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  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Meekness, Not Weakness

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 5,940 views

    Meekness is not weakness.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: Meekness, Not Weakness Text: Matthew 5:5 Introduction: J. Upton Dickson was a Christian humorist. He once said he wanted to found a group for submissive people based on a pamphlet he was working on entitled “Cower Power”. The group was called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Never-Ending Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,816 views

    Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

    Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ezra: Finding Help From The Hand Of God

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,111 views

    All events around Ezra are not favorable. He is an exile in a pagan nation. But if there is one factor that works in his advantage, it is the hand of God. Let us examine how the very meaning of his name will works wonders for him. Ezra means help from God

    EZRA: FINDING HELP FROM THE HAND OF GOD Ezra 7:6-10 NASB In every aspect, all events around Ezra are not favorable. He is an exile in a pagan nation. But if there is one factor that works in his advantage, it is the hand of God. Let us examine how the very meaning of his name will works wonders ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

    Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cyrus The Great Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2022
     | 2,308 views

    Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the Greeks, was the founder of the *Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire.

    Cyrus the Great Cyrus II of Persia, commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the Greeks, was the founder of the *Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian empire. Born: *Anshan, Iran, 600 BC Died: December 4, 530 BC, (aged 70) the *Syr Darya Full name: Cyrus II of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 1 – Chapters 3 And 4 – Truth Justice And Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025
     | 339 views

    Immense blessings lie ahead for Israel in a coming day. We will look at these as contained in Jeremiah. They are wonderful. We draw applications for us Christians also. Part 1 considers shepherds after God’s own heart.

    THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 1 – Chapters 3 and 4 – TRUTH JUSTICE AND RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION:- Almost every Old Testament prophet mentions the RESTORATION OF ISRAEL in his writings and some prophets major on that theme, particularly Hosea, Zechariah, Joel, Haggai, Isaiah and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 5 – Chapter 31 (Part B) – Rachael Weeps But Will Be Gloriously Comforted And Restored Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 15, 2025
     | 339 views

    This remarkable restoration chapter continue and the aspect changes here to Samaria (Ephraim) for all Samaria and Judah will be enclosed in the great restoration of Israel after the Church is raptured. This is Part B of this chapter. One Part remains.

    THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 5 – Chapter 31 (Part B) – RACHAEL WEEPS BUT WILL BE GLORIOUSLY COMFORTED AND RESTORED We continue this study in the Restoration of Israel as detailed by God in Jeremiah. Currently we have entered into the glorious truth of Chapter 31 and there are two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 2 – Description Of Emptiness – Chapter 1:4-6 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 19, 2025
     | 302 views

    Jeremiah is faced with the scene of destruction all around and he describes different events and how they affected people and material things. When people turn from God, the inevitable must happen, and that is God’s judgement upon the existing order.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 2 – DESCRIPTION OF EMPTINESS – CHAPTER 1:4-6 Lamentations is a little studied book but we wish to open it up and see some great gems here. There are very valuable lessons and principles among the sorrow. PART [A]. ROADS AND GATES; PRIESTS AND VIRGINS ARE IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Awesome Plan

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 16, 2024
     | 985 views

    At Easter we think of how Jesus, by dying on the cross, freed us from our slavery to sin. But we can't think, 'I'm saved and that's all that matters to me.' God saves us for a purpose. We need to grasp God's purpose and engage with it.

    Do any of you like watching movies? Do you like action movies? How about prison escapes? There are two kinds of prison-escape movies. There are movies like Escape from Alcatraz or The Great Escape. In these movies the hero’s goal is to escape. There is no bigger goal. Then there are movies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,909 views

    If knowing the will of God depends on the renewal of our mind and our total surrender to him, how can we be sure that it has taken place? Are we really living it out?

    Opening illustration: Object lesson using a small cup of milk representing the world in us. We pour a large jug of water (representing the HS) in it till the cup dispenses the milk completely and has water only. Introduction: What must be Renewed? As our belief systems are formed, they can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2024
     | 2,341 views

    God promised a new, better covenant with humanity!

    New Covenant Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / God Promises to Make a New Covenant With the People of Israel / Jeremiah 31:31–34 God promised a new, better covenant with humanity! INTRODUCTION - How many times have you been using a product, and then suddenly, the reliable product you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    King Manasseh And Three Memorials Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 7, 2025
     | 221 views

    Manasseh, king of Judah, had the longest reign of any king in Israel or Judah. He walked in the way of sin, but repented, and proved it by taking care of several sets of memorials in Judah.

    King Manasseh and Three Memorials Introduction: Manasseh, the king of Judah and son of Hezekiah, seemed to have a great future. His father had been a truly great king, as well as a good king because his father followed the LORD completely. Manasseh, though, promptly undid just about everything his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church - A Hospital

    Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,258 views

    To take a quote from last Sunday, one writer has said, “We are all healers who can reach out and offer health, and we are all patients in constant need of help.”

    THE CHURCH IS A HOSPITAL (Isa 61:1 KJV) The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; (Isa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For Prophesying Daughters

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement for women of God who need to be reminded of how special they are in His sight!

    PRAYER: Precious Lord, eternal God, our Creator- Today we give great thanks for the many women you have transformed into vessels of sacred service and true worship! Thank you for Eve, the first mother of us all. Thank you for Sarah, the woman of old who carried the seeds of Abraham. Thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 9,453 views

    What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

    18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite