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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Not From A Distance Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2014
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     | 4,446 views

    God is not distant from us; in Christ, He is us, and He gives us the grace to forgive and be healed.

    4th Sunday of Advent 2014 Extraordinary Form About a quarter century ago Bette Midler recorded a song by Julie Gold called “from a distance.” The idea behind the lengthy lyrics is that if you get far enough away from planet earth, it all looks green and blue and serene. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Do We Really Get It?

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Aug 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,900 views

    God knows us, loves us and cares for us before time began, what is our response?

    When the 1960s ended, and San Francisco became very expensive to live, many of the hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, but in no particular sequence. They didn’t name their children Melissa or Brett. People in the mountains around Santa Cruz grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Refiner's Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 1, 2013
     | 8,124 views

    God uses hardships to refine us and to make us more like Jesus. Will we let Him?

    Malachi 3:1-5; Luke 22: 24-34 Very soon, on Tuesday in fact, millions of students are heading back to school. It’s a new start, a new year of learning and growing. What did you enjoy the most about school, either junior or high school, or even college or university? If I was a betting man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saved To Serve

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,465 views

    God worked FOR us in Salvation. God works IN us in Sanctification. God works THRU us in Service.

    Saved to Serve [Not to Sit, Soak, & Sour] Ephesians 2:10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130310pm.mp3 How can we have a meal ministry? Children's ministry? Nice big building? Sound, ushers, nursery? Thru the service of the body of believers! How will we go forward with other needed ministries ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For A Little Guy, He Turned Out To Be A Pretty Big Man

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 13, 2021
     | 3,211 views

    People won't always like us and they shut us out, but Jesus will not reject us.

    There are people in this world who just never fit in, who never find a place, who never get invited. Charlie brown for instance. Here’s a typical scene from his life: Charlie Brown is walking along when he approaches two girls. One of them says, “Well, what are you doing here?” Then both girls ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Worry Is Easier Said Than Done

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2022
     | 3,535 views

    Jesus talks to us about the sin of worrying, tells us to stop, and gives us the remedy for it.

    8.7.22 Luke 12:22–34 22 Jesus said to his disciples, “For that reason I tell you, stop worrying about your life, about what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear. 23 Certainly life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 3,290 views

    Difficult circumstances that move us to GROAN for wisdom are the same circumstances God uses to GROW us in wisdom

    Should I Stay Or Should I Go? Act 21:1-26 One of the regular tasks I encounter as a pastor is I am often sought out for advice or counsel from people who are in the middle of making difficult decisions. All of us have to make difficult decisions at different times in our lives. Right now, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Bridges

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 52 ratings
     | 24,440 views

    Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

    Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving God 110%

    Contributed by Michael Huddlestun on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,311 views

    This sermon shows us what is expected of us as believers.

    Serving God 110% Mark 10:17-31 Michael A. Huddlestun Introduction: In life, there are a lot of things that if they are only done part way, then your results will not be satisfying. Such as cooking a steak, doing homework in school, shaving your face, or watching a movie. These are only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Schemes Of The Devil Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,581 views

    Tactics and schemes that Satan uses to trip us up.

    The Schemes of The Devil Part 1 Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12; Jude 9; Daniel 10:12-13 ; John 8:34-36; 44 Introduction: You have heard me teach in the past about the devil and how he spend time doing whatever he can to hinder us from doing what God has instructed and empowered us to do. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Able

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,041 views

    There are seven things that God is able to do to us and for us.

    1. Seven things God is able to do to us • Deliver us from death: Daniel 3:17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. • 2 Corinthians 1:10 who delivered us from so great a death, and does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Has Thanksgiving Gone To The Dogs?

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    Today let us not be forgetful, but let us be thankful!

    HAS THANKSGIVING GONE TO THE DOGS Text: Ps. 103:1-5 Introduction 1. Read Ps. 103:1-5 2. Illustration: In his book FOLK PSALMS OF FAITH, Ray Stedman tells of an experience H.A. Ironside had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Wells In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,348 views

    Uses the experience of Hagar to remind us of God's care.

    “Wells in the Wilderness” Gen. 21:14-21 1. DEPRESSION OF HAGAR. A. DEPRESSION BECOMES DESPAIR WHEN YOU LOOSE YOUR HOPE. (Prov 13:12) "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick:” 1) Satan is a thief who seeks to steal our hope by redirecting it in people or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You Lord!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,559 views

    Most of scripture speaks to us, the psalms speak for us.

    Thank You, Lord, for Yesterday Psalm 66:5-6-Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men. He turned the sea into dry land; They went through the river on foot. There we will rejoice in Him. Come And See-Not come and argue about God's existence. Just look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Cracked Pots"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,843 views

    A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

    2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist