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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Songs We Sing: "in The Garden" Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 524 views

    It is the daily companionship with the Lord that makes up the Christian's life.

    SONGS WE SING: ‘IN THE GARDEN’ John 20:1-18 #InTheGarden SING ‘IN THE GARDEN’ INTRODUCTION… maineiac.com/index.php/jokes/religious-jokes/1187-forrest-gump- The day finally arrived. Forrest Gump finally dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met none other than St. Peter himself. St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth About Hell Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 13, 2014
     | 8,379 views

    In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus presents the reality of Heaven and Hell through the story of a rich and poor man.

    For many people, the prospect of entering a new year is one of excitement and hope. The slate of the old year is wiped clean, and there is a fresh optimism for what is to come. We tend to have concern as a person loses hope and plunges into despair. The concept of no hope would by most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "The Rich Young Ruler"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 207 ratings
     | 27,442 views

    Jesus reveals this young man’s idolatry and calls him to turn from easy believism to true conversion.

    "The Rich Young Ruler" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A respectable, clean-cut young man comes to Jesus, interested in religion. Mark calls him a ruler, and many Bible scholars think he was a leader in the synagogue, sort of like a deacon or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Withe The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    Sermon ofr Good Shepherd Sunday

    With The Good Shepherd You Are Kept Safe The thief was in the sheep pen again this week, wasn’t he? The thief stole our security with the violence and death that comes with terrorism. Israel continues to be plagued with suicide bombers and our country remains on alert against terrorist attacks. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rejoice In The Lord Always

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,809 views

    Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorbed society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Re

    Rejoice in the Lord Always (Phil. 4:4) Too many believers forget where real joy comes from. In our self-absorb society it is easy to think that joy comes from personal pleasures, people or possessions. The following points contain some helpful motivations to obey the scriptural commmand, "Rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Praying So As To Get What You Are Asking For?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    Praying for results in His presence

    Are you praying so as to get what you are asking for? Acts 12:1-13 5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. Suppose I was to say to you that you could go to the bank tomorrow and could withdraw whatever you are in need of? If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When God Does A Work

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    A Message of encouragement & charge to a church at the church’s 5-year anniversary

    WHEN GOD DOES A WORK 5 Year Anniversary of River of Life Church - Read Luke 8:22-25 Jesus and His disciples climbed into a boat. He told the apostles, let’s head to the other side of the lake. After telling His disciples where to take the boat, Jesus laid down and went to sleep. He had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Messy People Joining Hands"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    Christianity is not a spectator sport.

    Matthew 9:35-38 “Messy People Joining Hands” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor--Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org As we saw in the video we watched earlier and as we see in our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we, the Church are called to go outside!!! Recently, a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Samson's Achilles' Heel

    Contributed by Raymond Lu on Aug 8, 2010
     | 10,168 views

    The truth is, we have our own “Achilles’ heel.” These are areas of the enemy’s favorite target points. We may fall like Samson (only He knows) except when we lean on God’s grace in the spiritual battle. When God gives special abilities, the more we shall

    Those who are familiar with Greek mythology sure read about Achilles. Achilles was the bravest, and the most handsome warrior in the army of Argamemnon. It was said that when Achilles was still a child, he was held by the heel, and upside down was dipped in the river call Styx. From then on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Revival Tarries, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,532 views

    God is always here, but where have the people of prayer gone?

    Why Revival Tarries, Part 3 May 25, 2011 A And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over. 2 Kings 2:14 (KJV) “Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Assurance

    Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,337 views

    Progressive people have the assurance that God will protect them.

    January 7, 2007 Jenny Thornton -Have you noticed the moral landslide? Is lust sweeping over the nations, and nudity, perversion and filthy speaking? The world is facing a dirt bath so intense that it is vexing the minds and souls of some of the most devout Christians alive today. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To React To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:13-17

    Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Title: How to React to Persecution Date/Place: LSCC, 11/27/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: the persecution of the insurance companies, the suffering of the bricklayer—ill file B. Background to passage: Peter again takes up the subject of Christians being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow A Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

    toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Bryan Finley on Oct 30, 2012
     | 7,400 views

    The key to unlocking & accessing the supernatural ministry of Jesus is understanding the kingdom of God. Get the overview of God's design & our mission.

    I love the culture of Hope Chapel. We are group of people who can be serious about God’s business but never take ourselves too seriously.No one around here claims to be better than someone else. I’ve said this before, but its worth saying again, the word that sums us up is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Is More Mighty Than The Leviathan - Job Chapter Fourty One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 24, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,387 views

    This is a study into Job chapter fourty one.

    This entire chapter is about the Leviathan. Job 41 could be outlined: God Questions Job Concerning Leviathan (Job 41:1-9) God Compares Himself to the Leviathan (Job 41:10-12) The Might Of The Leviathan (Job 41:13-34) 1 "Can you draw out Leviathan with a hook, Or snare his tongue with a line ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational