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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Why Are You Weeping?! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014
     | 13,752 views

    Tears of Joy at Easter. The tomb is empty.

    Why are you Weeping? April 20, 2014 John 20:1-18 Whether we want to admit to it or not . . . we all have dreams. We set out at a young age, with dreams. Oftentimes they’re little boy and girl fantasies. And sometimes they become realities. We dream about fun and exciting stuff, glamorous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through Prayer Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 19, 2019
     | 3,196 views

    The Bible makes it clear that there are hinderances to our prayers – things that will cripple our prayers. So we must make sure to avoid these actions, mindsets and sin to have our prayers answered.

    Video Transition: Kwale’s Answered Prayer - Operation Christmas Child Series: Find Joy in The Journey Through Prayer Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace That Never Lets Go

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 13, 2018
     | 6,807 views

    We can turn out backs on God but God will never turn His back on us.

    One of my favorite Twilight Zone episodes is entitled: "It's a Good Life." It starts out with the host, Rod Serling, standing on a dark stage with the map of the United States over his shoulder. Mr. Serling starts out: "Tonight's story on the Twilight Zone is somewhat unique and calls for a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Lord Has Set My Heart Free

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,472 views

    The love of God revealed in Christ frees us from sorrow and empowers us to run in thankful service to him

    Sermonette Text: Psalm 119: 25-32 Pentecost 12 -- Mission Festival “Hit the dirt! Take cover!” Those are words spoken by someone on the defensive. You’d expect soldiers to shout such things. Bullets are flying. Explosions are going off. People screaming. “Hit the dirt!” And so down ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Are We Really The Ones Whom God Has Saved.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 14, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,301 views

    This is the season of Joy, but not for everyone, in fact many have serious doubts. And we in the church maybe similar; even John the Baptist seriously doubted Jesus at the end. Can we take inspiration from him? Read on!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th December 2010 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Advent 3 Year A Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is the third ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    From Pouting To Shouting

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,964 views

    How God can turn around impossible Situations

    FROM POUTING TO SHOUTING--PSALM 13:1-6 Introduction: In this Psalm we see David’s emotions during the time when he was being hunted as a fugitive by Saul. His powers of endurance are almost gone. He feels that unless God acts quickly, his enemies will get the upper hand and he will go down in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Find Gladness In Serving God

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jan 2, 2013
    based on 195 ratings
     | 107,454 views

    There are misconceptions that if anyone decided to serve God, he should be prepared to live a boring life. On the contrary, a life spends in sinful pleasures of the world usually end up in misery. There are 5 elements to enjoy Christian service

    HOW TO FIND GLADNESS IN SERVING GOD Psa 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. There are misconceptions that if anyone decided to serve God, he should be prepared to live a sad and boring life. Serving God is a great privilege and must be rendered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Peace

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on May 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 727 views

    Christians will always find themselves in continuous conflict with demonic powers that seek to steal, kill and destroy. Destroying our peace is paramount and while the world cannot restore our peace, our God can.

    This morning I want to focus on just three verses of our gospel reading for today (John 14:23-29). Jesus was about to leave this world and that meant lots of trouble lay ahead for his disciples. He spoke these words to his disciples to comfort them and assure them that they would not have to fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Brother, Worker, Soldier, Messenger & Minister PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 680 views

    Encourages embracing gospel partnership and sacrificial service, inspired by the selfless examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus.

    Good morning, precious family of God. It's a joy to gather with you once again in the house of the Lord, to sit at the feet of our Savior, and to listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit as He speaks to us through the living and active Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

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  • Tom Lawson avatar

    A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

    Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,344 views

    A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

    A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Cradle, The Cross, And The Crown

    Contributed by Lee Black on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    Jesus was born of a virgin, but His had many sorrows, so He could bring us life.

    Lk2; Mt. 27:27-31 The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown I. The Cradle - Speaks of His Virgin Birth - Lk.2:1-7 A. Fulfillment of Prophecy - Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah And Forrest Gump Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    Jesus tells us that the Great Tribulation will be a time of great sorrow, but He also gives us hope.

    The Messiah and Forrest Gump Text: Matt. 24:15-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Movie clip "Run Forrest, Run!" 2. Today I get to talk about two things; one I like to talk about and the other I would rather not talk about but need to talk about. a. The thing I like to talk about is one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Oh Wow!"

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,664 views

    The miracle at the Wedding in Cana of Galilee happened in part to save-the-day, but primarily so that Christ would be glorified and people would believe in him as the Son of God and Savior of the world.

    Title: “Oh wow! Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: The miracle at the wedding at Cana of Galilee happened in part to save the day, but primarily so that Christ would be glorified and people would believe in him as the Son of God. The Second Sunday after Epiphany: The Season of Epiphany is a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To Bethel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,811 views

    Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

    There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Ministry Builders V Ministery Blockers Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,908 views

    Turn you moan into a ministry

    MBMB 3 Ministry must be Build on the right foundation, Jesus Foundation of Church and Saviour of Soul. Ministry is Blocked when we try to build it upon Knowledge, Personality or Life Experience. However things help but the can be the only thing. Ministry is build when we are Covered, Connected and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God