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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 1 Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    · Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future

    The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Weak And The Strong

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,413 views

    A message on how those who are spiritually strong ought to be treating those who are spiritually weak.

    In every situation, we have those whom we consider weak and those whom we consider strong. A. We all have somewhat different criteria that we use to come to this conclusion. 1. This is generally referred to as “our standards” a. If someone doesn’t measure up to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I'm Still Standing

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 74,557 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement to those who already experience suffering and even those who will experience suffering.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, 16-18 Title: I’m Still Standing Introduction: “Out of all the things I been through, I still have joy.” I have been hurt, but I’m still standing. I’ve been misunderstood, but I’m still standing. The devil has tried to knock me off ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When They Believed, They Were Baptised

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 30, 2011
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     | 4,409 views

    In the New Testament account, those who believed, and only those who believed, were baptised.

    “There was a man named Simon, who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the people of Samaria, saying that he himself was somebody great. They all paid attention to him, from the least to the greatest, saying, ‘This man is the power of God that is called Great.’ And they paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved From Longsuffering

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012
     | 4,978 views

    Jesus can heal, and save, those who have suffered long, Those who are hopeless.

    Title: Saved from Long Suffering John 5: 1-9, 18 John’s gospel was written, the author states, “that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name” (20:31). By the time John penned this account of the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 7, 2010
     | 6,289 views

    Two disciples did not believe the "idle tales" about the resurrection until they met the risen Savior on the road!

    “And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not” (Luke 24:11) I. Heart Aching, 13-24 II. Heart Awakening, 25-36 A. He Opened the Scriptures, 32 B. He Opened their Eyes C. He Opened their Understanding III. Heart Quaking, 37-48 A. He Relieves our Fears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Working And Eating

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    If anyone does not wish to work, neither let him eat.

    WORKING AND EATING. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13. Having expressed his trust in the Lord that they will already be doing the things with which he charges them (2 Thessalonians 3:4), the Apostle Paul now charges the brethren in Thessalonica - “in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ” - to withdraw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Where Are My Loved Ones Who Have Died In The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 5, 2012
     | 8,974 views

    There is comfort for those who grieve at the death of a loved one who died in the Lord. The message explores that comfort that is ours in Christ the Lord.

    “We are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Jehoshaphat (He Who Pleads)

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,650 views

    How the prayer of Jehoshaphat and the unity of the people of Judah defeated the enemy and never lifted a hand.

    JEHOSHAPHAT (HE WHO PLEADS) II Chronicles 20:1-4 Intro: In the reading of the text you find that some of the people of Judah have come to Jehoshaphat and told him the Moabites and the Ammonites and others are planning to attack him. This scares Jehoshaphat. Remember at this time the kingdom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Aschendorf avatar

    Have You Wearied In Your Doing?

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    Welfare for those who are "able" is an abomination before YHVH!

    Shalom, Scripture references are from, The SET (Stone Edition Tanach) or the CJB (Complete Jewish Bible) for the OT and the PNT (Power New Testament ) for the NT unless otherwise specified. 2 Thes 3:7. Indeed you know how it is necessary to imitate us, because we were not lazy among you 8. and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Who You Believe: Who Is Gifted ? (Session 8) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,157 views

    Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle Peter said: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV)

    Four Truths about Spiritual Gifts Does everyone have spiritual gifts? “God has given different gifts to each of us.” 1 Corinthians. 7:7 (CEV) Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who You Believe: Who Is Church ? (Session 9) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one might answer in an simple sentence or two. “A church is a building in which Christians meet for worship,” is one obvious answer. “ Why is this study called Who is Church?

    Who is the Church? “The Church confronts the world with a message the world craves for but resents because it comes through the Cross of Christ.” Oswald Chambers Read Romans Chapter 12. “What is a church?” Now that seems like a easy question, the sort of question one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The God Who Knows Me

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,409 views

    The fear and the respect of the ever-present, all-knowing God.

    THE GOD WHO KNOWS ME. Psalm 139. What convinced me of the reality of the God of the Bible - “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 1:3) - was not intellectual argument, but personal encounter. This occurred in two phases: first in a sense of guilt and dread at the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Mom On A Mission

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,264 views

    Encouraging those women who are hardworking and pursuing to become HIS women, regardless of their status quo. These women who are serious about their life, family and community and desire to set a godly example for those who follow.

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on ‘more than rubies.’ Let us turn to Proverbs 31 and see what Lemuel the wise has written pertaining to a wife and mother. Introduction: In the final chapter of Proverbs we have the character of a king according to wisdom, and that of the woman in her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Who You Believe: Who Is Inside ? (Session 6) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    Many believers come to a point of frustration in their service for the Lord simply because they fail to realise the need to be filled with the Spirit if they are to work and act in God’s power. Just as we cannot save ourselves apart from the work of the H

    Who is Inside? Father, Son and Holy Spirit, of the three aspects of the Godhead, The Spirit is probably the least understood – even within many Pentecostal Churches. The Spirit is involved in the in the conversion of a person and their birth into the family of God. The work of the Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal