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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Something Better

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 21, 2014
     | 10,726 views

    God has something better in mind that what you are now experiencing

    “Something Better” March 23, 2014 Hebrews 11:32-40 “And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Message 8 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Persecution, Discipline And Tribulation; What’s The Difference? – Part 2 (Verse 9) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022
     | 1,758 views

    What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s discipline? We look into tribulation, persecution and discipline, and look at 4 reasons Christians can have difficulties. Remember this – godly living produces persecution. Trees standing against the wind have the strongest trunks.

    MESSAGE 8 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PERSECUTION, DISCIPLINE AND TRIBULATION; WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 2 (Verse 9) REVISION FROM PART 1 We have been examining 1Thessalonians 5:9 and looking at the wrath of God. This is our focus verse again for Part 2 of the study on this verse – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    A Day In Your Courts

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025
     | 192 views

    Longing for God’s presence leads us through dry valleys into joy—one day with Him outweighs a thousand without Him.

    Introduction — The Pearl of the Psalms Charles Spurgeon called Psalm 84 “the pearl of the Psalms.” It shimmers with longing, with beauty, with joy too deep for words. It’s a psalm for pilgrims — those who are on their way home, hearts stretched toward the presence of God. Listen again to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Let God Be God

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 2, 2025
     | 153 views

    When denial dies and we stop playing God, repentance opens the heart to mercy, and grace restores joy that guilt once stole.

    There is a certain kind of silence that settles on the heart when we finally stop pretending. Not the silence of defeat, but the quiet that comes when we realize we were never meant to carry the whole world on our shoulders. When we stop trying to be God, something in us exhales—and God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • FLEMING DUNBAR avatar

    Encourage Yourself In The Lord.

    Contributed by Fleming Dunbar on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,155 views

    Tribulations are sent into our lives for very good reasons. Lord Jesus is the one who truly understands our suffering and our response is to trust him in all situations

    Encourage yourself in the Lord. Joshua 1:9 Sometimes preachers give the idea that when you become a Christian life will be a bed of roses from then on. But Jesus said something very different to his disciples. He warned them very clearly, ‘In the world you will have tribulation.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Rest Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

    STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Has A Plan For You

    Contributed by David Nsiah on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 28,432 views

    God has a purpose for you. You are not on this planet by accident and God has a plan that will give you happiness, joy, and prosperity.

    GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOU! God is a God who reigns always. This God says you are a man of destiny. In Jeremiah 29:10-11, God says He has a plan for you to prosper. Today, as you read this message, you are fulfilling your appointment with destiny. God says for a moment, He might have forgotten the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Havin' Church

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,935 views

    Corporate worship is up to you. We must not harden your hearts. Worship is the sharing of joy and the humbleness of our place.

    Havin’ Church Psalms 95:1-95:11 For every person in this room there is probably some different idea or memory about what a worship service is like or should be like. -This morning our special guest Heather, has helped us in this service to be a little different than we normally do. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Addicted To Jesus

    Contributed by Dwight Jones on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,180 views

    A great sermon that will help you decide your level of addiction to Jesus Christ, and understand the power and Joy of serving him.

    1 Cor. 16:13-19 (KJV) Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. [14] Let all your things be done with charity. [15] I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Crow avatar

    The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 1

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    There is no blessed hope in any other but in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we can look forward to His coming with excitement and joy.

    The Believer’s Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Mary's Response Reflects The Truest Christmas Spirit

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,948 views

    An indepth reflection on the first few verses of Mary’s Magnificat show the source of her joy prior to that First Christmas.

    December 25, 2004 Luke 1:46-48 Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. When the news media showed video tapes of people in Palestine ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    A Lifestyle Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 10,688 views

    WE MUST LEARN TO LIVE WITHOUT BITTERNESS AND UNFORGIVENESS. IT DESTORY’S OUR JOY, PEACE, AND OUR REALTIONSHIP WITH GOD.

    Title: A Lifestyle of Forgiveness Text: Mathew 18:21-35 Intro: Have you ever known someone that had a problem with forgiving? Someone that held a grudge and would not let go of it. Most likely they walked around bitter and angry most of the time. Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    My Father's House

    Contributed by James May on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 23,325 views

    Come and go with me to My Father’s House where you will find peace, joy and Love beyond compare.

    My Father’s House By Pastor Jim May Many years ago there was a movie produced that bore the title, “The Wizard of Oz”. Now I don’t believe that we should be honoring wizards, and I certainly don’t promote Hollywood and the movie industry as a shining example of righteousness, but I see in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Kiner avatar

    I Understand Series

    Contributed by Gerald Kiner on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    MESSAGE 1 FROM THE UNDERSTANDING SERIES: THE OBJECTIVE TO TO DEFEAT MISUNDERSTANDING WHICH HINDERS ONE FROM A LIFE OF PEACE AND JOY.

    Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. I UNDERSTAND 3 THINGS A BLESSED WOMAN ALREADY UNDERSTAND #1 THEY UNDERSTAND WITH WHOM TO HANG Nehemiah 6:2-4 2That Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, Come, let us meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Akehurst avatar

    God's Good Will Of Love - The Message Of Christmas

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    The Angels Proclaimed Goodwill to all men. Goodwill is GOD’s Will for all to be at Peace, with Hope, Joy through HIS Love

    12.24.2008 Christmas Eve Luke 2:10-15 Matthew 2:11b Nehemiah 8:10 Psalm 23:1 says it all...The Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need Good News we all can have Peace, Hope, Joy and Love By the will of God, His Good Will to all mankind. Driving around the countryside, we were taken by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational