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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Faith And Thankfulness In Hard Times

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,625 views

    What we are going to find today is encouragement to be thankful in the midst of hard times. And in the midst of digging into Habakkuk 3, we will also get some insight from Hannah Hurnard’s allegorical book “Hinds’ Feet on High Places.”

    Faith and Thankfulness in Hard Times Habakkuk 3:16-19 #Thanksgiving2019 INTRODUCTION… http://www.supersummary.com/hinds-feet-on-high-places/summary/ (adapted) “Hinds’ Feet on High Places” is an allegorical novel by Hannah Hurnard that illustrates the Christian journey from an immature believer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying Dangerous Prayers

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    Praying like Jesus will mean praying dangerous prayers.

    I love technology…especially when it works. I am some what technologically challenged. That means my 11 year old has to program the DVD player for me and my 5 year old has to hook up the video games. So imagine my surprise when I arrive at BCC and I am presented with my very own cell phone. I still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Paternity Test

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,600 views

    When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

    Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When It's Hard To Forgive

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 9, 2025
     | 122 views

    What is the hardest thing in the world to do? The answer comes back the same: the hardest thing in the world is to forgive. Yet this is what Jesus calls us to do.

    Introduction – The Hardest Thing in the World What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Some might say climbing Mount Everest, running an ultra-marathon, surviving cancer, or raising teenagers. But ask almost anyone — psychologists, pastors, ordinary people — and the answer will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Credit Where Credit Is Due Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 2:1-10 February 18, 2001 ¡§Credit Where Credit is Due¡¨ Review: „h Israel and Judah conquered by outside invaders due to their sin. „h Nehemiah is distressed at the plight of the city. „h Nehemiah determines to pray and act. ¡§Learn this lesson from Nehemiah: you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The New Hope For The New Year

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,938 views

    The New things for the new year

    The New Hopes for the New Year 2 Cor. 5:17 LEARNING CONTENTMENT One day a fisherman was lying on a beautiful beach, with his fishing pole propped up in the sand and his solitary line cast out into the sparkling blue surf. He was enjoying the warmth of the afternoon sun and the prospect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Lessons From A Kid King"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2012
     | 15,731 views

    six things we learn from 2 Kings 22, Josiah the Kid who was king.

    “Lessons from the Kid King” February 19, 2012 2 Kings 22 In my devotion last week, my Old Testament reading happened to be in the book of 2 Kings. Wednesday I read chapter twenty two. I saw so many spiritual lessons in there that I thought we ought to take note of and I felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "father Into Thy Hands" Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,785 views

    The cross was perpetually present to the mind of Christ. He was always moving toward that cross as a Victor, not a victim. He was always moving toward the ultimate final victory over sin and death

    "Father into Thy Hands" Luke 23:46 The cross of Jesus Christ is the center of everything. Early in the Gospels we hear Christ declaring that He set His face steadfastly toward Jerusalem and the cross. His entire life was spent in the shadow of the cross. Isaiah 50:4–11 speaks of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Focus In Matthew: Joseph Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 7, 2015
     | 5,159 views

    Joseph is a righteous man. Even before he is put into a hard position with a pregnant fiancée he is a righteous man that wants to live his life as God instructs.

    CHRISTMAS FOCUS IN MATTHEW: JOSEPH MATTHEW 1:18-25 SEGMENT 1 Lies. It had to be a lie. How could she be pregnant? What good would come of this? How could she put such a thing on God? What possible reason could she have for spinning a tale of an angel messenger and pregnancy and the Messiah? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not By Might But By My Spirit

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 405 views

    This sermon proclaims that God’s work in rebuilding His temple—and in strengthening His people today—is never accomplished by human effort but solely by the empowering, obstacle-flattening, hope-renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

    Not by Might but by My Spirit Zechariah 4:1-9 Let’s begin with the remarkable story of how God’s people — weary from exile yet renewed by hope — rebuilt the house of the Lord. Because of their idolatry, moral corruption, and rejection of God’s prophets, the nation of Judah fell to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Mission With Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 81 ratings
     | 38,395 views

    After Pentecost 120 men & women changed their world. The power is still here, & the challenge & authority are still with us. For the same power & authority that sent Jesus, is desiring to send us to change our world.

    JOHN 20: 19-23 ON MISSION WITH CHRIST [John 17:13-23] The Day of the Resurrection had been full of strange rumors and growing excitement. The news that Jesus was alive began to spread among His followers, hesitantly at first, and then with enthusiasm. Even the Apostles were not convinced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Absolute Assurance Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on May 19, 2008
     | 5,762 views

    Is it possible to know for sure that you are on your way to heaven? The writer of Hebrews gives five ominous warnings to those who may be deceived into thinking that they are Christians. But he is careful to also show us that we CAN know for sure if we

    Absolute Assurance Hebrews 6:9-12 Purpose: To display the richness of God’s salvation. Aim: I want the listener to exult in God’s awesome redemption. INTRODUCTION: Is it possible to know for sure that you are on your way to heaven? John said that he wrote his gospel, “so that you may believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,958 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Church? The Essential Business Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,028 views

    Listen to the words of Jesus. “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself. “ Our Savior defines for u

    Last week we introduced the question, “What is church?” and the answer last week was, “the church is a people group.” This week we are continuing to ask the same question, “What is church?” but this week we add to the answer, “it’s a people group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ