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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Turning Hardship To Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 24, 2004
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    Sometimes God allows things to get difficult so He can produce greater joy in and through and with us. Jesus knew that His Father often used tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    John 15:11-16 Illustration: A cynic asked an elderly believer who had endured great physical pain for 20 years, "What do you think of your God now?" The godly sufferer replied, "I think of Him more than ever." Sorrow can be the means of bringing us heart-to-heart with God. When repeated strokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Look At The Difference

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 10, 2015
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    Look at ourselves and see how we stand as a Christian.

    LOOK AT THE DIFFERENCE Jude 1: 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "looking Backward, Looking Forward, Looking To Jesus"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2018
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    New years Eve service we should according to the apostle look back, look forward, and look to Jesus.

    “Looking backward, looking forward” Philippians 3: 4-14 1. Looking back on the past year of the things God has done in your life • Some times has been good times, not so good times, rough going times, dont know if I can make it times, sick times, • Also there has been some super wonderful times, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Looking Ahead

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 9, 2014
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    Just For Today I Will 1. Look To the Lord 2. Be unafraid 3. Be flexible 4. Live one day at a time 5. Try to strengthen my mind

    1967 The first Super Bowl played between Green Bay Packers & Kansas City Chiefs Average price of a car $2,700 Minimum Hourly wage $1.40 Gas .33 gallon Movie ticket $1..25 Long distance calls on weekdays (8 AM to 5 PM) were $3.55 for the first 3 minutes.= $16.53 in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Looks

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
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    Looking backward, upward, inward, outward and forward.

    FIVE LOOKS Isaiah 45:22 I. THE BACKWARD LOOK. 1. This is to the Seed of the Woman; Genesis 3:15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel. 2. This is to the Seed of David; Romans 1:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Saved

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
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    We cannot judge a book by it’s cover or Christians by their cover.

    Looking Saved Scripture: Rom. 10:8-10; Jas. 2:14-17,26; Matt. 7:19-23; 25:41-46; John 13:35 1 John 3:23-24; 1 John 4:7-8; 1 John 4:20; 1 Cor. 13:1-3 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Looking Saved”. Everyone sitting in this room will one die should ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Looking For Home Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022
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    Funeral Sermon: Many people have a longing inside and life seems dissatisfying. They are actually searching for home. Our true home is in heaven; but until we reach heaven, Jesus is our home. He is also our guide leading us home.

    I was praying about what I should share today, and I was searching for something that would address a wide range of needs, for those who are Christians and those who aren’t; and the Lord led me to 2 Corinthians chapter 5. Let me assure you that Marshall was a Christian. He had a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking At Jesus

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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    When people can see Jesus for who He really is, they will be drawn to Him and can experience life transformation as they respond to Him.

    Looking at Jesus Intro: Hebrews 12:2 “…looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross.” There are numerous places in Scripture where people look at Jesus. Even though the Bible indicates there would be nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look And Listen Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2017
     | 9,198 views

    If you’re going to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, look to the God who is always good, and listen to Him.

    We all know that duct tape and bailing wire will fix almost anything. Well, not quite. A man in Alaska less than a month ago (June 8, 2017) attempted to cross a channel near Juneau on a homemade, inflatable raft made with duct tape. He put the raft into the water with a paddle and his dog, but no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Look At The Law Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 15,641 views

    Part 7 of Sermon on Mount Series, looks at how our requirement is above the law

    Matthew 5:17 (NIV) "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them. I am convinced that Christ stated this specifically for all those well intentioned people who are forever saying, "I’m not under law, I’m under grace." ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Closer Look Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
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    The birth of John the Baptist puts a different spin on the birth of Jesus. We get to see the birth and life of Jesus through the eyes of relatives who were going through the same odd happenings

    Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:68-80 A closer look Based on the book with the same name by Rubel Shelly Part II-B ILL: History tells us that early in the nineteenth century the whole world was watching with bated breath the campaigns of Napoleon. There was talk everywhere of marches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Looking Ahead Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2015
     | 5,459 views

    Bethlehem was a key location in the Bible. It was the place of Jesus' birth. It was also key to the story of Rachel and her son, Benjamin.

    1. Song: "O Little Town of Bethlehem" He was known as the most dynamic and inspirational preacher of his time, but he had lost his fervor and could not seem to recover. In his mid-twenties he had become pastor of the Holy Trinity Church in Philadelphia. He recruited a super salesman named Lewis ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Jay Shrewsberry avatar

    Look At Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Jay Shrewsberry on Apr 2, 2015
     | 5,570 views

    First in a series of three describing the Day the Earth really did stand still

    Look at Me “And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means 'Place of a Skull,' they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink. And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots. And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 19,406 views

    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God