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  • David Dunn avatar

    Hide And Seek: When God Protects

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 22, 2025
     | 148 views

    A Kuwait war testimony anchored in Psalm 18, showing how God protects, hides, guides, and delivers His children through overwhelming danger and impossible odds.

    I have read Psalm 18 hundreds of times, but there is a version of that psalm that you can only learn in the dark. You can memorize it in the light, you can preach it in comfort, but you can only feel it—really feel it—when life leaves you nowhere to stand but in the sheltering shadow of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No Boasting In The Law Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 12, 2024
     | 848 views

    One who would be justified must keep the entire law perfectly. Thus the Law condemns.

    2:17. “Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law and make your boast in God,” Following the authorized text and its Greek, that word “indeed” probably doesn’t fit. The word is an interjection used to show surprise and is most often translated “look” or “see”. Old English would be “behold.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas - Part 3

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 9, 2020
     | 1,527 views

    Last time we learned that both Jews and Gentiles, before Christ, were in bondage the "elements of the world." The “elements of the world” referred to the principles of non-Christian humanity, that is, humanity outside of Christ.

    (Gal 4:1 NKJV) Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, (Gal 4:2 NKJV) but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father. (Gal 4:3 NKJV) Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 16, 2020
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     | 2,016 views

    In this epistle, John sets the record straight about who Jesus is and how one might have fellowship with Him.

    Background First John was written by the Apostle John. Though his name is nowhere to be found written in this letter. It has been traditionally ascribed to John the Apostle. From the beginning of the letter he places himself among the eyewitnesses of the Lord Jesus (1:1-2) Early Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 13, 2019
     | 8,489 views

    1) Joyful Pardon (Isaiah 12:1-3), responding with a 2) Joyful Proclamation (Isaiah 12:4-5) and finally because of the 3) Joyful Presence of the Messiah Himself (Isaiah 12:6).

    ISAIAH 12:1–6 You will say in that day: “I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me. 2 “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    These Three...

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,329 views

    We should be a church with a mission.

    THESE THREE… I Corinthians 13:13 S: Church C: Characteristics of an effective church Pr: WE SHOULD BE A CHURCH WITH A MISSION. ?: How? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three essentials that we must have as a church with a mission. Type: Propositional The ____ essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,803 views

    First in two-part series on judging, this message based on Matthew 7:1-5.

    Judging - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Matthew 7:1-5 July 10, 2005 Introduction Have you ever had someone say to you, "Stop being so judgmental"? I have, a number of times, and generally a not-so-pleasant conversation begins. Jesus commanded his followers to impact the world for him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Do You Identify With

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    This is a sermon about persecution and the persecuted church.

    “USA! USA! USA!” the chant goes as the United States’ hockey team skates down the ice hoping to score a goal. All Americans wish to see the United States’ hockey team win, even those who don’t like or understand hockey. There is solidarity when our national team is playing. It’s more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Untold Story Of Robinson Crusoe Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,692 views

    The story of Robinson Crusoe and the truth he learned from his salvaged Bible teaches us the priority of prayer.

    The Untold Story of Robinson Crusoe Psalm 50:1-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 1. Preview: For the near future, my Sunday evening messages will have a single purpose and single focus. I want to preach and teach so as to help us as a church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Other Pearl Harbor Story

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,846 views

    The true story of a Japanese pilot who led the Pearl Harbor attach who became a story of amazing grace through Christ.

    The Other Pearl Harbor Story:A Tale of Amazing Grace 1 Timothy 1:15-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO God is faithful and good! His ways are mysterious and beyond prediction—but always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Pray Without Ceasing Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 40,690 views

    Daniel’s prayer life provides the example and the explanation of persistence in prayer.

    Why We Pray Without Ceasing The Daniel Story Introduction: For nearly a year we have been digging into the theme of prayer. We have examined some of the basic principles regarding the power of prayer. We took the Lord’s Prayer apart phrase by phrase. We looked deep into some of the places the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Together In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,428 views

    Paul gives us two requirements for living together in obedience to God.

    LIVING TOGETHER IN OBEDIENCE Philippians 2:12-18 INTRODUCTION A. Sometimes we set the course, but we need to allow God to be the unchangeable standard that we obey: 1. Lighthouse illustration: The captain of the ship looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A King To Be Worshipped

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,755 views

    3 lessons we can learn from the journey of the magi.

    Matthew 1:1-12 A King to be Worshipped Woodlawn Baptist Church December 21, 2003 Introduction One of the things I love about Christmas is that it is traditionally a time of celebration. For some reason, at Christmas time, people suddenly start thinking about family and friends and love and peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix These Words In Your Hearts

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,592 views

    This text in Deuteronomy stresses the need to fix God’s Word in our hearts and our children’s hearts. How is this done? How does this make us feel when God puts such responsibility in our hearts? That’s what this sermon expounds on.

    May 29, 2005 Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and souls; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    People Who Hear God Series

    Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,131 views

    A look at why Daniel was able to hear/discern the voice of God and how we can also.

    Can You Hear Me Now People That Hear God Daniel 10 We have been talking about hearing God. This is far more important than I believe we make it out to be. If I ask you if you hear our spouse, do you automatically think back to the day he asked you to marry him? Or do you think of this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible