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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Our Courtship Before Marriage Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2017
     | 17,708 views

    Series of marriage.

    Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 2 Introduction: The word courtship sounds pretty archaic by today's standards in a world filled with language like "one night stand" or "hooking up" and the very notion that "waiting until marriage" is the best option is laughed at in our culture. I'm going to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    AS WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID IT, AND ARE EXPECTED TO THRIVE THROUGH IT.

    THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before We Say It, He Said It Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 24, 2020
     | 4,711 views

    No one loves the church the way Jesus does. In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us six ways Jesus showed his love for his bride--the church.

    Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 5, as we begin a new series called “I Love My Church.” You know, our lives are basically made up of two different kinds of places. There are places we have to go, and there are places we get to go. School. That’s a have to go place, isn’t it? Although, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,777 views

    Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

    Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learning To Cry Before God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    This messages focuses on the Lament Prayers and aims at helping God’s people use this unique prayer.

    LEARNING to CRY BEFORE GOD (STUDY OF LAMENT PRAYER) CHRISTLIKE IN PRAYER PSALM 13:1-6 Big Idea: Our personal relationship with God will deepen when we are willing to be honest about our questions. Good morning church. I am going back to the curriculum of prayer. This is the fifth message on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Be Joyful Always

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Dec 20, 2018
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     | 13,706 views

    Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

    Today's scripture verse encourages us to be joyful always, pray all the time and give thanks no matter the circumstances; good or "not so good" as I always say. But is it possible to do all the above when you are facing challenges and struggles in your life? Well, beloved, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of Being Right With God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    Four assurances God gives us when we discover His grace through faith in Jesus Christ.

    The last twelve days have remarkable. Like you I’ve been fascinated at how closely contested our presidential election has been. Can you imagine what the last twelve days have been like for vice-president Gore and governor Bush? On election day the networks first called Florida for Gore, then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Joy - The Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 28, 2023
     | 4,273 views

    The next step as we anticipate the arrival of the birth date of our Savior Jesus Christ, is celebrating the JOY of Christmas.

    This Sunday morning is the second Sunday of Advent. Last week we talked about the HOPE of Christmas. Today, the next step as we anticipate the arrival of the birth date of our Savior Jesus Christ, is celebrating the JOY of Christmas. PRAYER For some folks, Christmas is the happiest time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 440 views

    Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

    A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer Jesus Prays For Us

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 29, 2021
     | 4,382 views

    Jesus prayed that His Church would be marked by joy, holiness, and unity. All for God's glory.

    The Prayer Jesus Prays for Us Text: John 17:13-23 (Give Thanks and prayer) Let’s go ahead and open up our Bibles to the Gospel of John this morning… John 17, and while you’re turning there I want to ask you a question – What should a Christian look like? What should the Church look like? I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 11, 2013
     | 4,824 views

    “And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit’” Acts 7:59.

    Lord Jesus, receive my spirit Text: Is. 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Acts 7:54-60 Today is Saint Stephens’s Day when we remember the first martyr of the Christian Church. His death in the service of Christ, taking place a day after Christmas, reminds us of the cost involved in discipleship. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011
     | 4,435 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

    Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrections Before The Resurrection (Part Three) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 11, 2017
     | 6,393 views

    Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at the account of Elisha raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. This week we'll look at the first occasion of Jesus raising someone from the dead.

    THE RESURRECTIONS BEFORE THE RESURRECTION (part three) Luke 7:11-17 Two weeks ago we looked at the story of Elijah raising the widow's son to life. Last week we looked at Elijah's successor, Elisha and the account of him raising the Shunammite woman's son to life. Now we fast forward to Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News Of Great Joy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,593 views

    Just as the shepherds experienced great joy over finding Jesus, so we Christians should be experiencing joy with Him.

    December 10, 2000 Acts 16:6-34 “Good news of great joy!” INTRODUCTION It was a night like any other. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks. Everyone except maybe the shepherd keeping watch had already bedded down for the night. The lambs were curled up next to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Stires avatar

    Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014
     | 13,142 views

    When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

    Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene