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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Limitless Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,811 views

    It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love them that hate us. Love never fails.

    Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing The Invisible Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 5,920 views

    This message shows how Elijah, Moses and Stephen remained faithful in spite of all that was against them because they could see beyond the things of this world to those things that are invisible to the world.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Sermon 3 Annual Sermons: Vol. 2 Sermon 19 Bob Marcaurelle: 1988 Hebrews 11:27 SEEING THE INVISIBLE One thing sadly lacking in our day is a sense of optimism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph: Hope For Troubled Times (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,169 views

    The first in a series on the life of Joseph, this three-point expository sermon focuses on the dreaming of Joseph, the despising of Joseph, and the deliverance of Joseph.

    Joseph: Hope for Troubled Times (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/18/2014 ILL. A man came home after a rough day at work. It was one of those days where it seemed like everything that can go wrong, did go wrong. As he walks through the door, he says to his wife, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hope Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    Hope. It’s absolutely essential to life.The hope the world offers is based on our wants, desires and conjectures, but the hope Scripture talks about is different. This hope is as an expectation based on the truth and promises of God.

    The Power of the Resurrection: Hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 The school system in a large city had a program to help children keep up with their schoolwork during stays in the city's hospitals. One day, a teacher who was assigned to the program received a call asking her to visit a child. She took the child's ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Christ, I Am...confident Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 6,958 views

    When we lack confidence, we need the eyes of our hearts to be opened, to comprehend the hope to which God has called us, the riches our inheritance, and the resurrection power in us.

    In Christ, I am…Confident—Ephesians 1:15-23 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) We have all known people who struggle with lack of confidence. It is not that they lack opportunity or ability; they just lack the confidence to believe they can succeed. ***I grew up across the street from ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
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     | 10,189 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Everyone Is Gifted Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,528 views

    Our Spiritual Gifts are meant to honour God and bring glory to Him. Our gifts are not meant to be used selfishly but for the benefit of others. We do not earn our gifts, they are given to us because of God’s Mercy and Grace and Love.

    As you know our preaching theme this year is Discovering your Destiny, and recently we have been thinking about what it means to be Chosen by God, Loved by God and Gifted by God. Dictionary.com defines a gift in three ways: 1. Something given voluntarily without payment in return, as to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter 2012: Because He Lives

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 6, 2012
    based on 54 ratings
     | 106,321 views

    What difference does Easter make? Does it really matter? How does it impact the way you live your life on a daily basis? When Jesus got up and walked out of that tomb, he changed everything. Here are three simple ways that Easter has impacted my life and

    EASTER: BECAUSE HE LIVES Scott Bayles, Pastor Blooming Grove Christian church: 4/8/2012 Welcome to the Grove. I just want to take a moment to thank everyone for choosing to spend Easter morning with us here at the Grove. Whether you’ve been coming to the Grove all your life, or this is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A People Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,349 views

    This section forms a transition between the teaching on the Day of the Lord & exhortations for present living. In contrast to those who believe Satan’s lies, here are those who believe the truth of God. In this section there are three life impacts that co

    [ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE FUTURE Series] 2 THESSALONIANS 2: 13-17 A PEOPLE OF TRUTH This section forms a transition between Paul’s teaching on the Day of the Lord (2:1-12) and his exhortations for present living in view of that day which follow (3:1-15). Right here the Holy Spirit blows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Plan

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,429 views

    God has a wonderful plan for your life.

    God Has A Plan Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (KJV) For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (ESV) TRUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Christian’s Heart - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 21, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 36,598 views

    This is the introduction to the new sermon series, "A Christian's Heart." In this sermon we look at the heart, specifically the spiritual heart and three aspects of what a Christian's heart should be, a loving, changed, and a heart that follows God.

    A Christian’s Heart - Introduction Today we’re going to begin a new series on the type of heart Christians are to possess. This morning I’m going to give you a little taste of this series as we look at three things I consider to be tantamount to anyone who calls themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,573 views

    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God Continues Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 29, 2013
     | 4,600 views

    THIS IS ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES THEY MAKES YOU SCRATCH YOUR HEAD AND WONDER WHY IT IS INCLUDED IN OUR BIBLE. IT DOES NOT SEEM TO CONNECT WITH THE CONTEXT BEFORE IT OR AFTER IT. SIMPLY, IT STANDS ALONE AND AS SUCH GIVES IS CAUSE TO PONDER WHY IT IS HERE;

    THE WORD OF GOD CONTINUES Acts 12:19-24 After Herod had a thorough search made for him and did not find him, he cross-examined the guards and ordered that they be executed. Then Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there a while. 20 He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Nolte avatar

    When The Father Said "go" Jesus Went

    Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 15, 2019
     | 4,221 views

    We are often hesitant about launching out on new ventures even when we are sure God is saying "Go!"

    Years ago, on a dangerous sea coast where shipwrecks often occurred prior to advanced navigation aids, there was a little life-saving station. The building was just a hut and they had only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea. When there was word of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sow, Grow, Prosper

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,183 views

    One of the principles, given to Noah after the flood, was the principle of seedtime and harvest. Life begins by this principle. Harvest springs from the good or bad seeds we have sown.

    SOW, GROW, PROSPER “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22. The first thing Noah did after the Flood, was to build an altar and make a sacrifice to the Lord. God was pleased with him and made promises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational