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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Loving Like A Mom Does

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 10, 2010
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     | 8,366 views

    God’s love and care for us is reflected in the heart of a mother.

    Loving Like a Mom Does Intro: The more I read and study the Bible, the more I find that deals with every area of our lives. God is the one who created motherhood, so it is not surprising that the Bible covers some of the struggles that moms face. In addition to all the references in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ragging Sauls Series

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,534 views

    This sermon will help those that feel like the devil is out to steal, kill and destory you.

    If you remember in the first lesson David told us how to defeat our giants. Do you remember how to... - face them head on - get to the head of the problem - be brave no matter what the circumstances or situation looks like - Not be scared - Keep your focus on Jesus, rather than your giants - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Up For Our Savior

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 4, 2008
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     | 5,173 views

    If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s story can help us take a stand today.

    Stand Up for Our Savior Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *Last Tuesday night, Greg Wilton asked a great question: “Who’s your King? -If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Hospitality - Short And Sweet #2 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 30, 2008
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     | 8,624 views

    This is our second in a series I call Short and Sweet As we look at some of the often forgotten short books in the N.T. It looks at the need for hospitality in today’s world

    Christian Hospitality III John You may be wondering why I chose 3 John this morning Why not start with 1 John? Well I have been known to buck the system Go against the flow, do things a little differently No, actually I choose 3 John next because it is similar in a way to Philemon that we studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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     | 4,165 views

    Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

    1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Service For Bob...

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013
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     | 12,673 views

    This message was preached for a man who knew the Lord for years but also had some things to settle with family before he died. Fortunately he did.

    Funeral Service for Bob .... 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob's pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here today and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,675 views

    Instead of removing barriers to faith, Jesus erects them. Why?

    The story we have read together today is surprising in many ways. The way Jesus handles this situation is confusing, because some of the things Jesus are saying are upsetting his followers, and it seems that he does not make it easier, but harder for them. Our natural instinct is to take down ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What God Wouldn’t Do For You! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    There is so much in His heart for us. He is doing so much to bring those things about. If we only knew the half of it, we would be totally amazed that He goes to such lengths to help us.

    What God Wouldn’t Do for You! Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT) 14 When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guidance For The Way Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 9, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    God guides us along right paths for the His name's sake

    A young Ensign, after nearly completing his first overseas cruise, was given an opportunity to display his capabilities at getting the ship underway. With a stream of commands he had the decks buzzing with men, and soon he ship was steaming out of the channel en route to the states. His efficiency, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    After The Service Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,845 views

    After an important service, there are three important rules that we must consider.

    • A Sunday school teacher asked her children where the disciples and Jesus went after the Last Supper Church Service. After a moment of silence, one of the little girl said, “The probably went to Denny’s”. • The disciples had just finished one of the most meaningful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven With Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 5,493 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS HEAVEN WITH JESUS HEBREWS 12:14-29 INTRODUCTION -This past week I was at camp with a bunch of 4-6th graders. -Our theme was Winema National Park and I decided to teach a course on wilderness survival because I’m uniquely qualified to do -I have made about every mistake you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Living The Abundant Life"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2011
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     | 6,679 views

    What we can do to realize the plan that God has for our lives.

    “Living the Abundant Life” August 21, 2011 John 10:10 Jesus said, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Genealogy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 22, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    The genealogy of Christ. Proving that He is the rightful king of Israel. And the Son of sinful people.

    This opening was written and preached by a different preacher, truthfully, I can’t remember anything more than that, I lost the name of the preacher from whom I got this material. My sincere apologies to the author, who must remain nameless. Under other circumstances I would not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Church Is A Generous Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016
     | 6,758 views

    Here we see another mark of a great church. A great church is a generous church.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 7 A Great Church is a Generous Church Acts 2:45 Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. (Acts 2:45) The Sunday School Teacher asked her eight eager 10-year-olds if they would give $1,000,000 to their church. "YES!" they all screamed!! ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How The Faithful Overcome Challenges

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Mar 5, 2019
     | 3,308 views

    Whether or not we overcome challenges placed before us ends up proving not just to God but ourselves that we can actually accomplish the great things God has planned for us in our lives.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we’ve seen over the past few weeks the life of David so far has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. From his anointing by Samuel, to defeating Goliath all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare