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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    A Wrestling Match With God

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 12, 2022
     | 3,752 views

    Jacob needed to deepen his relationship with God. He also needed an object lesson that would teach him some things about the way he related to God. Because Jacob needed a change. Most of us need that too, both the lesson and often the change.

    Alba 4-21-13 A Wrestling Match With God Genesis 32:22-32 Most of you probably know about the song called “A Boy Named Sue” that was recorded by Johnny Cash. It is about a boy whose father left him and his mother when he was little, but before leaving named the boy Sue. Part of the song goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Broken Become Experts At Mending

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2021
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     | 6,362 views

    There’s a world of people out there who are in various stages of brokenness; some a little, others a lot. Maybe for the first time in your life, you can actually relate to them! They need someone who can cry with them, who can “feel their pain.”

    THE BROKEN BECOME EXPERTS AT MENDING Luke 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Better Than You Thought 1. The farmer's son was returning from the market with a crate of chickens his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. 2. Chickens ran in all directions, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "precepts From The Empty Tomb."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,530 views

    This message relates to the story of Jesus's crucifixion. It depicts the disciples, who were heartbroken and hiding in an upper room after Jesus's death, with their hopes shattered. The message conveys the excitement when Jesus appears before them after his resurrection.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 24:49) "] And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high." (John 20:19-20) [19] "Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 41 - Set Aside Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 328 views

    Selfishness when left unchecked can become the cause for division and rift in close relationships. Let’s learn some valuable lessons on how to identify selfishness, and the ways to handle it so we become more Christ-like and mature in the way we relate with others.

    We read in Ephesians 4:14-15, “Then we shall no longer be children, carried by the waves and blown about by every shifting wind of the teaching of deceitful people, who lead others into error by the tricks they invent. Instead, by speaking the truth in a spirit of love, we must grow up in every way ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Contemporary Day Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,088 views

    Joel 1:1-20 teaches us to pay attention to what God is saying to us through contemporary circumstances.

    Scripture Today I am starting a new sermon series that I am calling, “Lessons from a Minor Prophet: Joel.” The reason I picked Joel is because it is a relatively short book so that we should finish it this summer. I also picked Joel because I believe that we will find the lessons from Joel ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Seats Become Set-Ups

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,235 views

    IT IS A fact THAT You have been SET UP for FAILURE, FRUSTRATION and the FORFEITURE of all that which you have FORCLOSED! In practice, your FAITH has FAILED to FUNCTION in the FACE of SET UPS. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN SEATS BECOME SET UPS.

    Perhaps you are wondering, ’Why it is that your Service always seems to SET YOU UP?’ I don’t know, but I’m Speculating. I’m not sure, but its possible that you might be puzzled as to Why your SERVICE ultimately SET YOU UP for FAILURE? I can’t be absolutely certain, I have a sneaking suspicion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by T D on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,176 views

    All goodness and hope comes from Christ being the son of God, without that not one thing has any real purpose – many of them think they can go ahead and build a solid life without him not realizing their foundation is setting them up for 100% failure.

    Series: Solid Rock Choices Who Are You? Matthew 16:13-19, 7:24-25, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 On the edge of the Outer Banks in North Carolina is a place called Hatteras Island where a lighthouse built in the late 1800s now sits 2,870 feet farther away than where it was originally built. The original ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Abba Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,577 views

    Do you discouraged and even condemned by your failure to live up to God’s standards? Then you need to hear the encouraging words from Paul about your real position, your real relationship, your real destiny, and your real ability to not only overcome evil

    Romans 8 begins with the words “there is therefore…” It refers to that which has come before the therefore. “Because of all that other stuff” you could say. What is that other stuff? We’ve learned in Romans that there is good and God is good. Satan introduced evil into the human genome with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 97,856 views

    The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God’s glorious best for you lies ahead.

    1 PETER 1: 3-6 [Renewing Hope Series] A LIVING HOPE [ Mark 16:1-8 ] The power with which Peter aims to equip these beleaguered saints is the power of hope. [If they, or we, are going to live and love like Jesus commands us, even in times of great stress and worry, then they, and we, must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lola Olanrewaju avatar

    Defining Moment In Our Lives

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jul 19, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,126 views

    Life is built upon a series of defining moments, including moment of crisis, failure, sadness, success and joy. Although, it is easy to let emotions dictate our response during a defining moment, how we respond will shape our faith, our personality and determine the direction of our life.

    Defining moment is a moment that defines something, such as success, failure, achievement, demise, talent, etc. It is a point at which the glory or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified. Defining moment can be a moment of crisis or a moment of breakthrough that turns a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Handle Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 36,154 views

    This sermon looks at 4 reasons for discouragement and 4 ways to handle it: 1. FATIGUE 2. FRUSTRATION 3. FAILURE MENTALITY 4. FEAR 1. RE-EVALUATE Your Goals 2. REALIZE You’re Not Alone 3. Be READY to Fight 4. REMEMBER The Lord

    How To Handle Discouragement A few weeks ago I spoke about depression – today I want to speak about discouragement. When I think about depression – I would view it as a great pit – one that would take a massive amount of energy to escape. When I think about discouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 6,229 views

    David and Nabal I Samuel 25:4-13 Hospitality This Middle Eastern cultural practice of “hospitality” is what saved the life of Marcus Lattrell. Jesus challenges Simon with a failure to keep a well-known Middle Eastern cultural practice. Luke 7:44-48

    The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Revenge or Hospitality?” I have three stories to share with you this morning. One is from the movie “Lone Survivor” and the other two are from the bible. All three have something in common. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    He Brought Me Out Of The Miry Clay

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025
     | 1,025 views

    The “miry clay” represents situations that are sticky, messy, and hard to escape. It symbolises spiritual bondage, emotional turmoil, and moral failure. But God does not abandon His people in such states. He inclines His ear to us, hears our cry, and lifts us out with His mighty hand.

    HE BROUGHT ME OUT OF THE MIRY CLAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 38:6-13, Psalm 18:16-19, Colossians 1:13, Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 15:17-24 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when it feels like we are sinking—overwhelmed by sin, pain, confusion, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "to Be A Winner, You Must Learn How To Lose."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,373 views

    To succeed in life, we must learn how to lose with dignity. Analyzing our setbacks and developing our skills helps us identify our weaknesses. Success isn't about winning but learning from our failures, which helps build character and achieve victory.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 3:7-8) [7] "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ." [8] "Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Philip Grose avatar

    Narnia: The Gift Of Assurance Series

    Contributed by Philip Grose on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,415 views

    Sermon#2 in a Series focusing on the gifts the children received while in Narina and how those gifts relate to the Gifts we recieve as Christians. Sermon focus is on God’s care for us as we cry out to Him in our desparation. Susan’s horn illustrates this.

    Susan received two gifts during her journey to rendezvous with Aslan as she and her siblings attempt to save her brother Edmond. She received a quiver of arrows with a bow to shoot them with, and a horn. The bow and arrow is an obvious reference to the forceful offense that would be needed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist