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  • Michael Stark avatar

    God Who Dwells In Unapproachable Light Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 14, 2014
     | 12,390 views

    A study of God so that we may worship in Spirit and truth.

    “I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Perfect Series

    Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,705 views

    A sermon inspired by the book For the Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

    Text: Matthew 5:48 INTRODUCTION Eric Liddell (1902–45) is best known to most people as the gold medalist in the quarter-mile run at the 1924 Olympics, as portrayed in the popular filmChariots of Fire. Later, though, he would go on to become a missionary in China during one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Decisions Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,341 views

    How to make good decisions.

    Decisions (Part 1) Making Good Decisions Text: 1 Kings 18:21 “How long will you falter between two opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21 NKJV).This message is the first in a series of messages that will be very straightforward and honest in dealing with the area of decisions. Years ago I heard the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,392 views

    If you want a happy new year, separate yourself from the world and saturate yourself in the Word. That way you can situate yourself by the water. Otherwise, you will be sifted like wheat.

    In 1948, nobody expected Harry Truman to win re-election as president of the United States. But on election night, the first scattered returns showed Harry Truman leading over Thomas E. Dewey. At about midnight, radio commentator H. V. Kaltenborn announced, “Mr. Truman is still ahead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Foretaste Of Glory Divine Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,148 views

    God says, “Upon the fabric of human suffering, I have superimposed my Biblical pattern, and if you will understand what I am trying to do, the result will be something beautiful if you just don’t mess it up.”

    INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk about, “A Foretaste of Glory Divine.” Romans, 5:1-5 is really like a breath of fresh air. Many of you know Paul Long. His wife, Teddy, was buried just one week ago. She learned she had cancer last August. She was quite a fighter, but she went downhill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Mar 7, 2014
     | 8,724 views

    TEACHINGS ON THE CHARACTER OF JESUS CHRIST

    THE WAY TO GREATNESS LUKE 9:43-50 The way to real greatness lies in humility. There is no greater honour on earth than being accepted by others as a servant of God and Jesus Christ. The way of servant leadership is very hard to many Christians. Many prefer the easy way of the world of bossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim White avatar

    "Give Me A Man” 1 Samuel 17:10: Sermon On Biblical Manhood

    Contributed by Tim White on May 9, 2011
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     | 22,776 views

    David and Saul faced the same giant obstacle to leadership, but only David revealed Biblical manhood.

    Goliath’s had no idea what he was asking for when he bellowed like an out of tune tuba: “GIVE ME A MAN!” Wayne Grudem and John Piper identified and addressed a problem in leadership back in 1991 which is still relevant: “A controversy of major proportions has spread through the church. It began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Goals Vs Satan's Goals

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,759 views

    This sermon is a contrast between God's goals for the believer and the church and Satan's goals for individuals. God wants to make us like Christ, Satan wants to slowly destroy us.

    The Two Goals of the Church: 1) Reach people for Christ. 2) Grow people in Christ. Biblical basis: Matthew 28:18-20 (called the Great Commission) God's goal for You: To work in all things for our good in order to conform us to the image of his Son, Jesus Christ, Biblical basis: Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comparing The Dominant Doctrines Of Calvinism, Arminianism, Provisionism, Open Theism, Molinism And Biblicism

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    Certain aspects of various Church doctrines have divided the church and created multiple denominations and divisions requiring great debate and careful thought to biblical interpretation.

    Today, I will present a short summation of the dominant schools of theological thought in the Church to help provide a cursory understanding of them. "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Adversity

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,454 views

    This message discusses principles that help us keep problems in perspective.

    Understanding Adversity Proverbs 24:10-12 Adversity: Tightness, affliction, tribulation or trouble Adversity can be our greatest motivation for growth, or our deadliest means of discouragement. The difference depends on our understanding of God’s purposes. It is inevitable that each of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Inside Job

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,331 views

    At this point in the letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul turns from theology to ethics - from the description of what God has done for us to the question of what we should do for God. Given what God in Christ has done for us, how shall we lead our liv

    TITLE: AN INSIDE JOB SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 12:2 I want to thank Elder Marco Hansell for such a powerful message he bought two weeks ago and thank Pastor Bernie Kidd, in his absence, for the powerful message he delivered last week. These preachers really encouraged us as we have experienced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cursing The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,856 views

    We must have more than good looks, we must have substance.

    Mat 21:17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. Mat 21:18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. Mat 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,943 views

    It’s so easy for us to grovel in our ingratitude, gripe and grumble. It’s so easy to be negative about people and life. When it comes to ingratitude, we all must plead guilty. There is so much good, beauty and kindness all around us, and we see only th

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Merry-Go-Round Of Short-Sighted Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,678 views

    AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR STUDY OF HOSEA WE COME TO CHAPTER 5. THIS CHAPTER IN ITS ENTIRETY SEEKS TO EDUCATE US TO SOME OF THE DYNAMICS INVOLVED IN OUR LIVES, BOTH PERSONALLY, AND THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION THAT HAPPEN AS WE CONTINUE TO LIVE A SHALLOW RELAT

    THE MERRY-GO-ROUND OF SHORT-SIGHTED SPIRITUALITY HOSEA 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR STUDY OF HOSEA WE COME TO CHAPTER 5. THIS CHAPTER IN ITS ENTIRETY SEEKS TO EDUCATE US TO SOME OF THE DYNAMICS INVOLVED IN OUR LIVES, BOTH PERSONALLY, AND THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION THAT HAPPEN AS WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Lessons From The Animals

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 24,910 views

    The man of God (Job) tells us to ask the beasts and see what we could learn from them. Even animals can teach us spiritual character.

    Title: LESSONS FROM THE ANIMALS Text: Job 12:7; 35:11 Intro: It is written that though man and beast were both created on the 6th day, men did not originate from animals (Gen. 1:24-31). Man and beast were separately created. In the Bible we see that men are compared to animals. The Bible teaches ...read more

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