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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    God's Gift

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    This sermon describes Christ Jesus as a gift from God.

    God’s Gift – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: What is the best gift you’ve ever received? --- At Christmas my kids would eagerly await the Christmas boxes from grandma. Every time she went shopping throughout the year she would buy them each a little something, wrap it in bright paper and put it in a box. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009
     | 4,400 views

    Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

    Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Are In Exile, Part 2

    Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    Jeremiah 29 begins with a letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent to the Hebrew people who had been carried away into exile by Nebuchadnezzar the Babylonian king.

    What To Do When You Are In Exile, Part 2 Jeremiah 29:1-14 by S. M. Henriques Arthur went to church on Sunday morning. He heard the organist miss a note during the prelude, and he winced. He saw a teenager talking when everybody was supposed to be bowed in silent prayer. He felt like the usher was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    How Is Your View From The Bridge? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,297 views

    God has called us to take the initiative in bringing reconciliation.

    How Is Your View From the Bridge? Text: Gen. 33:1-20 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 33:1-20 2. Illustration: God’s love is like a bridge that makes reconciliation possible. If you take away the bridge, the separation remains. George Herbert said, “He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    Do Something About It Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

    Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If I'm Trying To Do God's Will, Why Am I Running Into So Many Problems?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    A look at the repetition of "overcome" in the letters to the seven churches.

    A FRUSTRATION: If I’m trying to do God’s will, why am I running into so many problems? - Ever felt like giving up? Ever gotten tired? Ever wondered if it’s all worth it? Ever wondered why your attempts at faithfulness to Christ so often create more problems in your life and not less? A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Turn!

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 23, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    God says in the book of Proverbs if you turn at my Reproof, I will pour out my spirit upon you and I will give you revelation of my word.

    IF YOU TURN By Pastor Daniel Cruz Preached on Sunday April 19th 2015 Through out the bible God has repeatedly used two opposing contrasts in order to bring us, (his church) to a place where we examine ourselves and our lives in the light of those sharp contrasts. God speaks in his word of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting For The Promise

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,380 views

    Have you ever felt fear, anger, anxious, frustrated and defeated in your faith? The disciples on the road to Emmaus felt this after seeing thier Savior crucified and buried. But as they were walking away from Jerusalem they had forgotten the promise of th

    LUKE 24:13-35 “Waiting for the Promise” INTRO: Background. – As you we read the Scripture today we need to remember the context of this passage. First, at this point the Lord had been welcomed into the city by palm branches with the prople exclaiming, “hosanna in the highest”. He had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Rumors And Whispers From Hell

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 27, 2021
     | 2,472 views

    Nehemiah could be said to contain hell's battle plan against the church, but also how the church can overcome every attack of the enemy. In this message we look at rumors and whispers meant to instill fear and stop progress in the Kingdom of God.

    Rumors And Whispers From Hell PPT 1 Message Title We are going to talk about a tactic of the enemy that is often employed to hinder believers, and the work of God. There is an ancient Chinese text called the Art of War PPT 2 Sun Tzu the art of war Sun Tzu has been called the greatest military ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Joy In Serving God And Others Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 21,902 views

    True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

    Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Contending For The Faith: Lessons From The Epistle Of Jude Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,427 views

    Delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith.

    "Contending for the Faith: Lessons from the Epistle of Jude" Today, we delve into the powerful and concise Epistle of Jude, a letter filled with wisdom and guidance for our journey of faith. Let us turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible as we explore the teachings of Jude. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "There's More Where That Came From!"

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 2, 2015
     | 6,928 views

    "There's More Where That Came From!" 1) That's what God says to us. 2) That's what we can say to others.

    An enduring childhood memory for many is dessert time at Grandma’s. If she didn’t have time to bake three kinds of pies and make two kinds of cookies, Grandma would haul out the five-gallon bucket of chocolate ice cream and dish out large scoops which she would pass down the table until ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Its Good To Hear From You Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2014
     | 6,051 views

    A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

    Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Its Good To Hear From You Again 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Lessons From David Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009
     | 6,256 views

    David has had a spiritual heart attack caused by sin so he now needs to be confronted by God’s messenger so he can come back to life. Love motivated god to send Nathan no hatred so that David could be revived from the impact of sin.

    Lessons from David pt 6 “A Fallen King pt b” David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing, because he did not listen to the warnings, he allowed sin into his home and he tried to cover sin up with more sin. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Good News Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,434 views

    An expository message from the book of Romans.

    “God’s Good News” Romans 1:1-7 September 7, 2008 The year was 1974, and as a 13-year old dyed-in-the-wool baseball fan, I was anticipating the breaking of the most revered record in all of baseball, Babe Ruth’s seemingly-untouchable 714 home runs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free