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  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Faith Of A Dog

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    A message that shows how people of all times are just like us today. We are all driven by our pasts to make decisions today that will affect our futures tomorrow.

    There were two men out in the country hunting one day when all of a sudden they came upon a very large grizzly bear. They could instantly tell that the bear was looking for lunch. And so, they began to run with all their might. While they were running away from the bear, one of them yelled ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The First Sunday Of Advent, Year C: Not Very Christmasy.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2024
     | 1,398 views

    The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end of the world, and when Christ comes for us at the end of our individual worlds, at death.

    Our Gospel from St. Luke today is a little unsettling. Not very Christmasy. Unseasonal thoughts about the end of the world. Yet, the word Advent from the Latin, adventus, means “coming.” The Church tells the Christmas Story backwards: the focus is to prepare for the coming of the Lord: at the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Encounter With Jesus That Changed Everything PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2025
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     | 198 views

    God’s mercy through Christ’s resurrection gives us living hope, transforming our weariness and shame into courage, renewal, and confident expectation for the future.

    There are mornings when hope feels like a whisper in the wind—soft, steady, surprising. You wake up with a to-do list longer than your energy and a heart that wonders, Will anything change? Then you catch a memory of God’s kindness—a prayer answered when you had no words left, a friend’s hand in ...read more

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    The Way To Zion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,234 views

    Prelude: How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? What is the way back to God? Purpose: Let’s discuss the way from worldly Babylon to heavenly Zion. Plan: Let’s look at John the Baptist’s message in Mark 1:1-8.

    Prelude: How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? What is the way back to God? Purpose: Let’s discuss the way from worldly Babylon to heavenly Zion. Plan: Let’s look at John the Baptist’s message in Mark 1:1-8. Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,032 views

    The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

    Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Twelve Stones

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 13, 2021
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    Story was not over after witnessing a colossal miracle of great magnitude, God was very particular that the people remembered it, so He made preparations for the monument.

    Stones will speak Joshua 4: STONES! 1 Now when all the nation had finished crossing the Jordan, the LORD spoke to Joshua, saying, 2 "Take for yourselves twelve men from the people, one man from each tribe, 3 and command them, saying, 'Take up for yourselves twelve stones from here out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resurrection Of Our Lord

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    Matthew’s Easter Gospel is for a people who live in fear. It calls us forward into an often fearful future with Jesus going before us.

    Resurrection of Our Lord Matthew 28:1-10 31 March 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Quite a text! To read this text and to think of all we do to celebrate Easter, there has got to be more to the story than meets the eye. The story comes off a little flat. Women coming to the tomb and you wonder if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Whom Will You Serve In 2003

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,267 views

    Just like Joshua had to make a decision for the future, you and I must make a decision to be fully committed to the upbuilding of God’s Kingdom.

    Whom will you serve in 2003 Joshua 24:14 You did it! You made it through another year. 2002 is history. 2003 is a mystery. The new year divides the past from the present, the old from the new. This is a new year, full of all sorts of possibilities and opportunities. 12 long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Meal & A Promise Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    What would you do if God came to dinner? Abraham gives his best to the Lord and receives fellowship, promise, and plans for the future in return.

    Two things are accomplished in this chapter - a visit from God Himself for two reasons: blessings and judgment. God is reminding Abraham - and especially Sarah - of the promised son, and to engage Abraham in a discussion about judging sin. It teaches about God’s character and intercession. Verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Happy Are The Youth Whose Hope Is In The Lord

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 51,804 views

    This is a message given on a Sunday morning speaking primarily to youth graduating from High School. The goal of the message is to provide hope for the future for all in the congregation.

    Happy are the Youth Whose Hope is in the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy is the man/youth whose hope is in the Lord.” For you that are older, do you remember how you felt when you graduated from High school? Did you experience excitement and hope for the future? Or did you feel hopeless about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Building Lasting Family Memories"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    What influence does family activities have on our present and future? How do family activities shape us in a positive or negative way?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 31, 2004 “Building Lasting Family Memories” Ephesians 6:1-4 Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: We are surrounded by many influences that try to shape our decisions into worldly life forms. Sometimes positive experiences get crowded out by the busyness of life--by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Late, Great, Planet Earth.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    What is prophecy, prophecy is a look into the future but it is also a promise made that will occur. There are many that are ignoring prophecy or should I say promises that are made by God.

    The Late, Great, Planet Earth. Jer 22:29 O earth, earth, earth, hear the word of the LORD. What is prophecy, prophecy is a look into the future but it is also a promise made that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obtaining Your Destiny Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,553 views

    For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

    Title: Obtaining Your Destiny II Text: I Sam. 17:20-24 Intro: God has a destiny for each and everyone of us here today. Jer 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) God sets the plan into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Serious Series

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,696 views

    TONIGHT you will be forced to answer the question, Are You Serious? – serious about life, serious about this Christianity thing, serious about your future?

    Are You Serious? Review the last few weeks of the series... Tonight we start chapter 4 of James. James gets really in-your-face intense here! He’s calling them out on some serious issues and challenging them to make it right or they will miss out on their destiny. Have you heard a story that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter's Sermon After The Beggar Is Healed

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    Peter and John give us a model for Christian acts of service and proclamation. Also, Peter’s sermon focuses on Good News now and for the future.

    Background: Two of Jesus’ disciples – Peter and John – are on their way to the temple for prayer (Acts 3:1). In other words even though they were the first Christians – believing and trusting in Jesus as Messiah, and having witnessed Jesus’ death and resurrection – they had not turned their backs ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican