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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Overcoming The Evil Decree

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 20, 2020
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     | 17,472 views

    The future is filled with possibilities both good and evil. There may be some very unpleasant things ahead for you that you can avoid as Jesus taught in Mt 24:20,21. We will examine a very clear example of overcoming the evil decree found in the book of Esther.

    Overcoming The Evil Decree I want to begin by explaining what I mean by an evil decree. An evil decree is something painful and hurtful that may or may not happen unless you take action to stop it. Shortly I will show exactly that from the biblical book of Esther. But as a little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Questions Of The Heart

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 25, 2020
     | 2,887 views

    We are going to serve someone, either man or manna. Our treasure is either in heaven or on earth

    “Questions of the heart” Matthew 6:19-24 Ten Percent Of Apple Computer For $800 I’d like to begin this morning with a story. It involves these men [photo of Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs]. You probably recognize them: Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, Ronald G. Wayne Most people Know the 2 Steves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Father Sees.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2020
     | 2,937 views

    You’re simply a person in want, and you’re turning to ‘things’ because you have not understood how good ‘Father’ is!!! “Stop solidifying your identity based upon what you do, or what you did; Start identifying with who you are in Jesus, and you’ll change what you do.” P.H

    How the Father Sees. Luke 15:1-7TLB (Download a good picture of Rembrandt’s portrayal of the younger son. Play on screens while I talk). Author Henri Nouwen recalls his visit to a museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he spent hours reflecting on Rembrandt’s portrayal of the younger son—You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be A Conversationalist Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2020
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    The church in Corinth had a problem communicating with outsiders and visitors. The church still has that problem. This sermon looks at some of the difficulties that we have dealing with those who are unfamiliar with our faith.

    Opening and Introduction Tonight, we continue our sermon series on sharing our faith. In our text today, we heard about Christians in Corinth that struggled talking to visitors. They were having a hard time communicating the way they wanted to be heard. The gift of tongues was practiced, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    But God Has Chosen The Foolish Things ... Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2020
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    It's all about glory to God.

    In our current world, people in general tend to think to too highly of ourselves and others. This past week I’ve been reading about Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic helicopter crash last Sunday, near Los Angeles California. Many will miss him and many talked of his greatness. Everything I read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With God I Can

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 10, 2020
     | 5,775 views

    As a disciple of Jesus living for Him means that you will face challenges that most will not experience. If you are living as a committed disciple of Jesus, then trouble will come your way.

    Sermon Text: Eph 3:16-21 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 10, 2020
     | 7,955 views

    When a person commits their life to Jesus Christ something happens to them, they have an eternal secure destination and are filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8).

    Big Idea: When a person commits their life to Jesus Christ something happens to them, they have an eternal secure destination and are filled with the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8). This filling opens the door to enormous amount of potential and that potential provides us with purpose. Today and for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caiaphas: Profile Of A Pragmatist Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 16, 2020
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     | 3,399 views

    This is the 35th sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Caiaphas, and how his desire for comfort led to his rejection of Christ.

    Caiaphas: Profile of a Pragmatist (Gospel of John Part 35) Text: John 11:45-54 Well we’re back in John’s Gospel this morning, and just as a quick reminder, Jesus has just done probably His greatest miracle during His earthly ministry. He’s raised Lazarus from the dead, after he had been dead for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "overcoming Discouragement"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
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     | 6,026 views

    Discouragement has terrible timing. Discouragement always shows up unannounced.

    “Overcoming Discouragement” Nehemiah 6: 1-16 A funny thing happened in a town in Maryland …. a woman named Edith, a mother of 8 children was coming home from a neighbor’s house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the house she saw 5 of her youngest children huddled together, focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Creation Or Evolution? Your Decision!” Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2020
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     | 2,533 views

    This morning we come to the 2nd question in our series titled “God questions?” Today’s question is centered round the topic of Evolution or Creation —which is correct?

    “Creation or Evolution? Your Decision!” Genesis 1:24-27; v, 31b and 2:4-7 This morning we come to the 2nd question in our series titled “God questions?” Today’s question is centered round the topic of Evolution or Creation —which is correct? You have perhaps noticed in our scripture today that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Need To Give Birth

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 11, 2020
     | 10,529 views

    Being in postion for God to used you

    Intro: I come this morning pregnant with a message, not with and ideal, but a message, not with a sermon but a directional truth for somebody. I believe that God sent me this morning to preach this message to somebody and I don’t even know who it’s for but, God told me that this message will speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of The Shofar? Living In A Bubble?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 17, 2020
     | 2,312 views

    Today we see a redefining of what is truth? Is there absolute truth? Who defines truth? Are we in that number that believes moral relativism? We have no right to redefine truth.

    THE CALL OF THE SHOFAR: ARE YOU LIVING IN YOUR OWN BUBBLE? RE-DEFINING TRUTH? HISTORY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I DO THIS IN 2 PARTS) I HAVE A SHOFAR TO BLOW: I sound the alarm in ZION, I BLOW THE SHOFAR: THE RAMS-HORN TRUMPET… USED TO CALL TO WORSHIP, TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Miracle Of Now

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 19, 2020
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     | 4,757 views

    We may not feel overqualified, what we feel will never have nothing to do with our qualification! If we’re ever going to see our needs met, we better start grabbing ahold of and standing on the fact that we have been qualified enough!

    The Miracle of Now! John 11:40 NKJ 40.Jesus said to her, “Did I not say to you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” What does the glory of God mean to you? *Is it food in your belly when you’re hungry and someone unexpectedly feeds you or buys you something to eat? *Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Growing In Secret

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020
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     | 13,070 views

    The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

    It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wiles Of The Devil

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 31, 2020
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     | 7,432 views

    Satan is the master of deception and is planning your demise. A word study on the word "wiles" and how that impacts our lives.

    IT DOESN’T MATTER IF ONE IS PLAYING CARDS WITH FRIENDS, ENJOYING A PICK-UP GAME OF BASKETBALL AT THE GYM, OR EVEN LENDING SOMETHING OF VALUE TO A FRIEND, NOBODY LIKES IT WHEN SOMEONE IS CAUGHT CHEATING, TRYING TO MANIPULATE THE RULES, BREAKS OR FAILS TO RETURN WHAT WAS BORROWED. WE HATE CHEATING. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist