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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Saving Time

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
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    Saving Time

    Psalm 119:121-128 Saving Time The Psalmist is surrounded by his enemies, He tells the Lord it is time for Him to work The Hebrew AIN means vision. We need: (1) a vision of GOD, (2) a vision of Sin, (3) a vision of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Live In God's Protection

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
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     | 11,336 views

    This sermmon is instructive in that it guides the believer as to how to live in God's protection; not on the outside of it.

    How to live in God’s protection Crime and violence is the hot topic. Many people are afraid because of crime. They are afraid to wear their expensive Jewelry; and choose time and place to wear them. People are afraid to park their cars even in their own yard not to mention public parking; ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Missing Prophecy

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2012
     | 3,035 views

    A talk on prophecy that relates directly to the resurrection of Christ.

    Text: 1 Cor 15:4, Title: Missing Prophecy? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/1/12, AM Opening illustration: the conversation that I had with the family about prophecies of Jesus Background to passage: it just amazed me that there weren’t more and more specific prophecies about the resurrection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Almighty God, Creator Of Life And Love

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on May 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,998 views

    A deeper understanding of God's love

    Weekend Message/Devotion May 26, 2019 Almighty God, Creator of Life and Love Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In A Pagan Nation Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
     | 4,954 views

    In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in mora

    Living in a Pagan Nation 9/20/15 Introduction: In its past America may have been a Christian nation but now it is very obvious that America has become a pagan nation that rejects God. When the New Testament was written the world was all pagan. By pagan I mean people without Christ and living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Seeking Understanding

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014
     | 2,839 views

    God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bad Decisions? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 10, 2015
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     | 8,082 views

    How do we end up with bad decisions and how are we to handle them?

    A few weeks ago we noted a simple formula for life: Good Decisions = Good Results! Bad Decisions = Bad Results! Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel 27…. Look briefly at v1-2 with me…. David made a decision! As we read the whole chapter and a few verses in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Stay Straight"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 10, 2014
     | 4,853 views

    Don't walk in circles stay straight.

    Mark 1:1-8 “Stay Straight” In 1870-1880 the most popular sport was called “Pedestrianism”. It involved walking in circles on dirt arena. Men and women competed; they would walk around the track for 6 days traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016
     | 4,139 views

    An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

    Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Chandler avatar

    Freedom In The Son

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 6, 2015
     | 4,242 views

    A 4th of July Sermon reminding us of where we truly find freedom- in the Grace of God through His Son Jesus Christ!

    Freedom in the Son John 8:1-11, John 10:1-10 Words of freedom: When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Three Critical Investments Of Family Leadership Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
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     | 4,820 views

    One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate.

    The Great Leadership Opportunity One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate. Many of you feel this way because you lacked a model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Who's Your Momma? #4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019
     | 2,738 views

    We are all influenced (directed) by the people who raised us physically, mentally and especially spiritually.

    This week we continue in our sermon series entitled, “In Need of a GPS”. We have been walking through the letter Paul wrote to the Galatians in 54 AD. As you know, Paul was writing to the church plants he started over the course of three years of missions work. He was upset because the original ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Intimacy With God: Our Souls' Desperate Need

    Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,859 views

    The route to the experience of the presence of God is earnest desire to seek Him. God will not draw near to us if we have no thirst and hunger for His fellowship.

    INTIMACY WITH GOD: OUR SOULS’ DESPERATE NEED Psalms 42:1 “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God” In these days of abysmal disconnect from God, the most fitting inspirational counsel is “Draw nigh to God” James 4:8. Our hearts are prone to wander away ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    The Transformative Power Of Genuine Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,142 views

    The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world.

    The Transformative Power of Genuine Faith Scripture: John 2:13-25 Introduction: The transformative power of genuine faith and contribute to the realization of a more just, harmonious, and interconnected world. Reflection In today's world, the concept of the Temple, symbolizing a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed Minds, Transformed Lives: Living Out Philippians 4:8-9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 27, 2024
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     | 1,276 views

    Let us delve into the transformative wisdom contained within the words of Philippians 4:8-9

    Transformed Minds, Transformed Lives: Living Out Philippians 4:8-9 Let us delve into the transformative wisdom contained within the words of Philippians 4:8-9: Philippians 4:8-9 (NLT) "And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal