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  • Shine Thomas avatar

    Purpose Of Suffering | Elihu’s Speech | Job 32-37 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 8, 2020
     | 5,743 views

    Why do we go through hard times? Is it because God is not pleased with us?

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=marriage-and-family Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/peace-on-earth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Defend Your Faith

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007
     | 5,535 views

    As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body.

    I don’t know how many f you have been paying attention to recent events, but things are going from bad to worst in a hurry. As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body. Since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Quench Your Thirst

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,792 views

    In a society where everyone makes up their own religion, Jesus offers the only religion that can quench a thirsty soul.

    QUENCH YOUR THIRST John 4:4-26 This morning, I want to introduce to you, two people – not made up, but real, live people whom I have met in the past year. First, there’s Phil. Phil works in Michigan City, and when he found out that I was a pastor, he wanted to talk religion. Phil used to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Obey Your Thirst Series

    Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 185 ratings
     | 39,819 views

    We all thirst... and God can quench that thirst, but we must choose to drink from the faucet and not the drain.

    Pastor Mike Biolsi pastor@ncfchurch.org www.ncfchurch.org North Country Fellowship Church Attitude Adjustment #2 OBEY YOUR THIRST A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Personal Esau

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,234 views

    God had given Jacob a new beginning, a new name and a new identity. But there was something left undone. He had not sought forgiveness. As he was stepping into the new beginning, Esau was waiting.

    YOUR PERSONAL ESAU "Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants." Genesis 33:1. Genesis chapter 32 ends with a remarkable image from the life of Jacob. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obey Your Thirst

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020
     | 3,277 views

    Many people do obey their thirst. They drink up what everyone around them calls love, they pursue what their neighbors call happiness, and they try to find meaning and significance as defined by Dr. Phil, Oprah and MTV.

    By Rev. Timothy Porter INTRIDUCTION: A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. Lights out." Five minutes later: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #3 - "(To Proclaim) Recovery Of Sight" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    Third in series reflecting on the "mission statement" of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #3 – “(To proclaim) Recovery of Sight for the Blind.” John 9 December 15, 2002 Introduction John Newton’s famous hymn has a famous line that most of us are familiar with. “I was blind, but now I see.” He was not talking about physical sight, but about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,868 views

    Sermon’s purpose is to motivate people to pray, "God, give me your heart for lost people."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aiming Your Kids

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    A parent’s responsibility is to aim their kids in the direction they should go and then willingly release them when the proper time comes. However, parents must first have a proper relationship with God because they cannot share with their kids what they

    AIMING YOUR KIDS Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever considered shooting your kids? Maybe I should rephrase that! Have you ever considered that you as a parent have the responsibility to shoot your kids in the direction they should go–similar to a hunter shooting an arrow in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,566 views

    When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

    Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pack Your Coffin

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 8,189 views

    God calls His people to a lifestyle of consecration and commitment

    Pack Your Coffins Joshua 3:5 January 12, 2014 Morning Service In 1889 The Wesleyan Methodist Church sent out a group of missionaries to begin the first mission work in the world. The team went to Sierra Leone and struggled to start the mission. When the team departed from the United States, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Bible-Studying Berean Church Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,389 views

    Read the whole Bible to understand God’s whole plan for your whole life.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE BEREAN CHURCH ACTS 17:10-15 1. Paul was forced to leave Thessalonica (17:1-9). a. A powerful church in spite of suffering (1 Thess. 1:6). b. The church had a strong witness (1 Thess. 1:8-10). c. Was looking for Christ’s return (1 Thess. 4:13-18). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Joy Complete?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,807 views

    Our joy will not complete unless we are in fellowship, and that fellowship is based on the Incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Theme: Joy Thesis: From Incarnation to fellowship to joy Title: Is Your Joy Complete? Text: 1 John 1:1-4 Is Your Joy Complete? Pray Intro A circulatory letter probably to the churches of Asia Minor - to Believers Written by the Apostle John probably before his exile to Patmos False ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Endurance Test

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,327 views

    I want to give you seven keys that will help you pass the endurance test. Number one, “treasure the test of hardness.” 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Our soldiers who have recently defended our nation w

    Your Endurance Test Text: Romans 8:24-25 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Unlike the English word ‘hope,’ the NT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,798 views

    This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

    Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church