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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Hope For A New Millenium

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004
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     | 5,533 views

    Finding hope, even in difficult time.

    Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Peter: The Fiery Trial Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
     | 4,725 views

    1 Peter calls believers to steadfastness in the face of adversity.

    Through the New Testament 2006 The Fiery Trial 1 Peter Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO For most of us, the idea of persecution or suffering for our faith seems far-fetched. We live in a free society. No one we know has ever been jailed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready For Service

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
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     | 11,347 views

    After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world.

    READY FOR SERVICE--Colossians 1:23-29 Proposition: After a person makes a full commitment to the preeminence of Christ, that person needs to be ready to share the Gospel with all people in our world. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ready to serve our Lord Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Armed With A Purpose" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 29, 2007
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     | 4,099 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For the time already past is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2020
     | 9,698 views

    We will never be able to comprehend the cosmic struggle Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion. The sermon helps us to see the emotional struggle between Jesus’ human and divine sides, and what that teaches us.

    Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching March 31, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by Joel Sanabria on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,740 views

    Understanding what it means to be more than a conqueror!

    A few years ago, there were many groups of young Christians that would go out into the streets of New York City, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ without fear of no one. These young Christians would set up tents in many parts of the city and preach the gospel to many people and they would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beyond Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 6, 2011
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     | 6,073 views

    Sometimes God gives us the opportunity to use the lessons we’ve learned and the comfort He’s given us during difficult times to help others in special ways. God doesn’t comfort us to make us comfortable; He comforts us to make us comforters.

    Opening illustration: A medical school program in New York gives students who are training for geriatric medicine a unique opportunity. They experience life as nursing home residents for 10 days. They learn some of the struggles of maneuvering a wheelchair and being raised out of bed with a lift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of All Grace Empowers Us To Stand In Grace Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014
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    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land The God of all Grace Empowers us to Stand in Grace

    Living as a Church in a Foreign Land The God of all Grace Empowers us to Stand in Grace 1 Peter 5:10-14 David Taylor This is our last week in our third mini series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” We have a youth service next week; communion; then The Seven. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is God In Times Of Crisis

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    In times of crisis, God comforts us so that we can comfort others.

    Where Is God In Times of Crisis? Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: In light of what happened this week at Virginia Tech University, many people all over the country are asking, "Where was God when all of this was going on?" Just as they asked it on Sept. 11, 2001. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Groans To Glory

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 8, 2022
     | 3,255 views

    Since we live in a world with constant trouble, we can easily get quite discouraged. We groan under the load of problems and concerns. Yet we hope for something better. Romans 8:18-25 leads us through the journey from groans to glory.

    Alba 2-6-2022 FROM GROANS TO GLORY Romans 8:18-25 We live in a world with constant trouble, yet the apostle Paul writes in Romans 8:18, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” Think about it this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Job's Depression Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 17,247 views

    This lesson examines the depression of Job and how depression can affect the people of God.

    11 "My days are past, my plans are torn apart, Even the wishes of my heart. 12 "They make night into day, saying, 'The light is near,' in the presence of darkness. 13 "If I look for Sheol as my home, I make my bed in the darkness; 14 If I call to the pit, 'You are my father'; To the worm, 'my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Though He Slay Me...

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 56,762 views

    Funeral message for a Christian lady who died of cancer.

    The scripture was read earlier: “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him.” I heard this verse preached as a funeral message many years ago, when a friend of mine lost her mother far too soon to cancer as well. And the verse has always appealed to me, because it’s such a great statement of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not All Sunshine And Rainbows PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 860 views

    Understand the cost of following Christ, the importance of prioritizing God's concerns over human ones, and the assurance of Christ's promises.

    Good morning, family! Today we're diving into some of the meatier stuff in the Gospel of Matthew. We'll be looking at a passage that is as challenging as it is comforting, as it speaks to the cost of following Christ, Peter's unwillingness to suffer, and the trust we can have in Christ's promises. ...read more

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    The Message Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017
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     | 7,667 views

    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#1] THE MESSAGE OF HOPE Hebrews 10:32-39 Introduction: I am honored to have Tharon with us here this morning to give his testimony. Most of us are aware of Tharon’s struggles and we admire what he has accomplished; but we can never forget that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Groan For The Glory

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,879 views

    Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

    Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance