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  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Dinner To Go Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,274 views

    A Narrative in five movements: Heavy Hearts, Broken Hearts, Passionate Heart, Burning Hearts, Peaceful Hearts

    I. Heavy Heart – The Long Walk Home There’s a grief that can’t be spoken. There are wounds that will not heal. My eyes are blind; my heart, a stone. Somehow the sun has nerve to rise again. Somehow the clouds break to reveal a blue sky. Somehow the birds still sing. Somehow it is still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 50,810 views

    God is a God of breakthrough

    THE GOD OF BREAKTHROUGH Micah 2:12-13 INTRO: In our text we have the Prophet Micah who is speaking the heart & mind of God & is declaring God’s judgment upon Samaria & Jerusalem because of their sins! & the judgment was’nt very nice! The prophet declares that the judge was coming, referring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Walls Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 15, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,710 views

    In the Kingdom of God, the greatest accomplishments come from unity. We are supposed to have unity in the church; a love for God and others because when we have unity of purpose it really is amazing what can be done!

    The Walls of Jerusalem Nehemiah 3:1-32 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also shows obedience to God - Last week we saw Nehemiah’s assessing of the project before him -- He also revealed the mission God had given him to those around him -- And also, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our God Cannot Be Stopped Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 19, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,323 views

    When I became a Christian, I quickly began to realize that my life was never going to be the same. And one of the ways that my life changed, is now my life is lived on two-time schedules: my time schedule and God’s time schedule.

    INTRODUCTION: When I became a Christian, I quickly began to realize that my life was never going to be the same. And one of the ways that my life changed, is now my life is lived on two-time schedules: my time schedule and God’s time schedule. My time schedule is that I want things to happen and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 17, 2020
     | 9,012 views

    If we keep walking past “obvious unseen” people, and we keep doing “obvious unseen” actions, and we keep treating Scripture as an “obvious unseen” we will join the rich man.

    Message Luke 16:19-31 The Rich Man and Lazarus Let’s turn in the Scriptures to Luke 16:19-31 Read With this parable fresh in our minds let’s start with some very important statements. The rich man is not in hell just because he is rich. The poor man is not at Abraham’s side just because he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven: Our Home, Hope And How

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 151 ratings
     | 28,563 views

    Funeral: Jesus told us of our hope, our home, and how to get there.

    Comments Let me take this opportunity to thank you, on behalf of (name’s) family, for coming today. Over the past few days many of you have dropped in or phoned the family to offer sympathy and support. The number of people in this room, the flowers, tears, cards, food, and visits, all speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believe It Or Not Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 13, 2025
     | 195 views

    Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith.

    “Believe It Or Not” Acts 12:1-18 (This is just an outline with comments after Scripture. Use it as you need. ) Let’s look at some activities with our brothers and sisters as they walk in their new faith. A lesson I learned this last week. Are you really having a bad day or are you just having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Build My Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,504 views

    This lesson introduces this series by examining Matthew 16:13-19, showing that Jesus is the builder, architect, and owner of His church.

    Whenever we look at the religious landscape today that is known by the word “Christianity,” it seems clear that what we see is so different than what we see in the Bible. We see multiple denominations that teach different, and at times, contradictory things. Of course, when teachings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,399 views

    We can’t help but wonder what heaven is like. Heaven is mysterious to the human mind. Heaven is a place that defies our imagination.

    Heaven A pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven.At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?""Heaven!" they all piped up. "And what do you have to be to get there?" "Dead!", one boy yelled. ABRAHAM WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanksgiving 2021, The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 15, 2021
     | 2,467 views

    Our continuing journey through the Gospel of Luke, today looking at Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem

    • As we progress through the Gospel of Luke and look into the things that he initially shared with Theophilus and now has been shared with millions of believers and seekers of Jesus, I want to start today’s message with a reminder of WHY Luke put all this into a letter, a rather long letter. • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Build My Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    We can become discouraged by current conditions, but we're on the winning side with the Kingdom of Jesus. It has grown from 12 men to 2.3 billion and will only gain more dominance. You can't lose because you're on the winning team!

    I WILL BUILD MY CHURCH Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman locked her keys in her car. She looked around and found an old rusty coat hanger and was tried to get into her car but couldn’t. Finally, she bowed her head and asked God to send some help. Within five minutes a dirty, greasy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Grasping The Handle Of The Door God Has Put Before You.

    Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    A sermon that encourages us to walk through the doors that God has for us to enter.

    The distinctive call of God. Grasping the handle on the door that God wants you to open. tHERE ARE CERTAIN DOORWAYS THAT YOU WALK THROUGH THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR EVER. There is the doorway of your playcentre or Kindergarten where you enter the world of education and socialisation with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Homesick - For Heaven!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on May 28, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 17,711 views

    For all of those who are homesick for a better place, homecoming day is coming!

    Scripture Reading: John 14:1-12 Introduction: Every once in a while I get homesick. Does anyone here know anything about being homesick? The past few weeks I’ve got to admit I have been just a little homesick for Momma. This doesn’t happen very often – not that I don’t love my Momma, but I am just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Harvest

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 8,255 views

    THE HARVEST

    THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:19 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? 20 The harvest is past, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How We Can Defeat The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,853 views

    How can we defeat the darkness? 1. Put a priority on prayer (vs. 1-5). 2. Rely on our Redeemer (vs. 6-16). 3. Strive to stick together (vs. 12-16). 4. Live in loyalty to the Lord (vs. 17).

    How We Can Defeat the Darkness Acts 12:1-17 (Reading vs. 1-5) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church April 6, 2014 (Revised Sept. 18, 2016) *Anybody paying any attention at all knows we are living in a time of growing darkness. A five-minute glance at the headlines is enough to prove that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist