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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    God Pleasing Worship

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021
     | 4,486 views

    Examines worship that is pleasing to God, from John 4. Part of series preaching through John.

    John 4 (1) - Read John 4:4-42 Jesus and His disciples were traveling through Samaria. He is tired, so He sits down by a well, while His disciples head into town to get something to eat. After He sits down, a woman from the town comes out to get some water. When she comes out, she is surprised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love & Marriage

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,746 views

    Love is "a many splendid thing" but how do we define it?

    I trust you had a wonderful Valentines Day; I’d like to continue the theme of love by telling what the Bible says about it, principally in the context of marriage. In the marriage counseling I did when I was an Army Chaplain, I saw couples who were in conflict and who argued over all sorts ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    An Expression Of Appreciation For The Appropriation Of Grace

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Aug 10, 2014
     | 5,787 views

    This text is a doxology that praises the God whose grace makes room for misfits.

    3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love. 5He destined us for adoption as his children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To Newly-Delivered People Who Still Are A Mess Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 30, 2013
     | 3,832 views

    How do we respond to those who are new Christians and who still "smell" of their former sinful lives?

    “WHAT'S THAT SMELL?”: People just spiritually delivered by God usually don’t “smell good.” - Jonah 2:10. - Jonah didn’t smell good. - People coming out of sinful lives don’t usually “smell good.” - There’s lingering sin. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah - The Pouting Prophet Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,562 views

    This sermon looks at chapter four of Jonah and his attitude toward God. In this final sermon of the series we find: 1. God Loves PEOPLE 2. God's Plan For Saving People Involves PEOPLE 3. God's Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Save PEOPLE

    Journey Of Jonah - The Pouting Prophet A new resident to the community was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. When the newcomer volunteered to help, the homeowner was overjoyed. The two men began working on the bulky appliance one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,612 views

    Praying for all men is good and acceptable to God. Let us be a part of this prayer movement that Paul has started in praying for all men.

    Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Good morning all of you! It’s so good to be with you all this morning. Recently, I was surprised to hear the result of a survey done among the Christian adults about their prayer life. The result shows: • An average prayer only lasts under five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,780 views

    Sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost. How parables reveal the nature of God's kingdom.

    Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52 / The Kingdom of Heaven Intro: I want you to pretend for just a moment that I am your own magic genie. But, I’m a very frugal genie and instead of giving you three wishes like most genies do, I’m only going to give you one wish. If you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Irrevocable Invitation

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,025 views

    Jesus Won't Take It Back

    AN IRREVOCABLE INVITATION MATT. 11:28 1. INTRODUCTION. INVITATIONS COME IN A VARIETY OF FORMS. YOU HAVE THE WEDDING INVITATION, THE GRADUATION INVITATION, THE PARTY INVITATION, THE HOUSE WARMING INVITATION; AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON. ALL OF THESE INVITATIONS CAN BE WITHDRAWN AT ANY GIVEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tolerating Tolerance

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,758 views

    Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though it's common to use the words interchangeably, they are different for a reason.

    TOLERATING TOLERANCE Last week's sermon was on acceptance. So with a follow-up sermon on tolerance you might be wondering if it's going to be redundant. Though the words accept and tolerate are often used interchangeably there are times when they're not. You've heard the phrase, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love For The Unloved

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 30, 2017
     | 7,009 views

    Not matter what our feelings are; no matter our current situation; no matter who has accepted or rejected us; GOD LOVES US!

    Love for the Unloved August 27, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God loves us. Focus Passage: Genesis 29:16-35 Supplemental Passage: See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

    Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    As Believers We Are

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2020
     | 1,699 views

    Believers are so blessed by our Lord.

    As believers we are. John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:3 - Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandoned At Birth-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2016
     | 2,930 views

    4 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-IV—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: The internet company ‘LetGo.com.’ Their TV commercials visit the absurdity of holding on to useless things. One of them opens in the busy streets of New York City(?), & focuses on two girls on a scooter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Facts

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 9, 2022
     | 1,670 views

    Christ took sinners like you and i made away for us;

    Three facts Hebrews 9: 27And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Sentence sin Hebrews 9:28So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Motivation For Worship

    Contributed by Steve Klein on May 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,161 views

    What is my motivation for worshiping God in a way that is pleasing to Him and satisfying to my soul. The key is to focus on God!

    TEXT: Psalm 96:1-13 Intro: Worship, by definition, is 'the reverent love shown to God.' It is homage. In Matthew 15:8-9, Jesus exposed the vain worship of the Pharisees; their worship sounded good, but it was worthless because their heart was not where it should have been. They followed man's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ