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  • Gus Lohrum avatar

    The Labor Pains Of Christmas

    Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Dec 21, 2010
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     | 3,748 views

    Consider the spiritual struggle of Joseph in his dream as spiritual labor pains we all go through as God leads us.

    The Labor Pains of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 12, 2010 When a woman gives natural birth to a child there is immense pain. Comedian Carol Burnett said the pain was like imagining what we would feel if someone pulled your eye lid back over your head. But ultimately out of the pain of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Step Up Your Believe

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Feb 9, 2022
     | 2,223 views

    A New Year message to encourage, edify, and empower.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XqoJ9KilKw Well each New Year persuades us to leave behind the old stubborn stains of yesteryear and look forward to the new unvarnished canvas with anticipation. Like a new brush with fresh oil in hand, we are ready to paint a future with brighter outlook and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Feb 13, 2022
     | 2,105 views

    Jesus is faithful to us—and calls us to be faithful to him

    For six weeks we have been looking at the Letter to the Hebrews. If you hadn’t noticed before, you are probably aware by now that it is far from the easiest book of the New Testament to understand, with its frequent quotations from what often seem obscure passages from the Old Testament, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Fearless Faith

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 26, 2022
     | 5,380 views

    As Christians must not live in fear. We can either live on the "Solid Rock" or the shifting sands of the world. We need fearless faith knowing our hope, our faith, and our confidence is found in Jesus.

    Intro: The Journey of life is not an easy it can be joyful or full of disappointments, dark, and painful. How quickly we become fearful and disheartened and find ourselves living in fear, wondering what’s next. As Christians, we don’t have to live that way. We can either live on the "Solid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Promise Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,569 views

    There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means every time we celebrate Christmas it is a sign of God’s faithfulness. Yes, we have seen difficulties, we have gone through tough times, and sometimes

    INTRODUCTION Christmas is a poof that God is in charge of things. No matter how difficult the situation, God’s Promised Son came into the world at the right time. That is the Christmas Promise to us. There was no delay. Whatever God started he completed; what God promised he fulfilled. That means ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cut The Rope Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 905 views

    This sermon challenges believers to trust Jesus as the "Waymaker" by cutting the rope of complacency, fear, and self-reliance, fully surrendering their plans and ambitions to God's authority and stepping forward in faith through the doors of opportunity He opens.

    Cut the Rope Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Apostle Paul exhorts us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). While we often interpret this in terms of resisting sin, there’s a deeper truth here. Yes, with God’s help, we strive to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Won’t Trouble Leave Me Alone

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 23, 2023
     | 10,134 views

    In this scriptural landmark I finally found out what we should do in the time of crisis.

    Why won’t trouble leave me alone? By Pastor J.W.T. Spies Luke 6:22-23 We are trouble on every hand For quite of an extensive amount of years now I have longed to develop a serious inquiry concerning this physical disorder. This inconvenient element, this confused emotion, this transitive verb that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning God's Voice: Does It Honor God?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 2, 2024
     | 651 views

    As God's creation, our lives are supposed to point to the glory of our Creator. God calls us to live for His glory. And it's in His glory that we find our greatest purpose.

    Let's start off today talking about art. I am no artist but I appreciate art. When we look at a piece of art, we don't marvel over the canvas that it's painted on, or the type of paint that is used. We marvel over the artist. I am amazed how an artist can paint his thoughts on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Complain About The Type Of Rod That God Uses On Us? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,068 views

    Habakkuk asked God why bad people succeed while good people do not. God's answer, they don't.

    The Punishing Rod Part One Habakkuk 1:1-11 When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then reacted with a supplication of faith. Habakkuk's model is one that ought to support us as we battle to move from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Distressing Delay Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024
     | 1,422 views

    Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

    WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: DISTRESSING DELAY A. We are continuing our study on the Life of Joseph in a series I’ve titled: “When Life is the Pits.” 1. I chose this title because of the many DIFFICULTIES and PROBLEMS that Joseph had experienced in his young life. He ENDURED one PIT after ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving Forward (Pentecost Sunday 2024)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 16, 2024
     | 1,770 views

    As we know Pentecost is about the birthday of the Church. Our marching orders for the Kingdom following the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ are to be Spirit filled, Spirit fed and Spirit led as we go and make disciples!

    John 16:7-14 Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. (8) And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: (9) about sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Things We Need For The New Year (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 11, 2022
     | 1,303 views

    A New Year is always an exciting time for us. WHY? Because last year was not a BANNER YEAR FOR MANY!

    A New Year is also exciting because the past year brought many difficult times into people’s lives. It was a year when: • Some suffered a divorce • Some suffered a financial setback • Some suffered some serious health problems So a New Year is a time when people can put all these bad things behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witness By Your Deeds

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022
     | 1,240 views

    Let's take a walk!

    WITNESS BY YOUR DEEDS (MARK 7:31-37) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Using Praise As Your Weapon

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 30, 2022
     | 15,527 views

    I want to let you know that no matter what you are going through, that you can live victoriously through your praise. I think that I need to tell someone this morning that through your exhortation and through your praise that you can tear down the walls that satan has built.

    I want to let you know that no matter what you are going through, that you can live victoriously through your praise. I think that I need to tell someone this morning that through your exhortation and through your praise that you can tear down the walls that satan has built. I heard someone said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "blessed Are The Meek"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,499 views

    "Blessed are the Meek" is one of the Beatitudes, a set of teachings given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This specific Beatitude states that those who are humble, patient, and gentle will be blessed and inherit the earth.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 5:5) "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." (Psalms 37:11) "But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace." (James ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal