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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Can I Be Honest To God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2009
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     | 4,358 views

    A look at the invitation (and the need) for us to be bold and honest in our talking with God.

    Is it ok to question God? - The presumption is usually that the answer is “no.” - Just sit down and shut up. Just take it. - When you hear people pray, a lot of the praying is very rote and formulaic. It’s pretty rare that you’ll hear someone really bearing their heart to God. It’s even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Takes An Unexpected Turn Series

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009
     | 7,481 views

    When life takes an unexpected turn, will we trust God?

    Intro. Last week we saw that Jacob’s life changed before Joseph was born. Joseph had been trained well by his father. Not the same could be said about the rest of the sons. Jacob had been very passive in the lives of Joseph’s older brothers, but apparently more involved in the life of Joseph. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Overcome Fear, Anxiety And Worry

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 30, 2020
     | 7,313 views

    The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? – Psalm 27:1

    The COVID-19 crisis (corona virus pandemic) is fear inducing and frightening for millions of people. Fear has been a part of the human existence since the fall of man in Genesis 3:8-10. Everyone, regardless of how brave they seem, is afraid of something. There are so many things today that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Palm Sunday: Jesus Is Drawn To Those Who Are Saddened.

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Apr 12, 2020
     | 1,471 views

    Even when we don’t see Jesus, He is there!

    Sermon Advent 3 -2020 - Peace - Today is Palm Sunday. - The third day of our Easter Advent, & this day stands for peace. - It marks the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. - People praised Jesus, shouting Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2020
     | 7,119 views

    The first Palm Sunday was actually people claiming Jesus Christ as the victorious King who would free them from bondage from the Romans!

    Good day! May God bless you as you worship Him! Today is typically celebrated as Palm Sunday. In preparation for our worship, let us pray…. Now, let us echo the voices of those who followed Jesus Christ about 2000 years ago and sing “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest!” ……. Let us quietly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    22 The 2nd Commission Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,898 views

    This devotion is about the 2nd call of God to Jonah to go and preach to the people of Nineveh. This is the 22nd of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    Jonah 3:1 – “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” “Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time…” When we read the above words of the Lord to Jonah in Jonah 1:2, “Arise, go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don't Miss The Christchild, Chritmas Eve Service And Message

    Contributed by Joan Wittrock on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    This is a Christmas Eve Service and Sermon for 2013.

    A special Thank you to Pastor David Elvery for posting a sermon from which the message that follows draws much inspiration! Prelude Ringing of the Bell Call to Worship Christmas Hymn “Joy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Focusing On Sacrifice Can Twist Our Faith Into Something Ugly

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 6, 2014
     | 2,355 views

    Why focusing on sacrifice causes trouble and how focusing on compassion (as Jesus instructs us to) brings better results.

    WHAT'S WRONG WITH SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is not intrinsically bad, but the problem is when we say that more sacrifice equals a better Christian. - Matthew 9:13. - There is a lot that is good to sacrifice. Like many other things, though, making it the ultimate goal of our Christian life puts us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2014
     | 6,894 views

    The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.

    Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What A Mighty God We Serve! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,901 views

    Our God is unlike the imaginary gods of the nations; He is Almighty and Sovereign.

    What A Mighty God We Serve! (Psalm 76) 1. Last week Sam brought me a package that had been mailed to my name at Ahavat Yeshua Messianic Congregation, where I sometimes speak. 2. It was a free book on an item from the high priest’s clothing. I gave it to Sam to read first, because that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Funeral For A Tragic Death

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 78,414 views

    A Memorial Service I spoke at for a young man who died tragically at the age of 21

    (James died of an overdose of drugs at the age of 21. The family asked for a memorial service at the church building and more than 60 people arrived to show their respect). I can’t tell you how moved I am that so many of you have come to show their love and respect for James and his family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013
     | 5,178 views

    The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

    Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing Yourself As God Does Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,872 views

    Israel had repeatedly witnessed God’s power; why were they intimidated? It’s a perception problem called low self-esteem, and it’s how the enemy prevents you from winning. The Israelites quickly forgot their Red Sea deliverance...

    Seeing Yourself As God Does Numbers 13:1-2, 30-33NKJV A man in the prairie observed an eagle fatally wounded by gunshot. He writes: “With his eyes gleaming…he slowly turned his head, giving one last…longing look towards the sky. He’d often swept those starry spaces ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Remember The Sabbath Day

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 7,121 views

    "Remember the sabbath day

    Exodus 20 v. 8 - 11 Intro - 1st Commandment - Worship God only 2nd Commandment - Worship God correctly 3rd Commandment - Worship God sincerely 4th Commandment - Worship God regularly Note:- 1. GOD'S PROVISION OF THE DAY - v. 8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    What Have We Done To God's Love?

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 17, 2015
     | 3,279 views

    God's love sustains us to everlasting life in the peace and understanding that God's love is Christ Jesus.

    WHAT HAVE WE DONE TO GOD'S LOVE? by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 17, 2015) “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends