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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 4, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 16,017 views

    Ruth was a widow who performed hard labor every day of her life in extremely hot weather conditions in order to survive. Her workplace was very hostile as she scraped food together which the reapers discarded on the ground. This must have been very humili

    ANOINTED FOR A NEW BEGINNING Ruth was a widow who performed hard labor every day of her life in extremely hot weather conditions in order to survive. Her workplace was very hostile as she scraped food together which the reapers discarded on the ground. This must have been very humiliating and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jael's Extraordianry Day

    Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,398 views

    Sometimes the ordinary seems mundane, but occasionally it turns exraordinary. This is a narrative of an ordinary day turning into much more. Even a "nobody" can do something extraordinary in the hands of God.

    Jael’s Extraordinary Day Judges 4:17-24 Jael’s life was nothing if not predictable. Living in the low mountains of Eastern Israel, bordering Canaan, among the scorpions and rocks and dust, Jael’s life was difficult at best, and monotonous at worst. Boredom and monotony were her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Disappointed God

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 18, 2013
     | 8,047 views

    From the moment that he discovered that Adam and Eve were hiding in their nakedness to the moment that he hung on his cross, God has been disappointed in our choosing death over life. This magnifies his grace, even as it challenges our discipleship.

    I came one day to this vineyard of mine; hoping, expecting that it would all be fine. The soil was rich, the corner... divine; I loved it, for sure- this vineyard of mine. The water was plenty, the sun warm and bright; I worked it by day and watched it by night. The hedge was protective, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Impossible! Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 11,513 views

    Jesus feeds 5000 men, plus women and children, with a Happy Meal.

    • I know I will have some people's attention this morning because there are fish in the story. • Fishing and catching fish. • I don't think Jesus planned on taking his disciples fishing, but he wanted them to get away. • There were fish involved, however, in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need The Heart Of The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,728 views

    Part 3 in the series deals with what was in the heart of the shepherds, and why did God choose these shepherds to announce the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ?

    What Does it Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 3 – We Need the Heart of the Shepherds By Pastor James May We have seen from the Christmas Story that not everyone who lived in the land of Israel had the profound opportunity of seeing Jesus when he came into this world. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Blind Man Who Could See

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny.

    Intro: This was the last time Jesus would come through the city of Jericho before his death on the cross. One day Jesus will pass by where you are for the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: (1) At the right place; (2) With the right ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Four Seasons Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 26,982 views

    The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Ch

    Intro: The Bible uses may word pictures to illustrate spiritual life. Sometimes our Christian life is described as -- Walking, Standing, Running, and Sitting. I believe each of these words paint a picture of the different seasons we might find ourselves in as Christians. Just as there are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Life Of A Good Man

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,536 views

    Are your steps being ordered by the Lord? Do you delight in the will and way of the Lord for your life? Have you fallen? Have you risen back up to get back in the fight? Where does that place you?

    Intro: Psalm 37 contains a reference to three particular men. In v.16 we find “a righteous man,” in v.23 we find “a good man,” and in v.37 we find “the perfect man.” If we were to apply this from a NT viewpoint, we might say that the “righteous man” ...read more

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    What Will You Do With This Day?

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 14, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    Turn "What are you going to do today?" into "What does God want me to do today?"

    What Will You Do With This Day? "Every house has a builder, but God is the one who made everything." Hebrews 3:4 (NLT) Intro: What are you going to do today? Sometimes the biggest decision people make on some days is what to wear. The most valuable thing people have today is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doubt Series

    Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,176 views

    Why we doubt?

    DOUBTING THOMAS John 20:24-29 That evening of the first day of the first resurrection week was an ever memorable one. The hearts of the disciples were full of fear and wonder at the things which had happened (v. 18). They had met with closed and bolted doors, for fear of their enemies, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Set Thine House In Order

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 34,647 views

    Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received. This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians

    Intro: Hezekiah was one of the greatest kings of Judah. Sadly, at the height of his popularity and power, he rendered not according to the benefits he received (II Chron. 32:25). This is typical of people’s attitudes today. They soon forget God’s abundant mercies. Some Christians live not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It's My Turn Now

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 78 ratings
     | 142,373 views

    We have all felt at times like we have been overlooked, and underestimated, and at times completely ignored, But The Holy Ghost says It’s your turn now.

    I came to prophesy to someone Like this man at the pool of Bethesda, you’ve been overlooked, crowded out, passed over, outran and pushed out. But you’re getting ready to get in. You’ve been like this man, you’ve been looking at it, dreaming about it, talking about it, and singing about it ( but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Noah Martinez avatar

    Victory On A Snowy Day

    Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    Even when the odds are against us, with the help of GOD we can overcome.

    Victory on a Snowy Day 2 Samuel 23:20 This was one of David’s mighty men. We find him in 2 Sam 20: ‘Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and over the Pelethites:’ the archers and the slingers. ‘The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Ehud And The Fat Man

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,676 views

    This is the second sermon from the book of Judges that looks at Ehud the Judge!

    I. Introduction The story we are looking at this morning is in my opinion one of the wildest maybe one of the grossest stories in the Bible. In fact, the first time I heard it I said is that really in the Bible? We are looking at the second judge this morning in the book of Judges. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    God Of 2nd Chances

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,317 views

    Our sins can never be greater than the grace of God. Our failure can never be greater than the love of God. Our failure in the past does not determine what we will become in the future.

    God of 2nd Chances Intro: A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God