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  • Kent Kessler avatar

    Adopted From Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    One of the feelings you may not associate with the coming of Christmas is loneliness. For Israel, not being spoken to by God for 400 years can cause such feelings. But along with that first Christmas’ feelings of loneliness also came the message "Immanuel

    [Illustration]**The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang and...When asked his secret, he says, The animals need to be with others so much, they would rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dependance On God Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,195 views

    The first step in following X is to be wholly committed to Him, Allow Him to rule in our lives, come before Him poor in spirit, realizing your need for Him, bow before Him and Him alone,

    EPIC-2/9/03-Dependance on God Begin a series I am going to call vintage Xianity. Why? When we look @ the xian faith as it is practiced today it can appear to be clouded by century’s of tradition, in vintage xianity going back to the beginning. Webster’s defines vintage as-being of old, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015
     | 3,758 views

    Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

    PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,658 views

    In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

    Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Good Words For Bad Days Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,962 views

    Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seasons Of Life (Part 1 - Childhood To Young Adult) Series

    Contributed by W F on Jan 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,254 views

    Each season of life brings it’s own unique tests from God. Here’s how to pass some of those we come across in the first season of life, birth to young adulthood.

    What advice does the Bible have for passing the tests we face in the first season of life? PART A - CHILDHOOD 1. GET ON WITH YOUR PARENTS One of the first and greatest tests we face in life is how to get along with our parents. The Bible is very clear about how children should relate to their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Behold The King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2018
     | 6,833 views

    When Jesus returns and reigns on earth, what will it be like? The Jewish people largely understood their Messianic King would reign, but did not understand He would come twice, first as sacrifice for sin, then as the King of the earth.

    Behold the King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom (Psalm 72) 1. Sally is flying out to meet her boyfriend. She falls asleep on the plane and dreams about this gorgeous diamond ring he'll give her. When she opens her eyes, she spots an even bigger diamond on the finger of Mrs. Goldstein, a matron sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Knows It All

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2024
     | 1,125 views

    Friends, peace is lost when you don’t give Jesus the first portion of your life, yes, locusts will suddenly come to swallow everything that you have without Jesus as the center of your life.

    God knows it all John 21:1 “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee…” Jesus appeared again- I liked those words….. Jesus appeared again- be reassured today that God is not blind to what is happening in your life – HE KNOWS IT ALL, that’s exactly what I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lessons Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2025
     | 433 views

    If you want God’s saving grace to work in your life, believe in Christ and learn from Christ: learn to live for Him; learn to wait for Him; and learn to love Him, because He first loved you.

    Lillie Baltrip is a good bus driver. In fact, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram of June 17, 1988, the Houston school district nominated her for a safe-driving award. Her colleagues even trusted her to drive a busload of them to an awards ceremony for safe drivers. Unfortunately, on the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Reaction Of Mary Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    This message is the first in a series of four that take a look at four reactions to the announcement of the first advent of Christ.

    The Reaction of Mary Luke 1:26-38 I. The Fear of Mary (v. 26-30) A. She Feared Because of the Messenger (v. 26-28) 1. Angels Are From the Heavenly Realm 2. Angels Often Brought News (Good & Bad) B. She Feared Because of the Unknown (v. 29) C. In Fear She Was Encouraged (v. 30) 1. We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Being Backslid

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    Many dangers come with backslding on God

    THE DANGERS OF BEING BACKSLID II Peter 2:21 Intro: In the scripture we just read Peter is dealing with the problem of apostasy. Apostasy and backsliding are closely related in that apostasy is defined as: An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one’s faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pause And Take Inventory

    Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Apr 7, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,009 views

    It is easy to get caught up in the busyness of life and forget about our first love, Jesus Christ. We need to pause, examine our life and return to Him, because the end is near, and He is coming soon.

    Inventory is an integral part of any business. People takes inventory to uncover theft, minimise loss, find flaws in sales strategies, evaluate product performance and get rid of out of date items. Most businesses take inventory of their stock at least once in a year to improve the business and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Welsh avatar

    Building Godly Relationships

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Sep 24, 2024
     | 1,268 views

    Love God First The first and most important step in any relationship is to love God first. Before you can love anyone else, you must be in a relationship with the Lord.

    Building Godly Relationships Introduction: Relationships, friendships, and marriages have taken on many different meanings over the years. For instance, 20 years ago, "dating" was viewed quite differently than how we understand it today. Back then, dating meant courting, getting to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Who's Your Daddy Series

    Contributed by Randy Harp on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,412 views

    This is the first in a series on How to be a World Chagner. First you have to have a relationship with God that is Real and Personal.

    Who’s your Daddy Part 1 You have to have a relationship with God that is real and personal Why you need this to be a World Changer 1. A RELATIONSHIP with God is our number one PRIORITY. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. - Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Set Free Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,413 views

    This sermon is the first in a series on the book of Galatians. This sermon covers the first 10 verses and acts as an introduction to the series.

    Introduction: A. Let me start this morning with some questions: 1. What is it that really gets you going? What is it that really makes you mad? 2. What gets your emotions stirred and launches you into a fight’em mode? 3. I came across this funny bumper sticker: “I'm just driving this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ