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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Hungry For Healing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2020
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     | 8,738 views

    Jesus heals our hurts.

    Hungry for Healing Acts 5:12-16 Rev. Brian Bill January 18-19, 2020 There’s a lot of hurt and pain in our world, and in our church. Many of you came in today piled with problems and heavy with hurt. I don’t know who first said it, but it’s certainly true: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Places You On Hold

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 30,169 views

    Why God doesn't hear our prayer and what to do about it.

    How many have ever been put on hold? How many have ever gotten mad when you were on hold? How many have hung up? This sermon is about what to do when God puts you on hold. 2 Chronicles 7:14 is part of a conversation that God is having with Solomon. And we know Solomon is the one who asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 17, 2015
     | 7,476 views

    We can Discern the Will of God through 1) Providence (v. 22), and 2) Planning (vv. 23–24)

    Events over that past week have derailed many plans. For the people of Suncor, Target, Sony and others, mass layoffs have radically changed family directions. For a provincial and federal standpoint, fallings prices of Oil have meant the readjustment of budgets and plans. From individual families ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Water's Edge Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,939 views

    The three phrases are: “Don’t know which way to go,” “the way seems blocked,” and “on the edge of something.” Let’s talk about these three phrases and see where they lead us. [Inductive Sermon]

    THE WATER’S EDGE JOSHUA 3:1-17 INTRODUCTION “Don’t know which way to go,” “the way seems blocked” “on the edge of something” READ JOSHUA 3:1-17 “Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,365 views

    This sermon addresses the reality that Jesus fasted so we should fast. Jesus understood the importance of fasting when it came to spiritual warfare, and he also understood the importance of fasting when it came to intimacy with God. It is a spiritual practice that still has validity for today.

    Good morning. We are continuing our series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. A series that is based on the extended passage known as the Sermon on the Mount. The past few weeks, we have been looking at chapter 6 that really speaks of the obstacles to living life in the kingdom. A few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
     | 2,006 views

    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Seeking God's Assurance In Our Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,887 views

    Today, we delve into the life of Gideon, an unlikely hero, whose journey from doubt to determination offers profound insights for our own spiritual paths.

    In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves at crossroads, seeking signs and confirmations to ensure we're on the right path. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who, despite their deep faith, sought God's assurance in their moments of doubt and uncertainty. Today, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "if I Can Only ..."

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 26, 2023
     | 2,528 views

    “Do not fear, only believe” and “give God time.” We may not be able to predict how or even when God is going to act but we can be certain that He will.

    As he rushed towards the shore, his heart sank as he saw how many people were already there. How was he ever going to get close enough to Him to plead for his daughter’s life … but still. He had to try. He would do anything to save his precious daughter’s life … even if it meant he had to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus: The Name You Can Trust Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2025
     | 493 views

    That’s the image Jesus chooses—God isn’t placing you down the street, He’s building you into His house. This isn’t an apartment, a tent, or a hotel, but a home – a permanent home. This is a place where you belong. God’s children live in God’s house.

    Anxiety in our culture is pervasive. Anxiety is now the most common mental health disorder in the U.S. About one in five people you’ll see on any given day deal with anxiety.1 Find John 14 if you will. In a time where there are rising crime rates, rising costs of living, international crises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do Some People Refuse To Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11

    Why Do Some People Refuse to Be Saved? - Rom. 10:1-11 We in America now boast of being the strongest nation on the earth with 285 million people. However, only 28% of Americans claim to have been born again leaving 205 million who are yet to make a decision to trust Christ for eternal life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    The Need For A Vision

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 21,560 views

    MOVING BEYOND THE CORPORATE VISION AND GETTING MY OWN PERSONAL VISION FOR THE KINGDOM.

    Title: The Need For A Vision Text: Proverbs 29:18 Intro: It is important that each of us have a vision for what God wants us to do. The church should have a corporate vision true, but each of us must see ourselves as individuals with personal visions that come together make up a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #1are You Leaving Too? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    We begin a study about QUITING? We cannot afford to quit.

    #1 ARE YOU LEAVING TOO...? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 1. TEXT: John 6:2 And the great multitude followed Him, because THEY SAW MIRACLES which Jesus had done on those with diseases. John 6:66 From that time many of his disciples WENT BACK, AND WALKED NO MORE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Lord Send Revival"

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 22,024 views

    It’s time to call upon the Name of the Lord to send a Revival.

    "Lord Send Revival" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-16-02 Ps. 85:6-7 6 Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? 7 Show us Your mercy, Lord, And grant us Your salvation. In our text this morning, the psalmist asks God an important question. “Will You not revive us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Happiness Is An Oily Beard" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 206 ratings
     | 31,650 views

    Unity among Christians does not require uniformity Community is rooted in relationship

    “Happiness is an Oily Beard” Psalm 133 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Here’s an interesting observation—there is a Commandment about honoring our mothers and fathers, so why isn’t there one about brothers and sisters? There is: “Thou shalt not kill.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "How To Get Promoted" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,727 views

    We may need to re-define "success"

    “How to Get Promoted” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A few days ago I received an email from a friend in Germany, a fellow Army Chaplain. He had some bittersweet news--he had just been selected for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel…but many of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational