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  • Larry Moyer avatar

    Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 50,421 views

    Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

    Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcome By Obedience Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 17, 2021
     | 2,884 views

    A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of childbearing and there was a lot of mystery around God’s promise.

    Overcome By Obedience Genesis 21:1-3; Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What Must I Do..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,149 views

    Can you remember back when you gave your heat to Jesus? Exciting time wasn’t it! But, have you given any thought to the events that led up to that moment? Didn’t think so. Everyone upon careful examination could discover the wonderful events that led up

    Introduction I. illus. I remember the wonderful answer I got from a close friend when I asked her, "How did you get saved.." and her answer was, "Like everyone else..." How true, everyone does "get saved" in the same way, through Jesus Christ! A. However, you will have to agree that we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    He’s Always On Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,848 views

    All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

    He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    You Have Not Passed This Way Before

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 56,530 views

    Are you ready for the new season God has for you? In Joshua 3 an event was about to happen that would change their lives forever. How would they walk through that transition successfully?

    Joshua 3:1-17 6/12/16 Are you ready for a change? Are you ready to take new ground in your life? Today we take our text from Joshua 3. Israel has been wandering in circles for 40 years. Their fathers had come up to the Promise Land and failed to enter in. The opportunity was theirs; but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. M Edmunds avatar

    "It's Time For A Fresh Start.”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 33,660 views

    How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life?

    How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life? For many of us here, as well as you who have tuned in, have made many missteps and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary Did Know

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 6, 2023
     | 2,071 views

    Gabriel appears to Mary with news about the birth of Christ

    Mary Did Know Luke 1:26-38 Good morning. Think about the song we just sang, “Mary, did you know?”. Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Your Faith And Your Feelings Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,355 views

    Which dictates your life? Your faith or your feelings? What do I do when I am not "feeling it"?

    In the Pixar movie, “Inside Out” kids learn about their emotions. It all starts when the character; 11-year old Riley Anderson wrestles with conflicting emotions that comes from moving from her stable like in rural Minnesota to her unknown “to be” life in San Francisco. Did any of you see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest Assured Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Kingdom Principles For Financial Breakthrough

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,380 views

    This message explores the unlimited possibilities available to believers who practice the principle of sowing and reaping, especially those who will partner with God from whom all blessings flow.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 4:5-6) (5) "Get wisdom, get understanding: Forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth." (6) "Forsake her not, and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Let Is A Choice

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2024
     | 1,052 views

    We have free will and because God has given us the ability to choose, we can choose to allow (let) some things in our lives while denying other things. This message is about those things that God wants us to "let" in our lives.

    Let Is A Choice Scripture: Romans 12:2; John 14:1; Matthew 5:16 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Let is a Choice.” In this message we will be examining some Scriptures that tell us to “let” something be or “let” something happen. What you are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Williams avatar

    The Year 2000 And Christ's Return

    Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Do the events in the Bible predict that something will happen at the turn of the millennium?

    As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Most people believe that something terrible is going to take place as we come upon the year 2000. The reasons for this feeling are almost unanimous. You will hear people talk of wars and earthquakes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    God's Way Of Coming To Us

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,360 views

    1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men.

    1. The greatest birth, perhaps the greatest event that has ever taken place! And yet it was witnessed by but a few shepherds and three wise men. Should God not have thought this through a little more? 2. Perhaps He should have contacted some Madison Avenue advertising agency. Perhaps then this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where The Victory Is Won

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    This event in Jesus’ life (Garden of Gethsemene)illustrates the process we should use in order to overcome temptation to sin and choose to do the will of God.

    “Where the Victory is Won” Matthew 26:36-56 INTRODUCTION An event in the life of Jesus illustrates for us that victory over sin day by day is not so much accomplished in the moment of action itself, but in the silent moments of inner turmoil and wrestling that occurs prior to the event. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Swindall avatar

    How A Christian Responds To A Attack

    Contributed by Phillip Swindall on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    In response to the events of 9/11/2001, I wanted to help my church see that Every Christian Should Demonstrate the Love of Christ

    Every Christian Should Demonstrate the Love of Christ INTRODUCTION: Over the past five days, we have watched the skyline of New York City change drastically, And, just as drastically, we have watched our nation, our world, our families, and our neighborhoods change. Our concept of security, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist