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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Benefits Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 22, 2013
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     | 52,620 views

    There are benefits to accepting God's invitation to be grateful. If we live with a grateful heart we are living in God's will, in God's presence and we will live above our circumstances. True thankfulness comes only from love of God.

    The Benefits of Thanksgiving Intro: Thankful Video. We are told to give thanks always but what exactly does that mean? Do we lay everything down and just say thank you 24 hours a day 365 days a year? Ephesians 5:17-20 (read) 5:20 “giving thanks always for everything to God the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Easter Story

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014
     | 6,571 views

    The original ending of Mark's Gospel a first glance seems to inspire little hope; but a closer look reveals how the Risen Lord meets us in the ordinary circumstances of life and invites us to finish the story of His resurrection.

    The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Seeing The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 4, 2021
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     | 3,223 views

    Learning from the experience of Mary Magdalene. Don't let emotions blind us to the truth. Don't let circumstances blind us to His presence. Remember what He has said.

    Jesus has risen. The tomb was empty. The stone covering it has been rolled away. • God has accepted the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He died on behalf of sinners and paid the penalty of our sin. God raised him from the dead on the third day • The disciples were told of this before it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unshakeable Joy In A Shaking World - Advent Message

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2025
     | 264 views

    This is a message about joy, during Advent. It is about how it is that we can have joy that does not change in the midst of our circumstances, and how we can sustain our awareness of that joy through loving obedience to God.

    Sermon for Advent 3 - Joy - December 14, 2025 - What gives you joy? Name one thing. What are some examples of joy? Of course I’ve had times of great happiness in my life which come close to joy. Marrying my beautiful wife Barbara in 1987 was a great highlight. And then comes the challenge of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory Through Prayer

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Apr 11, 2024
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     | 6,371 views

    Keep your prayer armour on in season and out of season. In good times and bad times, no matter the circumstance or situation, stay alert and prayerful, and great victories will come to you if you refuse to give up in the place of prayer

    There is mighty working power in prayer. Prayer avails much; prayer can do great things in us and for us, prayer can give us victory! The message version of James 5:16 says ‘The prayer of a person living right with God is something powerful to be reckoned with.’ Prayer is something worth taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Apostle Paul's Three Lessons While He Was In Prison

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 21, 2024
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    Paul didn't let his limitations stop him from sharing the good news about Jesus because he knew his circumstances couldn't limit the gospel’s power.

    Jesus, when he was about to ascend into heaven, to go back to His Heavenly Father, told His disciples, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust God’s Perfect Plan - Psalm 84:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 23, 2025
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     | 366 views

    Have you ever walked through a season where life didn’t make sense? Where circumstances were painful, confusing, and even frightening? Times when you asked, “God, what are You doing?”

    Go! And Trust God’s Perfect Plan Psalm 84:11 (NLT): "For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right." Opening Prayer:: Heavenly Father, Thank You for the truth of Your Word. Thank You for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Experiencing God's Personal Touch SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    A personal encounter with God can transform our lives, bringing positive change and fulfilling our deepest expectations. Just as God visited Sarah, He can also visit us, altering our circumstances for the better.

    Divine visitation occurs when God, in His mercy, chooses to pay a visit to humanity. It is a time when heaven and earth collaborate, resulting in supernatural manifestations and the fulfillment of past promises and prophecies. Divine visitation brings about restoration, salvation, fruitfulness, ...read more

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    Embracing God's Grace In Difficult Times SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,598 views

    We often struggle to see beyond our immediate challenges, yet Nahum was able to perceive something greater. His deep understanding of God's Grace allowed him to see beyond his immediate circumstances and emotions.

    I want to focus on the powerful message found in the first four words of Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good." Although the book of Nahum can be challenging to read and preach from, it is important to note that the minor prophets' messages are just as significant as those of the major prophets. The book ...read more

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    Appreciation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    To inspire a deep sense of gratitude for God's character, the gift of life He has given us, and His ceaseless provision and protection, and to encourage us to express this gratitude through constant rejoicing, prayer, and thanksgiving in all circumstances.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are gathered here to reflect on the awe-inspiring nature of our God and His immeasurable kindness to us. We want to delve into an attitude of sincere appreciation for who God is, gratitude for the gift of life He has given us, and thankfulness for His ceaseless ...read more

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    Overflowing Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,480 views

    Hope. For many who have placed hope in the wrong things, it is scary to put our hope in something. But hope is essential to life and to living. How can we experience a hope that doesn’t disappoint us and grow in hope so that it is not drowned out by our circumstances?

    Overflowing Hope God helps us live in hope through His word (v. 15:4) God helps us live in hope through His Church (v. 15:5-11) God gives us hope through His Son (v. 5:12) God gives us overflowing hope through His Spirit (v. 15:13) Slide Hope. Where is your hope? There are probably some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham - The Father Of Hearing Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 2, 2022
     | 2,812 views

    How do we hear from the LORD. This sermon focuses on the life of Abraham and how he was able to hear God and then obey God.

    Scripture: John 10:1-5; Genesis 12:1-9 Theme: Hearing God’s Voice Title: Abraham – The Father of Hearing INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the next few weeks I would like for us to go on a little adventure together. It is an adventure that focuses on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Source Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    Most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. But the source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Learn where the real sources of joy come from.

    Where does joy come from? Probably most of us would say that we are joyful when something good happens to us or someone we love. That would be a mistake. The source of our joy does not come from circumstances. Such thinking results in up and down Christians - dependant on the whims of the moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What's So Great About Gratefulness?

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,644 views

    When we choose to give thanks to God in all circumstances, we reap the benefits of God’s blessings. The hearer will understand WHY he/she should give thanks to God and be motivated to develop the discipline of grateful living.

    INTRO In “The Hiding Place”, Dutch woman Corrie ten Boom wrote of her family’s experience undergoing the trial of concentration camps under the Third Reich in World War II. Though not Jews themselves, she, her father, and her sister, Betsie, were sent to a series of prison camps for harboring Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist