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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Joy Is Restored Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017
     | 12,089 views

    Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

    Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    The Lord Of Today

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    There is nothing in your past...or future...so heinous, that God cannot forgive a repentant heart.

    “It’s not what’s happening today that drags a man down. It’s remorse over what happened yesterday, and dread of tomorrow.” - man to bartender on Perry Mason episode. Think about that statement for a moment. There is really a lot of truth in it, you know. Man is basically a fighter. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Part 23: God Wants To Help Us! Here Are Some Great Ways To Respond Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2025
     | 924 views

    God wants to help us! 1. Rely on His help (vs. 1-3). 2. Rejoice in His help (vs. 4-6). 3. Recommend His help (vs. 8-9). 4. Rest in His help (vs. 10). 5. Remember to praise Him for His help (vs. 7, 10-11).

    Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 23: God Wants to Help Us! Here Are Some Great Ways to Respond Psalm 46:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 1, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Appropriating And Defending Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 6,466 views

    The fourth sermon in this series deals with the appropriation of our inheritance by faith, and our need to defend our inheritance so that we can enjoy it and pass it on to others.

    Inheritance sermon #4: Appropriating and Defending our Inheritance Intro: It is wonderful to know about our inheritance from God, but knowing about it isn’t all there is to it. There are certain things we need to do with our inheritance in order to make it really ours. Imagine someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Do You Turn - Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008
     | 3,711 views

    I talk about the basics of overcoming broken marriages using God’s perscription.

    Introduction: Perspective is a powerful word in marriage. That’s what that drama is all about – they couldn’t get perspective because they were too consumed with themselves – they were too concerned about their issues or their side of the story to even have a clue about what was going on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark D. Stetler avatar

    Temptation

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    I. A peek at the past -----II. Get a picture of the present ---------III. A fight in the future

    Temptation I Corinthians 10:1-13 As an introduction to my message this morning I want to get you thinking in a certain direction! Consider with me this morning, these questions related to sexual purity out of Kent Hughes’ book “Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome:” 1. Are we being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,838 views

    Remembering the Past calls us to live by faith in the present and to leave a legacy for the future!

    “WHO’S GONNA FILL THEIR SHOES” HEBREWS 11: 13-40 MAY 27, 2001/ MEMORIAL DAY INTRODUCTION #1: “MEMORIAL DAY” A POEM BY DICK GAYAN NC P2 Lend me your ear, I have something to say about this celebration we hold for Memorial Day. Do you know why we do it? Do you know what was done, that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure: Learning What Not To Do

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    Never let the sense of past failure defeat your next step with God.

    "Failure: Learning What Not to Do" Matthew 14:22-32 INTRO: "The life of Jesus Christ was an absolute failure from every standpoint except God?s. But what seemed to be failure from man?s standpoint was a triumph from God?s standpoint, because God?s purpose is never the same as man?s purpose." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Restoration Of God's Glory Brings Peace And Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,639 views

    PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING

    BIG IDEA: PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING I. (:1-3) A LOOK AT THE PAST: RESTORATION IS POSSIBLE ... GOD DID IT IN THE PAST A. (:1) Restoration Requires God’s Favor "Thou didst show favor to Thy land" "Thou didst restore the captivity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

    - PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Moving Beyond Regrets Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,199 views

    In this sermon we learn how to move beyond the regrets and sins of our past.

    Have you ever done something you later regretted; (or) have you missed an opportunity that you later regretted; (or) have you said something you later regretted? All of us know the pain of regrets. For some it could be the regret of a broken marriage. For some it could be the regret of an abortion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Man Took Jesus At His Word And Departed Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,280 views

    Real belief in the power and character of Jesus takes us past human limitations

    Every once in a while, God does it to me. I can’t anticipate it. That would ruin the whole effect. No, it’s not in my planner for the day. It has to come out of the blue. But, just the same, I can count on it to happen. Has He done it to you? You know, have something happen that wakes you up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Optimism 101

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,650 views

    The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past.

    Title: Optimism 101 Text: Joel 2:23-32 (1:4-13, 12-18) Thesis: The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past. Introduction Learned Helplessness is a term I came across in my reading this week. It is a technical term originally used in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    There Is No Condemnation For Those In Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    For those of us who are in Christ Jesus, there is no condemnation, our past sins forgiven.

    1. Condemnation… the word itself sounds heavy & burdensome. • HOUSES are CONDEMNED… to be torn down & never used again. • CRIMINALS are CONDEMNED… never to leave prison. • CONDEMN… literally, “A decision against someone, a judgment!” • Webster says, “to declare reprehensible, wrong or evil. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    A Look Back And A Look Forward

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 20, 2008
     | 4,214 views

    As we look to a new year, we must reflect and learn from the past.

    A Look Back and a Look Forward Michael Wiley November 23, 2008 Mark 12:28b-33 Introduction: When I was a young child, maybe seven or eight, my family and I went to Beach Bend Amusement park in Bowling Green KY, not too far from our home. I love amusement parks. Especially then when mom and dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ