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  • Paul Barreca avatar

    God Will Go Before You Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 27, 2012
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     | 13,894 views

    What did God do for Jacob, and what does that teach us about the Destination Unknowns in our life?

    Genesis 29:1-14 Three weeks ago, the YOUTH GROUP went on a “Destination Unknown.” If you’ve never been on a DU, or heard of one, it’s a fun activity for the youth group, except for the fact that the group does not know where they are going until they get there. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running In The Valley

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012
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    Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

    Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    ‘dey Hun’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,218 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 32-34

    Matthew 9: 32-34 ‘Dey Hun’ 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33 And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, “It was never seen like this in Israel!” 34 But the Pharisees said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    One Day It Will All Be Set Rright/ Identity Check Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 7,223 views

    One Day It Will All Be Set Right

    Psalm 34:19 reads like this. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." That's all of it. That's everything. I love that about God. As we get ready to close this book, there is one thing I can promise you, and it's this. You and I may suffer for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paths That Lead To Pits Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,231 views

    Usually, we are in pits of our own making. We find ourselves in a hole that we have fashioned for ourselves. What are the paths that lead to pits?

    INTRO: At the end of this chapter, Joseph is going to find himself in a pit. A literal, dark and lonely pit. At the same time, the brothers are going to find themselves in a pit as well. But theirs will be a pit of their own making – a spiritual pit, one that is brought on by their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Have Been Wronged

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014
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    Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

    10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Limitation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 29, 2012
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    Life is not fair. We are all limited by something in life, but that's not a reason to simply allow that limitation to keep us from becoming what God wants us to be.

    What’s Your Limitation? Glenville 6/24/2012 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Mark 10:46-52 As you have gone through your life, have you ever said “wait a minute that’s not fair? Have you ever secretly desired the success of others. The quickest to discouragement is to compare ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Bitter And Better Ii Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
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     | 5,809 views

    Troubles will make you better if you do not allow it to make you bitter.

    Exodus 1:14 begins with the phrase, “And they made their lives bitter…” • According to the Strong’s Concordance the root word used for “bitter” can also mean “stronger.” • As a matter of fact, according to the Bible Reader’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purpose Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011
     | 5,776 views

    A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

    The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    De Donde Vienes Y A Donde Vas?

    Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Sep 21, 2011
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    Para caminar en victoria es necesario estar claro en lo que estamos haciendo. Dios quiere que nuestra vida sea un reflejo de su amor.

    DE DONDE VIENES Y A DONDE VAS GEN. 16:7-8 Agar salió huyendo de una situación muy difícil que ella tenía en el hogar, que ella misma se había buscado, cuando un ángel de Dios se le aparece y le pregunta: ¿De dónde vienes y a dónde vas? a) Agar sabia de donde venia, pero no sabía dónde iba. Ella ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Climbing Mount Everest

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2020
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    Mount Everest is Beautiful – but the climb requires TENACITY, Yes, the climb up the mountain involves many stages though, finally only perseverance succeeds.

    Mount Everest - Camp 4 – Valley of Silence! 2 Corinthians 4:8” We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; 9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; 10 always carrying about in the body the dying of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus also ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Jones avatar

    From Pain To Comfort: God's Healing Embrace In Times Of Suffering

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023
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     | 54,842 views

    Each one of us, at some point in our lives, experiences pain, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. However, we can find solace and hope in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.

    Point 1: God is Our Source of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-4) In our moments of anguish, it is essential to remember that God is the ultimate source of comfort. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, writes, "Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Treasure In Earthen Vessels Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 19, 2023
     | 3,684 views

    As faithful carriers of the Gospel, we know the treasure we carry, we endure the afflictions we face, and we hold fast to the hope we have.

    2 Cor 4:7-15 A Treasure in Earthen Vessels 2 Cor 4:7-15 ESV 7But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. 8We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; 9persecuted, but not forsaken; struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Lighting The Way Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,891 views

    David wrote that God's word is the lamp for our feet and the light for our path. What does this mean and how do we put that to use in our lives? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    The alphabet has always been foundational to learning. If you’ve ever watched The Sound of Music, you probably remember the scene where Maria is teaching the children to sing. She tells them, “Let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. When you read, you begin with A B ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    Paul’s contrast between the old self and the new self

    Changing Clothes - Eph. 4:17-24 Steve Simala Grant Intro: We have had quite a week. Last Sunday, on thanksgiving, I talked about how visiting Allan Vail had brought me encouragement as I saw the faith that Allan had and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist