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  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    From Trouble To Triump - A Mother's Story

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008
     | 2,975 views

    Naomi saw trouble turn to triump when she turned back to God

    I. A Mother in Catastrophe - vs. 1-5 A. The Famine 1. The Setting 2. The Sin 3. The Seriousness of the Famine, Amos 8:11 B. The Failure 1. Disobedience, Joshua 23:7 2. Distrust 3. Defiled, Joshua 23:11-13 II. Mother’s Conviction - vs. 6-7 A. She acted on what she heard - vs. 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jonah, Chapter One: A Story Of Rebellion" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 16, 2010
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    In chapter one of the book of Jonah, we learn some important lessons about rebellion against God.

    The story of Jonah and the whale is one with which most of us have been familiar since we were children. But it should not be thought of as a story only for children. This little book contains some very important lessons for adults as well. Each chapter teaches an important lesson. In chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jonah, Chapter Two: A Story Of Repentance” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2010
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    In Jonah, chapter two, we read about how Jonah repented of his rebellion and was restored to a place right fellowship with God.

    Last time, we looked to chapter one, where we learned about the true nature of rebellion - rebellion involves our choosing to no longer walk with God but to run away from God. We also learned that the terrible consequences of rebellion are that we experience a loss of fellowship as well as a loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jonah, Chapter Three: A Story Of Revival” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,420 views

    In Jonah chapter three, we read a story of revival.

    In Jonah, chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. Today, as we turn our attention to chapter three of the book of Jonah, we find a story of revival. (READ TEXT) Jonah went to Nineveh and declared God’s word to the people. In response, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Doubt - Toy Story 2 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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    This is the second week of our "Toy Story" sermon series - To Infinity and Beyond. CVLI for the clips and dramas to reinforce.

    “Beyond Doubt” The Faith to Try New and Scary Things Matthew 14:25-33 25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Infinite Love - Toy Story 3 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 4,938 views

    This is the 3rd week of our Toy Story sermon series. It begs the question... who are we pushing out the window because they are different?

    2 Samuel 6:1-5 David again brought together out of Israel chosen men, thirty thousand in all. 2 He and all his men set out from Baalah of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name, the name of the LORD Almighty, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Infinite Opportunity - Toy Story 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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    This is the fourth in our "Toy Story" sermon series focusing on the ifinite opportunites that lie in front of our church if we are willing to step out and risk to achieve them.

    Romans 8:18-31 18 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 19 The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. 20 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Filling The Holes--A Christmas Story

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2009
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     | 4,007 views

    Jesus Christ can fill up the God-sized, God-shaped hole in any heart.

    Homily for Wake Service One of the most popular films [of this season] is a little fifties vignette, A Christmas Story. In the plot, young Ralphie sets his heart on an air rifle for Christmas, and endures ridicule and scorn in his quest for this gift he believes will make him happy. In the end, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Least Important Person In The Christmas Story Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    In this message we learn that Anna understood three truths about the coming of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture We have just listened to the story of the birth of Jesus in our Scripture Lessons. We heard about the angel Gabriel, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, Herod, and others. Most of these characters are familiar to us. Tonight, however, I want to talk about the least important ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christmas Eve The Stories Behind The Carols

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 25, 2010
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     | 8,163 views

    A Christmas Eve Serivce with a message on Jesus as the light of the World

    Christmas Eve The Stories Behind the Carols P. Bruce: Welcome & introduction Carols: Getting it Right Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Stephanie: "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a Christmas carol which first appeared in Hymns and Sacred Poems in 1739. having been written by Charles Wesley . A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    More Than Just A Love Story Series

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Jun 8, 2010
     | 4,301 views

    In the first in a series of messages on the book of Ruth, a great love story set against the backdrop of the era of the Judges of Israel, we see the high price of sin and Ruth's great confession and how it applies to the church today.

    Ruth Chapter 1:1-22 Introduction J. Vernon McGee calls Ruth "An addendum to the Book of Judges. A brochure of beauty. A bright picture on the black background of the judges."[i] Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How All The Best Stories Begin

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
     | 1,701 views

    Life and death of John the Baptist

    Children’s story, 4 May 2003 Matthew 11:1-6 How must all the best stories begin? Once upon a time there was a man called Zach. Who would like to hold up the picture of Zach? Now Zach and his wife Liz had tried to have children throughout their married life but they couldn’t. How do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of God: The First And Second Adam

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 11,996 views

    It is all Adam’s fault. Blame him, he did it; you did not eat of that tree, so why are you suffering? Fortunately, Christ repaired the damage that Adam did.

    THE STORY OF GOD: THE FIRST AND SECOND ADAM THEME: CHRIST REPAIRED THE DESTRUCTION OF ADAM’S SIN TEXT: ROMANS 5:12-21 She stepped into the 2006 Mustang Convertible. It was her first car. And today it was her birthday. The car was her gift from her loving parents. It was her dream car. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Story Of God: The Exodus/Christ Event

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008
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     | 4,023 views

    The foreshadowing of the passover, and the true passover are amazing. Explore this interesting parallel in the story of God as he prepares his people for the preparation of all people.

    THE STORY OF GOD: THE EXODUS/CHIRST EVENT TEXT: EXODUS 12:21-27 THEME: THE PASSOVER EVENT FORESHADOWING THE CHRIST EVENT. Most of us have never experienced slavery. We have no understanding or comprehension about the degrading act of slavery. But Frederick Douglass does. The son of a slave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up To Your Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    Wake Up to Your Cinderella Story 1) Your tormentors will not overwhelm you 2) Your heavenly God-Father has adorned you

    If you had to compare your life to a fairytale, what fairytale would it be and what character would you play? If you’ve made some investments recently that others have scoffed at, you may feel a bit like Jack, in Jack and the Beanstalk. He traded the family cow for a handful of “magic” beans that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran