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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Gospel And The Court Of Herod Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2016
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    Nothing is right until we meet and allow ourselves to be transformed by the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Thursday of the 24th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Most of us have forgotten the scariest moment of our lives. It was about the age of two. Up to then everybody was so attentive to the little one’s needs that each of us, to the extent that we were thinking at all, had a fundamental ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    David Flees From Absalom Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 9, 2020
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    Second Samuel 15:1-37 shows us how faith works when facing trouble.

    Scripture Kayla Mueller, 26 years old, was captured by ISIS, and on February 10, 2015 U.S. officials confirmed that Muslim extremists had murdered her while in captivity. In the spring of 2014 as a captor, Kayla wrote to her family. The letter begins with Kayla’s assurance that she has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019
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    Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

    THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Such A Time As This Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014
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    We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

    A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time For A Big Change Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 17, 2018
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    When Peter was sent to the home of Cornelius, God was trying to change Peter's and the churches perspectives toward Gentiles. Peter had some prejudices against Gentiles that needed to change. Perhaps we also have biases and prejudices that God wants to change.

    Introduction: A. One day a preacher went to his monthly meeting with the elders and presented an idea that he believed he had received from God. 1. After giving his most impassioned plea and really “selling” the idea to the elders, they voted down the preacher’s proposed changes 12-1. 2. The elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guidance In Confusing Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 30, 2016
     | 16,221 views

    If you want clear guidance in difficult and confusing times, pay attention to God's Word, pray, obey, and experience God's peace.

    Two old friends met one day after many years. One attended college and became very successful. The other did not attend college. He never had much ambition, yet he still seemed to be doing very well. Curious as to why, the college graduate asked his friend, “How has everything been going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Job Prays Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 7, 2023
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    I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job.

    “When Job Prays” Job 1:20-22 We once again look at a prayer in the Bible. I can say that I have had troubles in my life but never to the level or extent of Job. I. Permission Given Job 1:6-12 Satan is called in Revelation 12:10 “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Standing Before God

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 31, 2010
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    A look at the theological words to see what they really mean to us

    Our passage today starts with the word 'Therefore', which gives us a clue that there is a discussion that has already resulted in some sort of conclusion. As a result of which we have the passage in front of us today. It is also Paul at his difficult best. You can almost hear him having thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
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    There is a lot of activity going on in our churches. And by James’ recollection the activity inside our churches is neither positive nor helpful to the overall ministry of the church. More importantly is that these conflicts do not come from the outside

    WINNING THE WARS IN THE CHURCH JAMES 4:1-10 James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is That Right?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 2, 2014
     | 3,675 views

    An unusual take on the truism: God will not put more on us than we can handle.

    Is That Right? 1 Cor 10:13 I have bad news for some of you, today. I am going to de-bunk one of your truisms. A truism is a saying that is universally believed to be self-evident or obviously true. “A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do” “What goes up must come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Grace Of The Lord Jesus Be With You All. Amen.

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 3, 2022
     | 2,498 views

    I believe this verse is the word of the Lord for 2022

    The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. I have been seeking the Lord about 2022, and I want you to know I feel good about what is coming. I am not saying trials are going to be over, what I hear the Lord saying, is that He is going to show up for His people, and in His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Defines Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 23, 2017
     | 6,194 views

    How would you define faith?

    Let us continue to worship God by learning more from the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles there…. Remember that Mark was not one of the first 12 Disciples of Christ but became a useful minister with the Apostle Paul, who himself was not one of the first 12. Jesus started with 12 followers to expand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Meeting God In The Fire

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 23, 2023
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     | 6,374 views

    When trials come, the Fourth Man in the fire will appear, to show us that He cares, to turn our situation around with a miracle, and to honor our stand for Him. This message ends with a great story of boldness.

    MEETING GOD IN THE FIRE Dan. 3:1-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Some can’t tell how bad their life smells! 1. The Smelly Debt Collector. Andy Smulian may dress like a skid-row bum and smell like a dead rat, but he’s a hit among London businessmen plagued by those who won’t pay their bills. 2. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Glenn Arellano avatar

    Dealing With Troubles You Don't Deserve Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006
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     | 4,245 views

    When unwanted circumstances comes the to us,we must learn to choose the right attitude rather than be controlled by them.

    1 Chronicles 4:9 There was a man named Jabez who was more distinguished than any of his brothers. His mother named him Jabez because his birth had been so painful. 10 He was the one who prayed to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and extend my lands! Please be with me in all that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding The Twelve Purposes For Trials, Trouble, Testing

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 7, 2009
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     | 3,301 views

    A survey of the Bible texts concerning trials

    UNDERSTANDING THE TWELVE BIBLICAL PURPOSES FOR TESTING, TRIALS & TROUBLES 1. God allows trials so that we might become stronger Christians (James 1:3, 4) Reason #1 To Praise The Lord! “My brethren count it all joy when ye fall into divers generations; knowing this that the trying of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible