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  • John Gaston avatar

    Seven Times The Righteous Rise Up Again!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2022
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    God's people are not promised immunity from trials and troubles. In fact, the Bible hints we may fall many times. Our victory is not that we never fall, but that God gives us grace and power to get up each time, so that in the end we triumph!

    SEVEN TIMES THE RIGHTEOUS RISE UP AGAIN! Prov. 24:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people fall at the worst times. Like the high school graduate who fell down the platform stairs just after receiving his diploma (in front of 4,000 people). 2. A waiter in a restaurant told of slipping on a wet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Year In Review

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    AS THE YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE WE OFTEN TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON IT. LET US NOT FORGET TO USE OUR REFLECTIONS AS STEPPING STONES INTO THE FUTURE.

    THE YEAR IN REVIEW THE YEAR 2014 IS RAPIDLY DRAWING TO A CLOSE. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I FOUND THIS YEAR TO GO BY EXTREMELY FAST. I THINK I NOTICE THE YEARS PASSING QUICKER AS I GROW OLDER. MANY GROUPS AND PEOPLE USE THIS TIME TO LOOK AT THE YEAR IN REVIEW, AND ALSO TO ANTICIPATE WHAT 2015 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Times Before The Second Coming -- Part I Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 21,942 views

    This is going to be the first of a two-part message from two different passages that relate to the end-times before the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I want to deal with what Paul said to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:1-9.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION This is going to be the first of a two-part message from two different passages that relate to the end-times before the second coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donald Smith avatar

    "Three Things For Christians To Consider In A Time Of War"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    ...a message delivered the weekend after the commencement of the war with Iraq.

    "Three Things for Christians to Consider in a Time of War" (a message delivered by Pastor Don Smith on the weekend after the beginning of the war on Iraq.) In any time of uncertainty, confusion and distress, it is appropriate to have a compass that will bring us back to the foundation of who we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017
    based on 30 ratings
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    Lucy said, "On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their deck chairs to the stern. Where do you put your deck chair, Charlie Brown?" Charlie replied "I can't even get my deck chair unfolded."

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message or Homily. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 17:22-34; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... theology. Lucy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jacob-When He Knew It Was Time To Leave Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 11, 2022
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    Jacob had lived with and served uncle Laban for twenty years. He soon found out that it was time for him to leave and go back to his home country.

    Introduction: Jacob had now lived with and worked for his uncle Laban for 14 years. He had received his rewards, Leah and Rachel plus a servant girl for each and was now the father of at least 12 children (details for these children are found in Genesis 29:31-30:24). He was ready to leave but Laban ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

    The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Valentine Message-2006

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 7,566 views

    To focus on the most important commandment that is to Love God with everything you have

    VALENTINE MESSAGE: 2006 George E. Crumbly SUN 2/12/2006 AM Humphrey UMC Humphrey Arkansas MATTHEW 22: 34-40 Matthew 22 Tuesday will be February 14 which we all know as “Valentine’s Day”. Looking back over so much tragedy that happened last year I do believe the majority of our nation does ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Get Ready For The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Looking at the reasons as to why we are commanded to celebrate the ordinance of the LORD’s Supper

    “GET READY FOR THE LORD’S TABLE” 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 1. A Time of REMEMBRANCE. (vv. 23-26) Deuteronomy 4:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Galatians 1:11-12; Exodus 12:14; Joshua 4:7; Psalm 111:4 a. His BETRAYAL. (v. 23) Matthew 17:22; 20:18; 26:2, 46; Mark 14:18; Luke 22:21; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Grow Weary

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 125 ratings
     | 61,180 views

    This lesson explores the reasons Christians grow weary in well doing and offers suggestions on overcoming that weariness.

    Do Not Grow Weary Susie called a friend and asked how she was feeling. “Terrible,” came the reply. “My head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are driving me crazy.” Susie, full of compassion, said, “Listen, go and lie down, I’ll come over right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of The End

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 35,092 views

    There are signs that indicate we are on the road to destruction; that we are a terminal generation; that we are heading toward the end.

    TEXT: Revelation 16:16 TITLE: SIGNS OF THE END (We are a Terminal Generation) 1 Thessalonians 5:3 – “For when they say, ‘Peace and safety then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.” (TLB) – “When people are saying, ‘All is well; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Slowing Down For Reflection" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 21,233 views

    We need to slow down in order to assess where we are spiritually.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches First Sunday of Advent December 1, 2002 “Slowing Down for Reflection” Luke 21:25-26 Introduction: When I was growing up, there was a woman at our church who would always say, “STAY ready so you won’t have to GET ready.” She was saying basically what today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Understanding Revelation Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,683 views

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ is one of the most exciting and interesting books of the Bible. This message will give you some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation.

    UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF REVELATION #1 – AN INTRODUCTION: The Book of Revelation is one of the most mysterious & confusing books of the Bible. “When turning to the book of Revelation from the rest of the New Testament, one feels as if he or she were entering a foreign country. Instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Get Started

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Destroying The sin Of Procrastination

    GET STARTED - DESTROYING THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION ECC. 3:1-9; PROV. 19:18 To Procrastinate - to put off, delay, postpone, adjourn, dally, drag your feet, defer, hang fire, dwadle - NB: There is no positive definition of this word. By Rev. Knowledge to Procrastinate means: to Hesitate - Jam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Then The Bridegroom Cometh

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    A message on the return of Christ.

    THEN THE BRIDEGROOM COMETH Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO: We are living in the last days of our earth. Are we to be like these bridesmaids who weren’t ready for the bridegroom to come? Jesus is using this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist