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  • Chad Moore avatar

    Married With Children Series

    Contributed by Chad Moore on Aug 21, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,696 views

    An outline of a sermon on learning to trust God. Consider using the words in all-caps as blanks for bulletin outlines and PowerPoint slides.

    What Happened to the Huxtables? Married with Children 2 Chronicles 7:14 Isaiah 61:1-3 14 If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Herod's Story

    Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018
     | 12,104 views

    In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

    MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Sharpe jr. avatar

    Facing Up To A Challenge

    Contributed by Eddie Sharpe Jr. on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,612 views

    Facing up to the challenge that GOD puts before you,and running threw the challenge that satan ptus before you

    Nehemiah 1:1-4 We shrink back and feel overwheimed.But this action packed book can help us. The first 6 chapters deal with rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. And the final 7 chapters deal with rebuilding the lives of the people with in the walls. Both are vitally important.Both presented a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,665 views

    This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

    TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jose Rodriguez avatar

    But Giant Series

    Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,828 views

    Christians struggle believing God when they focus on "but" instead of focusing on the promise. The "But" giant will be defeated with faith.

    I. Time to enter your promise a. Hearing that it is your time activates i. Faith ii. Courage iii. New Attitude iv. Hope b. The promise is real i. The land is there ii. The promise is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dorothy Jones avatar

    Trust The Lord

    Contributed by Dorothy Jones on Jan 8, 2016
     | 6,120 views

    Through our struggles as the righteous, the wicked shall not prosper

    "TRUST THE LORD" PSALM 37: 8~ 19 What a struggle it's been since the October Floods for our State, County and Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. We still are believing God for an even GREATER RECOVERY. The process is slow but the progress is guaranteed. Israel in David's day faced similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Joshua's Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 22, 2016
     | 10,744 views

    Joshua’s Story and life reminds us that success in this life depends on obedience to God’s Word and a desire in your heart to become a God Chaser.

    Opening Video: Joshua and the stones - Video Bluefish.tv Introduction: Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. Quote: Stories are powerful. Stories give meaning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Strong And Courageous Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 18, 2016
     | 15,293 views

    He was fearless in the face of opposition, he always pleased God, and He was 100% committed to loving God his whole life even when it was unpopular.

    Opening Video: Courage Start with a Challenge: I have this quote/question to stir us from, “God Chasers” today: “We think we know where God lives. We think we know what He likes, and are sure we know what He dislikes. We have studied God’s Word and His old love letters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Isaiah's Prophecy Of Praise

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,878 views

    God predicted a mood enhancer for the Israelites better than any drug or aphrodisia in the waters of salvation.

    March 21, 2004 Isaiah 12:1-6 In that day you will say: "I will praise you, O LORD. Although you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you have comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Schoolyard Violence (Opening The Circle)

    Contributed by David Swinney on May 11, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,739 views

    The only Biblical, Christian response to the violence of our society is to let the love of Jesus be the rule for the way that we treat others.

    Schoolyard Violence (Opening the Circle) Matthew 5: 21-26; 38-48 Sunday Morning, March 11, 2001 Introduction: The Bus Ride Home The boy was already a little worried when he walked up the stairs to of the school bus. He was running late that afternoon, and the front seats, the ones near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Joy In The Morning

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,004 views

    There is something special to God about the early moments of the morning, and resurrection Sunday was the most special of them all.

    Introduction I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Free!

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    Noah stood out in the crowd, Abram left the familiar, Moses stood in the face of adversity, and Paul was radically changed - What will do for our freedom in Christ?

    Sermon Title: I Am Free! Scripture: Romans 6:17-23 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – July 7, 2002 Scripture Introduction: Some of you might just be interested as to why I would give an Independence Day message after the fact. First of all, the Spirit never directed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Good Friday Meditation

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,355 views

    Jesus quotes the first line of Ps22 but evokes the entire Psalm as an expression of what he’s experiencing at that moment. His experience of abandonment is tempered by his faith in the God who saves.

    This page contains the entire service but without the poems by Nell Hodgson for which I do not yet have copyright release or the Audiovisual Meditation (Powerpoint Presentation) which was too large to be included. Hymn: You laid aside Your majesty (Noel Richards) Sentence of Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Richard Deem avatar

    The Willow Tree

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,039 views

    All hope was gone. They went from their precious promised land to the heathen land of Babylon (modern day Iraq). They had been warned repeatedly by God through His prophets, yet they had turned a deaf ear!

    "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    The Shunemite's Delight

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,051 views

    Mother’s Day is celebrated in so many areas of the world today. Here is a story of a rich, lonely, barren, God fearing woman, who put God first and received a double blessing just because she refused to discard her faith when things went bad.

    II KINGS 4: 8-37 THE SHUNEMITE’S DELIGHT I. HER DESCRIPTION: * A.Devotedness. B.Deportment. C.Despair II. HER DELIGHT: ** A. Disaster. B. Decision. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist