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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Jesus Is Our Hope!

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010
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     | 9,473 views

    As the song goes our hope is built on nothing less then Jesus blood and righteousness!

    Intro: 1. Lucy and Linus are sitting in front of the TV set when she says to Linus, “Go get me a glass of water.” Linus looks surprised, “Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for me!” Lucy responds, “On your 75th birthday, I will bake you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Through Discouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    Don’t give up. Look up! • We’re on a winning team. • We’re surrounded by people who love us. • And We’re surrounded by a God who loves us.

    There once was a boy playing baseball by himself in the backyard. • Who said "I’m the greatest batter in the world!" • Then He tossed the ball in the air and would swing the bat. • The Problem is He swung and he missed. • Not one to give up he throws the ball up again and says, "I’m the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Praying For The Spirit To Come Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    What should our attitude and praying be like since we have been enlisted in the war-time effort of spreading the gospel?

    As your turning to Acts 4:23-31, I want to read what John Piper wrote concerning prayer. Listen to the imagery that he uses as he describes the true purpose of prayer. “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Panicked? Impatient? Christ Is In Control.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 16, 2001
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     | 5,183 views

    Jesus shows us that when things don’t go our way, and panic and impatience grips our heart,that He is still in control.

    THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT TEXT: MATTHEW 11:2-11 SERMON TITLE: Panicked? Impatient? Christ is in Control. Two of our readings this morning surround us with the call to be patient! In Matthew, the patience that is referred to is one that surrounds life issues. In James, the patience that is referred ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Love Who You Are

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 29, 2018
     | 5,567 views

    It's easy to develop a poor image of yourself. I'll be highlighting some statements we make if we have a negative view of ourselves. If you identify with any of them you will see the reasons why you can replace the negative self-image with a positive one.

    LOVE WHO YOU ARE It's easy to develop a poor image of yourself. Today I'll be highlighting some statements one might make if they have a negative view of themselves. If you identify with any of them you will see the reasons why you can replace the negative self-image with a more positive one. 1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    "I Am Afraid Of You"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    list people who scare me

    Galatians 4:1-14 "I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain" After Israel beheld the fearful phenomena which manifested the presence of Jehovah upon Mount Sinai at the giving of the law, Moses informs them that a fear of God needs to be before them that they sin not. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Do Go To Hell

    Contributed by Charlie Ellison on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    People are on their way to Hell, and we need to help them change their eternal Home

    It’s Not God’s Will for Anyone to go to Hell! • Do you believe in Life after Death? • Where does the person go at death? • Is it God’s Divine will for anyone to go to Hell. • II Pet 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unbroken

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 1, 2021
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     | 6,964 views

    A man or woman who is rooted in Christ can stand the winds and the storms of life.

    UNBROKEN "19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harry Wood avatar

    God Our Deliver

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,396 views

    Our need to find God as our dependence in the time of trouble.

    G.O.D. (GUARANTEED OUR DELIVERANCE) (GOD OUR DELIVER) Text: Psalms 30:5 “For His anger endureth but a moment; in His favor is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning, 1. Are you in the middle of the night and don’t see hope of morning? a. Everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard White avatar

    To Be: Mournful Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 15, 2011
     | 3,295 views

    What do we mourn? Loss of loved ones, jobs, opportunities and the like. We are called to mourn our loss of our relationship with God.

    To Be Mourning. Illust: I helped him cry. Some commentators deny that this mourning is for sin (e.g., Bonnard). Others (e.g., Schweizer) understand it to be mourning for any kind of misery. The reality is subtler. The godly remnant of Jesus' day weeps because of the humiliation of Israel, but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Dream Again

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,151 views

    Joseph had big dreams but they became broken, barren dreams; But God was with him and his brarren dreams were birthed.

    Dare to Dream Again Attention: What did you want to be when you grew up? Need: What can I do when my dreams are crushed? Text: Gen 37:5-27 I. Joseph Has Big Dreams a. Importance in his dreams i. He would rule over his family ii. Universal need for significance b. Impact of a dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    Don't Cry Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Oct 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,221 views

    Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life.

    Title: Don't Cry!! by Robert F Collins Bible Reading: Luke 7:11-17 Even though its painful the taste of death, be strong and trust in the God of Life! Two crowds. One entering the city and one leaving. They couldn’t be more diverse. The group arriving buzzes with laughter and conversation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    1. Why am I alive? -- To be loved by God. 2. Does my life matter? -- I was made to last forever. 3. What is my purpose? -- To get to know God.

    (Note: The outline and some of the content of this sermon are from Rick Warren’s Forty Days of Purpose material.) In the scripture we have read today, Paul is speaking to a group of Greek philosophers. Now these men were not atheists or agnostics. Neither were they anti-religious. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Low Can We Get? Are We Ready?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2022
     | 1,189 views

    Are low can we get? Jesus Christ is coming again? Is the church ready? Are you ready?

    HOW LOW CAN WE GO? ARE WE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LET US STUDY THE IMMINENT RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR IN 8 AREAS OR CATEGORIES. • 1. THE DARKNESS AND GOD HATERS… The Bible is considered HATE SPEECH. • 2. WITHIN THE CHURCH… • 3. IN WORLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Joseph And Predestination

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Biblical predestination is that though human beings have free will and are responsible for their sins, God works in all circumstances to bring about his will.

    Joseph and Predestination Genesis 50: 15-21 05/22/05 2443 words Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis Chapter 50 and follow along as I read verses 15-21 15 Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, "What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed