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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 2, 2015
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,455 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2014
    based on 54 ratings
     | 23,689 views

    The wisdom of God speaks to us from the Proverbs. 1- Wisdom says to fear the Lord 2- Wisdom says to avoid sinful men 3- Wisdom says to listen for wisdom everywhere

    INTRO.- Wisdom speaks. But not all wisdom is good wisdom. ILL.- Two men got out of their cars after they collided at an intersection. One took a flask from his pocket and said to the other, "Here, maybe you'd like a nip to calm your nerves." "Thanks," he said, and took a big gulp from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Unchanging God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 11, 2021
     | 14,849 views

    The depravity of mankind is displayed in every place throughout all of history; however, this time we find ourselves living is truly perilous times. God has no need to change for He is complete and perfect in Himself and has no need of anything.

    An Unchanging God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I like to play golf although I haven’t been able to play lately one thing about golf that is totally true is consistency is the name of the game. The problem is I wasn’t always consistent. If we are honest most people aren’t always ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Strengthens Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,748 views

    God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

    OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    God Will Supply

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 30, 2024
     | 1,653 views

    The Lord will supply for all of our need

    God Will Supply Philippians 4:14-23 Good morning. In 1 Kings 17, there is a narrative about Elijah being hungry and in need, and the Lord instructed ravens to feed him by a brook. After the brook dried up, the Lord instructed Elijah to go to a widow and ask her for food and drink. 1 Kings 17:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Really A God?

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    This sermon outline presents most of the major arguments for the existence of God - I have tested it, and it can be done in 30min if written concisely.

    INTRODUCTION: about 100 words. 1. THE EXISTENCE OF THE UNIVERSE A. The universe had a beginning – If the universe existed forever than an infinite amount of time has gone by. Since it is impossible to reach infinity, the universe must have had a beginning. In contrast God does not need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Delivered By God

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,919 views

    A three point outline of the three fold power of a delevering God

    Delivered By God – 2 Corinthians 1:1-10 #10 – Who delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us: ~ Who delivered us from so great a death – (PAST) Paul, needed to be rescued from such a death as a kind of resurrection, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Eyes

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,801 views

    HOW GOD VIEWS LIFE AS COMPARED TO HOW WE VIEW IT.

    GOD’S EYES JAMES 4:14b INTRO: HOW DO YOU SEE YOUR LIFE? 1: YOUR EYES A) WHAT’S YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? B) WHAT INFLUENCES YOUR VIEW ON LIFE? C) IS LIFE A PARTY, A RACE, A MARATHON, A BATTLE OR GAME? POINT: HOW YOU SEE YOUR LIFE OR HOW YOU DECSRIBE YOUR LIFE INFLUENCES YOUR LIFE MORE THAN YOU REALIZE. IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Way

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    Teaching God's people that our way is not God's way, but that we need to trust God in all that we do. I believe that God is saying "Trust Me" to all of us!

    “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV This is a great verse that I love to quote but have a much harder time living it out. This is why we need to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowledge Of God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2013
     | 3,024 views

    Jesus shared every bit of the future happenings with His disciples, because He was thrilled by the fact that His disciples have gained knowledge and they knew who He was. KNOWLEDGE OF OUR GOD IS MOST IMPORTANT!

    From that time…… Mathew 16:21 ‘From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day.’ The above scripture starts with the words, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 21, 2016
     | 10,873 views

    Does God keeps His promises?

    Hebrews 13:8 tells us that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. And since Jesus Christ is God, we can say that God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What does this mean? Simply, God’s character and His ways never change! We have been learning about God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Facing Life With God’s Help

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 734 ratings
     | 118,917 views

    Almost all of us have had days of anxiety & stress & frayed nerve endings, & we need to learn how to deal with them.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2019) TEXT: Psalm 46:1-11 A. Have you ever heard the story of "Alexander and his Horrible, Terrible, Not Good, Very Bad Day"? Some of you have, but for those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My God's A Big Ol' God!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,343 views

    A sermon describing various implications of God’s power.

    My God’s a Big Ol’ God Various Scriptures Aberdeen Area Promise Keepers Fall Rally September 27, 2001 Introduction When I asked Ron what he wanted me to speak on, he said that the theme was basically revival. Well, I thought that’s about as good a theme as we could get, especially in light of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    God’s Gift To You And Me

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 20, 2009
     | 4,354 views

    God offers each of us the greatest gift ever given, a personal relationship with Him.

    Introduction Christmas can be a very hectic time for people as we focus on gifts and activities. Back home people are focused on various Christmas parties and social functions to go to, they have been decorating the house and Christmas tree, sending Christmas care packages to their loved one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Standing Firm In God’s Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,348 views

    By standing in God’s sovereign grace, we do not need to fear the future, for God establishes us in every situation..

    Standing Firm In God’s Grace 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 whereunto he called you by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist