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  • Joel De Wild avatar

    Like An Eagle

    Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
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    We can learn spiritual lessons through nature. Especially in the life of an eagle.

    Introduction: Recently, I have been reading in the news about "panspermia" Have you heard about this most recent theory called "panspermia?" It’s the idea that life on Earth started as a result of bacteria coming from Mars on meteorites. The idea that life started elsewhere and was somehow ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Dealing With The Stones Of The Wicked

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 23 ratings
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    Wickedness is an abomination unto God, so are they which practice it.

    DEALING WITH THE STONES OF THE WICKED Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 74:20: “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” This means that there are places on earth that are dark and the Bible recognizes them. The only place on earth that light ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ellie Wakeman avatar

    Jesus’ Authority Is Sufficient

    Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,779 views

    The sermon explores the main truth that Jesus’ authority is enough.

    You know, just this past week, I was reminded of an event that had occurred some years back that I wanted to share with you all. This young lady, in her mid 30s was at a time in her life when everything seemed to be going great! Every time she turned around things seemed to be falling right into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    A Little Encouragement, Please!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008
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    Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

    1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Marshall avatar

    Your Environment Doesn’t Dictate Your Direction Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 26, 2022
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    In this lesson, we will examine the variety of lessons learned by Adam and Eve, as well as by every parent, from the heartbreaking decisions made by Cain.

    Introduction: We have already seen the impact of Adam’s fatal decision, which plunged mankind into sin, as well as the effect of the curse upon the lives of Adam and Eve. In this lesson, we will examine the variety of lessons learned by Adam and Eve, as well as by every parent, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Prophecy Unfolding In The Middle East

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 18, 2025
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    THIS MESSAGE IS FOR TODAY! Introduction: Recent headlines out of the Middle East have been startling – escalating wars and rumors of wars involving Israel and its adversaries

    Picture of Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate and the Tower of David – iconic symbols of the Holy City at the heart of biblical prophecy and end-time conflict. Introduction: Recent headlines out of the Middle East have been startling – escalating wars and rumors of wars involving Israel and its adversaries ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When It Is Pitch Dark

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2019
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    Those who stay firm and endure the pain and agony get to see His glory and His enormity!

    In the darkest hour..... Job 30:15”….. They pursue my honor as the wind, my prosperity has passed away like a cloud…” Struggled within myself pondering whether I should talk about my experience, wrestled with my flesh; nevertheless, since I had come out of the crisis by His grace, I sure felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Origin Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2022
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    Jesus came from the Father.

    THE ORIGIN OF JESUS. John 7:25-31. JOHN 7:25. “Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this He, whom they seek to kill?” These evidently are not the same as the people who had earlier asked, ‘Who goeth about to kill thee?’ (John 7:20). These are residents of Jerusalem, who knew fine well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 2 - Genesis 12:1-9 - When God Hijacks Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 57 ratings
     | 27,211 views

    I can't imagine packing the removal truck and saying to the driver to pull out without knowing what town you wanted him to go to. "DON'T ASK QUESTIONS! JUST DRIVE!" Sounds like a terrorist trying to hijack a vehicle.

    Part 2 - Genesis 12:1-9 - DON'T ASK QUESTIONS, JUST DRIVE! When God hijacks your life! If you have kids, you know the routine. Five minutes into the trip they are asking "WHERE ARE WE GOING? WHEN DO WE GET THERE? ARE WE THERE YET?" At least Abram didn't have any kids, because he would have had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Because He Lives...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 17,511 views

    Easter message focusing on the facts of the resurrection

    “Because He Lives…” 1 Corinthians 15:3-20 (Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001) Introduction Most of you don’t know this, but I have been living with a painful childhood memory that has impacted my impressions of Easter. It happened during a family trip. I don’t know where we were going, or how old ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Lowe avatar

    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
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    He is coming to call His own. The dead in Christ will rise first, and then those believers who are still alive will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. So shall we ever be with the Lord in that place He has prepared.

    1-2-04 Title: The King Is Coming Text: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Mark 13:32) Scripture Reading: Mark 13:32-37 32 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011
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    The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

    ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Blackshaw avatar

    Zacchaeus Meets Jesus And Is Saved

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Oct 31, 2010
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    No one is beyond being saved. Our task is the same as Jesus' task - to seek the lost and save them and to be proactive in doing it.

    Jesus was passing through Jericho from the area of Jordan to Bethany near Jerusalem. He was on his way to raise Lazarus back to life. It was an important journey that he was undertaking but as he was going to perform this great miracle he still found time to deal with other people and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Seeing The Glory That Awaits Us

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 10, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,624 views

    The mountain top experience-the transfiguration is a confirmation of the glory that awaits you and me.

    weekend Message/Devotion February 11, 2018 Reading: Mark 9:2-9 Seeing the Glory That Awaits Us I am including the gospel reading this morning. Without this reading, today’s message won’t be as meaningful to us. I encourage you to make notes of today’s message and using them in studying Mark’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Don't Look, But God's Looking At You!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,848 views

    God sees us for who we really are!

    1 Samuel 16:7-But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Guy Henry tells this story…This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist