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  • Brian Harrell avatar

    The God Who Forgives

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,353 views

    This narrative sermon details step by step David’s fall into sin with Bathsheba. It then explores the anquished cry for forgiveness in Psalm 51.

    The God who Forgives – David and Bathsheba powerppoint AVAILABLE AT coolguybri@verizon.net About every 18 – 24 months I like to teach and preach from this heart wrenching Psalm. Why? Because I think that it describes a human dilemma not uncommon for most of us. And if it is uncommon, it may ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Too Good For God Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    A look at King Uzziah and the way that success must be handled with care lest we allow it to replace our perceived need for God in our lives.

    1. Title: Too Good for God 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 26 II Kings 15:1-7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 6-11-06, 4th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers of success, its typical cycle, and how to break the cycle -for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Requirement Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by John White on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    A message to challenge us to greater faithfulness in our service to the Lord.

    God’s Requirement Of Faithfulness Luke 9:57-62 "And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain [man] said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest. And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air [have] nests; but the Son of man hath not where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting God's Requirements Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,726 views

    God longs to be in relationship with us, not for us to lean on our rituals.

    Meeting God’s Requirements Micah and Amos Rev. Brian Bill 2/15/09 I’m not sure you’re aware of this but Tim Tuley has had a lifelong ambition to play one hole at Pebble Beach, California the way the pros do. This is a challenge because this green is on a small section of land that juts out into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,283 views

    The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

    Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exploring The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,949 views

    Since God’s glory is important to Him, it should also be important to us. But what is God’s glory?

    Exploring the Glory of God - Part 1 Isaiah 43:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 3, 2010 Series: Exploring the Glory of God in 2010 *We will begin the New Year by exploring and exalting the glory of God. And we will start with a key passage in the Old Testament Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,952 views

    Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

    Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding God In The Valleys

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,741 views

    Sooner or later, our life journey will take us through dark valleys. It’s during those times that we need to learn how to find God and experience His peace and joy.

    FINDING GOD IN THE VALLEYS INTRO TO TOPIC: QUOTES FROM WAKING THE DEAD: “There are few things more crucial to us than our own lives. And there are few things we are less clear about. This journey we are taking is hardly down the yellow brick road. Then again, that’s not a bad analogy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Righteous Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 20, 2014
     | 7,942 views

    Though the pursue of God may bring affliction, a transformation toward righteousness is found by abiding in God's Righteous Word

    PSALM 119: 137-144 [The Ministry of The Word Series] GOD'S RIGHTEOUS WORD [1 Peter 1:21-23] The Word of God reflects the character of God. This stanza [Tsadhe, the 18th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] declares that because the Lord is righteous, His Word is righteous (vv. 137-138). While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosea: Cheating On God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,785 views

    As Hosea’s wife Gomer cheated on him, Israel cheated on God. But the real message here is how Hosea learned that God’s greatest desire is to love, purify, and restore.

    Major News from Minor Prophets Hosea: Cheating on God There are a group of books at the end of the Old Testament commonly known as the Minor Prophets. They are not called that because their messages are unimportant, but because they are shorter in length than the other OT books of prophesy. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revealed Truth Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
     | 5,120 views

    Apostle Paul spoke under the anointing power of th eHoly Spirit and not limited to just his own abilities.

    Revealed Truth of God 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 This morning we are going to continue to be in the series “lessons learned from the Apostle Paul” Today looking in the book of 1 Corinthians stuck between chapter one- a chapter describing the power and wisdom of God and chapter 3 on how much ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Superiority Of God's Promise

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 1, 2010
     | 5,148 views

    God's promise of salvation through faith far exceeds any promise the Old Testament law could give.

    THE SUPERIORITY OF GOD'S PROMISE GALATIANS 3:15-22 INTRODUCTION We have many laws in our country. Laws are important for any given society. On the early mining frontier, many towns sprang up around strike areas. These were often terrible places to visit or live. For a long time, there were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    God Is Loving And Patient

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,097 views

    We think we know what we want. But everything is temporary. Only Jesus is the eternal life you're looking for and need.

    Jesus shares a story about a landowner who leases his vineyard. After he leased his property the landowner moved away. When it was time to harvest the grapes the landowner sent three employees to pick up his share of the harvest. The tenants decided they didn't want to pay rent so they beat up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    The Presence Of A Loving God. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,127 views

    Then Moses said to Him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here"(.Exodus 33:15)

    I want to encourage you this morning by speaking about the power of God's loving presence. Bible provides endless examples of how the presence of the Lord empowers his people to live for him, to overcome all hurdles and deception of the adversary. And one of the most powerful of these is found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Missionary Heart Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2010
     | 12,544 views

    From the beginning God was a missionary God. Creating and man and coming down to walk with Adam and Eve in the Garden. In this message there is God's intiative in missions, God invitation in missions. Finally there is a prayer included to ask God to gi

    Intro: What is the one thing missing in most churches today? Is it lively soul moving worship music? Is it powerful spirit filled and led preaching? Is it wise council and wonderful leadership? Is it conferences and confession? Can I make a suggestion to you today? It is the Missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist