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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Daniel's Vision Of The 70 Weeks Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2022
     | 3,006 views

    God reveals His plan for Israel and for all human beings through the angel Gabriel.

    Last time we discussed in detail Daniel's prayer. He gave us a prime example of the format of a prayer. He first showed his adoration for the Lord. Then he confessed not only his sins but the sins of Israel. Then he thanked God for being so forgiving and righteous and merciful. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024
     | 881 views

    God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

    Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stop The Clock

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,332 views

    There are times in our lives when there is a drastic change and we begin numbering the years from that time. So often we would hear, Oh it is five years since mother died, or two years since we were married. These are time stopping moments. In our lives t

    STOP THE CLOCK….. AND START IT OVER AGAIN When Time Starts Again Scripture Reading Ezra 3: 10-13 It has been five years since It has been two years since… It has been ten years since… It has been six years since… It has been fifty years since… Perhaps you have heard these phrases echoed in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Three-Fold Testimony Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,901 views

    The observance of the Lord’s supper testifies to three important truths.

    The Three-Fold Testimony of the Lord’s Supper Matthew 26:26-30 I heard a story about a little girl who attended “big church” for the first time on a Sunday morning when the congregation was observing the Lord’s Supper. When the elements were served, she was overheard saying to her mother in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Form Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
     | 2,638 views

    The presence of Christ

    † In the name of Jesus Christ † 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. Philippians 1:2 (NLT) Form ensures action It was the reason that I would never make the gymnastics team, or if there was one, a diving team. It was the reason that I would never be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To The Distant Country And Back

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007
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     | 3,649 views

    The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

    “There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    This was a message prepared for our annual Veteran’s Day celebration on the faithfulness of Jesus

    Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful Revelation 19:11-16 November 7, 2004 Veterans Day Message Introduction The United States Marine Corps have an interesting motto; Semper Fidelis or Semper Fi for short. This Latin phrase literally means always faithful. The motto is meant to exemplify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Do Business Till I Come"

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 21,415 views

    In this parable each servant was given one mina with which “to do business”. This parable embodies, in symbolism, some of the greatest doctrines of the Bible.

    “DO BUSINESS TILL I COME” “Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. Therefore He said: ‘A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Requirements For Revival: Repentance Series

    Contributed by Rick Flowers on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,328 views

    If our nation will ever turn back to God, it must begin with Christians first! In the work of the Lord, we can so easily forget the Lord of the Work! I hope these messages will remind us of the importance keeping God the priority!

    Pastor Rick Flowers First Baptist Church of Flushing (Fourth of a four-part series) "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival - Repentance" 2 Chronicles 7:11-15 As we conclude our study on "God’s Requirements For Genuine Revival", let us review the previous three requirements as set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldier On!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    We got through trials sometimes. Jesus said that we will have troubles in this life but that we should take heart because he has overcome the world. This was preached at a military chapel but it could easily be preached in a civilian church.

    -We’re in a war! -I know that the people in the military get that – they’ve deployed to fight in it -Their families know it – because they’ve missed their loved ones while they’ve been fighting -If you are a retiree you know it – because you’ve been there before -But I don’t think the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Ruth Chapter Three: "Open Your Heart" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,970 views

    We need to open our hearts to the possibilities and opportunities God is orchestrating in our lives.

    Naomi and her daughter-in-law, Ruth, had experienced bitterness in life, Because of famine, Naomi had fled with her husband, Elimelech, to Moab. There, her two sons, Mahlon and Kilion, met and married Moabite women. Naomi’s joy over her sons’ marriages was short-lived, however, as, due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Dwells In Zion Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,397 views

    This brief study of Joel is intended to awaken the church to an understanding of prophetic literature and to prepare our hearts for the day in which we live (adapted from Joel Rosenberg’s Epicenter conference and Mike Bickle’s series on Joel).

    Joel Pt7 The Lord Dwells in Zion Introduction/Review Continue with our study of Joel- look at v3.1-21. Chap 1- locust plague- God’s judgment Chap 2- military invasion- God’s judgment Chap 1/2- God calls for a corporate response End- chap 2- a picture of God’s restoration v2.18-32- we saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Thanksgiving Struggle

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    One of the reasons we have a hard time being thankful is that we are focused on our own needs.

    “The Thanksgiving Struggle” November 18, 2007 Me: I have begun reading a book called, “The Royal Way of the Cross” by Francois Fenelon. Fenelon is best known for writing about how we love ourselves more than we love God and how we need to learn selfless love and not selfish love. Out of some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death: When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 16, 2009
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     | 3,180 views

    What you don’t know about death will lead to unecessary grief, or even worse, unending pain.

    In her mind it had gone well. She had hit all the notes. She had expressed them with passion. And she felt certain that she had connected with her audience that night. But what did the critics think of her performance? She resolved not to buy the newspaper the next morning – ignorance is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,642 views

    In recent years, events around the world have raised many questions in the hearts and minds of both believers and non-believers alike. We can look at some of the most horrible and devastating events to have occurred in decades. But what does that mean t

    Matthew 24:3-7: Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?’’ 4. And Jesus answered and said to them: "Take heed that no one deceives you. 5. "For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible