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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    "Abide In Me"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 30,524 views

    I need thy presence Every passing hour; What but thy grace Can foil the tempter’s power? Who like thyself My guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine Oh, abide with me. by William Monk, Abide With Me” (1861)

    Abide in Me (John 15:7) Recently someone sent me a very meaningful sympathy card following my Mother’s funeral that comforted my heart. The card merely contained the words to the great hymn Abide with me, Fast falls the eventide. The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide. When other helpers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Fear

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 6, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 17,937 views

    Lets see some important facts in this story: 1. Sometimes Jesus calms the storm. 2. Sometimes He lets the storms of life rage us. 3. Sometimes He lets the storms stay on us. 4. Sometimes He lets the storms of life strain us.

    Dealing With Fear Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION Story: Current economic situations and problems in the Philippines! I sought the Lord, and he answered me; He delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4 Think of your greatest fears and keep it on your mind while we are studying the Scriptures. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Short Story About Growing Tall

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,526 views

    Today, we are going to meet someone named Zacchaeus who had the same issues facing him, but made a different decision when meeting Jesus Christ… and to be honest, it is a little shocking. Zacchaeus could stay the way he was or he could make some changes

    A SHORT STORY ABOUT GROWING TALL LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION… snopes.com/info/top25uls.asp & snopes.com/daily/ Last week John encouraged us to not give into temptation and spread rumors and talk about things before we know the facts. This is definitely true in the church; it is also true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Wrestling

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

    Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Godliness With Spiritual Disciplines

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,073 views

    Rather, train yourself to be godly. - 1 Timothy 4:7 Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we ha ..

    Rather, train yourself to be godly. - 1 Timothy 4:7 Life is full of times of training and discipline to our bodies. If we are studying for tests for school, we work hard and stay up late spending many hours exercising our mind to memorization. If we have a certain task to finish at a job we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sick Of Gennesaret Healed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,769 views

    The people of Gennesaret made Jesus and His disciples feel at home. They knew about Jesus, and they knew about the mighty works which he did where ever He went, and that He was a willing healer, and that He usually did not stay very long in any one place

    -Spring, AD 29- Gennesaret Lesson: Sick of Gennesaret Healed Matthew 14:34-36, Mark 6:53-56 _Matthew-Chapter 14 34 When they had crossed the lake, they came to shore at Gennesaret. 35 When the people there recognized Jesus, they told people all around there that Jesus had come, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Is For Everyday

    Contributed by Efrain Perez on Dec 3, 2011
     | 5,885 views

    How can we be thankful, by finding rest in Christ Jesus, staying in the strong tower, passing the test when tested, remembering the crown of life, doing Gods will, being guided by the Holy spirit whom God said was the deposit for what’s to come, giving ou

    Thanksgiving is for everyday I felt it appropriate to speak about thanksgiving being that we just celebrated it. I have 3 questions that we must look into 1. What are we to be thankful for? 2. How can we live in thanksgiving? 3. How do we spread our thanksgiving? The bible in Rev 7:11-12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Mission Field

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 6,324 views

    Jesus instructed his missionaries to bless those they visit and those whose homes they stay in. It is my prayer that your homes may know that same kind of blessing. I also extend to you the opportunity to be a blessing by promoting missions in your homes and here in our church.

    Our Mission Field Luke 10:1-9 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jacob-What He Did For Love Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 4, 2022
     | 3,564 views

    Jacob was now staying at his uncle Laban's house. Laban offered him a job, and asked him, "What kind of wages would you want from me?" Jacob's reply eventually changed his life forever!

    Introduction: Jacob had arrived in Haran, the land of his mother and uncle Laban. He had assisted Rachel, Laban’s daughter, by watering her flock of sheep. Laban then ran out to meet Jacob, and they all returned to Laban’s house. For Jacob, things were about to get interesting. 1 The wages ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Formula For Regaining Lost Love: Remember, Repent, Repeat Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,585 views

    Some might argue it’s not possible to stay in love-"Love" hormones work about 18-24 months and then settle down to normalcy. Jesus doesn’t share that perspective. He gives the 3 R's for Rekindling 1st Love -Remember, Repent & Repeat.

    To: The Angel at the Church in Ephesus Write, These things says the One holding the seven stars in His right hand, the one walking in the middle of the gold lights: I know your works, and your labor and patience (endurance-bearing under a load). And that you are not able to tolerate bad people, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do Not Tire

    Contributed by Masimba Murisa on May 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 733 views

    To tire is to become weary and to lose patience or to become exhausted. Why do people tire or faint in life and want to give up? ? Let's explore and through God's word bring some encouragement to stay the course and not give up on life and God.

    As humans if we pray and believe God and we do not see results by a certain time we feel like God has abandoned us. We start believing the enemy's lies that God does not care about us and that He has rejected us. But God does not come and go, He lasts (Isaiah 40:28) MSG The enemy comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Darkness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2020
     | 8,277 views

    I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus crisis that is now shaking the world.

    Darkness Joshua 24:7”He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt.” I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens When You Die? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 117 ratings
     | 23,836 views

    Like an unwelcome intruder, death has made a rude entrance into many of our lives. When someone close to us dies, we can’t help but wonder what will happen to us when we stop breathing. Jesus told a story one day to help illustrate the suddenness of dea

    What Happens When I Die? Rev. Brian Bill 6/3/01 A little girl was standing outside her Sunday School classroom when the pastor noticed she was holding a big storybook entitled, “Jonah and the Whale.” The pastor wanted to have some fun with her so he asked her, “Do you really believe that Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Nail This Down

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    Ordination sermon for Victor Oke. Do not nail down peer group approval; nail down the promises of God to strengthen, help, and uphold you in ministry.

    “Who has roused a victor from the east, summoned him to his service?” Brother Oke, I warned you a month ago, at the ordination service for Gloria Grant, that I would probably use your name as the basis for your ordination message. The name “Victor” is so full of spiritual possibility! And so, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Approaching God

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 15, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,181 views

    Many people avoid God, because they don’t believe He can be known, others stay away because they don’t think they would like Him if they knew Him! Still others would rather hold on to the temporal pleasures of a sinful life, assuming that the way of God is less than fulfilling or meaningful!

    West Greeley Baptist Church March 18th 2001 "Approaching God” Exodus 20: 18-21 Pastor Mark Hensley “When the people saw the thunder and lightning and heard the trumpet and saw the mountain in smoke, they trembled with fear. They stayed at a distance and said to Moses, "Speak to us yourself and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist