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  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    John 17 - A Glorious Prayer Of Joy Through Immense Pain

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    Jesus suffered and died for us. Jesus offers up a prayer in John 17 that shows His desire for us and His joy in obeying the Father through much suffering.

    (Note the Semi-Chiastic Structure of John 17) John 17 – A Glorious Prayer of Joy through Immense Pain Full Structure of John 17:1-26 A) Verses 1-3: The time has come: The Father will Glorify His Son; Eternal life is only through Jesus. B) Verses 4-8: Jesus' account: He has glorified the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwrapping God's Gifts Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,891 views

    If you aren’t actively seeking out or using your gifts to build up the body of Christ, why not? It’s why you were made.

    I love bumper-sticker theology. And one of my favorites is, “Life is hard try reading the instructions.” Those of you who have assembled toys or furniture may have discovered this principle the hard way. I’ve neglected to count the parts. I’ve put things together upside down and backwards. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Suffering Church (The Church Of Smyrna 2 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2025
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    You will notice that of the seven churches that John addressed, he gave the least amount of space to the church of Smyrna.

    All he had to say about the church of Smyrna he was able to cover in just four verses. However, we must not think less of this church, or feel they were insignificant just because there are less verses given to them. Why? Because there were only two of the seven churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    "Shall A Man Rob God?"

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 24, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    Malachi Chapter 3 is the MOST Misinterpreted Chapter in the Bible...here is why?

    "America has thousands of churches! There are some in Cathedrals,Small Chapels, Storefronts, Private Homes and Warehouses. Some of these churches are denominational and some are not, some are traditional and some are very unique, and finally some are growing andunfortunately MANY are DYING! There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Words Never Fail

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
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    To show the reliable reason why we depend on GOD's Words for everything.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you relying on GOD's Words? Yes, Because heaven and earth will pass away but GOD's Words will never pass away. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the reliable reason why we depend on GOD's Words for everything. IV. TEXT: Joshua 21:45 (The Message) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    Patient In Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful To The Truth

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 14, 2025
     | 215 views

    From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering

    Patient in Suffering, Steadfast Against Slander, Faithful to the Truth From the beginning, Jesus informed His disciples that if we acknowledge ourselves as followers of Christ Jesus, we must face suffering. Jesus never made grandiose promises to His followers. He did not give sweet hopes to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God And Our Expectations Don't Meet

    Contributed by Eric Schall on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,104 views

    This message is from 2 Samuel 6 where David tries to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The day ends in disaster and David is left feeling angry, afraid and withdraws from the Presence of God. In life God will not always meet our expectations of

    Intro A lot of us are focused on the future right now. With everything happening in the middle east and the focus upon Israel, the rise of Islamic terrorists and their anticipation of the Muslim Messiah (the Maha-di) coming on the scene, the constant wars and rumors of more wars… It is creating a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Testimony From Prison Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023
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     | 2,032 views

    While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

    Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Forward For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,743 views

    About allowing God to work in us so we can be equipped to do His will.

    Moving Forward for the Kingdom Hebrews 13:20-21 May 17, 2009 Me: I was working on what I thought was going to be the message for today, which was kind of a “state of the church” message like I did last year. But as the weekend drew nearer, I became convinced that God wanted a different kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When God Says No

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,804 views

    Like Paul, we all have a "thorn in the flesh." We can learn from Paul that God allows it, Satan sends it, and we can accept it. Because when we are weak, then we are strong, with God's strength on display through our weakness.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 When God Says No Have you ever received a “no” answer from God? It hurts, right? You think you know best, you really do. And then God says, “I don’t think so.” Well, it particularly hurts when you’ve been suffering, and not only does God not remove the suffering, but maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Measure Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,996 views

    We need to know the what and why of this joy—what true joy is all about and why joy is a mark of believers. The source of joy is not found in this world; it is external, from Above.

    “The Full Measure of Joy” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I am coming to You now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have My full measure of joy fulfilled within them” (John 17:13). It may seem surprising, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    The Major Events At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024
     | 560 views

    John was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and he closed his account of the crucifixion by saying “the man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true…that you also may believe.”

    The most significant event in history is the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. We are saved by His death. Because He died, we live. But there IS a condition. We have to believe, and it’s the necessity for belief that John stressed throughout his gospel. He was an eyewitness of the crucifixion, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Zeller avatar

    Let God's Peace Rule Your Heart Series

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,133 views

    Peace is contigent upon a believers submission to God and willingness to allow God’s peace to rule ones heart.

    Let God’s peace rule in your heart 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "recycling Our Pain" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,585 views

    Our scripture for today falls into this category of verses I don’t understand when I first read them. Here it is. Happy are those who are persecuted.

    “Recycling our Pain” Matthew 5:10 In my personal study of the gospels one of the things I have noticed is that some of the teachings of Jesus are just very difficult for us to follow. At times when we read them they don’t even make sense. For instance, Jesus said: • If your right eye offends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Is The Creator Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,845 views

    Why are words of Genesis 1:1 the first verse in our Bible? And what can these words mean to us who trust in God for our hope and our salvation?

    (We opened with a youtube video featuring David Attenborough reciting the words to the famous Louis Armstrong song: “It’s a Wonderful World” for a BBC nature program commercial. It beautifully illustrates the splendor of God’s creation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEA5sX7W9Q). We do indeed live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ