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  • Greg Tabor avatar

    Turning My Other Cheek

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,450 views

    Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

    Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Hancock avatar

    David And The God Of A Second Chance

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018
     | 10,147 views

    A look at the three major chapters in David's life. From a man after God's own heart to a man who fell away from God, to a man forgiven by God's grace.

    David and the God of a Second Chance Psalm 51:10-13 I don’t know about you but I am ready for some football. This summer I was reading an article about the 5 greatest personal comebacks in NFL history. Guess who is on that list. DREW BREES. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Drew’s story. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sinner's Repentance And The Saviour's Rejoicing

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 384 views

    There is great joy in heaven, whenever a sinner genuinely repented and turned to the Saviour, either for the first time or after a fallen away from Him.

    The Sinner's Repentance and the Saviour's Rejoicing Study Text: Luke 15: 3 - 10 Introduction: This passage, highlights God's boundless joy and relentless pursuit of the lost, using the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin. Jesus emphasizes that a sinner's repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Grief Will Turn To Joy!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,254 views

    In this world there a troubles and challenges.Just like labor pains they work for our good.If we stand in faith our grief turns into joy!

    “I tell you the truth; you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. 21A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Mountain Stream.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Sep 18, 2021
     | 1,454 views

    Out text tells us to stay away from those that can cause us trouble. Then several things are explained about this. Giving things to stay away from.

    Sermon Title: Mountain Stream. Scripture Text: Psalms 1:1-6 Psalm 1 NLT 1 Oh, the joys of those who do not     follow the advice of the wicked,     or stand around with sinners,     or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Sharing the gospel and making an impact.

    Introduction The truth is, bad news generally travels faster than good news. Within two hours the whole world knew that President John F. Kennedy had been killed, who killed him, where he was killed and how he was killed. Today, still more than half the world does not know the good news that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
     | 4,030 views

    Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

    Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Turning Our Talk To Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    How can we share our Christian testimony? John the Baptist shows us to keep answering 4 questions.

    Turning Our Talk to Jesus John 1:19-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 15, 2009 *Do you have a testimony? 1 John 5:9-12 says: 9. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. 10. He who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Days

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,092 views

    Life has come to a stand still, your dreams have died, nothing has turned out as planned, and God seems a million miles away. You are stuck with no hope in sight. These are desperate days.

    Dakota Community Church February 24, 2008 Desperate Days We all have days when we can’t seem to get anything done. We run into the grocery store to grab a few quick items, and every open till is lined up four people deep, or head out to that appointment with just enough time to make it on time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Our Gracious God Grows His Church

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,451 views

    Pentectost 9(B) - Our gracious God grows his church. God tears down the wall of hostility. God then builds up with living materials.

    OUR GRACIOUS GOD GROWS HIS CHURCH (Outline) July 13, 2008 -- PENTECOST 9 -- Ephesians 2:13-22 INTRO: There is a certain excitement in undertaking a project. It might be a building project or study project. In either case the project has a starting point, mid-point, and completion. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Making The Right Turn To Jesus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,175 views

    Christmas Eve sermon. The wisemen made a wrong turn. Instead of following the star all the way to Bethlehem, they thought the new King would be born in a royal palace. They eventually got it right. This message is for those who are at crossroads in their

    Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever made a wrong turn in your travels? I know I have! My misadventures usually come from taking the wrong exit off a freeway. Thirty some odd years ago I drove from new York to Seattle. As you may know, getting out of New York City is not the easiest thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Turn Pillows Into Pillars :

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 12,524 views

    How To Turn Pillows Into Pillars :

    Genesis 28:10-22 How To Turn Pillows Into Pillars : Many years ago during the war, a group of soldiers in a trench, were being shelled. “Can you tell me the way to heaven?” ‘For God so loved the world, Peace came over soldier's face as he kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Losers Win! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 19, 2018
     | 6,815 views

    When you fail, don’t try to save yourself. Instead, realize you’re a loser (we all are), and rely on the Lord to turn your failure into victory!

    Recently, I came across some cynical observations on life and work: Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool; the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese; borrow money from a pessimist – they don't expect it back; if at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jason Noble avatar

    Turning The World Upside Down

    Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 21,610 views

    Why was it said that the Acts church "turned the world upside down?" How can we have that said about us?

    Turning the World Upside Down Acts 17:1-10 It’s safe to assume that almost everybody here has heard or read about the great revivals of old. We constantly hear preachers talk about old time revivals. But notice what I said, we have heard about, we have read about, and we talk about. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    From Lament To Praise.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,190 views

    God is, and ever has been, my protector. Why would He let us down now?

    FROM LAMENT TO PRAISE. Psalm 43:1-5. Bold prayer dares to address God in the imperative. It seems that the Psalmist, speaking on behalf of many a pilgrim since, has lost his sense of the immanence of God. Yet we cannot rely upon senses, so he falls back on what he knows about God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational