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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Surviving Drought (Covid-19)

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,113 views

    When life turns bitter we can become better if we quit blaming God, quit trying to isolate ourselves from people who really care, and finally get ready to embrace a new season of hope. There is be glory, after this! God’s word still has answers for a plagued world.

    Often times, when we’re faced with a difficult situation, it requires us to take a step back. We don’t always have the tools to navigate an emotional roller coaster, especially if we’re dealing with something that we’ve never faced before. No one ever expect to go through another plague of virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,919 views

    WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part I

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    THE WORD OF GOD SHOULD NEVER BE OFFENSIVE TO US!

    A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART I LUKE 9: 18-27 AUGUST 29, 2004 INTRODUCTION: OFFENSIVE: 1. offending. 2. attacking. A famous Methodist evangelist named Peter Cartwright was known for his uncompromising preaching. However, one day when the President of the United States, Andrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Receiving The Word (Christians Hearing The Word Of God) Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,513 views

    Message about Christians listening to the Word of God and how to respond.

    Title: Receiving the Word Thesis: Teach the people to take responsibility for receiving the Word of God. Text: Amos 8:11, Mark 4 Amo 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread (word of God), nor a thirst for water (spirit), but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,383 views

    Barnabas our unsung hero of the faith became known as an encourager – he was so good at it - God changed his name from Joseph to Barnabas – which means encourager.

    Unsung Heroes Sermon: Barnabas Scripture Texts: Acts 4:36-37: 36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), 37sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles’ feet. Acts 9:26-31: 26When he (Paul) came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Cup Of Cold Water

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,858 views

    A message encouraging the saints to refresh others.

    “John said to him, ‘Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him, because he was not following us.’ But Jesus said, ‘Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Builder Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,217 views

    God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

    How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Stay In Like Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013
     | 5,342 views

    Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

    Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Need A Boost?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 20, 2021
     | 4,986 views

    We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are times when we could all use a helping hand or a pep talk. Let's look into the subject of encouragement.

    DO YOU NEED A BOOST? We could all use a little more encouragement in our lives, right? We get run-down, we get disheartened. We wonder if what we’re doing really matters. We could all use a little boost every now and then. No, not the nutrition shake, although that might help too. But there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Wilson avatar

    The Role Of God's Word In Our Lives

    Contributed by Richard Wilson on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 16,885 views

    Are we ready for the role God’s Word should play in our lives?

    The Role Of God’s Word In Our Lives Isaiah 50:4-5 4 The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of disciples, that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word. He awakens {me} morning by morning, He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 5 The Lord GOD has opened My ear; and I was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Handle Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 36,165 views

    This sermon looks at 4 reasons for discouragement and 4 ways to handle it: 1. FATIGUE 2. FRUSTRATION 3. FAILURE MENTALITY 4. FEAR 1. RE-EVALUATE Your Goals 2. REALIZE You’re Not Alone 3. Be READY to Fight 4. REMEMBER The Lord

    How To Handle Discouragement A few weeks ago I spoke about depression – today I want to speak about discouragement. When I think about depression – I would view it as a great pit – one that would take a massive amount of energy to escape. When I think about discouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    Surrendering Our Speech Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Feb 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,756 views

    This sermon is about surrending our speech, the bad language, but also the lies, gossip and name calling. It points out surrender of speech also includes encouraging words, and building others up.

    Five weeks ago we began speaking about Surrender. We learned what God wants from us. The first thing, and essentially if you think about it, the only thing He wants from us. Everything else about having a life of faith, leading a holy life and being a follower of Christ, comes from fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For One Another

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 5,343 views

    To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nicky Evans avatar

    Losing Faith

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on May 27, 2017
     | 16,193 views

    How does God deal with us during those times we feel we can't go on?

    I want to talk this afternoon about ‘losing faith’. Sometimes, as we go through life, maybe even now, we’ll face a shaking of our faith, a testing so severe our faith is eclipsed, we feel we’re losing it! We feel that our struggles are too deep, Our problems are too difficult, we’ve prayed but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Everyone Could Use A Hold Up Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 5,818 views

    A look at the need for and ways to practice encouraging one another

    Intro – I’ve told the story before, but it’s real significant to me. We were living in OH. I’ll never forget the day that Brian came into my office. He said he needed to talk to me, and closed the door. That’s sometimes not a good sign. Then, he sat down, and proceeded to shower me with words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ