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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    When Life Seems Like A Deep Disappointment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,258 views

    Life is about the choices we make. When we face disappointments they might be a stumbling block or a stepping stone? This disappointment could be an opportunity to trust God's plan.

    WHEN LIFE SEEMS LIKE A DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@ol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Text: John 16:33 (MSG) I've told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Why I Believe In Heaven

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 4,969 views

    I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. AS IT PROGRESSES SO TOO DOES THE ANTICIPATION OF THE DAY WHEN THEY MOVE IN. SHOULDN'T THE SAME BE TRUE ABOUT HEAVEN.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-7 I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. I HAVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF THINGS WHEN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. FIRST, THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH IS A PHRASE THAT IS NEVER HEARD. IF MEASUREMENTS ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    A Fresh Start!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,230 views

    Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

    A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Prayer Warrior In The Grave

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 4, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 26,012 views

    Death ends all opportunities to serve the Lord. Now is the time to use all what God has placed in your hand to serve Him and build yourself a mansion above. Now is the time to put your treasure where it will last.

    We will start this message by considering carefully the book of Luke chapter 16 verses 19-30: “There was a certain rich man which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously everyday: and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God's Love For Us Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 10, 2015
     | 7,652 views

    God has given us His Spirit to dwell within us forever, to show us what love is, and the Spirit loves those who are unlovable ... we just respond to His calling. So, how much energy do we waste holding onto anger and malice?

    God’s Love for Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 10 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction - For us, there can be no test greater than how we handle the word of God -- It is where our promise is; and where we must be prepared to lead others to - Who is within us? -- Romans 8:9, “You, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Larry Grant avatar

    This Hope Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 21, 2024
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     | 1,642 views

    We can’t waste our time worrying about what people say about us who don’t know us, because scripture teaches it is because they don’t know Him! When we know that the Hope of Glory is Christ is us we behave differently.

    1 John 3:1-3 (NKJV) “This Hope” January 21, 2024 John begins passage with a question that we all must consider. What manner of love is this? Because Jesus said, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends...” John tells us that We have heard this same message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 19, 2014
     | 9,715 views

    Moving ahead can be scary... Moving ahead can seem like a waste of time if we don't see the need But this morning we are also going to look at where moving ahead may seem impossible b/c we MAY feel like all is lost! Look at the story of Paul and Silas...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 15, 2014 Date Preached: January 19, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When All Seems Lost Sermon Text: Acts 16:16-40 [ESV] Introduction: Prior to 1880 if you wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Using Your "Talents" Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,127 views

    Jesus again repeats Himself in Matthew 25, and He tells us another parable to get us ready for the end times. He tells a different story with the same point. Will we get it this time?

    You know something is important when someone repeats it a second time. You can also know if something is important when they say the same thing again, but in a different way, so that if you didn’t get it the first time, you might get it the second time. It can be a technique that we can be quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeking The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency Of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 270 views

    Isaiah 55:6 is a divine invitation for every one of us to draw near to God, not later, not tomorrow, but right now.

    Seeking the Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 6): The Urgency of God’s Invitation Isaiah 55:6 Introduction: Today, we will explore a verse that speaks to the urgency of seeking God—Isaiah 55:6, which says, “Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.” (NLT) This is a divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,928 views

    When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

    In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robbie Bankens avatar

    If I Only Had A Friend

    Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

    I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When Sin Trips Us Up Faith Repents Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 31, 2007
     | 3,891 views

    This message looks at the type of Faith displayed by Samson.

    If we were really honest, all of us could admit that at some time or another in our life we have been tripped up by sin. Some of us may have fallen harder than others but the pain and the guilt remains the same. In the midst of our failure we often are tempted to give up and quit. Because Satan is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013
     | 2,531 views

    1 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

    Background: This chapter is the last bit of teaching from Jesus’ mouth. It is a prayer which appears to have been prayed just before Jesus & His disciples left Jerusalem for the Garden of Gethsemane. The high Priestly Prayer took place on Thursday evening during the Passover Meal. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    6 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    You in me and I in you. Jesus offers us the intimate connection with God -- the connection the whole world craves. It is our joy and opportunity to introduce the hungry world to Jesus who satisfies.

    6 Easter A John 14:15-21 5 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “You in me – I in you”, repeat with me. (several times) This is Jesus message of good news for us today. “You in me – I in you.” No matter what the future holds, we will not be alone. “You in me – I in you”. We are the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    Life Is Like A Basketball Game!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 25,361 views

    What is LIFE? How do you define LIFE? We will discuss today the meaning of Life, how to take advantage of the OPPORTUNITIES, and what shall we do to attain SUCCESS in LIFE.

    “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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