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  • Bobby Roger avatar

    Those That Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    part of series on the Beatitudes

    HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #4: BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 5:6 I. THE CHARACTER OF THIS APPETITE A. The Source of Hunger 1. Not a desire for some outward system of religious ritual and rules ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Exodus Meditation

    Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,227 views

    This is a Lenten meditation examining the relevance of the Exodus event for Christians.

    The term “fear” has two important connotations: it expresses a reverential respect for God in matters both moral and spiritual, and it also implies cowardice and timidity. On this period of Lent, as we ponder the significance of the Exodus event, we encounter an interesting dynamic between fear (in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Warning And Will For Believers Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    exposition on Matt ch6

    GOD’S WARNING AND GOD’S WILL FOR BELIEVERS Matthew 6 v. 19 - 34 God’s warning to believers.v 19 - 32 God’s will for believers. v. 33 - 34 v. 33 "seek ye first the kingdom of God." God’s warning against:- 1. Trust in riches v. 19 "lay not up" or heap not up treasures upon earth. (a) negatively ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Make This Valley Full Of Ditches

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
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    If we will trust and obey the Lord, then the victory will come.

    Text: 2 Kings 3:16 2 Kings 3:16 (KJV) 16 And he said, Thus saith the LORD, Make this valley full of ditches. Introduction: 1. THE PEOPLE INVOLVED (VS 1-8) 2 Kings 3:1-8 (KJV) 1 Now Jehoram the son of Ahab began to reign over Israel in Samaria the eighteenth year of Jehoshaphat king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return To Faithfulness

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    Hosea’s Message: • God hates the sins of His people • Judgment is certain; • God’s love is certain

    Two Spanish expeditions had failed to establish a colony on Mexican soil April 21st, 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men, and yet over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Disciples

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    What does it take to be an authentic disciple of Christ Jesus?

    Luke 14: 25 - 35 / My Disciples Intro: A wise grandfather once told his grandchild the following story: “One day as I sat quietly with my dog in the sun of the front porch a large white rabbit suddenly ran across in front of us. The dog jumped up and took off after that big rabbit and began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2013
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    The angel looked at Mary Magdalene and her team who were full of angst and worry and said: ‘Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here.

    I am the resurrection said Jesus! John 11:25”Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” I just want to ask each one of you a question this morning; do you understand the ‘resurrection power’ of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All Shook Up Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,575 views

    It time for a complacent lukewarm church to be all shook up!

    The Eternal Side of Elvis All Shook Up "A well I bless my soul What's wrong with me? I'm itching like a man on a fuzzy tree My friends say I'm actin wild as a bug I'm in love I'm all shook up Mm mm oh, oh, yeah, yeah!" I. Backdrop: This was Presley's second-biggest hit in the US (after "Don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness: The Divine Imperative.

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 12, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,180 views

    1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life.

    HOLINESS: THE DIVINE IMPERATIVE. 1 Peter 1:15-16 expresses a non-negotiable call to holiness, involving a change of heart and life. Holy means that you separate from its common use and you dedicate it for a particular purpose. Holy is the way God is. To be holy he does not conform to a standard. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Herod Wants To Kill You Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 24, 2015
     | 5,269 views

    Part of our mission to the world is to defend the social teachings of the Church.

    Thursday of 30th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel “Herod wants to kill you.” “ISIS wants to kill you.” “Planned Parenthood wants to destroy you.” Jesus and His followers have heard these refrains almost continually since Christ first began to proclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,717 views

    The sermon asks the prophet and us what are we doing here?

    “What Are You Doing Here?” 1 Kings 19:1-15 1. The scriptures tells all that Elijah had done. Elijah last great feat he had just came down from my Mt Carmel It is here he alone defeated the god Baal here He slays 450 prophets of Baal Problem arises the queen Jezebel is furious because Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Perfect Idea For A New Year

    Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 18, 2021
     | 2,025 views

    Without gainsaying, it must be noted that “ideas rule the world”, you do not need a huge amount of money to be successful in life, the number one thing you need to do is to conceive a great idea.

    Perfect Idea for a new year Text: Gen. 2: 19 - 20, Gen. 4: 20 - 24 Aim: Every year people make resolutions but it is a pity that before the end of the first quarter of a new year many would have given up on their pursuit. But this year you must embark on a rewardable journey, you must lay your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Prosperity Or Persecution

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 30, 2020
     | 1,878 views

    You cannot find where we are promised prosperity, but you will find many places where we are promised tribulation and persecution.

    Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Even The Threat Outside Our Gate Cannot Compromise Christ's Presence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2021
     | 1,248 views

    We may not see Christ's triumphant presence in our lives, but He will give us the grace of faith to know that He is always here.

    Monday of 16th Week in Course Evil and adulterous generations are always seeking signs. That is to say, people who resist the call of Jesus say, “I’ll reform my ways when I see something that unequivocally tells me that I’m wrong.” They are looking for crosses in the sky, or thunderous voices ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Mirror Of Truth

    Contributed by Ricky Simpson on Nov 27, 2023
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     | 2,227 views

    The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.

    The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal