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  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

    Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Role Of The Word

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

    The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    When Doubt Is Called Proof

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025
     | 183 views

    True prophets invite testing; a claim that denial proves authenticity is a closed loop and never the biblical measure of God’s voice.

    Opening – The Self-Proving Prophet Let me start with a single, startling sentence: > “One proof I have that I am a prophet of God is if you deny that it is so.” Let it sink in. It sounds clever at first, like a riddle that wins no matter how you answer. If you agree, the claim is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 23,567 views

    What does it mean to be in God’s presence?

    Over the last few months, there has been a phrase that we have used over and over again at Breakaway. Debi mentioned it a few times last week as she preached on the glory of God. I used it a few weeks before to define what worship is. Then as we have talked about different bible characters like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Is Really Going On"

    Contributed by Antwion Yowe on Jul 10, 2011
     | 6,836 views

    What Is Really Going On? Jeremiah 7: 30-34 Intro Earlier this week, the eyes and ears of this nation were focused on Orange County, FL, anxiously awaiting the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial. Some of us have closely followed the case since its beg

    ) I am reminded of a faithless nation that ritually killed their children and the Lord’s judgment upon them. The passage is Jeremiah 7: 30-34.   Body I. “The children of Judah” a. Judah means “praise” i. Judah’s purpose for existence was to give glory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing God’s Promises Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 25, 2010
     | 2,600 views

    What will heaven be like? We have already looked at some things that will no longer exist. The marvelously perfect will of God has now come to full bloom. The Lord’s Prayer has been completely answered: Matthew 6:10’your kingdom come. Your will be done,

    Purpose: To focus our attention on the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to see God’s eternal blessings and determine if they possess them. INTRODUCTION: What will heaven be like? We have already looked at some things that will no longer exist. Human government is gone (no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freed By The Hand Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
     | 307 views

    From Genesis to Revelation, we see the hand of God at work—lifting the humble, breaking chains, defeating enemies, and bringing restoration.

    FREED BY THE HAND OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 6:1, Deuteronomy 5:15, Psalm 136:11–12, Acts 12:7, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when human strength, wisdom, or influence is not enough to secure freedom. Many are trapped in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friendship With God

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,920 views

    Everyone has the choice to either be friends with God or friends with the world. In this passage, James gives us seven characteristics of the person who is a friend of God.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #6: FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD INTRO TO TOPIC: What are some of the most important things in your world? I am sure that most of you would say it is your friendships. Have you ever pondered what it means that we have the opportunity to become friends with God, the Creator of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    God Is God! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,886 views

    How were the Jews the chosen people of God?

    Setting: Romans 9 comes off the highest of highs to now the lowest of lows. Vs. 3 “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel.” (NIV) Question: How were the Jews the chosen people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Or Gods

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 25, 2024
     | 1,178 views

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate.

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate. Dictionary.com defines god (lowercase ‘g’) as: Noun 1. one of several deities, especially a male deity, presiding over some portion of worldly affairs. 2. an image of a deity; an idol. 3. any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    God wants all of you, presented to him in worship that goes beyond Church time, to include all the time.

    Worship that Pleases God Purpose Driven Life #13 Montreal/Cornwall November 8, 2003 God wants all of you. He wants you to present yourself- your whole self- as a living sacrifice to Him and in your doing of this, you will be offering the worship to God that He made you to offer Him. He has brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Pleading For God's Mercy

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,512 views

    This sermon reminds us of the power of intercessory prayer and the need to seek God for our nation.

    Here are several principles found in Abraham prayer for Sodom. I. He was Connected to God. (God's friend) II. He was Convicted of sin's repercussion. (God forewarned him) vs 17-21 III. He drew Close to God. vs 23 IV. He was Concerned for Sodom. vs 23 V. He was Courageous in approach. vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Another Long Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    Sunday, the day the church gathered for worship, because it was the day of Christ’s resurrection. The writings of the early church Fathers confirm that the church continued to meet on Sunday after the close of the NT period. Scripture does not require Chr

    Another Long Sermon Text: Acts 20:7-12NLT On the first day of the week, we gathered with the local believers to share in the Lord’s Supper. Paul was preaching to them, and since he was leaving the next day, he kept talking until midnight. 8 The upstairs room where we met was lighted with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Noah - The Man Who Saved The Human Race Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,746 views

    Looking at OT history, chronologically, through the eyes of its men and women, we see the clearest example of how God will punish wickedness at the close of history and separate those who are right with Him from those who are not rignt.

    NOAH - THE MAN WHO SAVED OUR RACE Gen. 6-9; 2 Peter 2:5 A missionary to China drew on a blackboard an ancient Chinese word for flood. Chinese words are actually line drawings or pictures. The word for flood was a boat and eight people. Like many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Seeking The Face Of God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 30, 2016
     | 12,400 views

    It is possible to seek and find the face of God!

    SEEKING THE FACE OF GOD (Mark 10:27) After having read the Scripture out of a sense of awe I am forced to ask myself: how did the people mentioned in the Bible get so close to God. I would love to get up one morning, drive to the nearest garden, sit on the bench and wait for God to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist