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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Immutability - God Does Not Change Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2011
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     | 9,208 views

    Our goal as believers is to know God; not to merely gain information about Him; however, we want to know the "one true God" as He is, as He has revealed Himself, not as we imagine or presume Him to be.

    Dakota Community Church August 14, 2011 Immutability Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands and knows me, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Jesus

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,358 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding we must fall in love with Jesus.

    Text: John 1:1-3, Title: Jesus, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/18/11, AM A. Opening illustration: signing a job description of marriage, before you know someone. But after some time, you can’t wait to commit to spend the rest of your life committed to one person. Background to passage: John was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equality With God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
     | 5,112 views

    In this passage, Jesus will give us 9 proofs that He is equal with God.

    As Christians, we need to face the claim of Jesus that He is equal with God. We went into detail about this in chapter 1 but again we are faced with this claim tonight. How could Jesus make such a claim? Because Jesus gave us proof after proof of His claim which clearly verified this claim. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can A Minister Of A State Please God?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2014
     | 3,616 views

    To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you planning to vote for your public servant or political leader? Consider this sermon first. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the following qualities of a political leader that will please GOD. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 56:4 (Amplified Bible) 56:4 For thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
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     | 10,331 views

    Prayer can change circumstances and prayer can change us. The Lord has told us to pray and never give up, both of these things are very hard when you are going through a hard time.

    Persistent Prayer Luke 18:1-18:6 Introduction- We will continue to look at Jesus parables and how we can apply his teachings to our life. Last week we looked at honoring God with our lives and make sure that God gets the glory. This week we look at prayer-persistent prayer of the widow. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I'm Deeply Grateful!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 8, 2018
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     | 9,205 views

    We have these rights because of what our forefathers have done. You & I didn't earn the privileges we enjoy. But I'm thankful for those who did earn them & passed them on to me - & for that I am truly grateful!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 13:34; Acts 7:51-52 Friends, I stand before you torn by mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am deeply grateful to be an American. But at the same time I am disturbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living For Christ In A Postmodern World

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 21, 2017
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    It is possible to live the Christian life and still live responsibly and fully in a world of diversity.

    Living for Christ in a Postmodern World The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Matt. 22 : 15 – 22 We live in a confusing time indeed, a time when what is reality and truth are considered controversial, yet we follow a savior who is the way, the truth and the life” (John 14 : 6). There was a time when many ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Kinsman Redeemer (Epiphany 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,192 views

    Jesus is a pioneer whose suffering shows us God’s victory and gives us access to God.

    THE KINSMEN REDEEMER Text: Hebrews 2:10 -18 Have you ever heard of the law of the kinsman redeemer? There are three things that have to happen for someone to be redeemed. The first rule is that the redeemer must be a relative to those in debt. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Prayer As An Investment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,974 views

    Come let us rebuild the altar of a holy God. Often prayer can seem like an obligation and a chore. Prayers do not have to be long, one Preacher prayed 63 words and had a victory.

    PRAYER AS AN INVESTMENT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com AS A YOUNG MAN I OFTEN MISQUOTED SOME BIBLE VERSES. IN IGNORANCE I SAID: THE GOOD OL’ BOYS CAME TO JESUS AND ASKED JESUS: LORD WILL YOU TEACH US HOW TO PRAY? This is not at all what the boys ask the teacher to do? THEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Earthly Tents, Eternal Home (Funeral)

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 17, 2020
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    Today, we look to our future with hope and with courage because we know that Christ our Savior will lead us safely on our journey from earthly tent to heavenly home when our time comes … just as He has done for Guy and for all the saints who love Him.

    In his second letter to his friends in the city of Corinth, Paul described these physical bodies that we live in as “earthly tents” … something that Paul would know a lot about. One of the ways that Paul supported himself and his ministry was by making and repairing tents. They didn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spreading The Good News During The Coronavirus Outbreak

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    To be a light and offer this world peace of mind there are three things we must do: 1) draw nearer to God to learn love and peace from the Master, 2) hold onto and share the hope we have in our Lord Jesus Christ and 3) look for ways to spur one another onto good deeds!

    Good News from Coronavirus Outbreak Hebrews 10 :19-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 As the Coronavirus reeks havoc across this world one can’t help but wonder how we might give hope and peace in this time of crises. Those who used to think that the preventative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In The Midst Of Panic

    Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Mar 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,847 views

    An artist was commissioned by a wealthy man to paint something that would depict true peace....(Author Unknown).

    Mark 4:35-41 An artist was commissioned by a wealthy man to paint something that would depict peace. After a great deal of thought, the artist painted a beautiful country scene. There were green fields with cows standing in them, birds were flying in the blue sky and a lovely little village lay in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching The Heart Of God - The Power Of Anointed Prayer - Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2021
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     | 3,747 views

    Class/Message Introduction - Hearing Gods Voice and the Goal of Prayer

    INTRODUCTION Prayer is basic and fundamental in the life of the Born-Again Christian, being the very life line itself. It is simple communication and not some ethereal mental exercise of mystical contemplation and assent to a God that lives ‘way out there somewhere.’ It is an act of worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Where Are We In Biblical Prophecy

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 9, 2025
     | 1,325 views

    The Day of the Lord includes the Tribulation, Armageddon, the second coming of Christ, the millennial kingdom, a short rebellion, and then the White Throne Judgment.

    Where Are We Now in Biblical Prophecy By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- It doesn’t matter if you are a Biblical Scholar, a Biblical Novice, or totally ignorant to the Bible when you hear and see the asinine things taking place is our society, the political system turning into a chaotic ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Decline Of A Society

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022
     | 3,539 views

    There is a book called “The Rise and Fall of The Roman Empire”, which tells of the rise to power and the collapse of the Roman Empire.

    We look back in history and do not think much about the fall of Rome, but to put it into perspective, you have to realize the nation of Rome was so big, no one ever thought such a thing could have happened, BUT IT DID! Nations have COME and nations have GONE! For example, who would have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist