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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - Lord, What's With The Delay! I'm Desperate Here! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    For Jairus in his desperation it must have seemed to be taking forever. "Lord I'm desperate here! Why this delay? My daughter is dead, and You can heal her with just a touch." Ever prayed like that?

    Part 6 - Matthew 9:18-22 - LORD, WHAT'S WITH THE DELAY! I'm desperate here! As a Pastor, I am now a Chaplain in an aged care facility. I start officially on Monday. Julie and I are spending time in a little holiday house in a town called Padanga in Australia before I start. There is NO INTERNET ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commissioned With The Power Of Jesus Resurrected

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    The resurrected Jesus appears to His disciples

    Mid-week Message/Devotion April 8, 2018 Commissioned with the Power of Jesus Resurrected John 20:19-31 We begin reading today’s gospel message and immediately get a very vivid picture of fear and confusion. The disciples are gathered together behind locked doors. They are very afraid that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Grind

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 4,036 views

    A sermon encouraging people to not go into "let down" mode after the Easter holiday.

    Back to the Grind? Various Scriptures (April 7, 2002) Introduction Last week I mentioned that because of the resurrection of Jesus, we can avoid the despair of defeat, approach the potential of the present, and anticipate the hope of heaven. And today I want to expand that second point a bit, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    One Of The Good Guys Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,158 views

    Are you changed by the Spirit, made one of God's good guys?

    The word, Complete, is defined in my Collegiate Dictionary as “lacking nothing; whole; entire; having all the required or customary characteristics, skills ” A Complete Christian is one that has applied himself to being whole through Jesus Christ, who will not settle for less than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Not In Vain

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Dec 7, 2012
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     | 11,909 views

    Sermon from I Thessalonians 2 - encouraging the church to keep pressing on.

    “It’s Not in Vain” 1 Thessalonians Series – Black Creek 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The first part of studying the book of 1 Thessalonians led us to seeing that Paul was encouraging and lifting up the members of the body of Christ in Thessalonica. He challenged the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Run The Course Of Faith

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

    To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy Unspeakable!

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 20, 2014
     | 7,464 views

    A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

    Lighten Up! • Scripture: Galatians 5:22-5:23 Matthew 7:12 (add scripture) Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lighten Up!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 45,474 views

    A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

    Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Future Glory

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 24, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,348 views

    God’s word gives encouragement by assuring us that God is still in control.

    Future Glory Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a legend that the devil was having a yard sale. People were buying articles such as lying, cheating. etc. An article was on the end of the table that had a sign not for sale. What is this item that is not for sale, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Understanding Heart

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,097 views

    A message of encouragement for those finding it hard to understand scripture, and making decisions in life

    Understanding Heart Foundational Text: 1 Kings 3:5-14 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. (6) And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Guiding Presence Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 7,559 views

    God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

    A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Attending The Marriage Supper Of The Lamb PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,362 views

    Encourages believers to live righteously in anticipation of the heavenly banquet, the wedding supper of the Lamb.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is an immense pleasure to be standing here today, in the house of our Lord, sharing His divine word with you. Today, we find ourselves at the doorstep of a profound passage from the Book of Revelation. A passage that speaks of a divine ...read more

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    Living In God's Love: Transformed By Truth 1 John 4:13-15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 807 views

    1 John 4:13-15 speaks to the profound truth of our relationship with God and how we are transformed by His love. We will explore three key points: the proof of the Spirit, the testimony of Jesus, and the declaration of faith.

    Living in God's Love: Transformed by Truth 1 John 4:13-15 Introduction: Today, we are diving into a powerful passage from the apostle John. 1 John 4:13-15 (NLT) says, “And God has given us his Spirit as proof that we live in him and he in us. Furthermore, we have seen with our own eyes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Magnetic, Masculine Church

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    How we can encourage more men to become activiely involved in church

    A MAGNETIC, MASCULINE CHURCH July 2, 2006 a.m. Hillcrest Baptist Church Text: Acts 6:1-7 Introduction: The botanical life of most trees is amazing. Often when a tree is damaged and the trunk is cut down, a new shoot will come up out of the stump or roots. As long as the roots are healthy, it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Heart For The Word

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 21, 2025
     | 499 views

    Encouraging message on sharing our faith. Focusing on the positives of the message of the seed of the sower.

    Title: Hearing and Giving the Word Theme: To show how God can use us to share the word. Text: Matthew 13:1 -9, 18 – 23 Power of the Word Preparation for the Word Placement of the Word Opening Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. (2) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God