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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What's Your Cause?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
     | 6,402 views

    Everyone has a cause, which they promote.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A small church in the hills of Tennessee struck oil on its parking lot. It was a gusher and money was coming in so fast that the finance committee didn’t know what to do with it. The committee called a special congregational meeting of the 40 church members asked them what to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Realities Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022
     | 1,970 views

    The psalmist expressed what many of us have expressed or thought.

    He said, “...Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” The Psalmist was not the first, and he certainly was not the last person who wished he had wings as a dove so he could fly away. Illus: We all have felt like the man who went to the bus station and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Any Idea Of How Powerful It Is, To Wait On God?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 9, 2014
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     | 7,037 views

    One of the most difficult things for Christians to do is to wait on God. Why is it this so important? This my friend is exactly what God wants us to do, … to wait, that way he can change and develop us more into what he wants us to be. Read on and enjoy!!!

    Welcome Today we continue our study into the New Testament, and move onto 2nd Peter, and it is amazing that we will cover similar ground to that of Paul in Thessalonians. The theme of today’s service is on waiting, … that is waiting on answered prayer or the promises of God; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Shine Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,260 views

    God gives us power to shine for him. We are part of God’s testimony to the world. Love is the light.

    Shine Series: Turn on the Light / Sunday, December 30th 2007 Intro: In 1853, Hosea Lewis became the “keeper of the light” on Lime Rock Island at Newport, Rhode Island, Lewis suffered a stroke four years later, at which time his teenage daughter Ida assumed responsibility for the light. Each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    God Will Be With You

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 22, 2025
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     | 348 views

    All through the bible we read and understand that God called people, but He also assured them that He would be with them. Irrespective of what our issues or situations are, we can hold on knowing with the assurance that the loving Lord Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us.

    For today’s meditation we will read Joshua 1:5, “No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life. Just as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you or forsake you.” (ESV) This were the words of God to Joshua as he assured him that He would be with him just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Praise: The Hikers Environment Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

    Praise: The Hikers Environment August 11, 2002 As you may or may not know, for the last couple of months, we’ve been on a trip (figuratively at least) to Jerusalem and today we’ve finally arrived! The travel songs we’ve been singing aren’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Confront Unknowns

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    The goal of this message is to help the congregation to fact unknowns in the future without fear and with faith in God’s promises.

    Confront Unknowns Joshua 1:1-9 These are days around the world when people are learning to confront unknowns. Two hurricanes have hit Florida and a third is on the way. Hundreds of innocent children died at the hands of terrorists in Russia. Warfare continues in the Middle East. Three years ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,203 views

    An Expository Sermon On Why Christians Can Be Certain That God’s Promise Of Future Glory And Heaven Will Be Fulfilled.

    Romans Series # 39 May 22, 2002 Title: 6 Reasons Christians Can Be Certain Of Heaven. Part 1 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 8 of Romans as we continue with message #39 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Start Of A New Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 34,784 views

    Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner hunched over writing a letter. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. This love letter is to a church that he loves dearly. You see this man in prison is the Apostle Paul. He is writing this letter

    Read: Philippians 1:1-2 Imagine a cold dark prison. You see a prisoner there chained to the guards. This prisoner is unassuming in appearance and for the moment is very quiet. He is hunched over and completely absorbed in a letter he is writing. He is writing a love letter from his prison cell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tired Of Battling

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,601 views

    How many of you are fighting a battle against things or circumstances that appear to be invincible?

    I would like to begin today with a question. How many of you think that the more you try, the less territory you gain? In other words, how many of you are fighting a battle against things or circumstances that appear to be invincible? I ask these questions because many of us are confronted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gifted (Part Four) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 4, 2018
     | 4,209 views

    In Romans 12:6-8 you see seven, what's known as, motivational gifts of the Spirit. Last week we covered the first three-prophecy, serving and teaching. Today we will focus on encouragement and giving.

    GIFTED (part four) The seven gifts listed in Rom. 12:6-8 are: Prophecy, Service, Teaching, Encouraging, Giving, Leading, Mercy. Last week we looked at the first three. Prophecy is receiving and speaking God's message to his people, or in regard to a specific situation, person or culture. Prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Crowned Church Series

    Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    Smyrna

    Smyrna: The Crowned Church Rev 2:8-11 Herman Lange, a German Christian who was executed by the Nazis during World War II. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Harvey avatar

    Restoration

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,773 views

    the restoration offered to Peter after teh resurrection is available to everyone.

    “Restoration” April 8, 2007 Intro: What is the bottom line of the resurrection? The purpose of the resurrection of Christ is restoration. The death and resurrection of Jesus was given for us in order to restore our relationship to God once and for all. There are many factors in our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Honor Your Father And Mother

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,616 views

    If you are not living a totally blessed life it may be because you are not fully obeying God’s commands to honor your parents. If you feel that you may be one of these, forgiveness, grace and strength is yours for the asking.

    Honor Your Father and Your Mother Some of us have a harder time feeling like honoring our parents because of past and present abuses. Yet, God did not make a mistake in giving us the parents we have. Evidence of that is giving by the truth in Psalm 139: "You made all the delicate, inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Walk In Victory

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 36,639 views

    How to live a victorious Christian life

    HOW TO WALK IN VICTORY 1 John 5:4-5:4 4For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—£our faith. Intro: ABC Wide World of Sports use to come on with the words “The Thrill of Victory and the agony of defeat.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God