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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Elisha Serves A Widow Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 21, 2014
     | 6,920 views

    Challenges are gifts from God.

    “Imagine, if you will, a gift. It’s not big. You could wrap it in a golf ball-size box. This gift can do incredible things for you however. It will bring all of your family together. You will feel loved and appreciated like never before and reconnect with friends and acquaintances you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    3rd. Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    God often works in ironic, paradoxical ways to carry out God’s will and purposes.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 9: 1-20 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In our first lesson today, we learn once again that our God is a specialist in irony and paradox. My New Webster’s Dictionary And Thesaurus of the English Language defines irony and paradox as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trust Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2023
     | 1,340 views

    Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement!

    Video Transition: Can God trust you? Sermon: Trust pt 3 Thesis: Everything in relationships rises and falls on trust! Do you believe that? Many authors and the Bible say it is a true statement! Trust is essential component to build and to experience if we desire to live “The Abundant life” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,494 views

    You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

    Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Getting Through The Desert"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2018
     | 7,052 views

    The sermon shares what helped Jesus get through the desert encounter, the same things can help us as well.

    Getting Through the dessert Mark 1:9-15 1. What gets us through the Dry Places in life? Jesus Called on the Scriptures • In Matthew 4:4"It is written: `Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'A"7 "It is also written: `Do not put the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Easter Expectations Mk2 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 29, 2024
     | 774 views

    What do we expect at Easter, what do we expect of Jesus? Some thoughts.

    Easter Sunday, expectations. During his lifetime Nikolai Bukharin was as powerful a man as there was on earth. As Russian Communist leader he took part in the Bolshevik Revolution 1917, was editor of the Soviet newspaper Pravda (which by the way means truth), and was a full member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Parousia

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,213 views

    Jesus will return and is in the process of returning. Are we living as expectant advent-people who are ready?

    WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: ENTERTAINING GUESTS IN OUR HOME. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWING THEY ARE COMING AND WHEN THEY ARE JUST DROPPING BY FOR A VISIT. IT IS ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE TO KNOW THEY ARE COMING TO PREPARE, CLEAN, GET GROCERIES AND BE FULLY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING MEALS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Hidden Power Of The Poor Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Most people think poor people have no power; nothing could be further from the truth!

    THE HIDDEN POWER OF THE POOR BTCC Summit • November 19, 2006 “Unexpected Power” Part 1 IMAG 01 – Private Premiere Performance cards [Explain LCT Private Premiere Performance cards] • (Ushers have passed them out during offering) IMAG 02 – Unexpected Power “Unexpected Power” series: • Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perfect Timing

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008
     | 6,222 views

    Christmas Message, God’s perfect timing for the birth of Christ

    Perfect Timing Luke 1:5-38 Christmas 2008 Humor – Children and Christmas can really be humorous at times. Thomas Stewart, age 9 asks.... What never eats at Christmas time? The turkey, ...it’s usually stuffed Sergio Garcia,(child)asks, What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    Bitter Or Better Ends

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007
     | 4,059 views

    It is in the narrow places of life, the places where we are closed in and helpless that we may experience the healing presence of God, often at the bitter or beter end.

    BITTER OR BETTER ENDS NUMBERS 22__21—35 LUKE 24:13—16, 28—32 The story found in the Book of Numbers about Balaam and his ass is one of the difficult passages in the Old Testament. For some folks, it is clear evidence that the Scriptures are an ancient relic that has absolutely no meaning for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Advent Iv, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,187 views

    God’s ways are not our ways. God has plans for our lives that surprise us all.

    Sermon for Advent 4, Yr B 22/12/2002 Based on Lk 1:26-38 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One grim winter day in 1754, Horace Walpole was reading a Persian fairy tale called “The Three Princes of Serendip.” The story touched him, and writing to his friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Cast Your Nets Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,559 views

    This is the 13th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#13] CAST YOUR NETS Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: This morning, we are going to see Jesus at a lake. In this passage, Jesus invited ordinary fishermen, (like Simon Peter and his friends) into an extraordinary adventure. Just as these fishermen struggled all night without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God You Are Confusing Me Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,708 views

    An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

    Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Model Of Being Prepared Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". Are you prepared for the end?

    Series: Encouragement [#8] A MODEL OF BEING PREPARED 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As I preached about the Rapture last week, I didn’t say much about what I believe happens next. I believe that once all of the Christians are raptured out of here, the 7 years of Tribulation will begin. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Mercy: Elizabeth's Story

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 175 views

    Elizabeth’s story is a testimony that God never forgets His own. His mercy may delay, but it will never be denied.

    GREAT MERCY: ELIZABETH'S STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:10-14, Psalm 136:1, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-5, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION The story of Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, is a powerful testimony of God's great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God