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  • Chad Stephenson avatar

    Are You Ready

    Contributed by Chad Stephenson on Feb 12, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,695 views

    The return of Jesus is mentioned throughout the Bible. And, the Bible is clear that there is a heaven and a hell, and the decisions we make in this life time will determine where we will spend eternity.

    ARE YOU READY Matthew 24:36-44 "But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baalperazim

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025
     | 303 views

    In the bible lesson for today…, David had just been chosen king of Israel.

    Baalperazim “David attacked the Philistines and defeated them. Then he said, “I watched the Lord break through my enemies like a mighty flood.” So he named the place “The Lord Broke Through.” 2 Samuel 5:20 Contemporary English Version Intro: In the bible lesson for today…, David had just been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus: Unlimited Power In A Limited Space Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,321 views

    This message examines Jesus’ through the eyes of Mary.

    Would you for a few moments consider one of the greatest mysteries of the incarnation? How could the unlimited power of the God who created the universe be packed into the limitations of a human body? To complicate things a little more, “How could that unlimited power be packed inside a human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Genesis 25:19-23 - What Do I Do When Prayer Stirs Up A Can Of Worms? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 6, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,046 views

    What do you do when prayers seems to stir up a CAN OF WORMS?

    1. Genesis 25:19-22 - WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME? (Persistent Prayer when I don't understand) The pain comes gradually over a three week period and crescendoes on Wednesday. I need to stay focused in order to counsel a grieving family as we talk about the funeral, so I put the pain aside until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Fletcher avatar

    Christmas 2010: The Glass Half Full Or The Glass Half Empty Series

    Contributed by Steve Fletcher on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,428 views

    We often come to Christmas time overwhelmed, stretched, strained and spiritually dried out. Spiritualy, the glass is half empty. The purpose of this sermon is to discover from the life of Mary and Joseph how can we get more ‘water’ in the glass and find

    Introduction Christmas is only 6 days away. At this time of year, do you feel like the cup half full or half empty? My guess is that the cup is half empty – maybe getting more and more empty. About this time, many people are getting pretty drained. Purpose Statement How can we get more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The God Of The Second Chance Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 179 ratings
     | 40,880 views

    A look at four things about God’s call to Moses to service.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 4 “The God of the Second Chance!” Exodus 3:1-10 Dr. John R. Hamby Moses had seen the suffering of the people and he knew that he was to be the deliverer but he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire Power Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,052 views

    Faith and God’s power work together for our benefit and God’s purposes.

    THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 14, 2007 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Anglican Church Daniel 3:13-30 Fire Power On a windy day in July 1994 on the appropriately named Storm Mountain in Colorado, smokejumpers parachuted in to fight a forest fire that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When Bad Is Good Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    The story of the Good Samaritan confronts us with several implications for living a life of faith.

    Stories Jesus Told: When Good is Bad—The Story of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Jesus was such a captive communicator because he told stories, and people then, just like us now, loved stories. Jesus told stories to make a point in a more compelling way than simply stating the point. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy Series

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    Joy is the second manifestation list in the Fruit of the Spirit. It is the direct result of experiencing the presence and love of God in one’s life. Joy is an attitude you can choose.

    The Fruit of the Spirit - Joy Galations 5:22 Scripture: Galations 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The last few weeks we have seen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Serve Man? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,099 views

    What is it about active, vital believers that is so threatening to popular culture?

    One of my favorite television episodes of “The Twilight Zone” television series was a humorous episode where the entire plot revolved around a misunderstanding with an alien species and culminated in the discovery of a book. The title of that book was “To Serve Man” and the misunderstanding was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Toying Or Feasting? Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,011 views

    What if you took a step beyond privately forgiving those who’ve hurt, betrayed, caused you suffering? What if you prepared a feast on their behalf and showed them love and mercy ~ whether it was done in secret, or whether it was done personally? What if

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Toying or Feasting? Scripture Text: Genesis 43.19-34 INTRODUCTION Have you ever-been “toyed” with? [INSERT YOUR OWN STORY OF A TIME IN WHICH SOMEONE ‘TOYED’ WITH YOU OR PLAYED A PRANK ON YOU… KEEP IT LIGHT-HEARTED!] It raises-the-question: Have you ever been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Guidance: Finding Your Way In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,998 views

    We all face trials and tests in our Christian lives, but it is not the trials and tests that are significant, but how we respond to them. This sermon is an example of how I learned to rely on God more in uncertain times.

    SLIDE # 1 GOD’S GUIDANCE: FINDING YOUR WAY IN UNCERTAIN TMES PROVERBS 3: 5-6 When I left here last week, I was suppose to be finished with one week-long intensive course, home for the weekend, and heading to another week-long intensive course at IWU for next week. But, due to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Hero Rises Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014
     | 4,393 views

    But it won’t be easy and definitely not predictable. Hang on—it’s going to be a bumpy ride for Joseph and for us.

    Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 Dec 2013 Gen 37:1-2 All sermons are abbreviated A Hero Rises • Series Intro: • Pages/Bibles/filled/stories/hundreds/men/women. • Nearly every story contains one common thread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Stepherson avatar

    Prayer Keys - In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    We sometimes pray with the Spirit’s intercession. We should always pray as the Spirit leads.

    Prayer Keys - In the Spirit “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18 Much of this verse is easy to understand. “On all occasions” refers to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Things Haven't Turned Out The Way You Expected

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,753 views

    A look at John the Baptist's astonishing admission of doubt about who Jesus is and why we often have similar doubts.

    OUR COMPLAINT: “This is not what I signed up for.” - Matthew 11:2a – John in prison. - I cannot read the mind of John, but I can’t help but believe that a prison cell was the last place he expected to end up. - He is the great prophet of God, the forerunner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist