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  • David Owens avatar

    The Helps Of Our Hurts Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2016
     | 10,046 views

    This sermon is based on Chapter 7 in Charles Swindoll's book: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. The sermon addresses Paul's thorn in the flesh and the role of suffering in our lives.

    A. One day a teacher was getting her Wednesday night children’s class started. 1. She asked if anyone had any prayer requests. 2. One girl asked that they pray for her because school would soon start and she was going to a new school this year. 3. Another girl asked that they pray for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Little Engine That Could

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Sermon preached the morning before we sent another team of missionaries to foreign soil. Discusses what is needed to have missions trips.

    Have you ever wished that you could do something to make changes in the world around you? Have you ever said, "If I had my way… if only I could, if only I could?" Most of us would like to have some kind of positive impact on our surroundings in some way or other, wouldn’t we? But think for a ...read more

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    Be A Doer Of The Word

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 13, 2025
     | 984 views

    The difference between a victorious Christian life and a defeated one lies in the doing of the Word. The Word is a seed, but obedience is the soil where it bears fruit.

    BE A DOER OF THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:22 – “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” Supporting Texts: Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46, Romans 2:13, John 13:17, Joshua 1:8 INTRODUCTION: In an age of information, hearing the Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,899 views

    Like Paul, we all have a "thorn in the flesh." We can learn from Paul that God allows it, Satan sends it, and we can accept it. Because when we are weak, then we are strong, with God's strength on display through our weakness.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 When God Says No Have you ever received a “no” answer from God? It hurts, right? You think you know best, you really do. And then God says, “I don’t think so.” Well, it particularly hurts when you’ve been suffering, and not only does God not remove the suffering, but maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pattern For Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 13, 2018
     | 5,034 views

    This message walks through the "disciple's prayer" as given to them by Jesus. The message identifies several elements that will create a proper soil for a rich prayer life.

    Jesus' disciples come to him and ask him to teach them to pray. Matthew 6 records Jesus' response: “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    They That Wait

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jun 28, 2025
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     | 828 views

    The seeds of comfort often take root in the soil of pain. When your life seems to be falling apart, wait on the Lord and God will strengthen you.

    Isaiah 40:28-31 “They That Wait” 6-29-2025 Isaiah 40:1 “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people,” saith your God. The book of Isaiah makes a dramatic shift at this point. Chapter 40 refers to the restoration after the Exile. Judah still had 100 years of trouble before Jerusalem would fall, then 70 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Crowns

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 31, 2023
     | 2,049 views

    For Palm Sunday. Jesus wore a Crown of Thorns to be King of your heart, King of your life, and to Deliver you from sin and shame. Jesus came to give us the victory.

    A Tale of Two Crowns Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You see when Jesus came into town, everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Train Up A Child Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    #11 in the Proverbs and Parables series The Parable of the 4 soils applied to child raising with use of Proverbs. How to raise children so they will not have HARD HEARTS, SHALLOW HEARTS, OR DISTRACTED HEARTS, but so they will have OPEN HEARTS

    TRAIN UP A CHILD Proverbs 21-22 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 8:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We’ve been studying Proverbs and Parables for about 3 months now … in sermons and in the Pueblo groups. This week’s section of Proverbs contains one of the most-quoted verses. Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus On Current Events Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,424 views

    Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?

    Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 5,275 views

    Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Redeeming The Land

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 16, 2025
     | 1,120 views

    The land we live on is not just soil; it carries prophetic and spiritual significance. It can be blessed or cursed, fruitful or barren, depending on the spiritual state of its inhabitants.

    REDEEMING THE LAND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Jesus Glorified-Part 1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,689 views

    1 of 5. The apostle John recorded some of the events surrounding the imminence of Jesus’ glorification. There are aspects of Jesus’ being glorified that are of great significance. How &/or Why is Jesus glorified? 6 significant aspects of Jesus’ glorification.

    JESUS GLORIFIED-I—John 12:20-36 Attention: I regularly use a weedeater when I cut the grass. We have to trim a good deal—around buildings, & trees, & trimming the ditch out front. We have a gasoline powered Stihl FS 56 RC-E. It’s a great German product! I’m on my second one! I used the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 111 ratings
     | 38,723 views

    75% in this parable didn’t truly get saved. Was the problem the Sower, the Seed, or the Soil? 25% did get saved, and we can see how! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Sower.html Sow what? The Word of God! Sow when? All the time! Sow where? Everywhere…but hopefully on good ground! This parable answers the question, “Why doesn’t everybody get saved?” As tremendous as salvation is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,001 views

    Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

    The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Truth Proof? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    Many people have bullet-proof armor around their hearts - so that God’s truth simply bounces off. Learn about how to have a soft heart and fertile soil to grow God’s truth

    Have you ever heard the expression: “they only hear what they want to hear”? Its true – and its also very dangerous. Today Jesus is going to say things that just bounce off the hearers – the crowds, and His disciples. It involves accepting the truth – and in trusting the Lord at His word. I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel