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  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Lifted By God Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,418 views

    To show that we can be lifted out of the ashes of our sins and sorrows by God as we follow the admonition in James 4.

    - -Today is Ash Wednesday and begins what is commonly called the Lenten season -Origin of Lent -Not found mentioned anywhere in the Bible -Began around 230 AD -Group of Christians started fasting 40 hours leading up to Easter -Preparing their harts for Easter -The idea caught on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wrestling With Sorrow

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,171 views

    A Service of Lament in wake of Sept 11 disaster

    Wrestling In Sorrow Bible Reading: Psalm 13 PREPARED BY KEN G EHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Wrestlin g In So rrow p.1 1 How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? Why, God? When our need is so desperate, why does it seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    I Have Chosen Thee

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,397 views

    When God has chosen you, you will get comfirmation that it is so.

    I Have Chosen Thee Hag 2:20-23 20 God’s Message came a second time to Haggai on that most memorable day, the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month: 21 "Speak to Zerubbabel, the governor (Pastor) of Judah Praise of The Lord or Confession:"’I am about to shake up everything, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free To Fail

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,658 views

    Abraham Lincoln suffered a string of failures before he was elected to the presidency. His country store went out of business. As a young lawyer he had trouble getting clients. He was defeated in his campaigns for the state legislature, the House of Repre

    FREE TO FAIL Matthew 25:24-25; Philippians 4:13 Abraham Lincoln suffered a string of failures before he was elected to the presidency. His country store went out of business. As a young lawyer he had trouble getting clients. He was defeated in his campaigns for the state legislature, the House of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Voice Of A Battered Woman

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,042 views

    This sermon encourages battered women everywhere to depend on God in the worst possible situation.

    Gen. 21:14-19 14 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba. 15 And the water was spent in the bottle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    The Curse Reversed Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    What makes Heaven great is not only what's there, but also what's not there! In order to fully understand what God has planned (in Eternity), we've got to understand what God had first planned (in Eden). The way it will be - will be the way it way origi

    What makes Heaven great is not only what's there, but also what's not there! In order to fully understand what God has planned (in Eternity), we've got to understand what God had first planned (in Eden). The way it will be - will be the way it way originally intended. Revelation 22:3 is clear: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feeling Safe In Dangerous World

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,926 views

    God desires that we sense that we are safe in this life. However, many of God’s people live life in fear rather than safety. And so the Psalmist reminds us that God provides us with safety and tells us how to get that safety.

    Feeling safe in a dangerous World. PSALM 46:1-11 Introduction: Every one of us in this room probably locks all our doors every night before we go to bed. We get in a car and buckle our seat belts around us. If we go to an amusement park we will ride the roller coasters and other rides of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer For Hard Times

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 22, 2018
     | 4,845 views

    What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? A year D sermon.

    What kind of prayer is appropriate in hard times? Let’s review Matthew 21:12-22 and Habakkuk 3 and see how prayer includes trust in God’s answer, especially during hard times. House of Prayer Matthew 21:13 “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer’; but you are making it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Thing Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019
     | 7,802 views

    What if you could only get 1 thing from God in the New Year? What would that 1 thing be?

    One Thing I. Introduction Crowded. Pressed. Overwhelmed. Panicked. Pressured. Distracted. Pursued. Sleepless. Scattered. Scared. Shattered. That sounds like I am talking about Walmart on Christmas Eve doesn't it? However, the truth is I am describing what seems to be the consistent condition ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,781 views

    When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

    God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Silent Prayer

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 9,908 views

    There is power in silent prayer as well as praying aloud in some cases especially during warfare.

    “And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli marked her mouth. Now Hannah, she spake in her heart.Only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard....”(1 Samuel 1:12-13) “It so happened that as she continued in prayer before God, Eli was watching her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marvin Del Rios avatar

    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Marvin Del Rios on Oct 20, 2015
     | 13,863 views

    words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today.

    I. Introduction II. “Stand firm” 2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17 Paul’s words of encouragement and prayer for the Thessalonians are still words of encouragement and comfort for us today. III. First let us look at verses 13-14, there are some key words to look at and to observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifted

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,934 views

    Christ is now the Lifter up of His people because he was lifted on the cross. He was lifted from the grave. He was lifted to the Throne in Heaven.

    Title: LIFTED Text: Job 22:29 (KJV), "When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person." Truth: "When men act humbly, thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Taylor avatar

    Beware Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,480 views

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism

    Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism 3:1-8 David Taylor Legalism is deadly and it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation of heart; and it robs us of joy and intimacy with Christ. It is a tool of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying On The Mission Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,385 views

    Everyone's circumstances have been drastically altered by Covid-19 and quarantines. This has been especially true for the church. Even as we have change and adapted so many of our practices, we must remember that our mission has not changed.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4355999 Intro: • It’s been a crazy, busy time trying to figure out how to adapt to our circumstances these past months. • Normal routine shattered. Changing nearly everything we do while still trying to fulfill our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ