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  • David Washburn avatar

    "When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,217 views

    We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

    One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caught In The Act

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Why would Jesus dismiss the adulteress in John knowing full well of her sin?

    Caught in the Act” John 8:1-11 1Jesus went across to Mount Olives, 2but He was soon back in the temple again. He sat down and taught them. Jesus is sitting in the middle of a small crowd, which is gathering at the synagogue one morning. They had come to hear Jesus speak to them concerning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Communicate Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE ACROSS CULTURES

    TIPS FOR CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS Illustration: When Hudson Taylor was director of the China Inland Mission, he often interviewed candidates for the mission field. On one occasion, he met with a group of applicants to determine their motivations for service. "And why do you wish to go as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Had A Resume

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,722 views

    This sermon deals with looking at the attributes of God and also looks at our resumes to God if we were appling for something from Him.

    IF GOD HAD A RESUME 1/21/03 1 Peter 4:7-11 All of us at some time have applied for a position. We will submit a resume and hope for the best. They even have places that for a certain fee, they can even make a country boy like myself look a lot better than I really am because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Connect With People For God

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

    Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Just Like A Dad Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Paul outlines important principles of Christian leadership and the job description of every godly father.

    Just Like A Dad 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12, 19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we honor our dads and by extension all of the men who play such important roles in the lives of our church and families. Being a dad has its challenges. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thunder In The Mountains, Silence In The Soul

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
     | 5,276 views

    Elijah the great prophet shows us his humanity when he panics after a triumphant encounter with Baal worshipers. But God never gives up on him, God feeds him, shelters him, and speaks to him, not in the thunder, but in a still quiet voice.

    Ever been caught in a disaster? Chances are that all of us will be at some point, whether it’s a personal crisis or something more widespread such as a tornado or an earthquake. Doesn’t it seem we’re used to hearing about disasters every day? Some, like the oil spill, or the sudden flood in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pilate Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,146 views

    So what do we know about Pilate and what can we learn from him?

    Pilate John 18:29-40 The phrase “suffered under Pontius Pilate” is used in the Apostle’s Creed and has been translated into more languages than just about every other name. Even though he stepped onto the stage of human history for only about four hours, Pilate’s name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Sack Full Of Feathers Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    Words fly away like feathers freed from a sack. It is important to keep a check on our words

    A Sack full of Feathers James 3:1-12 This morning we are back on the subject of a faith that works. We have been looking into the book of James and dealing with the direct teaching about faith and trials and expectations. According To James self-control is a part of our faith as Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Eight Habits For Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,062 views

    Developing eight habits. 1. Rejoice always 2. Pray without ceasing 3. Give thanks in everything 4. Don't put out God's fire 5. Listen to God's Word 6. Examine everything 7. Hold fast to what is good 8. Stay away from evil

    Eight Habits for Holy Living Our text for today is from First Thessalonians chapter five. Please follow along with me as I read: 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bondservants Of Christ

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,612 views

    We are all bondservants of Christ if we have yielded to His Lordship,

    Alba 6-25-2023 BONDSERVANTS OF CHRIST Ephesians 6:5-9 These days, if you go past most any business there is a sign that says, “Help Wanted”. It looks as if anyone wanted a job, there would be something available. But in one store window I read there was a sign that said, “No Help Wanted”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,176 views

    Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Sees The Heart Part Two Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021
     | 2,453 views

    God uses Samuel to speak to David and now David is use to defeat the giant in the life of the Israelites.

    God sees the heart Part two 1 Samuel 17:1-11 Introduction- Good morning Rosedale! We are continuing a message from last week entitled God sees the heart. I am going to get you caught up as soon as possible. Anyone one here feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Commentary On Naaman

    Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Oct 18, 2017
     | 16,197 views

    Naaman a highly respected commander of the Syrian army experienced the healing power of God when he took the advice of some ordinary people who had faith in an extra ordinary God.

    2 Kings 5 Good News Translation (GNT) - Naaman Is Cured 1 Naaman, the commander of the Syrian army, was highly respected and esteemed by the king of Syria, because through Naaman the Lord had given victory to the Syrian forces. He was a great soldier, but he suffered from a dreaded skin disease. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Do Battle With The Enemy And Win Series

    Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 30,380 views

    Chip Ingram shows how the Bible teaches us to deal with issues of spiritual warfare.

    Welcome to Spiritual Warfare 301: How to Do Battle with the Enemy and Win. Remember, 101 we said it’s real; there is an invisible world, and there is an invisible war. Then in 201 we learned that you have protection. Everything you need to be victorious, you have. You’ve got the belt of truth, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other