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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Do You Get It?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019
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    Some do not believe in the resurrection and others do believe.

    Do You Get It? Luke 24: 1 - 12 Intro: I have always been told that you can hear the sound of the ocean by holding a conch shell up to your ear. You either believe it or you don’t. I Regarding the resurrection, the same thing is true: You either believe it or you don’t. A READ VSS. 1 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Attitude Toward Suffering

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002
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     | 3,416 views

    Everyone is going to have suffering. But our understanding of it and attitude toward it determines if it destroys us or makes us.

    James 1:1-8 “My attitude toward suffering” May 16, 1999 - morning 1. We have someone who can identify with us in our pain (1:1-2a) someone who is on our level - “a bondservant” someone who understands our pain - “scattered abroad” someone who cares about our pain - “My brethren” NOTE: Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Calm In The Storm

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2013
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    Jesus can take care of whatever situation you find yourself in.

    Calm in the Storm October 13, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus can take care of whatever situation you find yourself in. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Expectant Of Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 30, 2018
     | 5,528 views

    Without expectations you would receive nothing here on earth

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE EXPECTANT OF JESUS Acts 3:5-7 King James Version (KJV) 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Fulfilled

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 23, 2019
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     | 5,769 views

    People in general do not like to be reminded of their short-comings.

    Fulfilled Luke 4: 21 - 30 Intro: An older lady sat in the worship service of a little Presbyterian Church in a quaint southern town. The pastor was preaching against all sorts of sins from gambling to murder and everything in between. When the pastor started on the sin of gossiping, the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Temporal Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 1, 2018
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    Temporal blessings are gift from God, he enables to earn, enjoy. Never be arrogant but be humble. God never hates the rich but the pride and the ungrateful. God adds many blessings to the smart, hard working people. Poverty is not a curse.

    Blessings of the Living God 1 Tim 6:17 Introduction: Paul talks about the salvation, world and other so many problems faced in the Church. Finally, he touched the need of carefulness on the temporal blessings and its perils. No temporal duties can overpower the heavenly duties. Think that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Phone Number

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
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    GOD'S PHONE NUMBER

    Jeremiah 33:1-16 GOD'S PHONE NUMBER God visited Jeremiah in prison. with this great prayer promise. I. The PERSON called --"Call unto me…" 2 Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; A. The One who has FOUNDED us. B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Trust Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 19, 2023
     | 1,280 views

    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 2023.Proverbs

    Video Transition: Faith in the Desert! Theme: Abundant 2023 – Living Abundantly-Growing in Christ-Walking in freedom! This year’s Scripture Verse: John 10:10: NKJV (Jesus said) 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ultimate Valentine's Gift Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,372 views

    Jesus showed us the greatest gift of love when he died on the cross for us.

    The Ultimate Valentine's Gift Text: Rom. 5:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: If yesterday is like Valentine's Days of the past, over $1 billion was spent on chocolate, $1 billion on cards, and 218 million roses were sold in the pursuit of or in an attempt to demonstrate love. The Bible tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let Hope Arise (Easter)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    As we look at several of the encounters that the Risen Lord had with various people, we see hope rising in places of - grief, fear, doubt and failure.

    Let HOPE Rise! Easter 2020 I want to start off today with some powerful words that Paul put to paper 2000 years ago, NOT ONLY for a bunch of believers who were living in the city of Corinth… BUT ALSO - for (you and I) today, at this very moment on April 12, 2020. Now, brothers, I want to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fresh Touch For You Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 48,577 views

    God desires to touch us.

    A FRESH TOUCH FOR YOU Luke 1:5-25 S: Seek a fresh touch from God Th: The Christmas Touch Pr: GOD DESIRES TO TOUCH US ?: Inductive KW: Stages TS: We will find in the story of Luke 1:5-25 five stages that show God’s desire to touch us. The ____ stage is… I. SETTING (5-7) II. SELECTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,179 views

    A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

    My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sisera And His Chariots

    Contributed by Tim Secrist on Feb 22, 2013
     | 9,528 views

    There are those, even among God's people, who depend on their own strength for success. Sisera and is charioteers discover that even great military might is no match for almighty God. And it's no match for the rest of us, either.

    Sisera and His Chariots Judges 4:1-4; 12-17 Sisera had it made, he must admit. He was general over the army of Jabin, king of Canaan. He had risen through the ranks and now he was General of the Army. And not just any army; he had 900 iron chariots at his disposal, far more than anyone else in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 21, 2024
     | 1,118 views

    Jesus talks about the rewards one can expect for receiving prophets, righteous men, and giving cups of cold water to little ones in the name of a disciple. How can we be sure that we will receive the prophet’s reward?

    Sermon: Expect A Prophet’s Reward Scripture Lessons: Matthew 10:1, 16, 40-42 “And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease” 16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When God Crosses His Hands

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,225 views

    One commentator writes about God’s crossed hands of blessing -- sometimes God chooses to bless that which we don’t expect Him to bless in our lives.

    TITLE: WHEN GOD CROSSES HIS HANDS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 48:14 As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father JACOB/ISRAEL who by now can hardly see because of his advanced age. He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist