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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 97,740 views

    The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God’s glorious best for you lies ahead.

    1 PETER 1: 3-6 [Renewing Hope Series] A LIVING HOPE [ Mark 16:1-8 ] The power with which Peter aims to equip these beleaguered saints is the power of hope. [If they, or we, are going to live and love like Jesus commands us, even in times of great stress and worry, then they, and we, must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ground Is Level At The Foot Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,088 views

    The Old Testament gave favored status to the Jews and considered Gentiles unclean. But the New Testament teaches that the ground is level at the foot of the cross.

    INTRODUCTION Galatians is written to a group of Christians who were straying from the grace-way. They replaced grace with rule-keeping. We need laws and rules. I’m glad we have the law of gravity, or we’d all fly off into space. And, of course, we need speed limit laws for public ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Are Fragile—handle With Care Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 11,996 views

    If you learn anything about gentleness, please understand that real gentleness requires supernatural strength. In fact, the way to be gentle is to be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION Orange you glad you came to church today? Fruit is the outward expression of an inner nature. When you see an orange hanging on a tree, you can safely assume, that’s an orange tree. The reason you can identify the tree is because of its fruit. Jesus said the same thing about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Cross: Three Crucifixions Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 12,189 views

    What does it really mean to be crucified with Christ?

    INTRODUCTION One of the reasons some Christians keep changing churches is that they can’t seem to get along with anyone. Maybe they don’t like the preacher or the minister of music, or the deacons. A ship captain sailing through the South Pacific saw smoke rising from a little island. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happens When A Person Dies? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,274 views

    What will we be like for eternity?

    INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series, “Heaven: An insider’s guide.” Last week I invited you to email me your questions about heaven and I’ve received several dozen good questions. I was surprised to learn the most popular question asked is, “Will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Joy For All The People Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 22, 2015
     | 5,843 views

    On that first Christmas, the angels declared to the shepherds that the Good News will cause Great joy for all the people. In this message, we will discover that indeed, the Good News of salvation has great spiritual power to change our lives.

    GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:10 "10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people." INTRODUCTION: We have been on a series of studies from the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Do Good People Suffer?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,350 views

    This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

    11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Talking To God

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    This sermon is about having a One on One Conversation with God. It looks at what that meant to several people in the Scriptures - Adam, Cain, Abraham, Moses and Samuel in particular. It also reveals how gloriously dangerous and life transformative it can be

    Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11; Psalm 29 Theme: One on One With God Title: The Danger of Talking to God This sermon is about having a One on One Conversation with God. It looks at what that means to several people in the Scriptures - Adam, Cain, Abraham, Moses and Samuel in particular. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Authentic Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 5,951 views

    Have we substituted lesser things for the grandeur of God?

    Series: The Big 10 (based on a series by James Merritt) “AUTHENTIC WORSHIP” EXODUS 20:4-6 OPEN We continue on today in our series of messages on the 10 Commandments called “The Big 10.” As we begin, I want to ask you: What is the first thing that comes to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Genuine Disciple Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020
     | 5,965 views

    As we SUBMIT to God we can watch Him CHANGE the world around us.

    Genuine Disciple Acts 9:36-43 Have you ever had a nickname? When I was growing up I had several nicknames: Child – Troy-Boy, Junior High – Wally; High School - Wal-man. On our mission trip last week Sarah Smith called me Roberto Budweiser, but that's another story. I’m sure at some point in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021
     | 1,982 views

    There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

    "The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Living Water Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2023
     | 2,620 views

    God’s will for you every day is to drink of His Spirit, worship in spirit and truth, and tell others about His Son. If you pursue just these three desires of God every day, you’ll live a full life without all the hassle and hurry.

    Alan Fadling, in his book An Unhurried Life, tells a parable of a king who had two servants. One of the servants, for fear of not pleasing his master, rose early each day to hurry along to do all the things that he believed the king wanted done. He didn't want to bother the king with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 13th, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,824 views

    Year A, Proper 19.

    Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 A). A PATH THROUGH THE SEA. Exodus 14:19-31. EXODUS 14:19a. The “Angel of God” removed Himself from ‘going before’ the people and “went behind them.” We see here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,454 views

    In this message we will talk about the 'ME' we are called to follow, and what it means to actually follow after Him.

    “Follow ME” Matthew 4:12-25 DISMISS GROVE KIDZ MGCC – welcome to, The Gospel of Matthew, ‘The King and His Kingdom,’ week #7. NOW – this morning we are going to unpack, chapter 4 verses 12-25, in a conversation that I am calling, “Follow ME” Show Video “Follow” OKAY – let’s do this, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are... Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,861 views

    The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

    Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church