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  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    You Can Resist A Lion Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 12, 2022
     | 1,999 views

    We may imagine that we could never resist a lion. But lions will cross our path and Peter tells us to resist them.

    [N.B. Earlier in the service we had a short presentation on Rosa Parks.] Today we’re continuing our series of ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’ve had four talks so far. We’ve remembered that God will be with us. That he will strengthen those who wait on him. That there’s a glory to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Persistence

    Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020
     | 8,260 views

    Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings; it is the ability to continue even when you feel like quitting.

    21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Sinned? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019
     | 9,568 views

    We are acquainted with the saying, “There is none so blind as those who will not see.” We will see that there are many types of blindness. Even the disciples were not seeing too clearly.

    "Opening the Eyes of the Blind" is our new sermon series starting today and for the next three weeks. We will explore John chapter 9 and the events surrounding Jesus bringing sight to a man who was born blind. Please, I encourage you to read ahead. Read the whole chapter and meditate on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019
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     | 9,325 views

    This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confronting Bullies

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 28, 2018
     | 5,217 views

    Death is a bully. Suffering is a bully. Fear is a bully. When we are no longer afraid of death, we can live the life that God has for us.

    Confronting Bullies June 24, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are no longer afraid of death, we can live the life that God has for us. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Supplemental Passage: But in all these things we overwhelmingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 8, 2018
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     | 11,103 views

    What does it mean to belong to the church, Jesus' physical body here on Earth?

    The body of Christ. Just what does that mean to us? And why is it important? The Bible clearly teaches the body of Christ is the church. I was looking at few articles and blogs from people who say they love Jesus but hate the church. What an interesting concept. Is that possible? According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blame God Game - A 2 Part Message

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2019
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     | 10,432 views

    God is love. He disciplines His children. Many believe that means He ‘punishes,’ or ‘scolds’ or ‘spanks’ with severe means in the best eternal interests of the Born-Again Christian.

    How do you reconcile the merciful goodness and love of God with pain, sorrow, sickness, and suffering? The Blame God Game first started in the Garden of Eden when God commanded Adam to “work it and take care of it.” He then told Adam that he was “free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Words Of Encouragement” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2019
     | 7,368 views

    Paul helps us identify four types of persons who we need to intentionally encourage.

    In 2 Corinthians 7:6, Paul describes our God as One “who encourages those who are discouraged . . .” (NLT). Indeed, if we are going to live in a godly fashion, we will find that we are called to be encouragers of others. God comes alongside the discouraged to offer encouragement. We, therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Whiners

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,529 views

    Hard times come to Christians because our reactions in bad times, may be inspire others to turn to the Lord and seek forgiveness. Just as Jesus was a witness to the world through his suffering, we can be a witness and draw closer to him in ours.

    There is a popular TV show called “Survivor.” It’s been on TV now for over 20 seasons. It’s syndicated all over the world. The show thrives on showing how individuals adapt to group dynamics and societal rules changes through horrendous conditions in the hope of receiving the big prize at the end. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Waiting

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2019
     | 4,801 views

    We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World

    HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary A Terrific Teenager

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019
     | 3,283 views

    The Roman Catholic Church has defied this young girl and in response, many Protestants have demoted her as some kind of second-class servant of God. This is wrong because she, like her Son, was one of God's suffering servants.

    MARY - THE TERRIFIC TEENAGER Luke 1:26-38 A remarkable thing about God is that he trusts us with His work. He trusted men and women in Bible times to receive and record His revelations of Himself. He entrusted His church with His supreme revelation, Jesus, and with the great commission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Called To Prosperity

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2019
     | 2,414 views

    Prosperity and suffering are like oil and water. They do not mix. Neither does the Prosperity Gospel mix with the Word.

    Acts 9:15 But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: 16 For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake. Paul was not called to a prosperity gospel for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough 2020 Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2020
     | 6,146 views

    In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision from the Lord.

    Video Transition: Our Theme this year - Breakthrough 2020 Thesis: In 2020 we are looking for spiritual breakthroughs in our lives, our souls, our families, our church, our school, and our community. This is our vision and prayer! But to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter , Part 1 Introduction

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Feb 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,572 views

    Part one of our 1 Peter study

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 1 1 Peter 1:1-2, 6 John 16:33 Introduction How many of you have been somewhere in your life? Where you just did not feel comfortable You did not feel that you belonged there? Maybe it was a place, a bad situation maybe even a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tribulation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 8, 2018
     | 5,328 views

    Promises of God leads to Tribulation. Tribulation leads to Blessings. God directed Jacob to go to Egypt and he said that he would be with him. Then they stayed for 430 years. Then redemption came.

    Exodus 1:1-12 Introduction: The Book of Exodus has two records of the travel history of Israelite. First was the travel from Canaan to Egypt. Then from Egypt to Canaan. First journey was by Jacob and his sons went to Egypt as small group with seventy members. The second journey from Egypt to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist