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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    He Wrestled Alone!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 17, 2020
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    Intro: This morning we are going to talk about times in your life where you have to wrestle some opponents by yourself. We are grateful for all the times others can stand with us, but sometimes they cannot.

    He Wrestled Alone PPT 1 message title PPT 2 Text & Pic Genesis 32:24 And Jacob was left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. Intro: This morning we are going to talk about times in your life where you have to wrestle some opponents by yourself. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Overcoming Empathy Deficit Disorder

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2019
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    Our world is becoming a more hate-filled place, where people have less empathy and compassion for others. In contrast to that, the people of God are called to live lives of love, empathy and compassion, because God has loved us and poured His love into our hearts.

    A. One day a man was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. 1. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he stopped and backed up to the curb. 2. The car stopped, so he started to cross, and the car started to move toward him. 3. The man changed direction and went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    How To Experience The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Dec 13, 2018
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    A core part of our relationship with Christ is rooted and grounded in our faith in the goodness of God. By that I mean we have a trust, love and respect for God which is built upon our knowledge that He is a good and loving God who is trying to restore a creation which has gone haywire.

    A core part of our relationship with Christ is rooted and grounded in <strong>our faith in the goodness of God</strong>. By that I mean we have a trust, love and respect for God which is built upon our knowledge that He is a good and loving God who is trying to restore a creation which ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Stemming The Tide

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 31, 2016
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    1 of 5. YaHWeH(the LORD) sought for a man who would be willing to stand for Him in the midst of apostasy. Who will stand for the Lord or stem the tide of sin? A person who stems the tide of sin, Addresses spiritual...

    STEMMING THE TIDE-I—Ezekiel 22:23-31 Intervention/Confrontation/Stand against Standing in the Gap Attention: (Memorial Day)Soldiers who have given their all—even their lives— for the sake of their country. Those soldiers of the WWII era we consider(per news anchor, journalist, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Broken Relationships Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 10, 2016
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     | 7,871 views

    If you want to heal your broken relationships, confess the wrong you have done, confront the wrong done to you, and confirm the right path going forward.

    Three weeks after her wedding day, Joanna called her pastor in hysterics. “Pastor,” she cried, “John and I had our first fight together! It was awful. What am I going to do?” “Calm down, Joanna,” her pastor answered, leaning back in his chair and shaking his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It’s Not Talking About Prehistoric Beasts Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2016
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    A study of the book of Job 26: 1 – 14

    Job 26: 1 – 14 It’s Not Talking About Prehistoric Beasts 1 But Job answered and said: 2 “How have you helped him who is without power? How have you saved the arm that has no strength? 3 How have you counseled one who has no wisdom? And how have you declared sound advice to many? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Tender Mercy Makers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,863 views

    God is merciful and calls us to be as well. But what does mercy look like and how can we know when we've gotten it right?

    OPEN: I once read the true story of a preacher was organizing an evangelistic outreach using small acts of kindness to demonstrate Christ's love. He phoned several neighborhood grocery stores and Laundromats for permission to do specific services. On one call, the employee who answered the phone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Your Heart You Know What's Right Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 24, 2015
     | 5,884 views

    'In you heart you know what's right?' Do we rally?

    “Cross Currents: In Your Heart You Know What’s Right” Col. 3:1-17 The post on Facebook by one of my high school classmates read, “We don't need religion to be moral – in our hearts we know what's right”' It’s a popular sentiment. “Just follow your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Christmas Is Not All About Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015
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    In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

    Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Marc Phillips avatar

    Joy To The World

    Contributed by Marc Phillips on Dec 18, 2015
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    We should carry our Joy in everything we do. Our joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit and when we are less than joyful we are squashing that spirit. Joy to the World is not just for Christmas, but for all year long!

    Scripture is shared from the NASB... We just sang Joy to the World as a praise song, and I think we did a pretty good job of it. I’d like to try this exercise together if you would indulge me for a moment. Let’s sing that first verse again, only let’s do it with a scowl or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David McClain avatar

    Broken People Produce Broken Marriages Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,995 views

    We cannot fix relationships until we first realize we are broken, sinful people that God loves and wants to restore. The self-obsession of broken, sinful people creates a seeks to hide our flaws and blame others for them when exposed.

    OPENING SENTENCE: I had an uncle who started to have a pain in his neck that caused him to lean his head to the left side and constantly wince in pain. INTRODUCTION: Doctors could not diagnosis the problem so he lived with the pain for years. In time his neck began to permanently lean to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Are We Really Living In The End Times?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 8,964 views

    Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

    8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    End Times

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2023
     | 4,331 views

    In Matthew chapter 24 Jesus laid out what the times just before His return would look like. From Growing Trials to Global Testimony leading to the Great Tribulation and finally the Glorious Trumpet.

    END TIMES It was a mild October afternoon in 1982 and Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin was packed. Over 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin fans were watching their beloved football team take a beating by Michigan State. What seemed odd was that it seemed the more their team lost the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Parables Of Lostness Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,298 views

    Jesus is the answer to all our lostness no matter what kind we may find ourselves in.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Parables of Lostness LUKE 15:1-32 #justJesus INTRODUCTION NARRATIVE 1: “Taken” In 2008, an action movie came out that spurred 2 more movies after it and all because of one speech. 7 sentences is the crux of one movie and allowed them to make two more after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Time Is It? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 10, 2023
     | 3,389 views

    If you want to enjoy a meaningful life, appreciate God’s timing in everything. Then cooperate with God. Cooperate with God and find beauty, pleasure, and permanence.

    City Slickers is an old movie (1991) that tells the story of three friends having mid-life crises. They escape the city and head west for a two-week cattle run to discover what's important in life. Before they leave, Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) shares what he does for a living on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free