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  • Michael Deaton avatar

    Where Is God When It Hurts? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Jan 27, 2012
     | 11,665 views

    Use of Psalm 88 to ask Where God Is in those hurting days of our lives

    Where is God When It Hurts? Psalm 88 LORD, you are the God who saves me; day and night I cry out to you. May my prayer come before you; turn your ear to my cry. I am overwhelmed with troubles and my life draws near to death. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am like one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2013
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     | 11,477 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeking, Yet Questioning Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 1, 2023
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    We look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. These beliefs are still prevalent in today’s society.

    Last time we looked at how to overcome any mocking or unbelief when it comes to us being Christians. We looked specifically at the response of Jesus’ half-brothers. Tonight we look at another reaction to Jesus’ claims from the Jewish crowds. The Jewish crowds had four false beliefs about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Prayers Have Been Received Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 29, 2023
     | 1,345 views

    2. God’s Word tells us that if we ask anything in Jesus’ name we will receive, therefore, we should believe God will hears us and our prayers of faith.

    YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "journey To Bethlehem: The Carpenter And The King"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2023
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     | 1,122 views

    A study in the contrast between Joseph and King Herod.

    “Journey to Bethlehem: The Carpenter and the King” Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph must not have believed Mary’s story about the angel and her pregnancy through the Holy Spirit. If he had believed it, he wouldn’t have been looking for a way to break off the engagement. The only logical explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Renewed Life Of Ruth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 30, 2023
     | 1,596 views

    Ruth lost her life at her very young age. But God granted her a new life. Life with joy, happiness and grace. She became important person in the history of Jesus. All because she was obedient and loyal to her mother-in-law and the God of her mother-in-law.

    Ruth 4:13-17, Renewed Life “The Lord is good and his love endures forever” Illustration: “An elderly lady entered into a catholic shrine and touched all statutes of saints and kissed. Finally she touched Satan under the feet of Jesus and kissed him. The Father asked, why my dear daughter you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Your Prayers Received Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 12, 2024
     | 643 views

    When you pray, expect God to move, because he is a God who answers prayer!

    YOUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Text: Acts 10:1-8 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of my favorite parts of our worship service is the time of sharing our praises, when we testify about ways God has answered our prayers. The reasons I like this time in our worship service is because it reaffirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is Always At Work Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 135 ratings
     | 39,380 views

    Part of Experiencing God series: God may not seem to be at work, but He is, according to His own purposes, and using instruments we may not see. Our task is to trust Him and get out of His way!

    You’re driving along the road, and you come upon a roadblock. Somebody is holding up a sign which says, "Slow, men at work." What do you see? What do you do? Well, first, I speed up instead of slowing down. Why? Because I have important things to do, I have mv work to do, and I don’t want to slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Past Has No Future Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,536 views

    Kings of Judah, Part 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 1

    THE PAST HAS NO FUTURE (1 KINGS 1:11-22, 41-53) I went to my psychiatrist to be psychoanalyzed, To find out why I killed the cat and blacked my husband’s eyes. He laid me on a downy couch to see what he could find, And here’s what he dredged up from my subconscious mind. When I was one, my mommie ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

    Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,724 views

    Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

    RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Descended Into Hell Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,822 views

    Did Christ in fact descend into hell? This sermon examines the origin of the phrase "he descended into hell" in the Apostles’ Creed, possible biblical support for the phrase, and the biblical opposition to the descent of Christ into hell.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means when we say that “he descended into hell.” Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Majoring In The Minors

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 25, 2014
     | 7,493 views

    At times it is difficult to see the forest because we are concentrating on individual trees. Without noticing, we get sidetracked and focus in on concerns that don't really count. At times we major on minor issues.

    Majoring in The Minors Mark 12:18-27 18. Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19. “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND LEAVES NO CHILD, HIS BROTHER SHOULD MARRY THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 12, 2017
     | 8,402 views

    You cannot separate faith from good works; they are interrelated.

    Faith That Works Text: James 2:19-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Rena was 3 years old when she went to her first baptismal service. It was new for her and a bit mystifying. As events transpired, she looked up at her father with surprise in her eyes, "Daddy, he pushed that guy under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Temple

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 17, 2025
     | 118 views

    In our text for today, the apostle Paul makes the amazing claim that now the church is God’s temple. And we’re not talking about church buildings or services, we are talking about the community of people.

    Alba 3-16-2025 GOD'S TEMPLE I Corinthians 3:16-17 Throughout history people have created structures to be used as places of worship, and offer sacrifices, and to meet with their god or gods. When the children of Israel were still in the wilderness, after leaving Egypt, God gave instructions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Watches Us Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025
     | 285 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    Series: 1 Peter Sermon: “The World Watches Us” 1 Peter 2:9-12 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 3 “9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist