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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Is Anything Too Difficult For God? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 25, 2022
     | 4,231 views

    Abraham and Sarah must trust God. Maybe you have been praying for years for someone or something. Remember: He is El Shaddai. He is God Almighty. Nothing is too difficult for God. When our situation grows more impossible God shows himself almighty.

    There is a philosophical question that some ask about God. When claim nothing is too difficult for God they ask, can God make a rock so big he cannot lift it? No. The philosopher thinks he has somehow outsmarted God. But also, God is so holy he cannot lie. God cannot act outside his own nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Ways Of Looking At Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011
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     | 5,409 views

    This Thanksgiving we can use these three ways of looking at Thanksgiving to make "thanks" our best word.

    Three Ways to Look at Thanksgiving Psalm 33 Rudyard Kipling, winner of the Nobel Peace prize in literature and author of “The Jungle Book”, at one time was so popular that his writings were getting ten shillings per word. [about $10!] A few college students, however didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "Transfiguration--What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 29,732 views

    How can we understand the transfiguration today and why is it important for us?

    February 6, 2005 Iliff and Saltillo UM Church "Transfiguration: What Does it Mean?" Mark 9:2-12 INTRODUCTION: Just prior to the transfiguration experience Jesus began to tell his disciples about his impending death and that he must suffer many things and be rejected by people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sure Foundation

    Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Comfort the beleivers in the 9/11 aftermath

    NIV Revelation 20:4 I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Foolishness Of Hidden Sin

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,595 views

    Sin has a devastating effect on the conscience. No matter how carefully covered, it will ultimately be exposed.

    The Foolishness of Hidden Sin John 15:22 John 15:22 -- “If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.” Ps 19:9-14 -- “The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.” “More to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,711 views

    In this lesson we examine the ministry of John the Baptist and look at what constitutes a faithful ministry.

    Scripture The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the birth narratives of John the Baptist and his relative, Jesus Christ. Throughout these two chapters Luke has intentionally set John and Jesus side by side each other. As chapter 3 of Luke’s Gospel opens, Luke continued to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Are The Good Guys And Who Are The Bad Guys? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 2, 2012
     | 5,785 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 17: 20-37

    Luke 17: 20-37 Who Are The Good Guys And Who Are The Bad Guys? 20 Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21 nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Shepherds - The Dilemma Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,209 views

    The antidote to insignificance is to celebrate the presence of God in the ordinary moments of life

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Submission: Marriage Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 16, 2025
     | 455 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Submission: Marriage” 1 Peter 3:1-7 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter3 “1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sheep In Wolves Clothing

    Contributed by Davy Hobson on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,520 views

    This sermon is concerning the two fold nature of the child of God.

    A SHEEP IN WOLVES CLOTHING ( DOCTRINE OF THE TWO-FOLD NATURE OF MAN) TEXT: ROM. 8:1-14 INTRO: *************** ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Believing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 7, 2011
     | 5,036 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt5- Joy in Believing Study of Philippians- letter- meant to convey life. Last week looked at v2.16- Word of Life- Jn 5:26 (NASB) “For just as the Father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; We were created to drink of this same life- Jn ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Experience Pentecost

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    What the events of Pentecost meant and mean to us today.

    1. Personal illustration of time when I experienced power of Holy Spirit to enable me in my ministry. 2. This experience helps me get some idea of what happened that powerful and wonderful day in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago when the Holy Spirit came down - day of Pentecost 3. Not comparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Guest, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    You can also see part 1 under "My Sermons" by clicking my name at right. You will find a link to Free Formatted Text and Powerpoint template for both sermons.

    This is the continuation from part 1, which contains the link to our website where both sermons are in Formatted Text Layout, along w/ Powerpoint template. Paste this link into your browser to go to part 1: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Heart That Sees God Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 10, 2014
     | 5,620 views

    What is going on inside, in our heart dictates our relationship with God

    Chuck Swindoll in "Growing Deep in the Christian Life," writes about x A man who bought fried chicken dinners for himself and his date one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, unintentionally gave him the proceeds from the day’s business - a bucket of money (all cash) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living While Waiting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025
     | 220 views

    Because the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, our anticipation of that Day must shape this day—so we strive to be holy, think rightly, watch carefully, and grow steadily.

    Introduction This morning we’re reading the final words of Peter’s final letter to the church. His burden is simple and weighty: that we live holy lives that honor the Lord Jesus and are not swept away by the immorality, false teaching, and scoffing around us. How do we do that in a world soaked ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist