    Have You Had A Desert Experience? Kelly Durant Luke 4:1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into[a] the wilderness 2. On the way home with our grandkids we had some hours to kill in the car and we were looking for things to do to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Grace-Filled Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,018 views

    Today's sermon, A Grace-Filled Heart is part of the "A Christian Heart" series. It looks at a heart that is grateful, enduring, and a heart that fears God. It also walks through John Newton's hymn, "Amazing Grace."

    A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Introduction In this series on a Christian’s heart we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Hebrews- Part 8- " Now What ?" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 29, 2016
     | 8,118 views

    Part 8 - How we can be an encouragement to our brothers and sisters

    Hebrews Encouragement for a life of faith Part 8 “Now What?” Hebrews 10:19-25 How many people here like to be honked at? For me that just really gets my blood boiling To be sitting at a red light And have someone blow their horn at me as soon as the light even thinks about turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Is On The Prowl

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 28, 2022
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     | 4,145 views

    Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Our text today warns us of a lion that is a danger to us all.

    Alba 7-26-09 (Revised 8-28-2022) THE DEVIL IS ON THE PROWL I Peter 5:8-9 Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Isn't Hiding, But See Him Anyway

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022
     | 3,289 views

    If you want God, seek Him. If you havee found God, kep seeing Him.

    GOD ISN’T HIDING BUT SEEK HIM ANYWAY Isaiah 55:6-9 NASB. When we were kids we liked to play “Hide And Seek.” We all had our favorite hiding places. Under a bed, behind a couch, in a closet, behind a shower curtain. We didn’t want to be the first one found because it meant we’d be seeker next, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 30, 2022
     | 3,844 views

    Looking at the beatitudes to learn how to better be like Christ.

    Matthew 5:3-8 Pure in Heart August 28, 2022 We’re looking at the 6th of 8 beatitudes of Jesus. Remember, these are counter-intuitive, seemingly backwards and contrary thoughts about how to live life in a way which brings us closer to God and honors and glorifies Him. The beatitudes are in the NT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Acts 9:1-31

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 27, 2021
     | 4,964 views

    Most of this chapter revolves around Saul of Tarsus and how he met the Risen Lord Jesus on the Damascus Road. This outline could be expanded into a series or condensed into a single message.

    Introduction: Acts 9 contains two sections. Verses 1-31 contain the conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the ministry of Ananias of Damascus to Saul, and Saul’s early ministry to the people of Damascus. He then fled Damascus, made his way back to Jerusalem, but returned to Tarsus because people wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 4,588 views

    This parable is special, because it tells us a great deal about God the Father’s great love for mankind.

    Now we mortals love certain people, but if there are things in their life that we do not like, we generally brush them aside. We all can be thankful indeed that God the Father loves everyone, He even loves the most ungodly sinner on the face of the earth. He does not love their evil deeds, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He's My All In All

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2022
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     | 15,557 views

    The point of the parable is to highlight the infinite, precious worth of knowing Jesus and being known by him.

    TITLE: HE’S MY ALL IN ALL SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 13:44 Lots of people are completely content to have Jesus as a Savior, forgiving them of all their sin. Fewer are ready to have him as the Lord of their life, leading and growing them in godliness. • We think of Christ as our Savior • We think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022
     | 1,679 views

    Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons we can learn from them. These lessons are given in two Parts.

    THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 1 OF 2 This was presented to a group but equally could be a sermon. INTRODUCTION God’s creation is so wonderful and the life forms so diverse that no one in a lifetime could ever touch on more than a tiny section of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help! I Need A Barrister, A Helper, An Advocate To Plead My Case! 1 John 2:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022
     | 1,766 views

    When the matter of sin is too much and we stand guilty before the Father as Christians, the Lord Jesus steps into the scene as our Advocate. He pleads for us as the Righteousness One who took our sins that we might have His righteousness.

    HELP! I NEED A BARRISTER, A HELPER, AN ADVOCATE TO PLEAD MY CASE! 1 John 2:1-2 1John 1 v 8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Messianic Entry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    With His Messianic entry Jesus steps into the limelight in order to draw the people’s attention to the enactment of the most important event of all history, His death and resurrection.

    LUKE 19: 28-40 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10 / Psalm 118:25-26] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels [Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:1-14; Jn 12:12-19]. It is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For A King Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 19, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,323 views

    Why is the birth of Jesus significant and what does it mean to us today. Is there a connection between the world and world events during his first coming and his imminent return?

    Grace Community Church Winchester VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this sermon on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/LiIFk7xq1pM Introduction In our journey through Luke, we finally come to the birth of Christ. Just in time for the celebration of Christmas. In typical Lukean style, he packs volumes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus Predicts His Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,872 views

    Jesus is coming again. I’m more sure of this that water being wet and dirt being dry. Jesus is coming again. Stay alert. Stay awake.

    This a three-month long study of just one week in the life of Jesus. The power of this week lies in all that happened. And it deserves both retelling and a careful scrutiny. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in history. On Friday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,177 views

    I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

    Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist