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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    There Is Still Hope Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,655 views

    God is watching and willing to heal and forgive

    THERE IS STILL HOPE Jonah 3:10 * We live in a day of volatility. There is volatility in almost every segment of society. Wall Street has lost its mind, the Federal Reserve is unpredictable, the housing market is spiraling, and GM reported 11% decrease in sales. Add to that, THE most surprising ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not My Will Or 16 1/2 Minutes

    Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    It’s not our will but Gods will.

    NOT MY WILL OR 16 ½ MINS. B.R.: Luke 22:39-42 TEXT: Luke 22:42: “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. Introduction: In the crowded elevator lobby on the 78th floor of the World Trade Center’s south tower, a woman cried on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Keith Peters avatar

    The Hope Of His Calling

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 6,166 views

    Describes the benefits of pursuing God's will.

    The Hope of HIS Calling Eph. 1:15-23 Illustrate: Catcher Yogi Beara (NY Yankeys) tried to distract Hank Aaron (Milwalki Braves) “You need to hold the bat so that you can read the trademark” Home Hank answered: ”I didn’t come here to read” We need to know why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Leaders

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 7, 2010
     | 4,277 views

    The church needs leaders that are willing to be Godly.

    Asserting Leadership p. 312 Ill. Unl. Who’s the King of the Jungle? Bosses and Leaders- A boss creates fear, a leader creates confidence. Bossism creates resentment, leadership breeds enthusiasm. A boss says, “I”, a leaders says, “We”. A bosses fixes blame, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Romeo Verastigue Etis avatar

    Questions To Be Answered: Understanding The Whole Will Of God. Series

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Apr 29, 2015
     | 6,973 views

    This is all about the overview of God's Will.

    9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me, 10 declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: 11 calling a ravenous bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Drawing A Line In The Sand

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,163 views

    Are you willing to stand on the word of God?

    Intro: - When you stand on the word of God and do what is right in His eyes you are drawing a line the sand. - I. Be Strong in the Lord v.10 - Isa 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Revere And Revive

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 21, 2020
     | 3,361 views

    Revival can come IF we are willing!

    1. 2 Chronicles 7:11-14 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the king's house. All that Solomon had planned to do in the house of the LORD and in his own house he successfully accomplished. 12 Then the LORD appeared to Solomon in the night and said to him: “I have heard your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Feb 28, 2021
     | 2,891 views

    We will; be persecuted for our belief

    "BLESS THIS HOME" wk- 4 Persecuted Pastor Timothy Porter Text: Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION: Today, we're wrapping up our series called, "Bless This Home." I'm so glad to have all of you with us. If maybe you missed other weeks, let me tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Good Guys Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 30, 2010
     | 3,934 views

    The work of angels in accomplishing God's will.

    SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE GOOD GUYS” LUKE 2:13-14 OPEN Angels are the subject of endless speculation and fascination. It's easy to find books, songs, seminars, pins and paintings about angels. So what are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kill The Rose?invest Alittle More?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,957 views

    Roses have thorns, but this cannot be our focus? Would you invest a little more effort and look beyond the thorns?

    Kill the rose, or give it another chance? Give it another chance? Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Luke 13: 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7. Then said he unto the dresser of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Lose Your Life To Save It Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018
     | 9,926 views

    Perhaps Jesus' most challenging saying of all is that to save your lives we must be willing to lose it for His sake and the Gospels. We explore what this really means practically, and whether Jesus meant for it to be literally true.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Lose Your Life to Save It Mark 8:31-39 We continue in our summer series on the paradoxical sayings of Jesus. Jesus said a number of things which violate common sense, and seem to be impossible with regard to all the realities we face in this world, and would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Joy Of The Lord PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 239 views

    True strength comes not from our own efforts, but from receiving and resting in the deep, sustaining joy that Jesus freely gives to us.

    Some weeks feel like a treadmill stuck on high speed. Emails multiply, news headlines weigh heavy, and the to-do list seems to lengthen while our energy shortens. Maybe your smile has been performing overtime while your heart has been running on empty. Friend, you’re not alone. And you’re not left ...read more

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    Sin And Love Series

    Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    This is a sermon that was written to respond to certain self-righteous people in the church

    SIN! But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Recently, in he interactive part of Bible Study, the discussion turned to a member of this church who has recently made a “lifestyle choice.” The member who started the discussion made ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,079 views

    DEALS WITH SELF-DENIAL; ALSO BRINGS SOME UNDERSTANDING TO "WORKS"

    ENEMIES OF THE CROSS 7/22/2007 Gal 5:24 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. (KJV) Gal 5:24-25 24 Those who belong to Christ have nailed their natural evil desires to his cross and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Pilgrims Path 1 Humility Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,109 views

    Humility is not debasing ones self; it is the elevation of Christ as King in our lives.

    “The Pilgrim’s Path” Part-1, Mathew 5:1-12 Humility Introduction As a teenager I spent two years living in Butte, Montana. Butte is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in a small valley which rests directly in the shadow of the great continental divide; a massive mountain range which stretches ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church