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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Patience Primer

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    We talk about patience, but often do not understand what patience really is.

    Patience Primer (topical) 1. The nurse told the doctor that a man with an unusual condition was in the waiting room. 2. “He keeps shrinking, even before my eyes. He’s an inch shorter than when he came in 15 minutes ago,” she explained. 3. “Well,” responded the doctor, “I’m busy. Tell him it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thanksgiving Eve Sermon

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon focusing on God’s grace... that he calls us and saves us without us having to be perfect first.

    Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Truthful

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,685 views

    Christians should be truthful in words and deeds.

    BE TRUTHFUL Matthew 5:33-37 ILLUSTRATION Some years ago UPI reported this prayer by the Chaplain of the Kansas Senate: “Omniscient Father: Help us to know who is telling the truth. One side tells us one thing, and the other just the opposite. And if neither side is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Everywhere!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 14, 2014
     | 3,344 views

    I cover/focus the smallest matter in our life, because it matters to God!

    Faithful in all His house…. Hebrews 3: 1, 2’Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.’ God makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unto You.

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,036 views

    Christmas

    Luke 2 v 8 - 20 I. Unto You... A Personal Gift A. The Identity Of The Personal Saviour Christ the Lord B. The Individuality Of The Personal Saviour. "unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Oh! What A Faith!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,312 views

    It was no limp, namby-pamby, spineless talk but firm punch on the devil’s nose! You got to answer the devil this way! Are you hearing me?

    Oh! What a faith! Daniel 3:18 “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." 21 days of fasting from November 11 to Dec 1 – today 10th day! The above words have been burning in my heart! ‘But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,362 views

    We must share the good news: His mercy DOES endure forever!

    A CALL TO GIVE THANKS. Psalm 107:1-3; Psalm 107:17-22. This Psalm is a celebration of the wonderful works of God. The situations referred to in each of its word pictures could no doubt be attached to some specific event in the history of God’s people. However, they are common experiences, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Relentless Rhythms Of Time.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 10, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 600 views

    A time for everything.

    THE RELENTLESS RHYTHMS OF TIME. Ecclesiastes 3:1-13. ‘Turn, turn, turn’ is the refrain of the old pop song based upon these verses. However, time is not circular, but linear: it is more like a river relentlessly, but always, running downstream. It is our subjective experience of time that gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Solidarity In Praise.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 331 views

    Witnessing to Christ's great salvation.

    SOLIDARITY IN PRAISE. Isaiah 12:1-6. The motto of the City of Glasgow in Scotland is, ‘Let Glasgow flourish.’ Though rarely known in full, it continues, ‘by the preaching of the Word and the praising of His Name.’ So not only does the Word of the Lord pass from mouth to mouth, but also His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Almighty Dollar Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,807 views

    Five misconceptions about what money will bring to our lives, and five facts to keep money in perspective.

    Play Song – Enjoy Yourself by Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think) Words & Music by Carl Sigman & Herb Magidson Recorded by Guy Lombardo, 1950 You work and work for years and years, you’re always on the go; You never take a minute off, too busy makin’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Built To Last

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,223 views

    The only things that last are the things that are of Christ.

    Title: Built to Last Text: Daniel 2.31 - 45 MP: The only things that last are the things that are of Christ. Intro: This is a sermon about a rock. Let me be clear on that – it’s not a sermon about a war in Iraq (E-raq). It’s not even about the country of Iraq– although it may be easy to confuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Timing And My Time

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 56,588 views

    Originally preached as a New Year’s message, this sermon focuses on the importance of living our lives by God’s timetable...not ours.

    God’s Timing and My Time [Inspired by John Maxwell’s "God’s Timing and my Time.] “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Icebreaker: In a recent panel for the comic strip The Family Circus, Dolly was shown drawing a picture with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Time For Faith

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
     | 1,022 views

    This message is about how God's Word will increase our faith as we walk through seasons of life. We have to speak life into our situations - not death.

    A Time For Faith Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13 Good morning Strangers Rest. In my message last Sunday, I asked you “What movies will you create in 2025?” In that message, I spoke about how our thoughts create movies in our minds that cause us to react. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2017
     | 5,151 views

    8 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-VIII—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A charter boat was returning to the dock with a huge marlin that was much bigger & heavier than the fisherman who caught it. Another fisherman had just netted a bucket of mullet & was on his way to the cleaning shed, when he walked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Choices: A Teenage Dream Or A Greater Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020
     | 2,971 views

    The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

    Many Americans are star struck, enamored with stardom. It is like we idolize celebrities, to include animated and fictional characters. Hollywood stars are put ahead of the heroes of faith, as mentioned in the book of Hebrews. Sport celebrities are stronger figures in our mind than people of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational