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  • David Smith avatar

    Where Is God Amidst The Confusion

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,436 views

    This is a powerful message of Hope following the tragic, unexpected death of a 16 year old girl named Amanda. Her death sent the entire community into shock. There was almost 600 people present and many students. The message was very well received.

    WHERE IS GOD AMIDST THE CONFUSION? • Rev. Dave Smith (M.Div.) The Bible tells us … apart from Jesus Christ … - the wisest man who ever lived on planet earth … was King Solomon Solomon wrote: KEY " There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. A time to be born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jehovah Jireh - A Name Of Faith And Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Nov 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 831 views

    thanksgiving is the natural response to God’s provision. When we see how He meets our needs, even in unexpected ways, our hearts should overflow with gratitude. This is the essence of Thanksgiving: recognizing God as the source of every blessing.

    Jehovah Jireh – A Name of Faith and Thanksgiving Intro story: A hunter was deep in the woods, tracking a bear. He had his rifle ready and was determined to bring the bear home. Suddenly, the tables turned—the bear spotted him, let out a mighty roar, and started charging at him! Panicked, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Character Study Of Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 276 views

    Mary Magdalene’s story is a powerful testimony of redemption, devotion, and faith. She reminds us that Jesus transforms lives, that true love for Christ endures hardship, and that God uses the most unexpected people to proclaim His greatest messages.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY MAGDALENE – WITNESSED JESUS’ RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:1-18 "Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb." – John 20:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 8:2-3, Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Embrace The New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,634 views

    Life is filled with transitions—some welcomed, some unexpected. We can become so fixated on past experiences, whether victories or failures, that we struggle to move forward. But God calls us to embrace the new thing He is doing.

    Go! And Embrace the New Thing! - Isaiah 43:18-19 Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT)"But forget all that—it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax avatar

    What Most Miss! Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Belinda V. Broadnax on Oct 24, 2024
     | 592 views

    This sermon explores the subtle ways God speaks and how we often miss His voice because we are not paying attention. It challenges believers to be spiritually alert, recognizing that God’s voice is often found in unexpected places and circumstances.

    Have you ever felt like you missed something important? Maybe it was an opportunity, a moment, or a conversation that could have changed everything. Spiritually speaking, many of us have missed something just as important: the voice of God. He speaks, He guides, but often His voice is missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Discovering Your True Strength

    Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024
     | 504 views

    Today, we’ll discover that true strength comes from within, rooted in our faith in God. Through the examples of Moses, David, and Jesus, we’ll learn to overcome doubt and embrace the power He has placed in us.

    Opening Bible Verse “For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man.” – Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Place To Give With Open Hands Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016
     | 5,132 views

    God has a place for the unlikely, places where the Lord will direct us to GIVE. Let’s look quickly at seven unlikely and perhaps unexpected ways we can give: Unlikely places to give because your sins are forgiven.

    UNLIKELY - Your Place to Give with Open Hands John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mary, Now You Know Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 12, 2024
     | 716 views

    Mary was surprised when Gabriel visited her and gave her some unexpected news. Now Mary knew exactly what the Lord wanted her to do. Best of all, she agreed to do God's will for her life!

    Mary, Now You Know (Edited from a sermon preached December 8, 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Fulton, MO. This is not an exact transcription). Introduction: Mark Lowry’s Christmas song, “Mary, Did You Know?” has been a blessing for several years now. It’s a song which, I think, captures the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give What You Have Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2023
     | 1,857 views

    Annual thanks giving is part of the church program and became a fund raising project. God loves our giving and it is the way to multiply our blessings. It’s an investment or the unknown dividend in an unexpected time. Give to God and you will receive it.

    Theme: Give what you have Text: Exodus 35:20-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! A Sunday school teacher asked children to write short notes for the first three chapters of Genesis. Many wrote the creation story in their own style. One boy wrote: “In the beginning God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 14 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007
     | 3,003 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    “Role-model Saints” Romans pt. 14 Opening Illustration: Role model video Illustration from Blue Fish TV – Cassie Bernell Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Role-Model Saints" Rms Pt 15 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 14, 2007
     | 2,909 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    “Role – Model Saints” Romans part 15 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Mother Teresa a Hero for the faith! Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt 16 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 25, 2007
     | 2,915 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices to Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (cont. c) pt 16 Opening Illustration: The greatest hero for the Kingdom of God was Jesus! Almena shares “In the beginning” about how great Jesus was in this Bluefish TV video poem clip. Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,817 views

    We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

    Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
     | 2,945 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (Cont. pt. d) Romans part 17 Opening Illustration: From Blue-fish TV “The church saved my life.” Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,888 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    "Role-model Saints" Romans pt. 18 Opening Illustration: Bluefish TV.Com - History of sacrifice Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational