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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,398 views

    It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

    Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians Are To Live In Hope Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Christians are to live in elpizo hope; always expecting and anticipating the glory of God to happen!

    How many of you have heard the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”?? This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Experiencing Victory In Jesus!”

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
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    Someone has said, “Your Attitude, determines your Altitude.” Many times it is easy to get caught up in the negative things that happen around that we forget to thank God for the blessings, for the Victory that God has granted us.

    “Experiencing Victory in Jesus!” 10/1/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Cor 15:57-58 “57But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Connections

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 27, 2012
     | 9,943 views

    A Psalm about the benefits of our personal connection with God through Jesus Christ and the connections that we have with one another in the church.

    The Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 26, 2012 Proper 16B St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Psalm 16 “Connections” He came to work at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, New York, as a newly minted PhD in physics. He was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Made It

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 14, 2011
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     | 69,785 views

    It must also be noted that there is a vast difference between saying "I Made It" and saying "I’ve Got It Made¨.

    The familiar statement, "I Made It ", is a statement that implies achievement in the midst of overwhelming odds. It is a proclamation of accomplishment for someone who has had the deck stacked against him. Its a way of saying that, "In spite of the length of the journey; in spite of the roughness ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Letter #2 "Dear Smyrna: Keep On Keeping On!" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,192 views

    Sermon Series on the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation with help from Pastor Ken D. Trivette

    Two Things: Commends Commands The History of Smyrna: Acts 17:5-8 Smyrna--means bitter which origins come from "myrrh" that is a perfume that comes from being crushed and beaten. Polycarp--was the pastor at Smyrna and martyred, burned alive in A.D. 155. 1) Jesus Commends Smyrna: Vs. 9-10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alien Life Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 5, 2012
     | 4,874 views

    How should Christians respond to persecution and to suffering in the world?

    This passage introduces the epistle’s section on Christian living and its overall theme. To borrow from Francis Schaeffer, it is “How Should We Then Live?” How should Christians conduct themselves in a world that is nonChristian, i.e. where the citizenry do not acknowledge Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Advantages Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    An expository sermon of 2 Cor. 1:1-7, dealing with how we can benefit from suffering

    Intro: 1. Since Paul’s first letter, to the Corinthian church, he has been attacked and ridiculed by false teachers. One thing for sure, you can’t have daily victory without experiencing a daily intake of stupidity from those who wouldn’t know God, if they met Him in a corn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter: He's Alive!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2010
     | 4,065 views

    A short talk (plus a song I wrote in 1987) for the Easter School Assembly at St John's School Billericay, Essex, UK.

    Now I don’t want you to think that I’m hooked on the X-Factor; but … I was thinking this morning about the welcome that the singing contestants get when they go back to visit their Secondary school. Stacey Solomon visited King Solomon High School in Ilford, and when she went on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Bringing In The Kids Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
     | 4,298 views

    Exposition of Heb 2:10-18 regarding the purposes of Christ's incarnation and death

    Text: Hebrews 2:10-18, Title: Bringing in the Kids, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, PM A. Opening illustration: Erika going out to get the kids and they are in their winter coats and rain boots, but in characteristic fashion, she doesn’t tell them what she thinks. B. Background to passage: after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Morning After

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    This message is a reminder that victory belongs to the Child of God through the finished work of Calvary, regardless what the circumstances of your life might suggest!

    Title: The Morning After Text: Psalm 30:5 Date: June 10, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The Morning A. A Positive Time 1. Ushers in a fresh start a. The body is rested and ready b. The shortcomings of yesterday stand to be rectified 2. A new sense of hope accompanies the rising ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eternity Begins

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2011
     | 5,877 views

    Heaven at last.

    ETERNITY BEGINS REV.21; 1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed Lives Transformed Churches

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 6, 2012
     | 6,237 views

    Abundant living is an exciting existence because it places us in the center of God’s will. We give him our all and hold nothing back.

    Transformed Lives; Transformed Churches Matthew 19:16-22 A. What does commitment to God look like? 1. Attending church-once, twice or three times a week? 2. Teaching a class, serving on a committee, being morally good? 3. Nor cursing, smoking, drinking or doing drugs? 4. Making good choices, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revival

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,251 views

    Lets get things right

    REVIVAL Hosea 6: 2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. 1. God is the source of Revival “ Wilt thou revive us again” Psalm 85:6 See the things that are attributed to the Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    18 Things To Rid Yourself Of To Be Happy

    Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Feb 10, 2017
     | 9,423 views

    There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy in and of itself. However, biblically there is a difference between "happiness" and "joy." Here is a list of things to rid your life of as you seek to find happiness which will hopefully lead to true joy.

    Introduction: Everyone, believer or non-believer, wants to achieve happiness. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy as long as it is not our end all goal. Other than not having a relationship with Christ, the biggest thing that holds us back from accomplishing our dreams is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed