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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Has God’s Word Failed? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2021
     | 2,667 views

    If God’s Word failed regarding Israel, how do we know it will not fail regarding us? But God’s Word has not failed.

    Has God’s Word Failed? (Romans 9:6-13) 1. Have you ever had a gift certificate or card they wouldn’t honor because it had expired? 2. Most restaurants no longer have expiration dates, because it creates bitter feelings – and people will ask for cards from other establishments instead. 3. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who You Are In God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 7, 2020
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    God, through the Apostle Peter, gives us several images of what it means to be a Christian rightly connected to Christ and to each other. Holding onto these images can help us weather the storms of life.

    1 Peter 2:2-10 Who You Are in God’s Eyes Happy Mother’s Day, church! If you are able to join us for our 11:00 Zoom call today (that is, Sunday), mothers, we’d like you to show us a picture of you and your kids, maybe when they were young, if you have one handy. Mothers often are the glue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace: God’s Gift Of Love

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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    FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE VALENTINE AND MATTERS OF THE HEART. THIS MESSAGE SPEAKS ABOUT GOD'S GREAT LOVE FOR US.

    GRACE: GOD’S GIFT OF LOVE EPHESIANS 2:1-10 FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF THE VALENTINE AND MATTERS OF THE HEART. I’M SURE THAT THIS WEEK THERE WILL BE MILLIONS OF BOXES OF CANDY, FLOWERS, AND CARDS PURCHASED FOR YOUR SPECIAL VALENTINE. I’M REMINDED OF A STORY OF A BOY WHO HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: God’s Last Word

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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    THIS IS PART OF A SHORT SERIS ON JESUS MINISTRY IN WHICH I SUGGEST THAT JESUS IS GOD'S FINAL WORD IN REVELATION TO MAN. tHE QUESTION IS ALWAYS ASKED IN TV'S "WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE" IS THIS YOUR FINAL ANSWER. FOR GOD AND CHRISTIANS JESUS IS.

    JESUS: GOD’S LAST WORD HEBREWS 1:1-12 MANY YEARS AGO, THERE WAS A MAN WHO WORKED VERY HARD TO WIN A CERTAIN LADY’S AFFECTION. SHE WAS HIS NEIGHBOR, AND EVERY WEEK FOR 42 YEARS, THE SHY BUT PERSISITENT SUITOR SLIPPED A LOVE LETTER UNDER HER DOOR. THEY HAD HAD A FIGHT AND SHE SIMPLY REFUSED TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Desiring God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019
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    The word of god is a powerful tool given by God with amazing benefits. Read this blog to understand the physical, spiritual, and eternal benefits of the word of God.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Summary: The word of god is a powerful tool given by God with amazing benefits. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Inheriting God’s Love Dna Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 1, 2019
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    We inherit a certain DNA from our parents; believers have one spiritual parent, the Father. We evidence our family relationship by evidencing His qualities, especially love.

    Inheriting God’s Love DNA (I John 4:7-21) 1. There is much debate about whether obesity is genetic. Identical twins raised apart. 2. As one strand of DNA asked the other, “Do these genes make me look fat?” 3. Seriously, though, I have greatly enjoyed the results of a DNA test through ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mistaking God’s Patience For Weakness Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 16, 2020
     | 2,221 views

    The Corinthians continued to sin despite Paul's repeated warnings. How had they taken his patience for weakness?

    A THIRD TRY: Paul had been patient with the sinful Corinthians. - 2 Corinthians 13:1-2a. - Paul tells the Corinthians that he is planning to make a third visit to them. This has been necessitated by the ongoing questionable behavior of the church there. - Paul then quotes Deuteronomy about two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s High View Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
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    The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Wrath And Human Denial Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,707 views

    God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.

    God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Roles, My Roles

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 18, 2017
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     | 16,546 views

    As much as God has a role to play in your life, you also have a role to play in it: You set you love on Him, He delivers, honors and saves you. A you age increases, learn to number your days by walking in wisdom. This wisdom leads you to serve others.

    If you are reading this write up, it means you are alive today. I therefore wish you a happy good day or happy birthday. Now that you have this day, what could you do with it? You are to live for God in it; the Lord will help you in Jesus name. By now you should know that God is a big part of and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where God’s Power Flows

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2017
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    God's power flows in some ministries and doesn't flow in other ministries. WHY? There IS an explanation. Using Peter's miracle at the beautiful gate, we can detect 4 key reasons when and where God's power will flow.

    WHERE GOD’S POWER FLOWS Acts 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Becky answered the door when the census taker came by. She told the census taker that her daddy was a doctor and wasn't home, because he was performing an appendectomy. 2. "My," said the census taker, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are God's House, God's Building

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 21, 2012
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    To understand that God always planned to move around among the people in temples not made with hands, but by His Spirit indwelling His people.

    In our first reading from II Samuel, it seemed like David had an excellent idea to bless the Lord. He would build him a lavish palace as a permanent home so he wouldn’t have to be carried about in the portable box called an arc. When he shared his idea with his prophet, Nathan said, Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God’s Faithfulness In Tough Times

    Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Aug 19, 2020
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    We can trust God's faithfulness in tough times

    Introduction: An invisible enemy got in the way of our mankind. As you well know, the world is reeling from a tiny virus, highly contagious, one that has inflicted untold physical and economic pain around the world. Many tears have been shed over the coronavirus and its reign of death, financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Continual Pursuit Of God’s Love

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 31, 2021
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     | 2,972 views

    How many times have we heard someone say, before giving their life to Jesus? I just felt like something was missing in my life, something of a spiritual nature.

    The Continual Pursuit Of God’s Love Psalms 139:13-18 NIV This is David’s realization of God’s amazing love and attentiveness to every humans soul and existence! 13. For you created my inmost being;     you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14. I praise you because I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Enchantment Against God’s People

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2021
     | 7,202 views

    People all over the world are afraid of evil powers and try to placate them. Balaam tells us 3 reasons Christians are invincible to the dark powers: God's predestination of blessing on us, our sins are removed, and God's presence is with us.

    NO ENCHANTMENT AGAINST GOD’S PEOPLE Numb. 23:19-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: OLD SCHOOL MATH TEACHER ARRESTED 1. A school teacher was arrested at JFK Intl’ Airport as he attempted to board a flight while in possession of a ruler, a protractor, a compass, an ancient wooden device called a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God