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  • Tim White avatar

    A Line In The Sand Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Jesus presents an opportunity to choose. His message drew the line, fear warns us away, but it is up to our choice whether we follow Him.

    * Remember, this man was born blind. * Jesus’ disciples asked the current-day riddle, “what sin caused this man to be born blind?” * Jesus said, “Not his sin nor his parents, but for the glory of God to be seen.” * Then Jesus spit, applied and instructed. * The man obeyed and could see. * Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Lazarus’ Death Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 97,676 views

    The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there were seven purposes for Lazarus’ death.

    We are going to spend 6 weeks in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. There are 6 great lessons that we can learn from Lazarus’ death and Jesus raising him from the dead. The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Days: Getting Ready For The Second Coming

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,920 views

    We are living in the last days. How do we get ready for the second coming of Jesus? By looking for opportunities to provide people with hope and healing.

    THE LAST DAYS: GETTING READY FOR THE SECOND COMING OPENING TEXT: “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.” (Revelation 1:7). • One of the basic fundamental doctrines of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Embrace The Season Of Testing.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 24, 2024
     | 984 views

    You might be facing a season of testing. The testing has a purpose and promotion can follow the test. This testing is an opportunity for God to show himself strong.

    EMBRACE YOUR SEASON! CRUCIBLE, TEST, THIS IS ONLY A TEST. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 17:3 The firing pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. COUNT IT JOY WHEN YOU FACE TEST! *Test: trial, examination, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2024
     | 1,632 views

    This message is about the power of forgiveness. As Christians, we must accept that fact that our opportunity to receive forgiveness is based on our willingness to forgive others.

    The Power of Forgiveness Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:12-13 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “The Power of Forgiveness.” This is the first of four messages that God has given me to be delivered to you as we begin this transition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Band Of Misfits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 778 views

    This sermon encourages embracing challenges as opportunities to experience God's power, transforming impossibilities into purposeful service through faith and understanding of His divine plan.

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Welcome to this place of worship, where we gather together as children of the Most High, eager to hear His Word and to find solace in His promises. It is here, in this sacred space, that we find strength in our shared faith, a faith that binds us together as ...read more

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    Lord I Pray, In My Weakness, Be My Strength PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,216 views

    Understand and embrace our weaknesses as opportunities for God's power to shine through, knowing that His grace is sufficient for us and He is always with us in our struggles.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive deep into a subject that I know many of us can relate to — it's about our weaknesses, our struggles, and the comfort we receive from knowing that God is with us. We are focusing on a Scripture that has comforted and emboldened many in their darkest ...read more

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    "The Cosmic War On Earth”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,076 views

    An opening illustration from George Patton. The point of Mark’s opening words in Chapter 1? 1) The time of the Messiah has come. God’s Son has arrived onto the earth He created in order to destroy the devil. 2) If we believe in Jesus we can expect to be tempted as well.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 24, 2021 Text: Mark 1:12 Epiphany III Redeemer “The Cosmic War on Earth” When General George Patton counter-attacked Field Marshal Rommel in World War II, Patton ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Me? God Needs Me?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2025
     | 448 views

    We can miss many opportunities by thinking God does not need me.Your little light could brighten the corner where you are.

    WHO ME? GOD NEEDS ME? YOUR PART IS NEEDED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) YOU DID NOT DO ANYTHING BUT FIND FAULT AND COMPLAIN! YOU DID NOT GIVE ME WATER? YOU DID NOT KISS ME? YOU DID NOT ANOINT MY HEAD? BUT SHE WASHED AND ANOINTED MY FEET FOR MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Is A Verb

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    Love is willing to undergo or endure long. It’s compassionate and generous, it’s humble, open, gentle, thinks good of others, rejoices in righteousness, open, simple child like faith, believes in the success of others, doesn’t give up, love is a survivor

    Love is a Verb I Corinthians 13:4-8a Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Larry Grant avatar

    Choose That Good Part

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,754 views

    Martha opened her home to Jesus and did her best to be a good hostess. Mary, on the other hand, opened her heart to Jesus and tried her best just to love the Lord. While Martha labored, Mary listened and found a place of worship at the feet of Jesus.

    Illus: Recently I received an important text in the early hours of Sunday Morning. It was information that I would most likely need for the coming weeks. It was from someone I love and have known for decades. So in the midst of my Sunday Morning Meditation, I figured it being 6am it was weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,238 views

    The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

    Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church's Challenge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    The church can turn its problems into opportunities for growth if it meets needs by mobilizing people so the leaders can maintain the priority of prayer and the word.

    Some time ago, wolves were picking off the livestock of ranchers at an alarming rate, so the state offered a bounty of $5,000 for every wolf killed. It turned Sam and Jed into fortune hunters. Day and night they searched the mountains and forests looking for their valuable prey. Exhausted one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Handling Offences With Maturity

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 326 views

    Offences are unavoidable, but bitterness is optional. When you respond to offence with maturity, you shut the door to the devil and open the door to healing and peace.

    HANDLING OFFENCES WITH MATURITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 17:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 18:15-17, Proverbs 19:11, Colossians 3:12-13, Romans 12:17-21, Ephesians 4:31-32 INTRODUCTION: Offences are a reality in life and ministry. Jesus said it plainly: “It is impossible but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Enemies Of Faith - Doubt And Unbelief

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 25,143 views

    God has ordained faith to open the heavens. Doubt and unbelief close them. This sermon examines an enemy of faith - doubt and unbelief

    Enemies of Faith – Doubt and Unbelief Faith unlocks the storehouse of God but doubt unbelief locks it - are we stuck in doubt and unbelief - not walking in the land of Canaan and promise, where the Spirit of God, in all His blessing, falls and ignites? We have a great many wilderness Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational