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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    When Things Don't Happen Like You Expect

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,441 views

    An look at how to respond when things aren’t going the way you think they should.

    WHEN THINGS DON’T HAPPEN LIKE YOU EXPECT - 2 Chronicles 32:1-8 Verse 1 says, Sennacherib, king of Assyria came and entered Judah. I don’t know about you, but I wouldn’t want anyone invading my country. I wouldn’t want people coming in and stomping all over the place, destroying my cities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus To You? (Part 2)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025
     | 469 views

    The question Jesus asked in Matthew 16:15, “Who do you say I am?” remains relevant today. The world has various opinions about Jesus, but the most important revelation is who He is to you personally.

    WHO IS JESUS TO YOU? (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:15 "But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:9-11, John 10:9-11, Isaiah 53:3-5, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 22:12-13 INTRODUCTION: In the first part of this teaching, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    The Road To Victory

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 7, 2014
     | 5,749 views

    A perspective on Mark 8: 31-38. St. Mark points out in his Gospel that there is another way to glory and that is the way of Christ. Therefore, what does the ‘way of Christ’ mean, and what does being a disciple mean ?

    Mark 8: 31-38 The Road To Victory Nobody enjoys the pain of losing. We long for glory and the freedom from being a plain person living a plain life. As a result we all strive to align ourselves with winners or at least potential winners. We are willing to give praise and support to winners. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Surprise Of Christmas

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,003 views

    When you think about it, the thing that really makes Christmas for us is not what we expect but what we don’t expect. The most memorable Christmas’ are those when something unexpected happened. Christmas isn’t about what we expect; it’s about what we don’

    The Surprise of Christmas Matthew 3:1-12 What are your expectations of Christmas this year? There is no season of the year so full of nostalgia and ripe with expectation than Christmas. It takes a Scrooge, with a heart of stone, not to become excited about the approach of this joyous occasion. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Powerful Empathizing Example

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    Here are nine ways that Christ exemplified empathy

    Christ’s Powerful Empathizing Example John 11:35 - Jesus Wept Illustration:When my sons were young, one of them stubbed his toe and grimaced with pain. Seeing him trying bravely to bear the agony of those moments, I said, "Son, I’m truly sorry. My toe hurts for you." Lifting his head, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Components Of Praise

    Contributed by Michael Davenport on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    God will receive praise one way or the other

    Psalms 148 The Components of Praise I. Praise the Lord in the Glories (1-6) A. Cosmology Should Praise Him 1. Spirits are to Praise Him (1-2) 2. Solar System is to Praise Him (3) 3. Storms are to Praise Him (4) II. Praise the Lord in the Globe (7-12) A. Praise Him on the Planet (7-10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conquering Fear

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 504 ratings
     | 50,730 views

    Fear can be crippling but there is a way that it can be conquered.

    CONQUERING FEAR 2 Timothy 1:7-9 2 Timothy 1:7-9 (NIV) 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. 8 So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Jabez: A Man Who Believed In Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,815 views

    The way to the top begins down on your knees.

    JABEZ: A Man Who believed In Prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God Sees All Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: THE WAY OF THE WICKED IS NOT HIDDEN FROM THE EYES OF THE LORD KEY VERSES: 1) :11 The wicked deny that God sees 2) :14 The righteous testify that God sees I. (:1-2) THE RIGHTEOUS WRESTLE WITH THE DELAY IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE AND JUDGMENT A. (:1) The Why Question “Why dost Thou stand afar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Unwise And Wise Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld

    Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Life We Live 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,527 views

    The Christian way of life deals with worhsip and work.

    INTRO.- The life we live, i.e. the Christian life, is different from the way most folks live. HAVEN’T YOU NOTICED? ILL.- An old miser had very few friends. Just before he died he called his doctor, lawyer and minister together around his bedside. He said, "I have always heard you can’t take your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Jesus is far superior to the angels in every way.

    "Touched By An Angel, But Changed By The Lord!" Hebrews 1:4-14 There is a movement, a love fest that is sweeping our country. The infatuation, or love, however you wish to describe it has everything to do with the tender feelings and warm thoughts that we have when we think about angels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 81,231 views

    Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

    When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Walking With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 145 ratings
     | 26,804 views

    Four ways to walk the spiritual life with confidence.

    Learning to drive can be a very scary experience, especially for the parent who’s teaching his or her 15 year old to drive. But sometimes we forget how hard it is for the new driver, who’s suddenly introduced to a whole new world that the rest of us take for granted. New drivers start out lacking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Much More Than The Most (Problem Solving Device) Series

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    A Biblical way of thinking for solving our problems.

    MUCH MORE THAN THE MOST: A Biblical Rationale for Solving Our Problems (Matt. 6:26, 30; Rom. 5:9, 10, 15, 17) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/muchmore.html] PRAYER PREPARATION Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible