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  • James May avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by James May on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,216 views

    God knows our circumstances and no matter what we face we have no excuse to not answer the call of God. God has brought us to this point in life for such a time as this.

    FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14, "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith When The Answer Is No Part 1

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Walking with God when we do not get the answer we want.

    Faith When the Answer Is No Part 1 Introduction This message comes out of a personal experience that I have had recently. I am sharing this with you in hope that when things do not go as you hoped that your faith is not shaken. I may not be able to complete the message today, but hopefully what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Coat Of Many Colors - #4 Light Blue Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,991 views

    This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

    This is a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Contagious! (Week 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 1, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    This is the second of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek’s Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

    BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from “If Jesus Lived in My House,” by Lee Strobel As we begin week two of our “Becoming a Contagious Christian” series, let me share a story from Lee Strobel—one of the authors of the Contagious Christian training materials. It’s not actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    A presentation of the armor of God given to the Christian.

    Introduction June 15, 1775 – the newly formed Continental Congress appoints a Virginia plantation farmer to serve as Commander-in-Chief of a ragtag army made up of disparate colony regiments. His assignment was to fight against the most powerful army of the day, that of the British ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The True Good Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 28, 2012
     | 3,675 views

    In lights of the hope we have, we are now called to live the true good life - one that is holy.

    Up to this time, Peter has eloquently laid before his readers the glorious blessings of God that have come to them. What truths has Peter already expressed? Who we are – God’s elect and strangers in the world. What has been done for us – given new birth into a living hope of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Hope In Advent - A Call To Attention!

    Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Nov 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,480 views

    Advent is an important part of our church year. The first Sunday of Advent is the Sunday we emphasize the Hope we have in Christ Jesus.

    The Hope in Advent – A Call to Attention! Mark 13:28-37 “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender, and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So, you also, when you see these things happening, know that it is near—at the doors! Assuredly, I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Burden Lifting Day Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,317 views

    Zacharias and Elizabeth carried a heavy burden. Their whole life they were childless. In their waning years though, God lifted their burden and gave them a child. this sermon looks at burdens childless couples carry, burdens in general, and how to deal with burdens in our lives.

    Burden Lifting Day Series: Christmas Through Their Eyes Chuck Sligh December 8, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Worship! Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,674 views

    Answers the question, "Does God care how we worship?

    “How To Worship” Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 One writer says, “We (21st century) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "church Awaken To Your Divine Purpose!"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 7, 2022
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     | 5,073 views

    The phrase "Awaken Church to Your Purpose!" is a compelling call to action that confidently urges the church—believers united—to recognize, embrace, and actively engage in its divine mission to reach out and bring hope to those who are lost.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 25:1-5) (1) "Then the kingdom of heaven, shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom." (2) " Now five of them were wise, and five were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Hope That Is Within Us Purifies Us – 1john 3:2-3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 6, 2022
     | 1,644 views

    The coming (Rapture) of the Lord Jesus Christ is our hope. Do you have this hope? It grows from reading the bible and meditating on the Person and work of the Lord, and learning about heaven. Our future state when we shall see Jesus.

    THE HOPE THAT IS WITHIN US PURIFIES US – 1John 3:2-3 1John 3 v 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we shall be. We know that when He appears, we shall be like Him because we shall see Him just as He is. 1John 3 v 3 Everyone who has this hope fixed on Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Do You Believe, Theophilus? Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,285 views

    Luke taught Theophilus what had been delivered unto him by eyewitnesses concerning Jesus. This teaching included not only the life of Jesus, but it included Old Testament prophecy and theological and spiritual lessons too.

    I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Do You Believe, Theophilus?” When we take the time to read Luke chapter 1, verses 1-4, we learn how the gospel of Luke was written to instill a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ in a person by the name of Theophilus, who was actually a student of Luke (v. 4); ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Rapture: The Next Prophetic Event Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,787 views

    there is no other conclusion that one can reach except that there will come a point when the Church - meaning the faithful saints of Christ - will be delivered from the wrath to come or the 7-Year Tribulation

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Today we are going to talk about the next prophetic event that will happen imminently. I want to bring full understanding to this important doctrine as a pastor and scholar who has spend many hours studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Todd Riley avatar

    Words Of Assurance To Those In Crisis

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 161 ratings
     | 12,121 views

    A story has been told of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going.

    A story has been told of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going. As the doctor fumbled for a reply, he heard a scratching at the door, and then he had his answer. "Do you hear that?" he asked his patient. "It's my dog. I left him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Very Special Event!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 20,219 views

    Jesus Himself talked about it the last night that He spent with His apostles before His arrest & crucifixion. Do you remember?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The day before Thanksgiving a man in Phoenix called his son in New York & said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother & I are divorcing; 45 years is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ