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  • Victor Yap avatar

    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,296 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 6

    GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Emptying The Closets Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,230 views

    Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. Just like the Ephesians, it is important to break the sin cycle by changing your mind and turning around.

    Emptying the closets Ephesus - Year 2 Acts 19.11-20 Sin will stifle your growth and hold you back as a Christian. It will stunt your faith. Regarding sin, the Ephesians went through a significant turning point. God did extraordinary miracles through Paul, so that even handkerchiefs and aprons ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2009
     | 6,181 views

    This message focuses on hope.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 6 Why Seeing Is Important Scripture: Hebrews. 11:1; Romans 8:24-25; Habakkuk 2:2-4; Matt. 13:13-15 Introduction: In my previous messages I shared with you that we are painting God’s masterpiece with our lives. God has a plan for each of us and He has drawn that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Source Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,720 views

    Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

    Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,399 views

    Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

    Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is Really In Control?

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    What is going on in this world?

    Who Is Really in Control? Job 1:6-22 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 1:6-22. A number of years ago there was a horrific accident in Milwaukee, a pastor and his family were traveling on I-94 when suddenly his car hit a piece of metal that caused the gas tank to explode and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,106 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 6

    GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “a Kingdom Question” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 8, 2016
     | 5,098 views

    Jesus answers the question, ""Lord, how is it that You will manifest Yourself to us, and not to the world?" by giving some characteristics and promises of the Kingdom of God.

    “A Kingdom Question” John 14: 22-31 Last week we concluded with Jesus’ statement in John 14:21: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him." We saw that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare: Declassified

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,931 views

    Satan doesn’t want you to think about spiritual things. Rather, he only wants us to dwell on our own selfish desires. Avoid the temptation to delay any thoughts of spiritual self-examination, and make it a priority to encourage others for self-examination

    Opening illustration: During any war, the enemy’s strategy is to conceal/hide some important information from the adversary so that they will not be successful in their endeavor. In fact the enemy will try to subdue the adversary so that they succumb to defeat. The information that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Marks Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 889 views

    In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his theme of Christian conduct in the world, emphasizing love as the foundation of all relationships, particularly how believers should interact with their neighbors and the world at large.

    The Marks of a True Christian December 18, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:8-14 Introduction How does the rest of the world and even the people who know you in your neighborhood, work, or school know that you are a Christian? In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Chapter Iv.a.3: The Law Alienates Christ (5:4-6) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2019
     | 2,586 views

    If you have been saved by trusting Christ, and then you go down to the low level of living by the Law, you have fallen from grace. This is what “falling from grace” actually means.

    December 7, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.3: The Law Alienates Christ (5:4-6) Galatians 5:4-6 (KJV) 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. 5 For we through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wings Like Eagles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,139 views

    This sermon encourages discernment in understanding God's divine directions, commitment to devotion, and patience in waiting for God's timing. Mark

    Good morning, beloved. I stand here today, not as one who has all the answers, but as one who, like you, seeks to understand the divine directions God has for us, to commit ourselves to devotion, and to understand the dynamics of divine waiting. We are all here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

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    Abiding In Christ

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 16,957 views

    Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.

    Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,140 views

    Jesus is working through His church to bring salvation to a lost generation.

    Seven Reasons Why Going To Church Is A Big Deal 3 Part Series (2 of 3) June 29, 2003 Chester, FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Excuses abound for not attending church. a The Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ran an ad targeted for excuse-prone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting The Word Out

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,906 views

    It is imperative that we understand the importance of spreading the Word of God.

    January 4, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 4:12 Subject: The Word of God Title: Getting the Word Out There is nothing in this world anymore important than the Word of God. The word is life giving, life changing, and life blessing. The word of God is law. Nothing can undo what the word says. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God