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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 13, 2017
     | 6,939 views

    Qualities of a christian - Mercy. To receive mercy I must be merciful.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount exposes self-righteousness and makes a clear division between it and the true righteousness needed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Righteousness cannot be earned based on what you do and what you refrain from doing, for man absolutely cannot meet God’s standards on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Amen!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 21, 2021
     | 2,985 views

    The people of God have always been a vocal people at worship. Scripture teaches us to affirm the truth by openly commenting, "Amen."

    “After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Awakening Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,335 views

    1) The Penalty (Titus 2:11), 2) The Power (Titus 2:12), 3) The Presence (Titus 2:13), and 4) The Possession (Titus 2:14) of sin.

    Titus 2:11-14. [11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, [12] training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, [13] waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith Over Fear Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 5, 2021
     | 6,957 views

    1) Faith does not succumb to Fear (1 Peter 3:13-14), 2) Faith has a Foundation (1 Peter 3:15) and 3) Faith has a Freedom (1 Peter 3:16-17).

    1 Peter 3:13-17. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Rebellion Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2020
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     | 5,526 views

    God condemns rebellion against Himself and against the created order. God calls His people to a life marked by peace.

    “They tested and rebelled against the Most High God and did not keep his testimonies, but turned away and acted treacherously like their fathers; they twisted like a deceitful bow. For they provoked him to anger with their high places; they moved him to jealousy with their idols. When God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciplining Our Thought Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 26, 2020
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     | 11,844 views

    We all live in the world between our ears. Our quality of life depends on the way we manage our thoughts. Message expounds Philippians 4:8 and explores how we develop a disciplined mind.

    We all live in the world between our ears! During this message today we will all have different experiences. Just because we’re all listening to the same message or sitting in the same sanctuary does not mean we’re having the same experience. There will be similarities. But your experience is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Anxious For Nothing? Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 22, 2020
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     | 10,920 views

    How do we live CALMly in a chaotic world?

    How Do I Deal with My Anxiety? Matthew 26:24-34; Philippians 4:6-7; I Peter 5:7 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 11-22-2020 The End is Here? On January 13, 2018, someone watching the radar in Hawaii saw a strange blip. According to the radar, a missile launched from North ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipate The Coming Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 18, 2020
     | 4,068 views

    God calls us to “Anticipate the Coming” of the Messiah through: 1) The Coming Town (Micah 5:2), 2)The Coming Time (Micah 5:3), 3) The Coming Tenant (Micah 5:4), 4) The Coming Tranquility (Micah 5:5a).

    Micah 5:2-5a [2] But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. [3] Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Mini-Series: You Must Be The Cycle Breaker In Your Family (Part 2)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
     | 8,227 views

    Faith in God can move a person from mat to mattress. Mercy makes your burden your blessing. What was your crutch becomes your confession. Today let us expand on Breaking The Cycle but using another perspective - The Woman AT The Well.

    BE A CYCLE BREAKER (PART 2): GOD CAN GIVE YOU A FRESH START JOHN 4:3 Jesus left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through Samaria. 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 2: Do Not Sell Your Birthright Or How Not To Lose Your Identity

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,296 views

    Destiny helpers are people placed in your life by God to help you reach your destiny. Destiny Killers are people assigned by the devil to kill God’s plan for your life. Your destiny killers must change or God will trouble them, take away their peace & give them assignment they cannot complete.

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 2: DO NOT SELL YOUR BIRTHRIGHT OR HOW NOT TO LOSE YOUR IDENTITY 1. Genesis 25: 20 Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah as wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padan Aram, the sister of Laban the Syrian. 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Psalm 41 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2020
     | 11,622 views

    Psalm 41 divides into three parts (The last verse is really a final epilogue to the entire first book of psalms.): I. DAVID’S FEARS (41:1-3) II. DAVID’S FOES (41:4-9) III. DAVID’S FAITH (41:10-12)

    March 30, 2015 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 41 A psalm of David. Psalm 41 (KJV) 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. 2 The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough And The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2020
     | 4,138 views

    Christians who want a breakthrough in 2020 need to realize whether they are being led around by their soul (fleshly desires) or by their spirit. They need to realize which way they are flowing in their life! The truth is God knows exactly were they are at!

    Series: Breakthrough 2020! Thesis: We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – with in our Spirit’s and with our flesh (soulish realm) – our spirit, our fleshly appetites and mindsets dictate how we respond to life, to stress, to situations and to people. We need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Freedom From Anger Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,130 views

    In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from ANGER. A much needed message in a world today.

    Finding Freedom From ANGER Good morning MGCC! And welcome to the church of the living Son of God, our resurrected king! AMEN! And welcome to week 3 of our series… “Finding Freedom In A World That Seeks To Bind You.” NOW - our 2 main theme passages are… (and hey, what to you say we memorize them) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021
     | 6,640 views

    It is not hard to dwell on the crime, wars, tsunamis, evil politics, divorce, sickness, death and the dishonesty of deceitful people and find yourself coming to the same conclusion: Life Sucks.

    Phil 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Phil 4:5 Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Phil 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Phil 4:7 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Current Crisis In America (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 11, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,441 views

    Message grounds Christians in biblical principles that can guide us during these turbulent times. How did we get to where we are at? What is behind the national shift in leadership and how do we respond to it? What can God's people expect in the days ahead?

    This morning I am compelled to step out of our series on end times and address the crisis we are currently experiencing in America. This week the election results were certified by Congress. That happened in the midst of a chaotic assault on Capitol Hill that was tragic in its results. Where are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic