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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Blinded By Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 21, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,302 views

    There are times when discouragement can rob us of our courage and hope. How did Joseph avoid being blinded by his despair and what can it teach us?

    About 75 years ago, there was a woman named Florence Chadwick who was the 1st woman swim the English Channel BOTH WAYS. Then, in 1952, she decided to swim from Catalina Island, to the shore of California, a distance of about 22 miles. The day she chose to swim turned foggy and chilly as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,010 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,621 views

    This sermon challenges us to risk for God.

    A story is told of Two hunters who came across a bear so big that they dropped their rifles and ran for cover. One man climbed a tree while the other hid in a nearby cave. The bear was in no hurry to eat, so he sat down between the tree and the cave to reflect upon his good fortune. Suddenly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You God For The Broken Road

    Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,065 views

    This sermon gives hope to all that have went down a broken road, and helps us to see that God uses these struggles often times to build character in us.

    Thank you God for the Broken Road! THE SCARS OF LIFE Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Better A Millstone I

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come.

    Dakota Community Church April 26, 2009 Better a Millstone Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On Being The Church Of The Living God Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,004 views

    An introduction to a new ministry vision. In this message, the context for the Church is set and the four pillars of the new ministry vision are introduced: Discipleship; Assimilation; Biblical Peacemaking; Leadership Development.

    Yesterday, the events of the Normandy invasion – D-Day – were remembered. On that day, the largest amphibious invasion of all time was launched by the allied forces in order to retake Europe. On D-Day, about 160,000 troops landed on the beaches of Normandy. The planning and logistics were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Five Steps To Salvation Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016
     | 7,591 views

    People who feel alienated from God sometimes think their situation is hopeless, How can we gain hope

    I was eleven the day I almost drowned. A “harmless” prank at a summer-camp swimming pool nearly ruined my day—and my life! I was away from home for the first time at Camp Cedar Falls, in Southern California’s San Bernardino mountains. A swim in the camp pool with my friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ark Or The Dark

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

    The Ark or The Dark Our text is in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ark. 39 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope That Comes From Being God's Treasured Possession Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2017
     | 6,345 views

    This is the 28th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#28] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM BEING GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION Malachi 3:16 Introduction: Today is our last 3:16 sermon from the Old Testament. Karen and I really appreciate Ray taking care of the Worship Service last week. Karen and I really enjoyed our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement From The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 28, 2018
     | 4,383 views

    God gives encouragement to His children.

    Encouragement from the Lord November 25, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives encouragement to His children. Focus Passage: Haggai 2 Supplemental Passage: Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Was With Him Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 46,927 views

    Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

    OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need For Faithfulness In Church Attendance Series

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 316 ratings
     | 41,204 views

    God wants His people to be faithful in their church attendance.

    HEB.10:22-31 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN CHURCH ATTENDANCE" * If our dictionary is revised in the next few years, beside the entry for the word "faithfulness," * There could possibly be a note which reads: "a once prized characteristic of human character which is now extinct." * You might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mountain Moving Faith

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,511 views

    What it means to have mountain moving faith.

    A faith-filled Heart Theme: Text: Matthew 21:18-22 Matthew 21:18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, "Let no fruit grow on you ever again." Immediately the fig tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Crossing Over

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,418 views

    It is time for the church to leave the land of familiarity and cross over to the promised land.

    January 13, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Subject: Crossing Over Title: Instructions for Moving Into New Territory This has been an eventful week for this church. Sunday night we saw an unprecedented move of God’s Holy Spirit. I’m not saying that to try to get you to come back on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God