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  • Don Emmitte avatar

    Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 5,246 views

    Thomas, who is often remembered for his doubts, gives every Christian hope and encouragement as the Lord appears to him with the invitation to touch and believe.

    Thomas, Doubter Turned Confessor John 11:1-16; 14:1-6; 20:24-29 Palm Sunday Sermon, by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Some Background: J. Stuart Holden wrote: “Of all the Master's men, Thomas is the one to whom least justice is commonly done. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Whispering Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,366 views

    God has plans. God is at work. And sometimes we’re called upon to help others see and to hear from God.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: God Is Whispering Scripture Text: Genesis 41.1-32 INTRODUCTION In today’s Bible-story, Pharaoh is confused. Although he has not-been sleep-walking, …he has been dreaming! Problem-was, …he didn’t know what the dreams ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Let God Change You

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 7, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 41,805 views

    Practical ways to let God's transformation and change take place in your life.

    How to Let God Change You “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Intro: Do you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Power Is Often Simple Patience Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,543 views

    Life outside of Christ, Paul says. It’s angry life. Its confrontational politics and caustic talk shows. It’s accusatory e-mails that appear to have been sent from a flamethrower. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with patience.

    Opening illustration: This past week I read about a first-grade teacher who was having a difficult day. It had rained that entire day and the children couldn’t go out for recess, so they got more and more restless and hyperactive as the day wore on. The teacher couldn’t wait for the bell to ring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Opportunities Right In Front Of You

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,943 views

    If you want to understand the Lord’s will, be wise by looking for the opportunities He sets before you, especially in difficult circumstances.

    “Opportunities Right in Front of You” Luke 9:10-17 When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (Ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). In order to solve this problem, they hired Andersen Consulting. It took them one decade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legends Of The Fall- Genesis - People Relating To God Part 1-- Genesis 3 Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 21, 2015
     | 5,313 views

    We are continuing our discipleship with a study of Genesis and the Sunday Round pen Bible studies and Sunday sermons cover the same text in different ways.

    Please feel free to use any or part of this sermon All scripture in from the NLT bible I have power points if you would like them I write like I preach so ------ Genesis – People relating to God Part 1 “Legends of the fall” Text Genesis chapter 3 Begin Start ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stick With Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 11,246 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS STICK WITH JESUS Hebrews 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION -My Grandfather was in the Navy in World War 2 -My dad was in the Navy in Vietnam. He brought his best Navy buddy home on leave, he married his sister, so my uncle is a Navy -And there was one thing that my dad and my grandpa and my uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation #3 Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016
     | 4,803 views

    Let's talk about 4 questions concerning the millennium (Material adapted from Alger Fitch's book, Revelation, Chapter 3 The Perspective of Advance, pgs. 59-74)

    HoHum: One day a guy died and went to heaven. He was curious about how God lived and said, “God, how much is a millennium to you?” God said, “One second.” “The man said, “God, how much is
$1,000,000,000 to you?” God said, “One penny.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Works And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 14, 2014
     | 6,920 views

    We are to show our faith through our good works toward our neighbor.

    As I continue today to teach on living a skillful life, one filled with wisdom, together we will discover the importance of relationships. It has often been said that no man is an island although sometimes we try to live as if that were true. In 1965 Simon and Garfunkle released a song titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,030 views

    One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

    "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Ridiculous Excuses

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 13, 2022
     | 2,536 views

    There are times we hear when someone is in prison for life but because of forensics they are released.

    The development of DNA testing and the ability to use the science of the body’s cells to solve crimes has made significant changes in the criminal justice field. Forensic is a wonderful thing, only God knows how many ennocent men who have died for something they did not do. But I want to show you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Neither Do I Condemn Thee

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022
     | 3,208 views

    There are times we hear when someone is in prison for life but because of forensics they are released.

    The development of DNA testing and the ability to use the science of the body’s cells to solve crimes has made significant changes in the criminal justice field. Forensic is a wonderful thing, only God knows how many ennocent men who have died for something they did not do. But I want to show you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You "Looking For”? (New Years Message)

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018
     | 7,009 views

    Looking at the mistakes or weaknesses in the past. Committing to a New Year

    WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    From Slavery To Redemption

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 16, 2018
     | 4,821 views

    We are all enslaved to sin, much like the Hebrew of ancient Egypt. No matter what we do, we are slaves to sin, and cannot free ourselves.

    <ILLUSTRATION> I’m a big movie fan and often have a movie playing next to my computer when I’m working at home. I really enjoy some of the classic movies from several decades ago. In 1956, a famous film maker, Cecil B. DeMille produced an epic and spectacular movie that I consider one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Seven Keys To Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 17, 2023
     | 2,674 views

    Learning to totally depend on the Lord is the second key to spiritual buoyancy.

    The Seven Keys to Spiritual Buoyancy: Total Dependence (Key Two) Introduction Last week we began our journey into discovering the secrets of the apostle Paul's resilient spiritual life. We are calling them keys to spiritual buoyancy. Buoyancy is "the ability or tendency to float in water ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal