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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    The Ascension

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 3, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,043 views

    This message covers four reasons why the Ascension of Jesus into heaven was necessary.

    Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: ¥ This past week the liturgical world celebrated the ascension of Jesus into heaven. ¥ Paint the Picture… ¥ Context: The ascension is the last, individual, earthly event of the Ministry of Jesus. It is the completion of the resurrection. He was raised, not only to renewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Priority Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,859 views

    Faith is a reasonable and necessary priority for us before we kick the bucket.

    For those of you who weren’t able to make it last week because of the lovely weather we had, we began a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. In the movie two very different men, one a wealthy business man, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Expressions Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 36,528 views

    1- The reason for thanksgiving 2- The place of thanksgiving 3- The way of thanksgiving

    INTRO.- We are to give thanks IN all circumstances. This doesn’t mean that we must give thanks FOR all circumstances, because not everything that happens to us in life is a good thing. For example, it’s hard to give thanks when a loved one passes away. That is a heart-wrenching time, but we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wealth Of The Unrighteous

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,595 views

    There are a number of reasons why God is busy transferring the wealth of the unrighteous to the righteous

    The wealth of the unrighteous A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. - Proverbs 13:22 Biblical transfers of great wealth Wealth transfers are not new. A number of wealth transfers have already occurred on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Jesus Christ Is King Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015
     | 4,590 views

    The world has changed, and the culture is anti-Christian, but there are reasons for optimism in Christ.

    Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King Last Sunday in October Extraordinary Form 2015 Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat! On this Feast of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and King, let’s take some time to reflect on the reign of Our King and our celebration of the Holy Mass according ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    We All Doubt Like Thomas

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019
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    Doubt is not a bad thing. There are times in life when doubt is healthy and reasonable.

    In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s. isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Why Should I Give When I Have Bills To Pay (Stewardship)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2020
     | 4,519 views

    This message looks at the reasons believers give poorly and why they give at all.

    Why Should I Give When I’ve Got Bills To Pay Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 Luke 15:1-10 I can remember when I got my first lawnmower. I was about 12 years old. My mother wanted me to be able to learn how to earn money and to work for myself. I’m not sure how she managed to scrape the money together to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    God Is Good...but Life Stinks Sometimes! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,583 views

    This sermon challenges hearers to consider reasons for suffering that comes into our lives.

    “GOD IS GOOD, BUT LIFE STINKS SOMETIMES” FBCF – 9/19/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – A few things we all have in common w/ each other: - All of us have a mother & a father. - All of us are breathing oxygen right now. - All of us need water to live. - All of us will suffer in this life – To put it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Newton avatar

    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by John Newton on Dec 28, 2023
     | 1,436 views

    The angel told Joseph to name Mary’s baby “Jesus” for a reason...

    If you were expecting a baby—and you knew it was going to be a boy—what do you think you would name him? Well, in Canada apparently the most popular name for boys right now is Noah, followed closely by Liam and William. (And for the record, the top three girls’ names are Olivia, Emma and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Reconnect: He Calls Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2023
     | 1,329 views

    The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin.

    RECONNECT WITH GOD: He Calls Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin. We do not see sin the way God does. Our attitudes toward sin: -Some Deny it - there is nothing wrong. -Some mock it - make fun of it, as if it were a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Disappointment

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    A look at Elijah’s struggle with disappoinment and the reasons for the struggle, as a means for us to gain heavenly perspective and emotional deliverance/stability.

    Text: I Kings 19:1-18 Introduction: Sir Alexander Mackenzie, an early fur trader and explorer, accomplished a magnificent feat when he led an expedition across Canada from Fort Chippewyan on Lake Athabasca to the Pacific Ocean. His incredible journey was completed in 1793, 11 years before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is Spiritual Warfare? Keys To Victory On The Worldwide Battlefield

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,315 views

    Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith.

    Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith. If I were trying to compare our situation right now in this country to the Lord of the Rings, there is one battle that comes to mind, the battle of Osgiliath. Faramir ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Christianity: The Thinking Man's Faith

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,672 views

    We are not commanded to blindly believe what the Scriptures teach. Rather "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord". Paul "reasoned" with Felix. Christianity IS the thinking man’s faith!

    CHRISTIANITY: THE THINKING MAN’S FAITH “And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Carver avatar

    Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

    Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,848 views

    Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

    WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,703 views

    Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan