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  • Kevin Broyhill avatar

    How To Get Up When You're Down Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024
     | 1,021 views

    In moments of struggle and despair, we are not meant to stay down as overcomes. God has provided us with the strength and hope to rise again. Let's explore how to lift ourselves out of depression, how to find hope in God, and how to get up when we're down!

    How To Get Up When Your Down! Psalm 42:5 Introduction: Text Verse: v.5 – repeated 2x’s – (v.11) and in (43:5) Not told exactly who the penman is! Many believe King David! David = having more than a blah day… fleeting moment of discouragement… he was in a time of deep emotional crisis… v.5 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,008 views

    Have we fallen asleep spiritually? God is calling us to wake up, so what are we to do?

    In verses 1-5: Despite the fact that God had spoken straightforwardly and perceptibly with Moses and Joshua, God’s Word had become uncommon during the three centuries of rule by judges. By the time Eli was High Priest, there were no prophets speaking God's messages to the children of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fill Up Those Moral Valleys; Bring Low That Pride Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 28, 2021
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     | 2,665 views

    God’s vision for the earth, for humanity, is so much broader and better than any civil engineering project.

    Second Sunday of Advent I have to admit that when I read the words, “Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low, and the crooked made straight and the rough ways smooth,” I get a mental picture of some A&M graduate, or someone out of one of our other great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Every Now And Then God Shows Up At Fire Side Chats

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 12, 2024
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    Like President Roosevelt helped America during rough times with the fire side chats, God help us every now and then by showing up. This sermon based on VBS Camp Firelight.

    Psalm 56:3 Every Now and then God shows up 1. The beginning of the Fire Side Chats • The Fire Side chats were a series of radio addresses delivered by U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1944. • President Roosevelt began to talk to Americans via Radio • He talked about the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024
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     | 1,228 views

    Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

    Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023
     | 1,234 views

    Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

    Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023
     | 1,899 views

    Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

    Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Rooted And Built Up In Christ Colossians 2:6-7 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,920 views

    Today, we delve into the profound truths of Colossians 2:6-7, exploring how we can be transformed by the truth of God's Word and grow in our faith.

    Rooted and Built Up in Christ Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truths of Colossians 2:6-7, exploring how we can be transformed by the truth of God's Word and grow in our faith. Colossians 2:6-7 (NLT): "And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023
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     | 2,108 views

    The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

    For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Defeating Greed With Generosity

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 29, 2013
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    Generosity is not a matter of the wallet, it is an open heart and hand to others.

    AVOIDING GREED THROUGH GENEROSITY LUKE 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” P.S. Generosity is more than the state of your bank account, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Funeral Eulogy

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 45,290 views

    A funeral focusing on love with a strong opening and closing illustration

    Walter Harris In his book, “The Case for Christ,” Lee Strobel tells of interviewing Professor of Theology and Philosophy Gary Habermas. He asked about the importance of the resurrection for Christians. Professor Habermas began answering the question theologically, but then turned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Blinded By Stuffing

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,565 views

    This thanksgiving open your eyes to God’s blessings

    Sermon: "Blinded by Stuffing" Jn 6:25-35 November 18, 2001 I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. Can you believe it, it is only three days until thanksgiving - and for those of you with children that’s means its only 37 days to Christmas. Did you know that America’s first thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 3 – Jeremiah Commissioned; Two Visions; And God Demands Action Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 26, 2024
     | 1,619 views

    Jeremiah is commissioned by the Lord for the task ahead. Two visions speak of coming judgement upon Judah, and God demands the prophet acts urgently with the message God gave him of impending doom.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 3 – JEREMIAH COMMISSIONED; TWO VISIONS; AND GOD DEMANDS ACTION PART 3 – Jeremiah 1:9-17 CHAPTER 1 {{Jeremiah 1:9-10 Then the LORD stretched out His hand AND TOUCHED MY MOUTH, and the LORD said to me, “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. See, I have appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Point Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,693 views

    The opening words of the Bible provide the defining point of the faith.

    The Beginning Point Genesis 1 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Great books always have great beginnings. Good writers know the opening lines can hook or lose the reader. The first words provide the first impression and often set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Hidden Nights To Open Daylight Testimony – The Samaritan Woman – Characters Of John’s Gospel Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 8, 2022
     | 3,457 views

    There was a woman in need who came to Jacob’s well to draw natural water but left with the living water. Her testimony was genuine and people were saved through that testimony. This illustrates the gentle care of the Lord for sinners.

    FROM HIDDEN NIGHTS TO OPEN DAYLIGHT TESTIMONY – THE SAMARITAN WOMAN – CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL Message - The Woman of Samaria – John Chapter 4 John 4 v 1 Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptising more disciples than John John 4:2 (although ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational