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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Remaining Steadfast Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,472 views

    It’s tough to be steadfast or loyal to our creditors when the mortgage or car payment is due, cash is tight, and work is gone. It’s tough to be steadfast and hang on in relationships when so many are divorcing their families and walking away. It is tou

    I’m sure you have had at least one experience where something overwhelmed you to the point that you wondered if you could survey the fallout from it. Your mind is gone there already. Some of you are in the middle of that something and are desperate for help and hope. Others have come through and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Foul Truth Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,022 views

    The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

    “March Madness” Pt. 1 – Foul Truth I. Introduction Welcome to my favorite time of the year. If you don’t know I am a basketball fanatic. After I watch a game live. I go home and watch a game on TV. Unlike football, I will watch any game of college basketball at any time. Therefore, this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015
     | 4,606 views

    We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

    (SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Raising Godly Children In An Ungodly Age Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 9, 2018
     | 16,714 views

    If you want to raise godly children in an ungodly age, just pray and then give your children to the Lord.

    Jean Johnson’s 5-year-old grandson was sitting with his parents at a prayer meeting in Fremont, MI. His mother gave him paper and pencil, and he was busily printing words. Then he poked his mother and whispered, “How do you spell ‘sex’?” Shocked, she replied, “What did you say?” The boy said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2016
     | 10,766 views

    A study of the book of Job 14: 1 – 22

    Job 14: 1 – 22 Resurrection “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue. 3 And do You open Your eyes on such a one, and bring me to judgment with Yourself? 4 Who can bring a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian Bill avatar

    If God Is Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2019
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     | 10,226 views

    The God of the whirlwind took on human flesh and came to die on the cross. The mystery of suffering and sin should always take us to the Savior.

    If God is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Badly? Rev. Brian Bill April 27-28, 2019 Play video called, Questions. We all have questions, don’t we? For the next four months, Lord willing, we’ll be addressing questions you’ve heard people ask. Sometimes inquiries are from those who don’t yet know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Cross And The Believer: Carrying The Cross : Good Friday

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 19, 2020
     | 4,940 views

    Cross is the most "flaunted" symbol in the world today. But what does it mean to you as a believer?

    Cross and the Believers: A Good Friday Message Today is Good Friday, and the focus is on the cross. Traditionally we are used to listening to sermons about Jesus’s words from the Cross or the stations of the cross etc. More than any other day, Cross is on everybody’s mind today. As we know , the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Truth Behind The Scene Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,527 views

    A study of the book of Job chapter 1 verses 1 through 22

    Job 1: 1 – 22 The Truth Behind The Scene 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 3 Also, his possessions were seven thousand sheep, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Healing From Past Struggles

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 3,228 views

    Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us.

    Today we’ll address the topic of healing. In the fallen world in which we live there are many times when we experience things that harm us. We have to go through hard times. Each of I’m sure could list off traumatic experiences that we’ve been through. Whether we’re soldiers in combat, or children ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer To Our Collateral Damage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,549 views

    We will all endure collateral damage in our lives. Will it draw us closer to God? Our sin made Jesus collateral damage.

    Jesus Is The Answer To Our Collateral Damage May 24, 2020 Job 1:1-12 1 Peter 1:1-9 Imagine being at war for a moment. Your squad’s mission is to infiltrate a city and locate a building, because it is being used to manufacture weapons for the enemy. You locate the building and call in for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 12 - Healing From Our Hurts Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 3, 2024
     | 724 views

    Are there hurts and pain from the past that is still lingering on? How can we forgive those who hurt us and experience the healing that Jesus offers us? The life of Joseph will help us understand this in a practical way.

    We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work. (ISV) The Lord assures us that He is able to make our lives overflow with every blessing in all areas of our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    A Little While Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' cryptic words "in a little while" and the connection to the disciples time of both grief and joy, and how his words apply to believers today.

    If you have been with us for a while, you know we have been going through the book of John actually for over a year now. We actually are getting close to the end. If you have been with us the last few weeks, you know that we have been in the part of the gospel that represents the last week of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2024
     | 1,286 views

    To find healing for your heart, praise God who comforts you in affliction, and trust God who delivers you from affliction.

    There is an old story floating around about a soldier who was wounded in a battle. His commanding officer ordered him to go to the nearest military hospital. When he arrived at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    From Story To Glory

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 862 views

    The story of Mephibosheth is a powerful testimony of how God’s grace can transform a life marked by pain, rejection, and obscurity into one of restoration, favour, and glory.

    Title: FROM STORY TO GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 16:1-4, 2 Samuel 19:24-30 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth is a powerful testimony of how God’s grace can transform a life marked by pain, rejection, and obscurity into ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Land Of God's Promise

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    We are the land of God’s promise. In the call of Moses, we see God’s concern for the pain and condition of our lives.

    Charles Gerkin in his book shares the story of Margaret and Robert Algood. This once vibrant and active couple had been suffering with increasing difficulty through a drastically altered life since Robert has suffered a stroke several years ago. Robert had once been physically active and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist