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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Midnight Matters

    Contributed by Craig Benner on May 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,794 views

    What is your reaction when it is darker than it has ever been in your life? It reall does matter. God wants you to respond in a way that your ordeal can minister to the lives of others.

    Midnight Matters Acts 16:25-30 Midnight is the darkest hour. It is the end of a day. It is a turning point. I. Tested in the Will of God Paul and Silas receive the Macedonian call (16:9,10) and go to Europe with the gospel. They baptized Lydia and things were starting out good. In short ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Barnabas-Son Of Consolation

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 28, 2009
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     | 4,359 views

    This ext tells us of the wonderful character of this man Barnabas.

    Barnabas-Son of Consolation by Gerald Van Horn Text. Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: Acts 4:36-37 as well as Acts 9:26-28 tells us of the wonderful character of this man Barnabas. His real name was Joseph and he was a native of Cyprus. In the face of danger, Paul found himself friendless and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pep Talk

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2015
     | 2,298 views

    None in this world can pat you on your back and cheer you, coax you, urge you, push you, embolden you, support you and stir you like the way our Heavenly dad does!

    Pep talk! Genesis 20:7”Now return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, and he will pray for you and you will live. But if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all who belong to you will die." “I have told them (Army men), don’t get killed, you kill the enemy so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Keep Awake"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,808 views

    Before the day of The Lord appears there will be many disturbances so keep awake, be ready.

    “Keep Awake” 1. The text comes from a response after the disciples Peter, James, John, and Andrew After learning that the temple will be destroyed, they ask, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" (vv. 2-4). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On Lying To The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
     | 312 views

    On Lying to the Holy Ghost

    Acts 5:1-16 On Lying to the Holy Ghost Intro - God Has - A Place for His Church - Not our place, but His place for us. A Purpose for His Church - To Witness, To Work, To Watch, To Wait. A Promise for His Church - Matthew 16:18 upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025
     | 43 views

    No Pain, No Gain

    Acts 16 v 13 - 24 No Pain, No Gain The Mission The Pursuit - 13 And on the sabbath The Place - we went out of the city by a river side, The Purpose - where prayer was wont to be made; The Peace - and we sat down, The People - and spake unto the women which resorted thither. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Surely Not I, Lord?”

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 7, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 11,125 views

    “Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts

    April 8, 2004 — Maundy Thursday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Matthew 26:21-28 “Surely Not I, Lord?” I. It’s a question that comes from troubled hearts II. It gets an answer that calms troubled hearts Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Failure Is Not An Option

    Contributed by Camesha Handy on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,640 views

    I delivered this message at a graduation service for an anti-gang group known as the Youth Reclamation Committee.

    Failure is Not an Option • Give Acknowledgements • Explain the Theme • Explain the history of the quote • Explain speech • “People fail because they don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing. What their purpose is, why they even exist. “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Living By Faith" Series

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 21, 2012
     | 6,691 views

    Recounts the mountain top experience of Abraham on Mount Moriah and gives four components of how we live by faith from his example.

    “Living by Faith” Scripture Reading: Genesis 21:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction Two months ago, I preached the first in a series of lessons called “Mountain Top Experiences” with a sermon on “Noah’s New Beginning” on the mountains of Ararat after the flood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Throw It Off!

    Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022
     | 5,589 views

    There is awesome power in forgiveness.

    There is awesome power in forgiveness. I wonder how many people I'm speaking to right now who are angry? Who are you angry with? What did they do in your life? What did they say? What did they do? How did they put something on you that you can’t live with? And day by day you can't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,388 views

    Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

    OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father's Day - Being Dad

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,197 views

    A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

    "Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Zpanic... What Will Be Is Not Yet

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 11, 2013
     | 2,992 views

    In a time when people are facinated by apocalyptic things... we hold firmly to the truth of God's Word as the Lord enables us to live as his people.

    Title: Don’t panic… what will be is not yet! Text: II Thessalonians 2:1-5 and 1:11-12 Thesis: In a time when people are fascinated by apocalyptic things, we hold to the truth and as God enables us, live as his people. Introduction I’ve always been kind of fascinated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do I Need More Love?

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    God delights those who love his glory.

    Scripture Introduction Psalm 105.3: “Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!” My hope is that you all be completely happy because you are fully satisfied with all that God is for you in Jesus Christ. To get there you must abound in love, for love is the fulfilling of the law, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grumbling Before A Gracious God Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 27, 2011
     | 7,777 views

    Our impatience stands in stark contrast to the patience of God who gently woos us to live in anticipation of his grace.

    Title: Grumbling Before a Gracious God Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Thesis: Our impatience stands in stark contrast to the patience of God who gently woos us to live in anticipation of his grace. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational