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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The Longsuffering Of God

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
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    Forbearance is that character of God which causes Him to withhold punishment when it is justly due; to restrain His wrath, when it can be righteously poured on His enemies. Forbearance is the consequence of God’s abundant goodness. Longsuffering is forbea

    Intro: God’s goodness is upon all His works. “The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.” (Psa. 33:5b) “The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” (Psa. 145:9) Forbearance is that character of God which causes Him to withhold ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Peace Of God Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2012
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    There is a powerful peace that is ours to enjoy in Jesus Christ! Listen to God's word about how we come to know and have this peace.

    The Recipe for God's Peace As you read the New Testament letters of Paul and Peter you will notice the phrase “grace and peace” in all of their introductions. Romans 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Eph. 1:2, Phil. 1:2, Col. 1:2, 1 Thes. 1:1, 2 Thess. 1:2, *1 Tim. 1:2, *2 Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dwellings Of God

    Contributed by Madai Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2012
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    An outline of the various dwellings of GOD throughout the Bible

    I. WATER- Genesis 1:2 Runs, transmits electricity, it leaves an impression, gives life, cleanses, helps restore. II. EDEN- Genesis 3:8 It had fruit, it had multiplication (2:10) III. ARK OF NOAH- Genesis 6 Survived the great flood. Firm in the storm. It was a means to salvation. IV. MOUNT ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Call Of God Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 25, 2012
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     | 18,665 views

    The call of God is the way of God, the work of God and the will of God .

    Title: The Call of God Text: Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction: Many people have questions about the call of God What is the call of God? How do you receive the call of God? Am I called of God? I’d like to explain the call of God using the following 3 examples from the life of Abram #1- The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experience God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2012
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    Genesis presents a picture of warning showing the threats to a harmonious experience of fellowship with God. In Genesis 3:1-9 we see: 1)The Tempter (Genesis 3:1a), 2) The Target (Genesis 3:1b-3), 3) The Tactic (Genesis 3:4-5), and 4) The Tragedy (Genesis

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper met this week with representatives of Canada’s first nations communities. In an effort to repair generations of conflict and mistrust, they met in Ottawa to improve communications and come to agreements on some crucial issues. The Chiefs warned that a failure to do so, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 30, 2012
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    God's wisdom is unsearchable, therefore we must trust in His wisdom. We are to be humble before an all-wise God. Ask God for wisdom.

    Romans 11:33-36 33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! 34 "Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counsellor?" 35 "Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him?" 36 For from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God At Work

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
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     | 6,810 views

    God is always at work. He is never idle. The question is whether we are going to come alongside HIm and engage in what He is doing, or stand in the way or idly by.,

    Passage: Daniel 2:1-21 Intro: God is the most active being in the universe. 1. there is never a moment when He is not engaged in meaningful activity 2. He never sleeps, He is never bored, He is always at work accomplishing His purposes. 3. even when He rested on the 7th day of creation He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God In Trials

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
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    These three young men stood up for God, and so were used in amazing ways to impact the greatest king who ever lived. They refused to do what was convenient and safe and rather entrusted themselves to God in the face of death.

    Passage: Daniel 3:1-30 Intro: Have you ever been frustrated by your inability to bring someone to faith in Christ? 1. you share your faith, you live a transformed life, you love and serve 2. sometimes even nag and cajole!! 3. but they continue walking in the darkness, and we wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 6, 2012
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    Augustine said, “God loves each one of us as if there was only one of us to love?”

    John 3:16-For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. It doesn’t say, “For God liked the world!” It doesn’t say, “For God found the world attractive!” It doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Childlike In God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 7, 2012
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     | 4,537 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Who among here thinks like a child? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/ Strawberry St. III. OBJECTIVES: To promote childlikeness in faith, Word, evil, belief and submission to God. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:25 Pray that we

    I. EXORDIUM: Who among here thinks like a child? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya/ Strawberry St. III. OBJECTIVES: To promote childlikeness in faith, Word, evil, belief and submission to God. IV. TEXT: Matthew 11:25 Pray that we will continue to be child-like in faith, Word, evil, belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2012
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     | 22,499 views

    God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people. God shows His faithfulness in many practical ways in our lives. He will come through for you always. We want to change to be like Him. We are to be faithful, as He is faithful.

    God does not change, not even for a moment. He can be trusted completely because He is faithful. • In the midst of all these news about infidelity, adultery and scandals, God is reminding us today that He is faithful, and we are called to be faithful. • God is constant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Peace Of God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 24, 2012
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     | 68,079 views

    Peace is a gift from God. It is God's will and desire for us to experience His peace, which transcends all understanding. It is a peace even in the midst of troubles. We receive this peace when we (1) pray and entrust to God our needs, and (2) meditate

    Phil 4:6-9 The Peace of God 26Feb12 2081 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Election Of God

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 7, 2013
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     | 8,988 views

    A non Calvinists understanding of Election

    The Election of God 1 Peter 1:1-12 There has been much discussion of late, in SBC, circles about Calvinism. There are many that say that we need to return to "our Calvinist roots." In saying this they are saying that we need to return to a belief in election and predestination of God whereby God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Of God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 13,049 views

    Nothing can separate us from God, once we are in Christ Jesus.

    The Love of God February 10, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Nothing can separate us from God, once we are in Christ Jesus. Focus Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Supplemental Passage: Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting For God

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 8,087 views

    A reflection on what it means to wait for God and what is of value to us in the process of waiting...

    WAITING FOR THE LORD... MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Weddings are like breeding grounds for embarrassing moments, aren’t they? Of course they’re incredibly precious moments and wonderful celebrations of love and all things beautiful, but how many weddings have you been to where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed