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  • Roger Haugen avatar

    5 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    In a time of change the words "do not let your hearts be troubled" can be difficult words to hear but these are the words that direct us to Jesus, the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus, the only one we can depend on when all else is changing.

    5 Easter A John 14:1-14 28 April 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen These words are so often read at funerals that it seems odd not to have a casket and flowers. These words are so often used to assure the family and friends of the deceased that the deceased is in a better place, a place assured from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    How In The World..did This Happen??

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

    How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Soul Is So Valuable

    Contributed by Herb Pulse on Jan 27, 2024
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     | 1,623 views

    Do you fully understand the value of your soul, and what value God places upon it.

    How valuable is our soul? When we truly understand in the Spirit the joy we have in Christ and that which is to come, how easily we can recognize that this world has nothing to offer us, how truly poor are this worlds possessions and desires, that then it becomes easy to deny the flesh and value ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Works

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2013
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    Jesus very clearly said, ’let the people around you see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven.’

    Good works! Mathew 5:16”Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Good works? Who thinks of it anyway? It’s all about ‘office work, business work and home work!’ Jesus very clearly said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Capps avatar

    Becoming A Church Of Excellence: Purpose Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 10,920 views

    What is the purpose of the Church? It is to reach, to win, to train and to send.

    The Purpose of the Church!" 2 Corinthians 5:1-7 Proverbs 19:21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 I really like that proverb…especially that no matter what we might plan…no matter how evil it may be…GOD’S PURPOSE PREVAILS! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Where To Find Purpose In Life” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2019
     | 4,800 views

    Purpose in life is found only through a personal connection with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

    In this special emphasis on living life on purpose, we are going through the Dave Ramsey course, “Financial Peace University.” When people think about Dave Ramsey, they often think about getting out of debt, etc. But what people need to know is that the teaching he shares through financial Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Three Foundational Issues For Understanding Acts Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 23, 2006
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     | 6,445 views

    Acts can only be understood when the following issues/revelations are embraced: (1) The reality of Jesus’ resurrection (2) The instruction Jesus gave His followers in His post-resurrection appearances (3) The promise of the Holy Spirit that Jesus gave to

    Three Foundational Issues Series: Book of Acts #3 Acts 1:1-5 10-16-05 Intro The book of Acts opens with an amazing account of Jesus interacting with His followers for forty days after His resurrection. Can you imagine what it would be like to have Jesus here in His resurrection body giving us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Understanding God's Love: Overcoming Fear SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 931 views

    A deeper look into 1 John 4:17-18, exploring the concept of God's love and how it helps us overcome fear.

    According to popular search engines, people are most afraid of flying, public speaking, heights, the dark, intimacy, death, failure, rejection, spiders, and commitment. The Bible has a lot to say about fear. We are told to fear the Lord, but not to fear anything else. In 1 John 4:18, John tells us ...read more

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  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Maximum Living

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Aug 30, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 45,680 views

    Introduction Now, take your Bibles and turn to Joshua.

    Introduction Now, take your Bibles and turn to Joshua. How did you know that? All right, chapter 17—Joshua chapter 17. We’re on a journey with Joshua, conquering Canaan, and Canaan pictures to us the fullness of the believer’s life, the victory that we have in the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word Is Not Too Hard To Understand.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.” Our text is in the midst of a sermon, the third sermon of the book, delivered by Moses, exhorting the people to fidelity to Yahweh alone by living a way of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Kirkland avatar

    Has Someone Stolen Your Joy?

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,230 views

    Has the joy of being a Christian been taken or stolen from you? Where is your joy of worship God?

    Everyone say AMEN. Amen, is said to express agreement, to affirm a statement and to conclude a prayer. Now everyone say Hallelujah. Hallelujah is said to praise God or to express happiness. Now everyone say Praise the Lord Revelations 22:21 (NIV) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours! Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,669 views

    Genuine worship informs the mind about God, inundates the heart with the Spirit, and initiates the body into Christ-likeness.

    On April 21st of last years the Associated Press reported: Another round and amen! Beer was on tap and a mechanical bull inspired the sermon as a new church held its inaugural service in a western Ohio bar. The Country Rock Church drew about 100 people to Sunday night’s meeting at the Pub Lounge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If God Is Good, Why Is There Suffering?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 3, 2022
     | 2,183 views

    This message probes the question of theodicy. How are we to understand suffering? How do we develop a healthy and Biblical Theology of Suffering?

    April 3, 2022 Sermon - Hard Questions Series; “If God is Good, Why is There Suffering?” Where IS God when things go wrong? If God is good, why is there suffering? Today is the last in our short series where we have been exploring hard questions of the Bible, of God. I hope you’ve enjoyed this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    God Still Has Purpose For You! Pt. 2

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,822 views

    I believe many today are experiencing the anxiety, the pain, and the excessive burden of a bad decision. You feel like your locked in an invisible prison…recriminating about the mistakes you made.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 My foundational scripture will come from verse eight, which says, “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” This is a companion of Psalm 51:8, which reads, “Then will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go! And Understand God’s Heart Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 502 views

    Throughout Scripture, we see a God who is both loving and just, a Creator who delights in His creation yet grieves over sin. The contrast between Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:6 presents a powerful opportunity to explore the heart of God.

    Go! And Understand God’s Heart Introduction: A Tale of Two Verses Throughout Scripture, we see a God who is both loving and just, a Creator who delights in His creation yet grieves over sin. The contrast between Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:6 presents a powerful opportunity to explore the heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal