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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
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    God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Makes Our Wrongs Right

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
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    JESUS CAN TURN OUR WRONGS RIGHT

    JESUS CAN MAKE OUR FAILURES, RIGHT: JN.13:33-37 10-20-07 How many times have we ever needed a 2nd chance? I’m sure just about all of us some time are another could have used a 2nd chance to do something or another. In the message today we’ll see how that Peter denied ever-knowing Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Our Brokenness: A Path To God's Love SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    Brokenness is a spiritual state that draws God's attention. This condition allows us to better understand ourselves and Him. However, we often resist this process as it's challenging to let go of our personal goals, ambitions, and interests. But it's through this surrender that we truly experience God's provision.

    Brokenness is a spiritual state that captures God's attention. It provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with Him. Although we may resist this process, surrendering our own desires and interests, it is through brokenness that we truly grow. Just as a broken ...read more

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    God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
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    Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enlarge My Territory Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 89,069 views

    God is working to expand His reign and rule. Open your eyes and life to the oppportunities He provides. Pray like Jabez, enlarge my territory.

    Enlarge My Territory Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Needvsgreed

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    The importance of providing for the needs of the congregation instead of self

    “The Parable Of The Spoons” “A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Choice Of Israel Is In The Sovereign Purpose Of God Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 23, 2019
     | 4,391 views

    God is not obligated to save anybody, for all deserve to be condemned. Even Israel was chosen only because of His grace and love.

    (32) The Choice of Israel is in the Sovereign Purpose of God Romans 9:14-24 14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not! 15 For He says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion.” 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019
     | 4,190 views

    Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

    CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anyone Got A Light?

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,203 views

    The only way to get out of or avoid the dark is to find a source of light. Where is yours? How reliable is it? How easy is it to find? Once you do, how bright is it? How long and wide is its’ beam?

    ANYONE GOT A LIGHT? Sunday Morning, May 15, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Light Bulb jokes Why joke so much about light bulbs? Why are these jokes so common and why do we keep laughing at them? Let me suggest it is because laughter helps to dissipate the deep, natural fear of the dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Purposes For His People Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 12, 2022
     | 3,586 views

    God will accomplish His plan for His people. After correcting them In Zechariah 7, God affirms His undying love and paints a picture of the future He has in mind for them. Zechariah 8:1-8 is a beautiful lesson on GRACE.

    At the beginning of Zechariah 7 a delegation of Jews from Bethel asked whether they should continue the fasts that they had been observing in memory of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple almost 70 years ago. Since the 70-year captivity was ending and the temple was being rebuilt, perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,033 views

    This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

    OUR LIFE FOR GOD: FOR HIS GLORY OR OURS? Colossians 3:23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Folks, you are here this morning to bring glory to God! 1. That is what life is all about – God’s Glory! 2. I hope you do, but if not don’t worry, hopefully by the end of our time together you will. B. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Understand What You Read?

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 10, 2012
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    Special notes on the Book of Revelation

    SPECIAL NOTES ON REVELATION By Denis O’Callaghan, Ph.D. The proper designation of this last book of the Bible is given in the first three words: "REVELATION, or unveiling, OF JESUS CHRIST." The order of communication is as follows: God gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ; He signified, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Don’t You Understand? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 28, 2012
     | 7,452 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 18 verses 31 through 34

    Luke 18: 31 – 34 Why Don’t You Understand? “31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished. 32 For He will be delivered to the Gentiles ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Final Word: Understanding Jesus' Last Moments SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023
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    What did Jesus truly mean when He declared 'It is finished' in John 19:30? Join Pastor Steve as he delves into the profound implications of this powerful statement.

    Today, we will explore the profound meaning behind Jesus' statement in John 19:30 when He declared, "It is finished." These three simple words hold immense significance and have a lasting impact on our lives. They signify the completion of a task that Jesus was sent to fulfill. Before we delve into ...read more

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    Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018
     | 8,638 views

    The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist