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  • Andrew Gamblin avatar

    Telling My Story Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
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     | 5,791 views

    It is important to tell other's your story of hope so they can find their story.

    We are in week three of our four week series on “Stories of Hope.” By now we have discussed what our universal story of hope is. We have written down some of our own stories of hope to help remind us of our personal hope that we have in Christ. We have also heard people talk about their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joy On The Line Of Scrimmage

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 11, 2009
     | 4,398 views

    Even though we seem to be too few and too ill-prepared, if we engage this community for Christ there will be some victories and therefore joy.

    This afternoon, when the saints come marching in, there will be several grades and degrees of happiness. Those ladies who remain football widows, who have not yet learned that if you can’t beat ’em, you have to join ’em – those who are football widows may be unhappy about the temporary loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Time The Church Doors Open

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,924 views

    Preached 1985. What merits our coming to church frequently? We need to come with the expectation that God will meet us in the presence of His people. And then we will respond with prayer for the church, not mere criticism or complaint.

    They tell the story about the fellow who on one Sunday morning woke up, struggled out of bed, shuffled downstairs for his breakfast, and then announced to his mother, "Mother, I’m not going. I’m just not going to church today. I don’t feel like it, they don’t care for me down there, I don’t need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Heart

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,807 views

    Mothers Day Message. Mom's love

    A Mother’s Heart Proverbs 31:10-31 Good morning everyone, Happy Mother’s Day! If your mother is still with you, make sure that you give her a call today and let her know how you feel about her. Don’t put it off till another day- For those like me who has had a great mom and she is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is God Even There? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

    As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Busy For Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 46,870 views

    God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

    Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude & Altitude

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 12,912 views

    The impact of our attitudes and our walk with the Lord

    Attitude & Altitude INTRODUCTION The story is told of a Kansas farmer who found a baby eagle in one of his fields. The poor young eagle was not in good condition and the farmer took it back to his home to nurse it back to health. Over the next few weeks, the eagle was doing well and the farmer put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Things To Do

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 5,593 views

    4 Things to do (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 4 verses 2-18. The chapter nicely divides into 4 sections: (1). Praying (verse 2-4 & 12-13). 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Power Of The Pencil

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 34,308 views

    5 things you can learn from your writing utensil.

    The Power of the Pencil 5 Things You Can Learn From Your Writing Utensil 11/10/04 I. Introduction The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Till The End (1989, Good Friday)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 9, 2022
     | 1,509 views

    There is truly no spot more interesting---more intriguing to the Christian than the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ went to pray in His final hours before His crucifixion.

    FAITHFUL TILL THE END (Good Friday, 1989). Text: Matthew 26:39-42 . There is truly no spot more interesting---more intriguing to the Christian than the Garden of Gethsemane where Christ went to pray in His final hours before His crucifixion. This scripture is very ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A New Way Of Thinking About Ourselves--And Others Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 6,225 views

    A call for a realistic understanding of our need for grace and our dependence upon one another.

    A New Way of Thinking About Ourselves . . . and Others Romans 12:3-5 Well it’s been a stressful couple of months, getting ready for next Saturday’s wedding. Around our house we’ve been redecorating the guest room for out of town family members who are coming, refurbishing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Growth Requires Faithfulness

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 25, 2024
     | 830 views

    The Gospel is able to penetrate in all seasons, if we are willing to share it. This is what Acts teaches us, those around Saul demonstrate, now it’s our time. It is our time to react in a way that shows people Jesus, not ourselves!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 13 Spiritual Growth requires Faithfulness Acts 9:23 – 9:31 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Improving Your Relationship With God Part 1

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 21,176 views

    Learn how to improve your relationship with God

    SAILING @ LIFE Part 3 “Improving Your Relationships With God” Pastor Jeff Seaman We have been in a series called “SAILING @ LIFE” and today I want to start the first part on relationships. When you look at life as a hole, its all about relationships, and if we are going to sail @ life we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Truth About Rest Series

    Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,523 views

    By accepting the truth about rest we can find the peace and joy that God intends to bring through the seasons of life.

    STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS: THE TRUTH ABOUT REST Matthew 11:28-30 & various I. INTRODUCTION A. Stress-Free Holidays — I believe they can happen! 1. The desire of my heart is that you receive everything the Lord has for you in this holiday season, for each individual and each family. 2. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What A Long, Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    This message tells how mature Christians grow after their born again. 1 of 12

    What A Long Strange Trip It Is: Christian Maturity Book of James Series 1 of 12 June 16, 2002 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Let’s look at some of these pictures and see if we can guess who they are. (Will show pictures of some of our older members of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist