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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

    Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rahab: A Most Unlikely Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,730 views

    Sermon 2 in a series on the book of Joshua. The sermon focuses on how God often uses the most unusual people to accomplish the most amazing things.

    Introduction: 1. This morning is the second sermon in the series entitled, "Possibilities: The Dream of what lies ahead." God is doing big things in the lives of His people, there are great moments ahead for them, but those great moments start in some very unexpected ways. Have you ever noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

    Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,039 views

    This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

    Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiderman Ii Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    All of us need someone who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves.

    Spiderman II: Taking Responsibility 04.26.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the God @ the Box Office series. To check out old evotionals, visit the evotional archive in the resources section @ www.theaterchurch.com. I love different superheroes for different reasons. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Me A Believer

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    What do others say about how you lead your life before others at work, at church, or at home? Is the way you behave at church different than the way you behave at work. Do you lead a life of persuasion that constantly tells others that you are a Christian

    Consider Me a Believer. Acts 16:1-15 Think back if you can about your spiritual life in the Lord. Think back to the people you’ve brought to the Lord. Think back to the many Bible studies that you’ve attended, the sermons you’ve heard, the places where you heard them. Think back to your baptism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Sunitha Justin avatar

    Valley Of Achor Will Become A Door Of Hope

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Aug 29, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    God raised up Hosea during the darkest days in the history of Israel. God gives a wonderful promise to His people through the life and message of Hosea. God can turn the Valley of Achor in your life into a door of hope.

    ‘Therefore I am now going to allure her; I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her. There I will give her back her vineyards, and will make the Valley of Achor a door of hope.’ There she will respond[b] as in the days of her youth, as in the day she came up out of Egypt. - Hosea ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Finish Line 7: Reaching The Checkered Flag Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 49,225 views

    This is the seventh and final message in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon living a faithful life and finishing a life of faith. (06-05-05)

    Reaching the Checkered Flag Hebrews 12:1-3 Sermon Outline: Bible Truths and LIFE Applications So many people honestly think that coming to know Jesus … being saved … is the end result of their spiritual journey. They could not be further from the truth! Knowing Jesus is only the beginning … it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair Outline

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,385 views

    This outline accompanies full manuscript sermon by the same title; includes outline for establishing spiritual base

    Remembering September 11 Even though the tragic events of September 11, 2001 are behind us, we are still mourning. In addition to all the losses, we live with a new uneasiness. But not all the effects of 9.11 are bad. Many people have found a new respect for others. We have been reminded that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    You've Got What It Takes

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,122 views

    Three steps to joining Christ on the adventure of a life.

    Luke 3:21-38 You’ve Got What It Takes Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 19, 2006 Introduction What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you remember being asked that question when you were growing up? Some of you still ask me that question. A few weeks ago Mrs. Coffin asked me how tall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spanner In The Works Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,646 views

    Joshua’s defeat at Ai

    Study 8 Joshua Chapter 7 – A Spanner in the Works Introduction You are all familiar with the saying ‘someone has put a spanner in the works’. Whether it arose out of an actual incident when someone literally dropped a spanner into the machine at which they had been working causing the machine ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Ruth - A Woman Of Character Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 37,870 views

    Ruth, a pagan widow through her faith becomes the key to Israel’s future and to God’s plan of salvation for the world

    Today we continue our series on Heroes of Faith, characters from the Judges, though no longer from the book of Judges. But the setting of our story in that era is made clear in the opening verse of ch 1 of Ruth: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land." Our author ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Growing In The Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,334 views

    Challenge to Christian Stewardship

    Growing In The Grace Of Giving Bible Reading: Mark 10: 17-31 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Swiss inventor George de Mestral loved to be outdoors. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Tale Of Two Rooms

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    A 2006 post-Easter sermon

    (1) When failure strikes, where do you go to regroup? I asked that question to several persons this week and here is what some of them said: (1A) One of them offered several different groups of people but ultimately said, “I drop to my knees, and pour my pain before the throne of God, and ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,244 views

    A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

    Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Nehemiah's Vision

    Contributed by James May on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 31,526 views

    Nehemiah had a vision and a call to do a work for God. He would let no one nor anything stand in his way. Through hardships, planning and perseverance the job was done and Israel had a home once again. God has not changed. Your dream and calling will c

    NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah 2:11-20, "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. And I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible