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  • Gregory J Brice avatar

    Broken

    Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,666 views

    What do you do when you've been broken

    Many times we talk about being hurt and talk about being broken, we believe the saying that time heals all wounds, we believe that a few comforting words, a little sympathy will make everything alright, and we don’t seem to understand when people don’t seem to bounce back from something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of Speed: No More Delays Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 29, 2025
     | 785 views

    The God we serve is a God of speed, not delays. When He steps into your situation, time is compressed, and progress is accelerated beyond human explanation.

    THE GOD OF SPEED: NO MORE DELAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 9:13 "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Reset Button

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 42,450 views

    Paul always looked for the hidden blessing in every trial. Have you been complaining about your situation? Grumbling short-circuits faith, but joy revives it.

    Are you trapped in a prison of despair, doubt or anxiety? Learn to release the power of praise. The apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians is one of the Bible’s most unique books. Some scholars call it "the epistle of joy" because the word "joy" or "rejoice" appear in it 16 times. Yet what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,246 views

    There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

    Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Back Against The Wall

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014
     | 7,803 views

    Jesus stands with us even when our back is against the wall

    "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 14:33 I. The Promise of Peace I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace Every person will face challenges in life; it is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Emmaus Road- They Were Kept From Recognising Him

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,943 views

    An Easter sermon looking at the things that stop us recognising Jesus.(suitable for before communion)

    The Emmaus road- what ‘keeps’ you? Luke 24:13-35 WBC Easter Sunday 20/4/3 am V13- “… two of them…” Two unknown Jews, here Told later (v18)- one of them = Cleopas - other = wife?  Luke himself? o Certainly = an eyewitness But basically – unknown. Anonymous. Just your average Jo (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With The Risen Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,290 views

    This message gives part of the Easter story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.

    Walking with the Risen Christ Luke 24:1-7 Luke 24:13-34 Suppose you were in Jerusalem A.D. 30. You purchased the Jerusalem Daily News, the edition is labeled, “Extra.” The startling big type headline reads, “Nazarene’s Tomb found Empty.” One of the column captions catch you eye, “Death Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Can These Bones Live

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 4, 2020
     | 4,544 views

    Written during the pandemic while chaos reigned in the streets and people protested as the church tried to reopen

    Come, Creator Spirit, and move over this chaotic world. Come, Creator Spirit, and bring life to this world. Come, Creator Spirit, and move over the chaos of our lives. Come, Creator Spirit, and bring us new life. Amen. Reading of Acts 1:1-4, Reading of Ezekiel 34:1-14 (Valley of the Dry Bones) ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Help - Pt. 2 - The Help Place Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,449 views

    It is only a simple word, but it speaks to our deepest needs and longings. Do you need help?

    HELP! Pt. 2 – The Help Place I. Introduction – VIDEO ROLLIN Help, I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help, you know I need someone, help. When I was younger, so much younger than today, I never needed anybody’s help in any way. But now these days are gone, I’m not so self assured, Now I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

    PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    Destroying The Yoke Of Barrenness Series

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 16, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,342 views

    Yokes can be broken off, yokes can be shaken off, yokes can be destroyed (Ezekiel 34:27). God is going to destroy every yoke of barrenness and free us from every bondage, captivity and slavery to barrenness. But we must come, we must come to Jesus

    What is a Yoke? There are two types of yokes. The first is the yoke of the Lord. In Matthew 11:29, Jesus said “take my yoke upon you”. So, Jesus has a yoke which we must take on, which we must carry. A yoke is something that is given you to carry. The yoke of the Lord is what God gives us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "No Star Tonight"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

    "No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Casey Campbell avatar

    The Son Always Rises!

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,346 views

    This is an Easter sermon that speaks to the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

    John 20:1-18 ~ The Son Always Rises! (9) In the pre-dawn hours of that spectacular Sunday morning in Jerusalem so many years ago, there was no one who expected anything new, no one lying sleepless in anticipation that the world soon would change forever, no one with the even the slightest notion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Easter: The Reason For Our Hope Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 24, 2019
     | 5,690 views

    Easter is the reason for our hope

    April 21, 2019 – Easter Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 24:1-12 Easter: The Reason for Our Hope It’s always a joy to gather on Easter. We come together to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! Easter is a homecoming. Many people have come back to Eau Claire to be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran