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  • George Crumbly avatar

    The Churches Finest Hour Yet?

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    The opportunity for God to work thru the local church is here

    “THE CHURCHES FINEST HOUR YET” I Corinthians 12 George Crumbly - Humphrey UMC 9/11/2005 Sunday AM (Some of the information came from Rick Warrens Ministry Toolbox #223) I Corinthians 12 Hear a good friend of mine last Sunday night mention the body of Christ suffering. Then Thursday I received an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sharing Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,890 views

    We can all sense the opportunity to share Jesus

    Sharing Your Faith John 4:27-42 When someone wants to introduce their faith to someone, there are generally two different approaches. The first approach is the “invitation” approach. This is the type of approach that someone uses when they invite someone to see Billy Graham. There is a ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Buffeted? Try Patience

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2015
     | 2,743 views

    We are pencils in the hands of God. There is a purpose to this buffeting? This is an opportunity...

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU ARE BUFFETED? PATIENCE? WE ARE PENCILS IN THE HANDS OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it PATIENTLY? But if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, YE TAKE IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Joy Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011
     | 10,655 views

    Suffering is opportunity for the joy of God to make us strong

    “THE STRONGHOLD” THE JOY OF THE HOLY GHOST 01/29/09 Gal 5:16-25 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "don't Miss It"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,064 views

    A sermon about the opportunity to be blessed by God by blessing others.

    This sermon is based in large part on a sermon by Rev. Tom Long given in 2016 called "The Open Window" “Don’t Miss It” Luke 16:19-31 What are we to make of this parable? What do you think Jesus wants us to get out of it? The word “parable” is kind of hard to define. It means a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Divine Appointments

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment.

    Divine Appointments February 23, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take advantage of every opportunity to turn it into a divine appointment. Focus Passage: Acts 8:26-39 Supplemental Passage: but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Us" Petition Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
     | 2,470 views

    Opportunity knocks once, temptation knocks the door down!

    A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my life on earth as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We All Have A Second (Or A Third . . . Or Fourth) Chance

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 30, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,902 views

    Jesus gives us lots of opportunities to join him

    John 21:1-19 This story of the final appearance of Jesus to his disciples took place a couple weeks after Easter; the disciples seemed at wit’s end… Jesus has died, they were not really sure about the resurrection (even though they have seen the risen Christ once or twice). But they were still ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Walk On Water Sermon

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,153 views

    The storms and setbacks of life are opportunities for us to trust God.

    Matthew 14:22 thru 33 ..Walk on Water …sermon 10/2013 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Management Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025
     | 369 views

    Time management is the godly art of wisely utilising the limited hours of life in alignment with God’s purpose, so that destiny is fulfilled without waste, regret, or delay.

    TIME MANAGEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Key Verse: “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, Proverbs 6:6-11 INTRODUCTION Time is one of the most precious resources ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Mission Trips Are Important

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,181 views

    Many people think teams going on mission trips are a waste of time and money, here are reasons they are of great value to individuals and churches.

    Since the Brazil mission team is preparing lunch for us today, I want to deal with an issue that typically comes up when a team is going on an overseas mission trip. I heard this same issue when I was at FBC Florence and from other Pastors in their churches. The issue is spending large amounts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Scattering, But Bringing Together

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,331 views

    Looking at the story of the wasteful servant with a global perspective helps us to understand the kind of community Jesus wants to build in our lives.

    Twenty Fifth Sunday in Course 2022 When Our Lord told parables to his followers, He was saying to them, “gather around me and listen. I have a story that might help you understand God’s kingdom.” So in many cases, we ought not spend too much time trying to analyze the characters, asking which ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 816 views

    God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

    See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

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  • Eric Smith avatar

    The Devil Is In The Market For Another Soul

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Jan 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,520 views

    A short sermon that parallels a high school pottery class with our potential in life and how the devil tries to make us waste our time on this earth.

    Matt 4:1-9 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,776 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist