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  • Lewis Martin avatar

    What Is To Prevent Me?

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 24, 2025
     | 525 views

    Have you ever noticed how often life takes a turn you didn’t see coming? You had a plan—a direction—and suddenly you found yourself on a different road, in a different place, with a different set of questions than you ever expected to ask.

    “What Is to Prevent Me?” Have you ever noticed how often life takes a turn you didn’t see coming? You had a plan—a direction—and suddenly you found yourself on a different road, in a different place, with a different set of questions than you ever expected to ask. It could be something joyful—a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kamalanathan Francis avatar

    Return To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Feb 20, 2021
     | 2,414 views

    Many mainline churches follow Lent prayers, as they were led by the Lord. These forty days prayers are gifts for those who want to grow spiritually.

    This is a call to everyone who is searching for God and those who are offended in unexpected ways. In OT people return to God with fasting and weeping, wearing sack clothes and dust on their heads. They do this often as it was required, and some of them took to the streets to show that they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Certain Return At An Uncertain Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,182 views

    Jesus' prediction of the time of His return.

    Certain Return at an Uncertain Time Matthew 24:32-41 I. A Parable (32-33) A. Discernment 1. Observation 2. Knowledge B. Disclosure II. A Promise (34-36) A. Permanence of Israel 1. ‘Generation’ – nation, or nationality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent-Ure!

    Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 18,883 views

    God calls us into the wilderness on adventures in faith — but he goes with us.

    ADVENT–URE Malachi 3:1–4 • Luke 3:1–6 December 7, 1997 • Advent 2 (c) The word of God came to John — in the wilderness. What image does the word “wilderness” conjure up in your mind? [wait for responses] Barren wastelands? Deep, untouched forests? Absence of civilization? Wild beasts? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fan Into Flame The Gift Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,550 views

    Pentecost 20(C) - The apostle Paul reminds believers to fan into flame the gift of God. God’s gift is a simple, saving faith. God guards our simple, saving, strong faith.

    FAN INTO FLAME THE GIFT OF GOD October 22, 2006 - PENTECOST 20 - 2 Timothy 1:5-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Each and every one of us enjoys getting gifts. The fact is we may even enjoy getting them a little too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Is That Your Final Answer?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    God’s answer to the question: "Who is my neighbor?" often leaves us asking for option "B".

    Today’s question from the Word of God is: Who is your neighbor? I would have to guess that this Scripture is the second most known story that Jesus ever told ... the story of the Good Samaritan. READ vv. 25-29 A Good Question And An Unexpected Answer That’s a good question. People ask questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Cantrell avatar

    Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,363 views

    Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

    Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,828 views

    1. Reemphasize your relationship with the Lord (vs. 20-25). 2. Be persistent in your prayers (vs. 27-29). 3. Pursue God's plan for your life (vs. 30-32). 4. Make an effort to encourage other people (vs. 21-25; 33-38). 5. Rely on God's ability to rescue you (vs. 39-44).

    Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 90 Acts 27:20-44 (Initial reading vs. 20-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 12, 2015 *I've been in a few bad storms. In 1982, I was flying to Korea to help negotiate a contract for the Air Force. While we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inconvenient Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 13, 2020
     | 5,611 views

    This seems like an adequate description of Christmas this year. Well, our original Christmas family had to deal with some inconveniences surrounding that first Christmas. Let's see how they handled them all.

    INCONVENIENT CHRISTMAS This seems like an adequate description of Christmas this year. Synonyms for inconvenient include: tiresome, difficult, problematic, awkward, undesirable, troublesome, bothersome. Sounds kind of fitting, doesn't it? The typical parties and gatherings we would normally be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Ziklag Moments

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 8, 2025
     | 498 views

    Many of us have gone through very difficult times when it seems like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. This message looks at how David handled one of the most difficult times in his life.

    Would you please turn with me to First Samuel 30. I can still remember this like it was yesterday. It was Saturday morning, May 10, 1986. I was still in bed when I got a call from my uncle, Anthony, and he said two words, after which I didn't hear anything else. He said, “Dot’s gone.” Dot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Heartbreak To Hope

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Dec 5, 2025
     | 71 views

    Heartbreak may feel like the end of your story, but Jesus specializes in meeting us in the ashes and raising hope from the wreckage. This passage shows us how He moves toward us when we feel most lost.

    From Heartbreak to Hope (Expect the Unexpected • Week 2) INTRODUCTION — Heartbreak Is Real For All Of Us Last week we talked about how God often shows up in life’s interruptions — how the mundane can become miraculous. This week, we’re not talking about minor interruptions… but those moments ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Sardis: The Church Of The Dead Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    Sardis: The Church of the Dead

    Sardis: The Church of the Dead Revelation 3:1-6, "Write this letter to the angel of the church in Sardis. This is the message from the one who has the sevenfold Spirit of God and the seven stars: "I know all the things you do, and that you have a reputation for being alive--but you are dead. 2Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,379 views

    How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

    Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    When Life Takes A Wrong Turn...i Need A Miracle Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 10,370 views

    Things don’t always go as expected. Joseph found it out, and so have you. What do I do when life seemingly takes a wrong turn and I need a miracle?

    For Horace Walpole life had taken a wrong turn somewhere along his journey. Life had become drab and dreary, just an existence. I won’t ask for a show of hands though I think some of you could relate to Horace’s situation. It is where you are right now. You made plans in life and somewhere ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Always Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,011 views

    Be ready for his return!

    Theme: Book of Luke Purpose: to live on purpose, be watchful and ready for his return • A teacher asked the children in her Sunday school class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?" "NO!" The children all answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan