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  • Roy Mason avatar

    Being A Real Friend Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 23,220 views

    There is a great need today for friends. Friends who are trustworthy, available, and genuine. May God grant us the grace to be such a friend.

    BEING A REAL FRIEND © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, so that I also may be encouraged when I learn of your condition. For I have no one {else} of kindred spirit who will genuinely be concerned for your welfare. For they all seek after their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stronghold Of My Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 27,120 views

    Looking at David’s example - his confidence in the midst of hardship is not the result of the absence of trouble, but the presence of God.

    David was able to say "I will be confident" (v.3) even in the midst of hardship and trouble. We can make 3 observations form these 3 verses: (1)His confidence is not the result of the ABSENCE of problems. It is very clear that David encountered many problems and difficulties. He mentioned evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Cheers For The Underdog

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 9,704 views

    God expresses His love and compassion for those who are downtrodden and expects us to do likewise

    Three Cheers for the Underdog Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. 4 So he ran ahead and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Need A Hug

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

    "I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond A Dismal Portrait

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,615 views

    Is your life heavy with burdens? Look up! See a vision of God. He has a plan.

    February 8, 2003 A. Introduction: 1) Cartoonist’s perspective on life a) A man chained to the wall inside a 4 by 8 feet prison cell b) Behind the man are two guards with guns, guarding the man 24 hours a day. c) Inside the cell, there is a small window, with vertical bars to prevent anyone from ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 2

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,697 views

    How do we get out of a dire situation? Like Jabez, we get out of it the old, and most effective way. We cry out to the Lord.

    May 25, 2002 I. Introduction A. Review of the previous sermon—The Jabez Factor 1. His circumstances 2. His name 3. His prayer life 4. His prayer requests 5. His answered prayer B. Jabez’s solution to his circumstances—Prayer II. Body A. Other options to resolve his circumstances—Satan’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Jonah And The Worm Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,362 views

    Jonah’s burning because Ninevah isn’t. God appeals to Jonah, and rather than show us Jonah’s response, He invites us to respond. Will we show compassion, or will we run from our responsibility?

    “Jonah and the Worm” 4:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In our final chapter, we see Jonah as a pouting prophet. Jonah reluctantly obeyed God, and now he’s sulking. He experienced such a wonderful display of God’s mercy; he saw God work in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 19,964 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I'm Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 35,496 views

    The fifth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    We continue looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross and how they reveal the heart of the Savior. Importance of context > the story of God’s love for us and our need for Him So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives us the example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,695 views

    What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

    Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,987 views

    As the Body of Christ we are to worship God because He, and He alone, is worthy of praise.

    Our Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 4:19-24 2. "Most people think of the church as a drama," Dr. James Kennedy said, "with the minister as the chief actor, God as the prompter, and the laity as the critic. What is actually the case is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Christmas Complicates Things

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,416 views

    How you respond to Christmas depends on how you view Jesus as well as how you view yourself.

    ILL. THE DANGERS OF CHRISTMAS Dr. Mateen Elass grew up in Saudia Arabia. In his youth he associated Christmas with reindeer, stars, colorful lights, sleigh bells, parties, and decorated trees. He remembers being told that the deeper meaning of Christmas was love and good will shown by giving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,022 views

    Why should we fear the devil if he is a defeated foe?

    Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf …. Exhort, lift up God and get in one mind. But Thomas, one of the twelve, called Didymus, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Cut The Rope

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    We must trust that od has everything under control....even when we can’t see it!

    Isa. 55:6-9 seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A "Mary” Christmas…for All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,938 views

    Christmas Sermon

    As I’ve expressed in past year…I have a special more than at any other time I find during this season. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. Traditions: Our opportunity over these recent years to bless others on the Promenade through…has become a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational