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  • Hans Krause avatar

    God-Breathed And Useful

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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     | 6,967 views

    What is the Bible? And what to do with it? This sermon dives into the question of divine inspiration and the dual divine-human character of the Holy Scripture. God's word is alive and active, and it continues to speak to us personally whenever we open the Bible and our hearts.

    [This sermon was preached on 1 July 2018, Apostles' Sunday / 3rd yea, ELCF Lectionary] What is the Bible? And what to do with it? These are the two questions that the Apostle Paul is trying to answer in 2 Timothy 3:14–17. These were very relevant and very critical questions in the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All To The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2014
     | 11,131 views

    The biggest problem in churches today is not personnel, property, potential or financial. It is that we are too self consumed that we are not consumed and concerned with the Glory of God.

    Intro: Dr. S.M. Lockridge was the Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, San Diego CA from 1953 - 1993. He entered heaven in 2000. He is well-known for a passage out of his sermon titled “He’s My King”: “He’s enduringly strong, He’s entirely sincere, He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Living In God's Presence

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 18, 2011
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     | 30,922 views

    You can live your life in God's presence knowing His will for every step of your life.

    February 20, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Subject: Living for God Title: Living in God’s Presence I have been speaking to you for the last three weeks about the presence of God and how you respond to His presence. The bible is full of references of people who encountered ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Discovering God's Treasure

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    The Ethiopian Treasurer in Acts 8 discovered God's treasure because he was willing to Look for something more, Listen to another point of view, and Leave his past behind. Expository. Alliterated. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

    Discovering God’s Treasure Scott R. Bayles, pastor (after Allen Webster) Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/5/2012 Dr. Williamson, a Canadian geologist, had been slipping along a rain-soaked road that led through Tanzanian’s back country when suddenly his Land Rover sunk to its axles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Church: The Fellowship Of God Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019
     | 6,272 views

    AS A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH FAMILY WE ARE PART OF AN INVISIBLE FELLOWSHIP. WE SHARE OUR JOYS AND SORROWS, TRIUMPHS AND TRAGEDIES

    CHURCH: THE FELLOWSHIP OF GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-9 FEBRUARY 17, 2019 WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE CHURCH AND HOW TO APPLY IT TO OUR CHURCH HERE IN CAMPBELLTON. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE CHURCH AS A “FELLOWSHIP” OF BELIEVERS. WE HAVE ESTABLISHED THE FACT THAT THE CHURCH IS NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God We Worship Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,724 views

    “The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be God my Savior!”

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 19th, 2013 Psalm 18:1-3 Intro: read/inscription/precedes/Psalm because it gives us some insight/background/verses. • Inscription states/Psalm/originally/song/written/glorify/Lord • honor Him/delivering David from King Saul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God In The Burning Bush

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 25, 2024
     | 2,357 views

    A short series looking at Moses leading the people out of bondage

    God at the Burning Bush Exodus 3 May 19, 2024 I’ve had a few moments in my life which were mountain top experiences, some spiritual and some which were part of normal life. I don’t remember the day I accepted Jesus, since it was a long, thought out process in my life. Yet, quite possibly the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God With Us . . . In The Valleys Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,757 views

    An advent series focused on Matthew 1:23, God is always with us, especially in the difficult times.

    God With Us - Valleys November 28, 2021 Matthew 1:23 Today we're starting an advent series called God With Us. I’m hoping to use one main scripture which will guide us for the next 4 weeks, which culminates in our Christmas Eve celebration. We're going to look at the power of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Will Of God Concerning The Believer

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 17, 2022
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     | 7,877 views

    The perfect will of God for every believer is to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks in everything and for everything.

    The Will of God Concerning the Believer Study Text: 1 Thessalonians 5: 16 - 18 Introduction: - People often wonder what God's will is. The Bible is God's word and reveals to us what the will of God concerning us is. - The Bible also gives principles in the will of God for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trusting God In Chaos Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,281 views

    How to trust God when your whole life is completely turned upside down.

    Trusting God in the Chaos Book of Daniel Series- CCCAG 1-5-24 Text: Daniel 1:1-21 Today we are going to be starting our series on the Book of Daniel. This is a study I’ve been wanting to do for a few years. Due to circumstances in our church life and my personal life, I wasn’t able to give it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overseeing The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,328 views

    SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Knight avatar

    The Me God Sees

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,810 views

    By looking at the life of Simon Peter I can understand how God sees me.

    The Me God Sees A look at the life and times of Simon Peter Introduction: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead are stuck on an island. And for year and years they live there, one day they find a magic lamp. They rub and rub and sure enough out comes a genie. The genie says, "Since I can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When God Is Silent

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 13,397 views

    Lessons from Saul’s visit to the witch of Endor

    When God is Silent I Sam. 28:3-19 INTRO.: There was a time just after the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, when we were unable to communicate with our son in NY and his family. There were a lot of others in the same position. It is terrible to be out of communication with those who are important ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    God Of Supernatural Provision

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,630 views

    God’s Abilities

    Intro: today’s sermon is a supernatural sermon because it isn’t the one I brought with me from the house. As I was praying in the sanctuary I heard a word from heaven of the God of supernatural provision. No matter what your need is today, God has made a way for you. If you will ask, you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,695 views

    This is about Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus.

    Sing “Zacchaeus was a Wee Little Man.” Share recollections of Zach from Sunday school: short, tree, etc. Read Luke 19:1-10. Who was Zacchaeus? What happened to Zacchaeus? Who was Zacchaeus? The only biographical info is right here: “a tax collector and rich.” * He was DESPISED. To say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan