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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Hope Is On The Way Jesus Is Coming

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,156 views

    This is a Palm Sunday message dealing with the Hope that Jesus is bringing into Jerusalem.

    Palm Sunday--Choose Your Attitude by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Luke 19:28-19:40 Choose Your Attitude April 17, 2010 Palm Sunday Zech 9:9-12 Matt 21:1-11 We are in part two of our series, “Hope Is on The Way, Jesus is Coming.” Last week, we saw how Jesus was wrapping up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Greatest Hope Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 711 views

    God may not meet our expectations in every situation, but He ultimately fulfills our greatest hopes and is always present with us, even when He seems distant.

    Hey guys! Today, we're going to talk about something we all experience: disappointment. You know, those times when things don't go the way we want or expect them to. And sometimes, it feels like God isn't showing up when we need Him the most. But I want to share a story from the Bible that shows us ...read more

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    The Call Of Mary Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 837 views

    Mary is unexpectedly chosen to be the mother of Jesus, the Savior of the world. Despite feeling unprepared, Mary humbly submits to God's plan. Mothers, like Mary, can handle their many roles with grace by having a humble spirit and being open to God's call on their lives.

    Hey guys, happy Mother's Day weekend! Today, we're giving a shout-out to all the moms, grandmas, and all the women who make a difference in our lives. You know, life can be like a surprise pop quiz. You think you're ready for math class, and then BAM! You're hit with a history test. That's kinda ...read more

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    Go Forward With God

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,740 views

    Christians: We must go forward: 1. Because God will protect us. 2. Because God will provide a way. 3. Because God will point us in the right direction.

    Go Forward with God Exodus 14:10-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND: *When the Children of Israel were living in Egypt, they were forced into brutal slavery by the Pharaohs. But God heard the cries of His people, and in Exodus 3-4, the Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 12,669 views

    One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

    Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Said 'go Into The World.' Not 'sit On The Church Pew

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,089 views

    Needless to say, that well-meaning expression of “Money Cometh” was not the words Jesus, the Christ would have chosen to say.

    JESUS SAID 'GO YE THEREFORE INTO THE WORLD.' NOT 'SIT YOU ON THE CHURCH PEW AND FOREVER STARE.' In our capitalist society, a person travels the halls of the elementary, middle, and high school system for 12 years on a designed course to graduate into the world as a potentially productive citizen. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 8- " The Way" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 11, 2016
     | 4,965 views

    Part 8 of John- Believe in Jesus and live, John 14

    John – Believe in Jesus and live Part 8 “The Way” A few years ago I went to Zambia on a mission trip I have told some of you bits and pieces about our time there We spent several days in a village in the bush called Chongwe village And while there we made some lifetime ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love God Not The World's Way! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,324 views

    The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

    1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paving The Way Through Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 3, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    Stewardship. What does proper stewardship entail and how does sacrifice play into proper stewardship? Why would God call us to sacrifice and how exactly does the Bible tell us to sacrifice?

    Paving the Way through Stewardship Matthew 6:19-24 Why Sacrifice? Sacrifice Draws me Closer to God – Matthew 6:21 Sacrifice Frees me From Materialism – Matthew 6:24 How to sacrifice? Sacrifice the Best, NOT the Worst – Malachi 1:6-8 Sacrifice Willingly, NOT Unwillingly – 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 14 - Matthew 10:18-19 - Grasshopper, Expect The Unexpected! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 21, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    I remember as a kid watching the TV series called "KUNG FU" staring David Caradine. The blind Master Po (Keye Luke) calls his young student "GRASSHOPPER" to "EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED". We are not grasshoppers but we are called to BEWARE.

    Part 14 - Matthew 10:18-19 - GRASSHOPPER, EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! A friend of mine works as a boilermaker in Bowen, Queensland Australia. He is a big man with muscles like an Olympic weight lifter, a voice that booms and a laugh that is full and infectious. PATRICK PATTERSON loves the Lord and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dying On The Job With No Help

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 6,733 views

    Naaman has great qualities but his qualities are not suffice as it relates to his real problem.

    Dying On the Job With No Help!! There are more than 1500 Pastors that willingly leave the ministry for good each month, not because they’ve exhausted their resources, not because they’ve got fired off the job, not because they can’t get the job done, simply because they can’t get help or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parable Of The Serving Master.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,361 views

    Be prepared for the return of Jesus at an unexpected time.

    PARABLE OF THE SERVING MASTER. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus reminds His “little flock” that “it is the Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). The imperative of Luke 12:33, rightly understood, becomes a marker of where our heart lies (Luke 12:34). We must hold the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 116,022 views

    Funeral for unexpected death of a young lady.

    Funeral for Young Lady “Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; (14) whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Think? | Understanding The Mind Of God | By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 9, 2025
     | 336 views

    When you think you’re alone, God thinks He’s carrying you. When you think you’re losing, God thinks He’s preparing you. When you think you’ve failed, God thinks He’s setting you up for a comeback.

    What Does God Think? UNDERSTANDING THE MIND OF GOD Main Text: Isaiah 55:8-9 – “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003
    based on 280 ratings
     | 108,059 views

    Go ahead and trust him with the needs of your life - I didn’t say wants, the things that we think we need - but what do we really need. God will provide the right thing, at just the right place, at just the right time.

    In view of life’s difficult circumstances many of us must wonder from time to time whether or not God really cares for us or not. All of us have had perplexing situations that we have had to deal with. All of us have had needs which we have earnestly prayed over. I want you to know this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal