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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Thanksgiving Response Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 25, 2021
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    The psalmist understands that he and his people have received a great blessing from God. First, God had brought them out of captivity. Secondly, God had given a homeland, a place of their own. Now desires that God would complete the wonderful work He has started in them.

    Sermon: A Thanksgiving Response of Gratitude Psalms 85:1 “LORD, You have been gracious to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. 2 You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sins. Selah. 3 You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Between Death And Resurrection

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
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    What about all those people who died before that debt was paid? The Bible teaches us that there was a place in the heart of the Earth called Paradise.

    Ephesians 4: 8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Ok, That's Ok

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 7, 2013
     | 3,601 views

    We are not perfect. We aren't OK. We have failings and weakness. We all make mistakes. So we are not OK. Yet Jesus went to the cross knowing what we would do right and do wrong. Knowing the good, bad and ugly of it all; He went all the way for all of us

    Quotes: “Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.” -Anne Frank “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ― Oscar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Good And Perfect Gift

    Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2024
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    A Message given at Christmas, but good for anytime. It speaks of the Good and Perfect Gift of the Savior as well as the Gifts that were given to the church, and carries over into the eternal gifts to come.

    The Good and Perfect Gift Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Christmas time has always been known as the season for gifts. We know that it all stems from the gifts that God gave to mankind through his own Son, Jesus. We also know that God’s gifts are priceless and always perfect. The Wise men from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom From Doubt – Questions Lead To Answers Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,935 views

    This morning we want to discover freedom from doubt—to see that the nagging questions that sometimes fill our hearts all have answers. With God’s help we can be free from doubt. Instead of doubt being our enemy that seeks to hold us captive, it can beco

    FREEDOM FROM DOUBT – Questions Lead to Answers • John 20:24-29 (NIV) [24] Now Thomas (called Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. [25] So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon - God’s Promises Are Stronger Than Your Problems

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 8, 2025
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    The believer can have this assurance that “they are never alone—God goes before them, walks beside them, and lives within them.” In Deuteronomy 31:8, Moses reaffirms the promise God made to Israel as they were leaving Egyptian captivity, and God's Promises did not fail them.

    Sermon - God’s Promises are Stronger than Your Problems.” Scripture Lesson: Exodus 13:21-22, “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Light That Overcomes All Darkness- Introduction

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
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    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    I find that we all want to understand what we can do when facing what seems to be at times an onslaught against us mentally and Spiritually. This can be true for those who have dealt with the thought of not being loved, as I did as a young boy. In my situation then as my “birth Father” was never ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Light That Overcomes Darkness - Father’s Series

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
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    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    Father’s While thinking on the concept of a “father’s affection”, I want to share what I found at Psychologotoday.com, Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of National Fatherhood Initiative. Four things every son (daughter) needs to know: Does my son know that he matters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 5,868 views

    The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

    Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Saints, Pioneers!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2024
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    We who are Christians have been called by our Lord, Jesus Christ, to be courageous pioneers, helping to build highways that men may find that city whose builder & maker is God!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Philippians 1:12-14; Galatian 6:9; Deuteronomy 6:4-7, 33:7; Ephesians 3:16-19, 4:8; Luke 12:28; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 9, 2025
     | 1,068 views

    Have you ever pondered what Jesus meant by ‘the gates of hell’ shall not prevail against the church?

    In Mt. 16:18, Jesus replies to Peter saying, ‘…thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Have you ever pondered what Jesus meant by ‘the gates of hell’ shall not prevail against the church? This morning I want to examine these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Body Building - 101 Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,859 views

    Unity is planned in eternity but lived out in community

    “Body Building - 101” Ephesians 4:7-16 OPEN: So we’ve gone through the first opening verses of Eph 4 which has given to us the very basics of learning how to walk like a believer. We’ve begun to discover how different the church is supposed to be in comparison to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Transfiguration Of Jesus. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 604 views

    Watching with Jesus in prayer. Deliverance by the Cross. Listening to His voice. Our service of Him.

    THE TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Luke 9:28-43a. 1. The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-31). In the midst of His busy Ministry, Jesus sought opportunity to draw apart for prayer and fellowship with His heavenly Father. On this occasion Jesus took with Him three of His disciples: Peter, James and John. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For Jesus' Love 9 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2017
     | 2,726 views

    Leadership choices and decisions effectually exist as much in the home as in the world, for the love of Jesus to overcome and conquer the fears of the world---Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Jezebel, Rahab, Mary magdalene, Mary, mother of Jesus were leaders.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 9 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 4, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Greatness Of Melchizedek In Relation To Abraham Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,811 views

    Word was brought to Abraham that Lot was being carried away into captivity. Abraham immediately armed about 318 men out of his own household. Each man that he could arm must have had at least one woman and a child. Therefore, Abraham must have had about a thousand people.

    2/29/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #22 [ID5a] The Greatness of Melchizedek in Relation to Abraham (Hebrews 7:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10 (NIV) Melchizedek the Priest 1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist