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  • Charles Jones avatar

    A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021
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    When grief comes yes we need the support of friends, family, and the family of God found in the church. But most of all we need God’s help.

    Title: A Very Present Help in Trouble Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1 RSV). Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–7 Introduction The pathway of life is filled with difficult times, beginning with the difficult experience of birth. Starting school is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does Present Location Or Situation Matter?

    Contributed by Paul Richard on Jun 14, 2022
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    Out of the dunghill comes upliftment 1 Samuel 2:8.

    There is general perception that good successes can only come out of civilization. Today, many people are ensnared in it and tend to move from one location to another in consideration of their present circumstances. Sharp drift from poor regions to developed worlds is glaringly predominant which ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
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    The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 16 - Overcoming Fears Of The Present Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 30, 2025
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    There are so many who are gripped with all sorts of fears, and only the Lord Jesus can help us overcome these fears. Anyone who puts their faith in Jesus will conquer every fear and live a victorious life.

    We read in Luke 21:26, “men fainting at heart from fear, and expectation of the things coming on the world, for the powers of the heavens shall be shaken.” (YLT) The disciples of Jesus enquired of Him as to what would be the signs that the end of days was close at hand. Jesus went on to explain in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When God Speaks, He Is Present Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 21, 2024
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    When we hear God speak, we are encountering His presence. God speaks to us in various ways, and when we hear His voice, it is a personal encounter with Him.

    Hey guys, let's talk about something cool. You know how you're always on your phones, texting, chatting, and scrolling? Imagine if you got a text from God. Sounds crazy, right? But that's kind of what happened to a guy named Job in the Bible. Job was a good guy, but he had a really rough time. He ...read more

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    The Real Absence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001
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    Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

    The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Body Of Christ – Part I Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 11, 2016
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    When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean?

    The Body of Christ – Part I What does the Bible teach concerning the church? When the word “church” or concept of the church is presented in the Bible, what does it mean? Many people really don’t know what the word “church” means. Just like the word family ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unto You Is Born - The Christ Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 11, 2023
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    Christmas is a time for gift giving. When you were young, is there something that you seriously wanted and hoped it would be one of your presents for Christmas?

    Alba 12-10-2023 UNTO YOU IS BORN – THE CHRIST Luke 2:11 Christmas is a time for gift giving. When you were young, is there something that you seriously wanted and hoped it would be one of your presents for Christmas? Perhaps you were excited to open the gift and find it was just what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fear Not - Focused On Today Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 843 views

    This sermon encourages believers to let go of future anxieties and focus on the present day, trusting in God's provision as taught by Christ in Matthew 6:11, 6:34.

    Welcome back! Today is our 3rd week in our Fear Not series. So far we’ve talked about the difference between healthy and unhealthy fear. We know that God does not give us a spirit of fear but rather a spirit of power, of love, and of self-control. We also learned that fear has a proper place. Can ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Fear Not

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    Why We Believe In The Bodily (Literal) Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Don Paden on Jun 12, 2007
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    This Message presents the supporting Evidences for the Reality of The Resurrection of Jesus

    WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE BODILY (LITERAL) RESURRECTION OF CHRIST I Corinthians 15; John 20 & 21; Matthew 28; Luke 24 We have come to the time when the world in general and the religious world in particular remembers in a special way the Death, Burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 3, 2014
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    Candle-mas, the story of Simeon is a simple story, but if you look closely, there is a lot about the way we should be living our lives … as either Jesus will appear one day on earth, or we will die and meet him in heaven; either way, we want to be ready.

    Word Count: 2579 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2014: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: "Candle-mas", the story of Simeon is a simple story, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    What Think Ye Of Christ?

    Contributed by James Groce on Oct 3, 2001
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    The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver of all time.

    What Think Ye of Christ? ---------- John 1:1 ---------- By Elder James Groce Pastor, Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, FL 9-2001 The question, “What think ye of Christ?”, presents a dilemma to any thinking person. If Jesus Christ was not all that He claimed to be, He was the greatest deceiver ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Showing Emotion During The Presenting Of God’s Word Acceptable?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 16, 2023
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    Just because we may have heard the word can we appropriately begin to speak? What has Christ brought you out of?

    In the verse before this one, Paul wrote that he would rather die than lose his reason to preach. Now that he has made the decision to preach the Gospel, he makes it clear that he is not boasting. He believes that he has no control over whether or not he will continue to preach about how faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Since You Have Been Raised With Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 21, 2007
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    In our text, Paul speaks of the new life that we have in Christ. He looks at it from three different perspectives: past, present and future. 1- A past experience 2- A present enjoyment 3- A future ecstasy

    INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the old story about the funeral of the unsavory character who had never been to church in his life. He had led a very questionable life, meaning he’d done about anything and everything a person could think of and it wasn’t good. The service was being conducted by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communion With Christ - Part 5 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003
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     | 3,542 views

    David then exhorts us to seek Communion with Christ for that is our present and eternal destiny as he beautifully pictures it is in verse 5.

    “The Model for the Christian Life” Psalm 23:1-6 (5 of 6) 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) 2. COMMITMENT to Discipleship (v. 2) 3. CONSECRATED to Christ (v. 3) 4. Forming the CHARACTER of Christ in us. (v. 4) 5. COMMUNION with Christ. (v. 5) Psalm 22:2; Isaiah 25:6; John 6:53-56; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist