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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Maintaining Readiness

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,749 views

    Jesus shares illustrations to show that his return will be sudden and unexpected. His call on us is to be ready at any moment. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us that Jesus came, and Jesus is coming again!

    Matthew 24:36-44 Maintaining Readiness The military has a readiness system of green, amber and red, to illustrate threat levels we might face at any given time. When you go on base or on post, you’ll see a Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, ranging from normal to delta. Likewise, the president ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redeemed By Hope: The Story Of Ruth And The Light Of Advent Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,197 views

    The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected place—the story of Ruth.

    Redeemed by Hope: The Story of Ruth and the Light of Advent Introduction: Rediscovering Advent through Ruth The Advent season is a time of anticipation, reflection, and renewal. Often, we immerse ourselves in the familiar story of Christ’s birth. But today, let us journey to an unexpected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Of A Kind Beats A Full House

    Contributed by Charles Trout on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 637 ratings
     | 34,214 views

    How a few, working in unity,can be blessings compared to a full Church seeking personal blessings.

    Mark 2: 1And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. 3And they come unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is For The Best!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,455 views

    Bad things happening to a good people for the purpose of preparing and positioning them both to be blessed and to be a blessing

    IT’S FOR THE BEST! GENESIS 50:15-21 INTRODUCTION: How many times have you heard a person say to someone going through a trial, who has suffered a loss, or experienced some great tragedy "I know it’s difficult for you right now, but it’s for the best!" Usually at the time that these words are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Job Description For Us

    Contributed by Clive Pooley on Oct 1, 2007
     | 8,647 views

    True prosperity flows from God’s presence - the Blessing is received then passed on blessing others.

    BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING As we continue in our series - God’s Wonderful World - we look this week at God’s Job Description for us. Now as you heard the passage you may have thought I was going to major on the notion of stewardship - looking after the planet - which is quite right and proper - but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Christians Have From God! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,106 views

    Christians have EVERY spiritual blessing from heaven; how are we responding to these incredible blessings?

    We noted last week that the Letter to the Ephesians is a letter to all saints. Saints are those who are faithful to Jesus Christ; in other words, if you have fully trusted your life to Jesus Christ, you are a saint now and forever! As we continue to learn from this letter to the Ephesians we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All I Want Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2019
     | 8,372 views

    When life takes a turn for the worse, appreciate your blessings and be a blessing to those around you.

    Laurel Hunsinger, who grew up in Little River, Kansas, flew combat missions in the Korean War. On April 1, 1953, his plane was shot down 15 miles inside North Korea. He was severely injured, but he and his entire crew survived and were rescued, for which Hunsinger received a Purple Heart. He passed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Danger Of Being Satisfied

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,940 views

    God knows that when people are so abundantly blessed that they have a tendency to forget who it was that enabled them to get their blessings. They have a tendency to enjoy the blessings but forget the blesser.

    TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:10-14 TITLE: THE DANGER OF BEING SATISFIED The word “full” in verse 10 means satisfied and is translated satisfied in the NIV and the NASB. The Hebrew word “full” or “satisfied” means: “to fill to satisfaction. To have plenty of; to be fulfilled; to have one’s fill; to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trouble In My Way

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 24, 2021
     | 12,742 views

    Many Christians believe that if they are walking in obedience to God then they will be blessed. They define being blessed as a life without troubles. This message is about being blessed despite the troubles we experience.

    Trouble In My Way Scripture: Job 14:1; Mark 4:35-41; John 14:1-6; Deut. 28:1-13 I am sure many of you know this….there are Christians who believe that because they have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior they will not have troubles in this life. As a matter of fact, they believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Surpassing Grace Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 9, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,390 views

    God abundantly supplies so that we having been blessed can in turn bless others which results in everyone blessing God. The grace of Christian giving pours the blessings of God on all involved, the giver, the recipient, those concerned, & God.

    2 CORINTHIANS 9: 8-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SURPASSING GRACE OF GOD [Psalms 112] Christian giving always rebounds with multiplied blessings for the giver. But not only is the giver blessed, the recipient is also. With so many unselfish blessings flowing around, thankfulness and glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For The Surprise

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009
     | 5,979 views

    A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

    Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Elvery avatar

    Touched By God When I Didn't Expect It

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    Considering God’s blessing on Zechariah amidst his disappointment.

    Luke 1:5-25 – Touched by God when I didn’t expect it A man named Jacob had hit a low point in his life. He had thought about killing himself but he was too poor and too tired to secure the means to do it. He found a park bench and just lay down to die. He did not eat, because there was nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just In Time - One Secret To A Better Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 5,560 views

    To help disciples start the practice of blessing God all the time.

    [S] It’s started. It’s happening. The Holiday season is upon us. And just like every year we hope that this year’s experience will be the best one yet. We want a great Thanksgiving experience. We want a Thanksgiving or a Christmas that will be memorable for all the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 1

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,110 views

    Finding God’s will to bless us in the sermon on the mount.

    Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 1 Matt. 5:1-5 A man walks up to the bar with an ostrich behind him, and as he sits, the bartender comes over, and asks for his order. The man says, "I’ll have a beer," and turns to the ostrich. "What about you?" "I’ll have a beer too," ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Floodgates Of Heaven Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 3, 2023
     | 3,638 views

    There is a blessing for those who give and the opposite for those who refuse to give and rob God of what belongs to him. When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing.

    When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing. Some pastors are not known for being too good at math. One of those pastors who did not excel in math said to his church, if you can’t give one-tenth, then at least give one-fifth. He may not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist