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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Going Home

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 30, 2016
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     | 7,124 views

    Jesus promises his presence as people join him in his work. God is always with us, because the Father and the Son have made their home with us where we are. God has made his home in our hearts, and in return he has made a home for us in heaven.

    How many of you have been part of sad goodbyes? Perhaps it was because of an adult child leaving home. Perhaps it was because a visitor was leaving, or perhaps it was because you were getting ready to leave after visiting someone. Perhaps it was because of the death of a family member or friend. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Joy In The Darkness

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013
     | 6,064 views

    Where does one find real and lasting joy? What about when bad things happen?

    Joy in the Darkness: 1 Peter 1:6-9 1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. 7 These have come so that your faith-- of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire-- may be proved genuine ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking Forward

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 17, 2014
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     | 10,077 views

    Once forgiven and assured that we are in Christ we can face the future with confidence, not because we have learned from our mistakes, but because we know we are getting nearer in time and spiritually, to God our Almighty and heavenly Father.

    Text: Hebrews 12: 1-3 Sermon: Looking forward and to God So much then for looking back, and looking down; let us look forward, as Christians have been encouraged to do ever since the 1st century. According to the Bible, when we look forward there's good news and there’s bad news. The bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Saddest Word Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on May 27, 2014
     | 5,449 views

    Part 2 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

    INTRODUCTION: So what is the “saddest” word in the Bible? We mentioned it last week, so I guess we could call this a “test.” If we were to ask, again the answers would be as diverse as the people answering the question. Some would say death, fear, hate, or even lost… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,720 views

    This message illustrates how we could be good people and follow the law, but not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The encounter of this young man is recorded in three of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It reminds me of a game show I used to watch when I was a kid. ILLUST: It was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. The Young Man and His Desire for Eternal Life There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Poor And Blessed Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2010
     | 3,778 views

    Think about that which is eternal. Only God can truly satisfies our heart. Seize every opportunity to seek God and live for Him.

    I entitled this story – the poor and blessed life • These two words poor and blessed does not usually go together but we see them here. • At a glance, Lazarus’ life looks pathetic and sad. He is homeless and poor. • But at the end, we saw him returning to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    (When Jesus Rewrites Your Story )

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017
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    WHAT EVER JESUS HAS DONE FOR YOU IT`S WORTH TALKING ABOUT BECAUSE JESUS HAS NOT DONE FOR YOU WHATEVER HE HAS DONE FOR YOU TO BE QUITE AND RESERVED BECAUSE WHEN JESUS DOES WHAT HE DOES HE DOES NOT DO IT FOR NOTHING

    JOHN 5:1-9 1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make A Statement, Don’t Mumble

    Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 25, 2011
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    No greater message has been entrusted to be delivered by man than the message of salvation. Don't Mumble!!!

    Ps. 107:2 INTRO: Life if filled with sadness and joy. When sadness comes often we pull within and become more solitary. However the joy causes us to desire to share it with others. In fact the more we share joy the more joyful it becomes. A great acrostic for joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of Godly Leaders

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Dec 5, 2011
     | 5,110 views

    This sermon challenges church leaders to step up to the plate and follow God's direction so they can be successful in his Kingdom's work.

    Introduction: A. The story of Nehemiah: 1. It was about 445 B. C. and some of God’s people were still living in the old Babylonian Empire which was now ruled by the Persians. 2. God had allowed his people to be taken captive as punishment for their disobedience to him. 3. After seventy years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready For The Trumpet To Sound?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,136 views

    This was part of a series of messages on the theme: Are You Ready? That I preached in Revival meetings in Southville, Nova Scotia. Message goes through many of the things that will happen when the Trumpet of the Lord will sound.

    ARE YOU READY FOR THE TRUMPET TO SOUND? I Thess. 4:13-18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week I looked with you at the question: “When will the Lord return?” 2.) I gave three answers to that question: A.) N o one knows about the day or hour. B.) The day of the Lord will come suddenly, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But Where Are The Nine? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 52,529 views

    One day, Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one of them returned to give thanks. Where are the other nine?

    BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy… Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Praying With Power Series

    Contributed by Bong Baylon on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,016 views

    We can use our authority to pray with power. Prayer is one of the keys to the kingdom of God.

    Title: Praying with Power Text: Matthew 21:21-22 Take-off 1. On the evening of Jan. 5, Adolf Merckle, Germany’s fifth-richest man (net worth 9.2 billion dollars), opened the door of his modest home in Germany and stepped out into the frigid air. The 74-year-old outdoorsman was keen on taking long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. William J. Wyne avatar

    The Responsibility Of The Redeemed

    Contributed by Rev. William J. Wyne on Jun 9, 2020
     | 7,943 views

    **This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. "Our challenge in this season is to be the light, not just on Sunday, but daily."

    **This sermon was delivered on June 7, 2020 after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom He hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy (Ps. 107:2). There is an old song that the church sang that said, “If we ever needed the Lord, we sure need Him now. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Signs Of The Second Coming Within The Church

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021
     | 2,711 views

    There are 7 areas of Jesus' second coming. 1. In the church, 2. In Israel, 3. In nature, 4. in world politics, 5. in society, 6. in technology, 7. in Biblical prophecies. We look at in the church in this lesson.

    SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING IN THE CHURCH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Several part lesson) JESUS IS COMING! ARE WE READY? LIFE IS ABOUT GETTING UP AND TRYING AGAIN! WANT TO? CAN WE GET UP WHEN LIFE KNOCKS US DOWN? LIFE IS NEVER EASY. THE SPOT LIGHT OF WEALTH AND FAME ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Funeral For A Military Wife

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,673 views

    This is the funeral message for a military wife and includes a poem about God's special creation of such a woman for her husband.

    Reading of Scripture Prayer OPEN: Albert Einstein’s wife was asked if she understood her husband's theory of relativity. "No," she said, "but I know how he likes his tea." What Mrs. Einstein realized was that her husband didn’t want someone who understood what he KNEW. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ