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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 21 - When God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,354 views

    The assurance that God is with us is such a huge comfort in the life of a believer. As we study the life of some great men in the bible, we will understand how the presence of God transformed them and their situations.

    God was with Gideon The word of assurance that came from the Lord to Gideon as recorded in Judges 6:16, “The LORD replied, "I will be with you. You will defeat Midian as if it were only one man." (GW) Gideon was faced with an enormous task to fight against the Midianites. As the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Our Rescuer Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 22, 2021
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     | 2,982 views

    As long as we live on this earth we will be confronted with various perils and dangers, which often fill our hearts with apprehension about the future. God’s word of assurance is that He will Himself be with us in the midst of all our troubles.

    God Our Rescuer We read in Psalm 91:15, “When they call to me, I will answer them; when they are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them.” (GNB) As we continue our study on Psalm 91, we will meditate in depth on verse 15. While verses 1 to 13 are a dialogue between two ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Shepherds Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2023
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    This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey 3. They Knew How to Open their Mouths

    Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: The S of Christmas – The Shepherds Title: The Shepherds of Christmas Proposition: Intro: This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

    March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,085 views

    Part of a series that focuses on the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. This sermon deals with the appearance in the Upper Room

    Series:  Resurrection Appearances McMinnville First                April 13, 2008 LOCKED DOORS John 20:19-26   During my ministry there have been a numerous occasions when I was called upon to go into a jail or a prison.  Some time ago I went to Memphis to visit with an inmate in a Federal Prison.  ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016
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    Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

    1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Touch Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 10, 2020
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     | 15,891 views

    There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo.

    A Touch from God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. There is a song that was sung by Diana Ross that said, “Reach out and touch somebody’s hand make this world a better place if you can”. Well in the day of Coronavirus touching somebody’s hand is taboo. People are cautious to avoid touching ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Dwelling In The Secret Place PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    The main point of this sermon is to explore the protection, comfort, and trust that comes from dwelling in God's 'secret place' as described in Psalms 91:1-2.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we’ll be diving into a beautiful passage that speaks of safety, refuge, and the presence of God. It's Psalms 91 verses 1 and 2. These verses paint a vivid picture of the benefits, protection, and promises that come from dwelling in what the psalmist calls "the ...read more

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    Our Father In Heaven PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,258 views

    Understand the power of prayer, recognize God as our loving Father, and embrace the abundant blessings He has for us.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we come together to dive into the message found in Luke 11:2, where Jesus teaches us not only about the power of prayer but also about recognizing our Heavenly Father and the blessing of abundance that He brings into our lives. As we explore this beautiful verse, ...read more

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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Eternal Investments Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 14, 2009
     | 4,933 views

    Haggai is a book with an end-time message, but it contains eternal truths that we can apply to our lives today. The church must develop an end-time, Kingdom perspective.

    International Panic Day We live in a very interesting time in history. With all the bad news- it is easy to grow fearful. Take heart- June 18 is International Panic Day … day for everyone to be worried/concerned, license for you to have- meltdown- putting off. Phil 4:6-7 Be anxious for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In Tandem With God: When The Storms Hit Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,892 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ we often experience storms in our life, this sermon shows how God is present during those storms helping us.

    This week we are continuing our sermon series being tandem with God. As we discussed last week being in tandem, is like being in partnership, cooperating with God. It doesn’t mean it that we are equal with God, but that we work with God. And today we are looking at what it means to be in tandem ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Silence Of God

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    God speaks to us in a still small voice - but how good are we at hearing Him in the silence?

    The silence of God 1 Kings 19:1-18 & Psalm 42 We pick up the story of Elijah just after his most amazing moment. He has stood for God against the prophets of Baal, & proved that God alone is the true God as the Lord poured fire down to consume his offering. But then the prophet hears that Jezebel ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jacob's Three Journeys

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,586 views

    Life is a journey with the Lord. How far have we gone? Where have our striving taken us? Our entire life should be one continuous seeking of God’s will, worship experience, and giving of praise to God for everything.

    Intro: On journeys and pilgrimages (Examples). See I Pet. 2:11; Heb. 11:13; Gen. 4:12. (Cf. believers and unbelievers). Read Gen. 47:9. Jacob lived about 147 years; Isaac 180 years; Abraham 175 years. Jacob had many journeys and struggles in his long and eventful life but none more meaningful than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Finding And Forming Friendships Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021
     | 2,340 views

    Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021

    Finding and Forming Friendships Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 28, 2021 Intro Do you remember when your parents sat you down and taught you how to make friends? Remember the 3 step process every child is given? Neither do I. The truth is... in the earliest years of our lives... ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Diamond In The Rough

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,169 views

    We all have trials and tribulations in life. God will help us through them, we are all but pieces of coal and with enough help from God we can be diamonds in His kingdom

    Diamonds In The Rough Text: James 1:1-12 Subject: Faith Theme: Testing of our faith Proposition: It’s a joyful thing to have our faith tested. Interrogative: How is the testing of our faith joyful? Transitional sentence: It is joyful because of the results of the testing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ