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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Those Summary Attributes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022
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     | 2,513 views

    When we ponder God in light of the Scriptures, we are overwhelmed with Who He is. Some of His attributes are lesser known than others, including what we call “summary attributes.”

    Those Summary Attributes 1. There is a joke that is so old some of you may never have heard it. I don’t think I’ve told it – at least during a sermon – for twenty years. 2. In the foyer of a church, a young boy was looking at a plaque with names of men and women.. He asked the pastor, “Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Moving From Pain To Praise

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 8, 2025
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    Life is full of challenges, and sometimes, pain can feel overwhelming. However, as believers, we are called to move from pain to praise, trusting that God is working all things together for our good.

    MOVING FROM PAIN TO PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 29:31-35 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 61:3, Romans 8:28, Habakkuk 3:17-19 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of challenges, and sometimes, pain can feel overwhelming. However, as believers, we are called to move from pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Reason To Party Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,212 views

    It’s an odd phenomena: people stealing the baby Jesus from Nativity scenes. It’s called the "Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome." Why would people do that, and what does it tell us about mankind and God?

    OPEN: A few years back, Wellington, FL had their baby Jesus stolen two years running. This was a wealthy community and their Jesus was worth around $1800. The third time around they put a GPS inside and traced the thief to her home. But the baby Jesus doesn’t have to be expensive. In 2008, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Do You Wanna Get Well?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 28, 2018
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     | 14,253 views

    In this message we look at a question that on the surface is quite odd. I mean if you had been lame for 38 years and someone asked you if you wanted to be well, would that be a difficult question? Perhaps it is harder than we first realize.

    “Do you want to be well? John 5:1-17 In our recent study in Nehemiah I showed you this picture of what the wall looked like that Nehemiah and the builders constructed around Jerusalem. This picture shows 10 gates that were used to gain entrance to the city. Each gate had a specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021
     | 5,406 views

    So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

    DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Goliath Of Gath Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2022
     | 4,036 views

    Some of the most popular and enduring stories involve an underdog who overcomes tremendous obstacles and secures victory against the odds. Arguably the most famous of such stories is the unlikely triumph of David—the young Israelite shepherd—against the battle-hardened Philistine.

    Tom lowe 3/17/2022 bDavid and Goliath Goliath is a character in the biblical Book of Samuel, described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul's unfitness to rule since Saul himself should have fought for Israel. Scholars today believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Loving God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 219 ratings
     | 59,839 views

    I purposely decided to preach on the topic of God’s love at the end of this series because love is an essential attribute of God, the capstone of His personality. Having said that, I feel overwhelmed and challenged by the task of trying to put into words

    Our Loving God I know I got a lot of mileage last week out of turning 40 but I thought I’d begin this morning with a story about what happened when a young couple invited their aging pastor over for Sunday dinner. While the parents were in the kitchen preparing the meal, the minister asked their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simplicity

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,551 views

    From all indications Paul was a brilliant scholar and could have overwhelmed his listeners with intellectual arguments, but he shared the simple message of Jesus Christ by allowing the Holy Spirit to guide his words.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One man who was on the path of true simplicity was, according to the Talmud, a certain Rabbi Zusya. He once said, “In the coming world, they will not ask me: “Why were you not Moses?” They will ask me, “Why were you not Zusya?” (Reader’s Digest, March, 1980). In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bi-Vocational Time Management

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,073 views

    In this teaching I’m going to give you 10 key principles of bi-vocational time management. These principles will help you make it through what might otherwise seem like an overwhelming situation.

    In this teaching I’m going to give you 10 key principles of bi-vocational time management. These principles will help you make it through what might otherwise seem like an overwhelming situation. When I started ministry I graduated from a place called Eugene Bible College in Oregon, and I was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Costs Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,259 views

    While traveling to Jerusalem, a Samaritan village refuses to welcome Jesus and his disciples. Instead of judgment, Jesus demonstrates to his followers overwhelming compassion and reminds us of how he moves in our lives.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Love Costs” INTRODUCTION The stories that we have of Jesus give us snapshots of Jesus, his life and his ministry. Snapshots are powerful communicators. They can, however, limit the information they convey, or massage it. We only see the story that is contained within the frame ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Approaching The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,837 views

    At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

    APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take It Easy Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013
     | 8,753 views

    We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry. We are frazzled, overwhelmed, & bewildered. Truth is we are addicted to noise. We need to know what it is like to Take it Easy

    Take it Easy Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” We live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Attempt To Understand Gods Choices Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 5, 2012
     | 6,915 views

    With our finite mind and limited understanding there are some choices God has made that simply overwhelm our senses, but Paul makes an attempt to explain one of the most difficult choices God has made...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2012 Date Preached: August 5, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Gaining Understanding of God’s Choices Sermon Text: Romans 11:11-24 [NLT] Introduction: People make decisions/choices all the time that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah: A Vine, A Worm, And A Scorching East Wind

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 10, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,810 views

    This is an exposition on the fourth chapter of Jonah, which teaches us patience, grace, and the value of not getting too angry with the small things in life or we may be overwhelmed when big trials come our way

    Jonah and A Vine, a Worm, and a Scorching East Wind Introduction: Let me begin by telling you a story about a little girl that pretty well sums what I’m talking about here. A little girl was reading on an airplane when the man beside her noticed her storybook, entitled, "Jonah and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Load Becomes Heavy Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 24, 2015
     | 12,061 views

    We have the tendency to be overwhelmed by too much responsibilities in the ministry. We end up exhausted and burnout. In this message, we will learn how to train leaders and delegate responsibilities accordingly so that the load will be lighter.

    EXODUS 18 Scripture Text: Exodus 18:17-23 (NIV) "17 Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. 18 You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. 19 Listen now to me and I will give you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene