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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "god's Mercy Seat."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 16, 2022
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     | 3,161 views

    God is beyond our comprehension as our limited three-pound brain cannot fathom his true nature. He has always existed and is the ultimate ruler of everything. Therefore, he does not rely on any created thing to sustain him, but everything that exists must depend on him for its continued existence.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Lamentations 3:22-23) (22) "It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not." (23) "They are new every morning: great is thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 912 views

    Isaiah 55:8-9 reveals God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of God's truth, which challenges our perspectives and leads us into alignment with His divine wisdom.

    Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's ways are revealed to be higher than our ways, and His thoughts beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Is America Under God's Judgment?

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
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     | 24,124 views

    Did America make a covenant commitment with God? I believe the answer is "Yes." American pioneers made a compact with God. In this covenant, the people agreed to honor God. In return, they expected God to bless them, but I believe America has broken i

    IS AMERICA UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT? BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Declaration of Independence is the greatest document (outside the Bible) in the history of mankind. Because it promises the greatest good. Because it has impacted the greatest number of people. Because it provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Hurts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over

    1. Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over to the Lord we tend to refuse to admit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Biblical Basis For Church Planting And Missions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 14,628 views

    God is a missionary God, Christ is a missionary Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a missionary Spirit! The Lord expects us to be involved in bringing lost souls to him. We should not just spend our entire time solving people’s problems in the church. A Bi

    Using A Biblical Basis For Church Planting The Biblical Basis For Missions and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain five Biblical basis for evangelism and church planting. 2. The students will write three plans for doing evangelism and church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Deliverance

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,227 views

    1. Christ’s work of deliverance can only be done out of an abiding relationship with him. 2. Whenever Christ comes to do his work, he is never in a hurry. 3. Whenever Christ comes to us, he expects to find faith.

    The story we have read in the ninth chapter of Mark is a fascinating account of a young man being delivered from the forces of evil. He has suffered from this since childhood. When his father brought him to the disciples, they prayed over him, expecting that he would be delivered. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stay Awake

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,432 views

    “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

    Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Book Of The Law In The House Of The Lord

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,213 views

    Just as Josiah discovered God’s Word and demanded to know what it said in order to follow it. So too, today, are we as a church of God expected to discover God’s Word in this house and make it the only Rule of our Faith and Practice.

    2 Chronicles 34:14-15, 18-21a (2 Chronicles 34:1-33 and 2 Kings 22:1-20) The Book of the Law in the House of the LORD Now when they brought out the money that was brought into the house of the LORD, Hilkiah the priest found the Book of the Law given by Moses. Then Hilkiah answered and said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Tabor avatar

    Measuring Up To God's Standard

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,141 views

    You’ve got to think that the folks listening to Jesus were hoping for a replacement for the stringent Law of God that had become even more difficult to keep under the unbearable traditions of the Pharisees. I’m sure there were some great expectations. Aft

    Measuring Up to God’s Standard 7/10/05 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction You’ve got to think that the folks listening to Jesus were hoping for a replacement for the stringent Law of God that had become even more difficult to keep under the unbearable traditions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Passion Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,464 views

    Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

    The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Haas avatar

    Christ Is Born!

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 24, 2008
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     | 2,947 views

    Why did they have to lay this poor child in a manger? It’s not said that they were too poor to afford a decent place, but there simply was no place in the inn. Come on: They knew she was pregnant. Traveling with an expecting woman you make reservations, d

    Sermon on Christmas Eve 2008: Christ is born Birth: Luke 2:1-7 * Down-to-earth story * Political context * Not a cute family scene, but privacy issues * The powers of the time: Roman Emperor and Governor, Oppressors * Joseph and Mary humbled themselves and followed the order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    It's Time For A Holy Ghost Revolution

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,130 views

    It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy.

    By: Donna Kazenske It’s time for the church to come out of her slumber and position herself before the Lord for Holy Ghost instruction and kingdom purpose. It’s time for the prayerless church to arise and become a church who prays with Holy Ghost fervency and expectancy. It’s time for the watered ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ron Callen avatar

    How To Be A Good Father

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,333 views

    Whether or not you’ve had a good earthly father, all Christians have a heavenly Father that has set the perfect example for us. This message instructs a young man as to what is expected of him. It instructs fathers as to what they should be. It can ins

    FATHERS Tonight I’m going to preach to myself. I’m going to invite you to listen. I’m going to talk about fathers. The responsibility of fathers. The responsibility of a child to his or her father. Ladies, you would do well to listen in. Someday, not that far from now you will pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How To Grow A Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,072 views

    God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

    toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist