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  • John Williams III avatar

    The Doubting Thomas In Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021
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     | 15,580 views

    In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

    THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    Got Problems?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Apr 20, 2023
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     | 2,269 views

    Promises cause problems, which God uses to give provision. God gave Israel and you three options: surrender to the crisis, fight the undefeatable foe, or trust in God to deliver you from the enemies that present themselves, and to wipe them out.

    Promises cause problems, which God uses to give provision. Consider Moses and the children of Israel fleeing from Pharaoh and brutal slavery. They had been delivered from 400 years of slavery by ten plagues that crushed Egypt, the most powerful nation on the face of the earth at that time. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hurting Person's Guide To Recovery: Test All Spirits!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009
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     | 4,337 views

    This is a story about an individuals great trials and what God says to her, to us, to restore us and give us hope.

    1 John 4: 1-11 (12-21) Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. One day Sara Jones woke up and felt completely lost. For weeks she was heading down a path full of sorrow, loneliness and ultimate insecurity but, up until this day she was able to hold onto some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Demas Dilemma Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 17, 2013
     | 8,051 views

    John has given his readers a great deal of corrective instruction in the opening chapters of this book - now he speaks words of encouragement and exhortation for them (and for us!) to take to heart and to put into practice in our own lives.

    The Demas Dilemma - 1 John 2:12-17 - July 14, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #7 As a parent I’ve learned something about myself over the years and it’s something I’ve seen in others as well. This is what I’ve learned … I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Stages On The Journey

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 2, 2022
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    On the journey of faith, our spiritual vision is often clouded. As we continue on the journey, Jesus corrects our spiritual vision. We are to remain on the journey of faith, looking to Jesus for improved vision. Luke gives us three reasons.

    I am looking at this passage as a portrayal of the Christian journey of faith. Like all journeys, the Christian pilgrimage through life has a point of departure, a destination, and a route through which we travel from one to the other. Verse 39 shows us a pilgrim who has just begun the journey. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Courtesy

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2017
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     | 9,875 views

    Christians are commanded to demonstrate perfect courtesy toward all people. We are called to speak the truth in love; this means that we are to be gentle and gracious toward those who speak ill of us or who attempt to injure us.

    “Remind [the believers] to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarrelling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Perfect Christian Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008
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     | 6,723 views

    Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

    JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Among Us

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 231 ratings
     | 57,368 views

    I believe with all my heart that millions of angels are at God’s command and at our service. The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

    Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going home for the holidays. One came from Fort Wayne, Indiana while the other two were from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Angels Among Us

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,525 views

    Did you know that angels are mentioned either directly or indirectly nearly 300 times in the Old and New Testaments? The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

    Angels Among Us 5/07 Col. 1:15-17, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Give Us Barabbas!

    Contributed by James May on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,654 views

    Many in the Church, and everyone in the world still cry, "Give us Barabbas!" Christ has no place in their hearts.

    Give us Barabbas Sunday, August 08, 2010 By Pastor James May To any student of the Bible, the story that I have to tell you today is one that you have heard many times before. Though we continuously celebrate the Lord’s Supper, and we preach on the power of the cross of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #64 Forsaken For Us Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 6, 2022
     | 3,778 views

    On the cross, God forsook God. The results of this once-in-eternity event were stupendous for us.

    #64 Forsaken for Us Series: Mark Chuck Sligh March 6, 2022 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. BIBLE READING: Isaiah 53:3-6 TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Living With Higher Priorities Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 7,844 views

    Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

    Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    How Christ Grows His Church Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,046 views

    Ephesians 4:7-14 shows us how Christ grows his church.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Gaston avatar

    It’s Darkest Just Before Dawn!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,647 views

    We're going to look at how problems often cluster in series; this has happened to us with the Coronavirus. We see the 5 things stolen from the Church; but be assured, the night is almost over! THE DAWN OF DELIVERANCE IS COMING! HAVE FAITH IN GOD!

    IT’S DARKEST JUST BEFORE DAWN 1 Samuel 30:3-4, 6-8, 18-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A tough old cowboy told his grandson that if he wanted to live a long life and be immune to viruses, the secret was to sprinkle a little gunpowder on his oatmeal every morning. 2. The grandson did this ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    A brief expostion of the Lord’s Prayer as found in Luke 11:1-4 and Matthew 6:9-13.

    TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1-4 cf. – (Matthew 6:9-13) Luke 11:1-4 1 It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples." 2 And He said to them, When you pray, say: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist