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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What A Relief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2018
     | 5,487 views

    A sermon about grace triumphing over the Law.

    “What A Relief!!!” Colossians 2:6-23 The late Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: bought a car together as teenagers, double-dated, went ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When God Sighed

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 8, 2018
     | 7,440 views

    Jesus "sighed" healing a man deaf. (quotes from Max Lucado) His creation was not meant to have illness, death. Jesus sighed Pharisees rejected God in their mist use your "spirit gift gifts"

    In Jesus Holy Name September 9, 2018 Text: Mark 7:31-35 Pentecost 16 “When God Sighed” The shortest verse in the bible is from the Gospel of John 11:35. “Jesus Wept”. When Jesus arrived at the tomb of Lazarus John tells us Jesus wept. Did you ever ask yourself why? Did his tears ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Patience Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,593 views

    James teaches about patience in problems, with people, and in persecution, as he points us and his audience to Christ's Second Coming

    I have a little quiz for you today that I would like you to participate in. I have the little quiz in the bulletin, or you can participate by listening to me. How would you fill in the blanks for the following statements? Statement 1: “I want it .” What did you put there? It’s probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Free?

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
     | 4,276 views

    Luke 12:15 “And he said unto them, "Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

    “Are You Free?” 7/1/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Luke 12:15 “And he said unto them, "Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” “Y díjoles: Mirad, y guardaos de toda avaricia; porque la vida ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    Story Of Naaman - God Is In Control

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013
     | 14,821 views

    God is in control. He does what He does, when He does it for His glory.

    Our story begins with a five star General of the armed forces of ancient Syria whose name was Naaman. His name means "delightful, pleasant, beautiful" and has the idea of someone who is "well formed." Just from what his name means, we can consider that Naaman grew up with the idea that he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Impacting The Body Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009
     | 5,240 views

    Exposition of Acts 21:16-26 about how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem was used to build up the church in three ways

    Text: Acts 21:16-26, Title: Impacting the Body, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about when Bailey Smith created such a stir at SEBTS, B. Background to passage: the third missionary journey of Paul’s ends here in Jerusalem. And when he arrives, as usual, his presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Name The Benefits Of Worry?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
     | 3,080 views

    We can miss the mark and spend much of our time in useless areas. There are many dangerous habits we can drift into... Bring your worries and cares to Jesus.

    IS THERE ANY PROFIT TO WORRY? WHY INVEST IN WORRY? I MISSED IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts, you will need to condense to do in one part... I. HAVE YOU EVER MISSED IT? HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? A. TEXT: Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Evaluate Your Value System?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014
     | 4,141 views

    YOUR NVALUE SYSTEM, YOUR PRIORITIES CAN HELP DEFINE YOUR TRAIL. Guard your foundation and stay true to the word.

    BY MY APPETITE AND VALUE SYSTEM WE CAN GROW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW OUR VALUE/ PRIORITY SYSTEM PLAYS A ROLE IN OUR EVERYDAY LIFE? Philip. 3:19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Does Your Faith Work? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022
     | 1,570 views

    Faith that works acts on God’s promises.

    Do you remember the advertising slogan, “They got their money the old fashioned way: they earned it!” It was very popular, and very clever. But of course many - if not most - people with the real money in this country didn’t get it by earning it. They got it the real old fashioned way: they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Umbrella Blessing.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 16, 2022
     | 2,966 views

    Jonas Henway made his fortune as a sea captain and merchant. Later in life, he turned his attention toward philanthropy. So one, of two things, Mr Henway is famous for was his giving... Wikipedia.

    The Umbrella Blessing. Deuteronomy 28:1-3NKJV Jonas Henway made his fortune as a sea captain and merchant. Later in life, he turned his attention toward philanthropy. So one, of two things, Mr Henway is famous for was his giving. He called it the Umbrella Blessing. Henway’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Caregivers And Grief

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 6, 2017
     | 10,522 views

    We need to yield productively to the grief process, taking care of ourselves as we do it (from Therese Rando in her book, “How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies", pgs. 252-256)

    HoHum: Here’s a story from a telemarketer: “The other day I called a house and a real nice lady answered the phone, she was really helpful and friendly, she was the type of lady that helps a telemarketer get through a long day. After some pleasantries I asked if Mr. Smith was in, “I’m sorry”, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Running The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,927 views

    How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

    Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Distress

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jan 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,687 views

    Finding Hope & Encouragement When You Are Distressed.

    Three little old ladies were traveling down the road when they got pulled over by a highway patrolman. The patrolman walked up to their car and said to the driver, “Ma’am, do you know why I pulled you over today?” “No, I don’t,” said the little old lady behind the wheel. “Ma’am…I pulled you over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    With Jesus In The School Of Social Change

    Contributed by John Roy on Oct 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    Change, if the world is not the way it needs to be---what is our response

    One of the pressing questions of our day, or any day, is how do we make lasting social change which reflects the values of God’s Kingdom. The short answer for many is the ballot box. Yet there are plenty of issues which demand more nuance than legislation. From the Temperance movement of the 1820’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Elisha’s Ministry - The Wolf At The Door - Lust When It Has Conceived Brings Forth Sin - Gehazi 2kings 5:20-27 Part 2 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,547 views

    Gehazi had to meet Elisha where he lied to Elisha, and God judged him by making him a leper. At that point Gehazi and Elisha separated for good. This sad, but important story has many lessons to teach us about our own deceitful natures.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE WOLF AT THE DOOR - LUST WHEN IT HAS CONCEIVED BRINGS FORTH SIN - GEHAZI 2Kings 5:20-27 PART 2 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 16 THE TIME OF RECKONING. There is a saying of man which is, “Beware, your sin will find you out.” That is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational