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  • Hans Krause avatar

    The God Who Blesses

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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     | 12,727 views

    The Aaronic blessing is part and parcel of our Sunday liturgy. What does God do when he blesses us with those words? What do we receive from him in the Benediction?

    [Sermon preached on 27 May 2018, Holy Trinity Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, I would like you to turn to the Old Testament text. Here we find the benediction which I use to bless the congregation at the end of our worship service. As you can see, it is not a blessing that I made up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Give To God What Is God's Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 23,148 views

    Jesus’ answer reveals that we have obligations both to man and God. Are we aware of our obligations toward God? What do we really owe Him? Our life - time, tithe, talents, and sharing our faith, among other things.

    All of us have payments to make. All of us have obligations to meet. It is a way of life. • We owe for the car. We owe for the house. We owe for the fridge. • A bumper sticker reads, “We owe, we owe, so off to work we go.” • We’ve got to work because we’ve so much to pay up. Along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    God’s Plan For You

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,477 views

    God is not scrambling about trying to work out His plan or make last minute corrections. When we fumble the ball or tragedy occurs, God’s plan has not slipped a gear. The tragedy is a part of God’s plan for our faith to grow and for His glory.

    Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is God, Then Serve Him!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2020
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     | 14,174 views

    “How long will you waver between two opinions?” We need revival! Every kind of problem and disaster has happened to the USA. Have we repented yet? Do we still hesitate to surrender all to Christ? "If Jehovah is God, then serve Him!"

    IF GOD IS GOD, THEN SERVE HIM! 1 Kgs 18:21-29, 36-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Watch your CHOICE OF WORDS 1. A doctor was called and asked to visit a sick home-bound man way out in the country. The wife, who made the call, said, “Doctor, I’m sorry to ask you to come so far, but he’s really sick!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Building Code

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 3,574 views

    Today I want to talk to you about building codes. If you get ready to build, you will need to go down town and get a permit to build.

    They will tell you that if you are going to build, there are codes you must abide by. Some people have a problem because they have a hard time following instructions. The building codes are given for every builder to build by. One of the most important things in building any building is to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Power Demonstration

    Contributed by Douglas Stull on Dec 4, 2010
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     | 6,091 views

    God releases His power through the love, humility, and servanthood demonstrated by sending Jesus into the world.

    God’s Power Demonstration Luke 2:1-7 & Phil. 2:3-8 1. Millions for defense and not a penny for tribute! I learned what that quote meant while in the Army. I was assigned, as were all junior officers In the 82d Airborne Division, to escort generals and colonels from the parking lot to a set of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God’s Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 63,799 views

    This sermon looks at how God sustains us when we are: 1. Tempted 2. Tired 3. Troubled

    God’s Sustaining Grace To be an Olympic athlete you need three things going for you. You need: speed, skill and most important of all, you have to have endurance. If you don’t make it to the end of the race, you’re not going to win a medal. The Bible tells us that God always finishes what He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 40 ratings
     | 75,528 views

    Three things happen with a relationship with Jesus: 1. Your sins become forgiven. 2. You are given a purpose for living. 3. You have a home waiting for you in heaven.

    GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Today I want to talk to you about “Gods Amazing Grace”. For the last few weeks we have been looking God’s Glorious Grace. Today we are going to conclude the series. The Bible says we are saved by grace. The only way to get to heaven is through the doorway of Grace. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responding To God’s Revelation

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,300 views

    Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative.

    Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be studying psalm 19, and our message is entitled, ‘Responding to God’s Revelation.’ The word “revelation” implies the fact that God must make Himself known to us. In other words, we cannot know God on our own. So, revelation must come from God’s initiative. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing For God’s Truth

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 16, 2023
     | 5,687 views

    We live in world of compromise where people are letting go of standards, values, and morals to have recognition, position, titles, clout, and prestige. Society has pushed for the lowering of standards with the so-called premise of improving equality, acceptance, and accessibility.

    Standing for God’s Truth By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Psalm 119:1-4 says, “Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. Thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Considering God’s Choice

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,299 views

    God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

    Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Loving God Is Obeying God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,444 views

    Part 8. The test for our love of God is our obedience.

    As we conclude our series “Knowing and Experiencing God,” it has been my prayer that each and every one of us would experience God and the work of his Holy Spirit in our life in a very real, personal, and powerful way. We would move into a closer relationship with our loving heavenly Father. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    God’s Strange Assignments

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,971 views

    Sometimes God ask us to do strange things. When He does, there is always a purpose and a plan. There’s no way the human brain that weighs only about 3 pounds can understand this. This is why it’s best to do as Mary said, "Whatever He tells you to do, d

    GOD’S STRANGE ASSIGNMENTS Text: John 2:1-11 "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: (2) And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. (3) And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. (4) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Goal Of God’s Command Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,026 views

    Paul spells out the specific goal in this text and some problems we might encounter. 1- The goal - God’s command 2- The problem - men’s controversies 3- The truth - God’s law

    INTRO.- Goals in life. Do you have any? Did you have any when you were young? I wanted to be Superman but that didn’t work out and the role of King of the Cowboys was already taken! More than likely you were like most of us; you just wanted to be able to make a living and raise your kids to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Doing It God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,037 views

    If we want to see God’s will done in our lives, then we must commit ourselves to doing things His way.

    Doing It God’s Way Acts 21:27-40 Intro: As we have followed Paul through the past few chapters of Acts, we have witnessed someone who was willing to give up his own way in order to do what God had called him to do. That is not always easy to do because we are too easily convinced that our way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God