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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    If, Then, When!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011
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    Three steps to willing obedience

    “A young boy was about 12 years old when a new preacher came to his church. I would always go in late and slip out early. But one day the preacher said the benediction so fast I got caught and had to walk out with the crowd. I could feel every eye in church on me. Just about the time I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding The Root Problem

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,764 views

    This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened

    This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened. I want to emphasize that, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Later You Will Understand. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2024
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    This is a funeral message for when a believer in Christ dies by sudden accident.

    Later you will Understand. John 13:7 There is a question that we ask at the time of an accident that results in death. Why? Death from accidents seem different than death from a natural cause, when the body wears out. These deaths that come from accidents seem so untimely, so unnecessary. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Understand His Power

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Personal encounter with God through the power of the resurrection.

    (Pre-service intro) We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate: An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Understanding God's Calling

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Discover what it means to follow God’s will.

    I want to begin by sharing three stories that have similar endings. The first story involves Chuck Colson. Chuck Colson was sent to prison for his part in Watergate during the Nixon administration. After Chuck Colson was released from prison he felt lead to start a prison ministry. As he explained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Kelly avatar

    Understanding God's Ways

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,679 views

    3 things you can understand about God… when you don’t understand…

    Understanding God’s Ways Series: Where’s God When You Need Him August 20, 2006 Last week, I gave you a list of things that don’t make any sense and really can’t be understood. Today I want to add to that list. For example… 1. Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Gift Worth Understanding Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 26,450 views

    The last of a four part series with emphasis on the humanity of Christ.

    A GIFT WORTH UNDERSTANDING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Hebrews, chapter 2, the writer does a better job than any other New Testament writer in helping us to understand why God became flesh, born Jesus in Bethlehem for which we celebrate Christmas. For 28 performances during the Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    A Gift Worth Understanding

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
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    This sermon seeks to help the hearer underdstand why Jesus was born and what it should mean in thier lives.

    A Gift Worth Understanding Hebrews 2:5-18 December 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Delivery of a Child, Citation: Robin Greenspan, Chester, Massachusetts, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] My cousin, Bill, was excited and nervous about the birth of his first child. When the anticipated day arrived, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Root Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    4th in series of 5. As you study this passage you’ll begin to understand the root of happiness. Even more important you will learn that your happiness is not God’s priority. His priority is far better and completely different...

    Understanding the Root of Happiness What do you do when the wine runs out? There are some happy moments in life. Take children for example. The day your child is born is a happy day. The day they say their first word and they take their first step are happy days. The 1st birthday is a happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer Keys - With Understanding Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 11, 2012
     | 5,900 views

    When we pray in public, we should not be concerned with tongues. We should be concerned with clearly making our requests to God. In public, we should pray in a language everyone understands.

    PRAYER KEYS - WITH UNDERSTANDING “So what shall I do? I shall pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my mind...” 1 Corinthians 14:15. A breakdown in communications can be frustrating. A man trying to move a sofa by himself got it stuck in the door, so he called a friend for help. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    I Dont Understand

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,068 views

    A childs questions on John 3:16. Lets not forget about the children, Please. The Bible says that all ages will be in Hell, Lets save them with Jesus, and all go together.

    I dont understand. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whomsoever believeth on Him should not perish but have ever lasting life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Understanding Backsliding(1)

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014
     | 4,178 views

    An easy to understand definition of what backsliding is and a brief explanation of about twelve causes of backsliding

    Generally speaking, backsliding means turning away from the Lord. It refers to growing cold, losing interest in the Lord, the Bible, church attendance, prayer, witnessing and turning to the world and the old way of life. (I King 11: 9, Rev. 2:4) There are many things that ultimately result into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Understanding Godly Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,062 views

    God doesn’t leave us in the dark regarding His beautiful plan for Marriage. Here are powerful principles for success in your’s.

    UNDERSTANDING GODLY MARRIAGE Pastor Eric J. Hanson Any reader of this message knows full well that we are living in a time when marriage and the home are under attack. From a drifting culture comes the idea that marriage is whatever we want it to be, or maybe, it isn’t even needed. Clarity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    Understanding The Person Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,058 views

    Introduction to the Holy Spirit and how does He engage believers.

    Understanding the Person of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 1 John 14:15-16, 26 Jesus Christ is about to leave his disciples. He is about to go. He tells them in 14:1, “Let not your heart be troubled; I am going to leave you to prepare a place for you. I will come again to receive you unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Riches Without Understanding Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,096 views

    The focus of this sermon is on the idea that accumulating riches and fame on this earth has no lasting value while accumulating treasures in heaven has value in both this life and the life to come.

    Good morning. If you have your Bibles with you, please open up to Psalm 49:1. While you are looking that Psalm up, I have a music trivia question. Does anybody like country music? A lot of people. Has anybody ever heard of the country group called The Gatlin Brothers? More than I thought. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church