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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    When The Mountain Won't Move...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2016
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     | 22,828 views

    The problem is, when we hear the word mountain, we immediately relate it to our own capabilities. And we begin to think literally about how much dynamite and explosives it would take to move "our heaven and earth" size of dilemma, or mountain!

    When the mountain won't move... Illus. By James Davis Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Soup For You

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2015
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     | 11,655 views

    Anyone who has watched "Seinfield" on TV has probably heard the catch phrase "No soup for you." But Jesus tells a parable about a group of people who hear that catch phrase all to clear.

    Excuses. We all have them. We make excuses for our actions. We make excuses for our lack of actions. We make excuses for our words. Basically we are good at making excuses. The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published a list of the excuses they were given for auto accidents (1) “An ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 15,117 views

    God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

    Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soon - And Very Soon

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 23, 2010
     | 7,320 views

    Without a proper understanding of Jesus as King we miss one of the most sobering yet exciting elements of He is. It's an understanding that can change your life.

    “Soon – and Very Soon” Is. 65:17-25; Malachi 4:1-6; 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Sometime it is difficult for us to identify with biblical and theological concepts. For example, since we are unfamiliar with the nature and functions of a king, it is hard to get excited about Jesus as King. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Glimpse Into A Place Called Heaven Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009
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     | 14,571 views

    This is the concluding sermon in the series looking at the end times. And there is no better way to end it, then to take a look into Heaven the great reward for those that give their lifes to Christ.

    A Biblical View of the End Times A GLIMPSE INTO A PLACE CALLED HEAVEN Revelation 21:1-27 Intro: An elderly preacher had always secretly dreaded death and was powerless to console others who were facing that prospect. Eventually he moved from the area where he had lived and ministered for most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Participation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008
     | 6,613 views

    Second of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

    In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Believe In Heaven

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 22, 2017
     | 5,466 views

    I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. AS IT PROGRESSES SO TOO DOES THE ANTICIPATION OF THE DAY WHEN THEY MOVE IN. SHOULDN'T THE SAME BE TRUE ABOUT HEAVEN.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN HEAVEN REVELATION 21:1-7 I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY ON A FEW OCCASIONS TO HELP FRIENDS AND RELATIVES BUILD NEW HOMES. I HAVE NOTICED A COUPLE OF THINGS WHEN THESE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENT THEMSELVES. FIRST, THAT’S CLOSE ENOUGH IS A PHRASE THAT IS NEVER HEARD. IF MEASUREMENTS ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,797 views

    Jesus has not called you to be a church in your own power, but has given you everything you need to do His work.

    February 12, 2017 Morning Worship Text: John 14 Subject; The Holy Spirit Title: The Work of the Spirit Part 1 I want to begin a new series this morning – we kind of got started into last week – but this series will be on the work of the Holy Spirit. We will begin in John 14 and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Looking For The New Year

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 22, 2018
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     | 4,220 views

    A discussion of expectations for the New Year

    WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Can And Cannot Be Saved

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,182 views

    The scripture says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

    This verse of scripture sounds simple enough, but often even a familiar text needs some explanation. Something needing an explanation makes me think of the following little story: Illus: There was a criminal who was put in prison. The prison life had many new and different aspects. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be In The Now

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018
     | 11,754 views

    It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

    BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Changes Everything: Simeon Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,352 views

    When Simeon looked into the face of Jesus he saw the hope of the World

    We all know the words; we’ve heard them over and over again. If you close your eyes, you can almost picture the. The Old Testament words that are read each year during Advent. The words of Isaiah, Micah and David which relate to the coming Messiah. They are repeated in sermons and songs and printed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Are You "Looking For”? (New Years Message)

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018
     | 7,001 views

    Looking at the mistakes or weaknesses in the past. Committing to a New Year

    WHAT ARE YOU “LOOKING FOR”? SCRIPTURE: Titus 2:13 “Looking for (4327 wait for) that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;” Hebrews 10:26 “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Lewis avatar

    When You Are Reviled Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,291 views

    We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Millennium- New Earth Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 1,324 views

    the millennium and the new heaven and earth

    Opener: Well Good morning church! It is so nice to be back, and it is nice to see everyone here today! I trust you have had an awesome week! Today, we are concluding our end time series and talking about the millennium and the new heaven and earth. Before we get into that, lets recap of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God