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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Expectations Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 11,690 views

    A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

    Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled With The Fullness Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,091 views

    Do you ever feel that you can't do what God wants you to do? Well, we can't except for the power of God working through us.

    Filled with the Fullness of God Ephesians 3:14-21 Intro Slide Do you ever feel that you just can’t do what God wants you to do? I mean, you know what He wants, but it is just too hard. Have you ever felt that way? I am sure we all have at times. I know Paul has and he knows that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Cares

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,792 views

    Sometimes it may seem as if God doesn't care. The storms come and we wonder where he is. We are overwhelmed with life's duties and wonder where our help is. A loved one dies unexpectedly and we wonder why God didn't stop it. Does God really care? Yes!

    GOD CARES INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt alone or abandoned? Felt like no one cared? “In December 2000 a German woman living in the city of Marburg, died while at home in her flat. Ten months later her landlord forced open the door to the flat, concerned that she hadn’t paid rent for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Call To God And He Will Answer You

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,386 views

    To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD answers prayers? YES, Absolutely. There's more! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that when we call upon GOD in a prayer, GOD answers and show things to us through His WORDS. He will never keep silent just spend time in the WORD. IV. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Outward, Inward, Upward

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2014
     | 8,929 views

    Jesus gives us a picture of the world being ready for a great spiritual harvest, but in need of laborers to gather it into the barns. He urges the disciples to pray that the Lord of the harvest, who is Jesus Himself, will send forth the workers to gather it.

    Title: Outward, Inward, Upward Text: Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. (Matthew 9:38) Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:35-38 Introduction: I have never been out of the USA, but I have heard that traveling in other countries is often an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer: A Warfare

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 23, 2014
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     | 9,062 views

    One of the prescribed weapons to destroy the recrimination of Satan is prayer. As you stand in holiness,whatsoever you decree shall come to pass. You should bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

    “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Sun Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,788 views

    The sun of our solar system has been a symbol of the Son of God. It is the center around which all revolves. It is the source of all life, and all warmth, and all beauty. It is the physical symbol of what Jesus is, and of what He will be forever.

    THE SUN OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:15-27 BY GLENN PEASE Isaac Asimov, the most prolific writer of this age, author of over 500 books, has a delightful essay on gold in his book, The Sun Shines Bright. He gives us scientific confirmation of why God would make the New Jerusalem a city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jewels Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
     | 7,549 views

    Jewels are heavenly elements that existed before the universe, and will be a part of heaven when the universe, as we know it, is no more.

    THE JEWELS OF HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:9-21 By Glenn Pease Henry Schober of Edmonton, Canada, was cutting a loaf of bread to make a sandwich, when he his amazement he found a diamond engagement ring. It was later appraised at $700. As a result of a lot of publicity, the owner of the ring was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Applying Faith In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 10, 2014
     | 5,077 views

    Attitude, Obedience, What God Accepts

    LIFE APP – Applying Faith In Our Lives James 1:19-27 (p. 847) September 14, 2014 Introduction: As I get ready for this message from our Life App series...I thought of a conversation I had with a young man named Shannon. He was newly married and had been a Christian for about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Temptation Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
     | 10,760 views

    Jesus tempted in the wilderness just as we are, the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life

    I. Introduction A. It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and disheveled. "What happened?" asked a fellow camper. "I was chased by a black snake!" cried the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Defeat Depression Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,377 views

    Tips to defeat depression. 1. Focus On FACTS Not Feelings 2. Don’t COMPARE Yourself To Others 3. Don’t Exaggerate The NEGATIVE 4. Take Care Of PHYSICAL Needs 5. Take Your PROBLEMS To God 6. Have A Fresh ENCOUNTER With God 7. Get New DIRECTION From God

    How To Defeat Depression Depression is one of the greatest problems in the world today. It has been called the common cold of mental illnesses. Everybody gets depressed at times, but some people are depressed nearly all the time. Even people in the Bible got depressed – Elijah is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bart Price avatar

    Baptize Them Series

    Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016
     | 4,509 views

    We look at one other command from Jesus' Great Commission

    Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 28,079 views

    A sermon examining the fact that God is with us no matter how difficult the circumstance.

    WHERE IS GOD? Psalm 115:1-3 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, September 18th, 2025) “Where is God?” That is a question that has been asked throughout the ages. In the midst of great tragedy, inevitably people will ask “Where is God?” They want to know: “Where is God in times of famine?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Hears And Obey Gods Words

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,862 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him in the womb.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed? Yes. Because I hear GOD's WORDS and practice it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST will call blessed those who hear GOD's WORDS and practices it rather than calling her mother blessed which nursed Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016
     | 8,278 views

    This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal