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  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Hope When Your Future Is Unsure Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 21, 2023
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    The Christmas story is never complete without a visit to Simeon. He provides the picture of the hope Jesus secures for us by coming into the world.Simeon reminds of us of how Jesus leads us and is our daily hope for tomorrow.

    If you were to travel to Israel today by airplane, most likely you would arrive at the Tel Aviv - Ben-Gurion airport and see a 50-meter-long mural that depicts all the famous people in Jewish History. The mural is meant to showcase 4000 years of Jewish History. The mural tells the story of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Spirtitual Disciplines: What They Aren't Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2022
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    This is the intro to our series on Spiritual disciplines, and we look at what they aren't

    I have a friend who is a personal trainer. And if you are interested in becoming a fitter person, Josh could tell you how to do that. I’m sure you’ve already figured it out, but he’s my friend, not my trainer. But if you wanted to become fitter and healthier, Josh is the guy. And if that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Ezekiel's Call

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
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    God equips and strengthens those He calls to service

    Ezekiel’s Call Ezekiel 2:1-8 Primary Purpose: God equips those who He calls to service. Some miners and settler in British Columbia were stripping Fort Alcan of lumber, electrical appliances and plumbing when they made a amazing discovery. While dismantling the jail they found that the mighty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Intimacy

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception of the matter). However, I am quickly learning that His call to intimacy is what I need more than anything else on the face of this earth.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Have you felt the nudging and stirring of the Lord to pray more than usual lately? Have you heard the voice of the Holy Spirit calling you into a deeper relationship with Him? It seems that the Lord calls me to prayer at some of the most inconvenient times (my perception ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    He's Been There

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    A message focusing on the fact that Christ can relate to our sufferings here on earth.

    He’s Been There Hebrews 2:5-18 I. Introduction Back in 1990, the president of a large Christian organization received the news that his only son had been murdered in his taxicab in Denver, CO. One observer at the funeral reflected on the point that Someone else’s Son had been murdered, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Use Your Memory To Reduce Stress Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    The bible has real answers for Today’s Stress.

    Use Your Memory to Relieve Your Stress Psalms 77, 143 Man with Headaches p 538 Swindoll’s Book of Illustrations What exactly is stress? Stress alludes to our tension level as we engage life. This tension can be healthy or unhealthy. A little stress can be helpful. We benefit from feeling the tug ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Candace Adams avatar

    What Is Your Idol Made Of?

    Contributed by Candace Adams on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
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    Waiting can be difficult in the best of times - but God calls us to wait!

    What Is Your Idol Made Of? Exodus 32:1-14 Mark Rader reported the following story: “a speedboat driver had recently survived a racing accident. According to the driver, he had been at near top speeds when his boat veered slightly and hit a wave at a dangerous angle. The combined force of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Platt avatar

    When Hurts Run Deep Series

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,862 views

    Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

    Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Doyle avatar

    A Biblical Journey

    Contributed by Wayne Doyle on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    Connecting the dots from Genisis to Revelation

    A BIBLICAL JOURNEY THE BIBLE This morning I want to speak to you about the Bible. I want you to know that you can have complete confidence in this Bible. Men and Women have laid down their life so that you may open and study this Bible with confidence. And I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    The Silly Putty Christian

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,225 views

    Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

    The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Go!

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,856 views

    Until the time of Jesus’ resurrection, the mission was primarily to other Jews. Non Jews were proselytized; however they sought Jesus and his disciples out. Here Jesus explicitly commands the disciples to reach out.

    This morning we have heard the life story and call of Faye to go and serve China in mission. Her mandate is the same as the one upon which the Church as we know it is built. It comes from a directive issued by Jesus himself to his disciples just prior to his ascension into heaven. We find it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    What Is A Mother?

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    A look at motherhood

    Mother’s day Message Text: "Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward." (Psalm 127:3) Opening: 1. Several years ago, on April 25, The National Organization of Women march on Washington, D.C. They called pregnancy a disease, a sickness inflicted ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Body Vs. Machine

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,648 views

    Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2007

    In his book Ghost Soldiers, Hampton Sides tells of a dramatic mission during World War II. On January 28, 1945, hand-selected Army Rangers and Filipino resistance slipped 30 miles behind enemy lines to rescue 513 American and British POW’s who had spent three years in a hellish prison camp near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    When The Spirit Is Hot Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,304 views

    When the spirit is hot a person is transformed, a person is transfixed, and a person is translucent.

    Sermon Title and Text for August 6, 2006 Title: “When the Spirit is Hot” Text: Luke 4: 18 Focus: “… Spirit of the Lord is upon me …” When the spirit is hot a person is transformed, a person is transfixed, and a person is translucent. One of the most misunderstood aspects of the Triune Nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Reed avatar

    Bread Of Life

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,287 views

    Proposition: Every person can find satisfaction in the Bread of Life, Jesus Christ, if they will believe he is who he said he is.

    TITLE: I am the Bread of Life. Text: Jn 6:25–40; Introduction: 1. Bread – source of nourishment; staple of the table; also used during special celebrations (Passover); 2. Feelings of hunger pains – We all have spiritual hunger pains. The Beggar and the Bread A beggar came and sat before me. “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God