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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    When Mamma Prays Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2009
    based on 68 ratings
     | 61,946 views

    The Bible tells us that God closed up Hannah’s womb. Really? Would He do that, or was this the kind of comment where we call something an "act of God?"

    Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is God And I Am Not

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 21,605 views

    In our Scripture verses this morning we see God comparing man with Himself. He has all wisdom, knowledge, and all power, while man, man is nothing but dust. Steven Curtis Chapman put it this way in one of his songs, “God Is God And I Am Not.”

    GOD IS GOD AND I AM NOT TEXT: ROMANS 11:33-36; PSALM 103:13-22 INTRODUCTION: In our Scripture verses this morning we see God comparing man with Himself. He has all wisdom, knowledge, and all power, while man, man is nothing but dust. Steven Curtis Chapman put it this way in one of his songs, “God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Top Ten Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,159 views

    An overview of the 10 commandments and specifically their benefits for people today. They help us know God, know ourselves, and know love.

    God’s Top Ten Exodus 20:1-20 Since 1997, an anti-lawsuit group from Michigan has held “The Wacky Warning Label Contest” every year. They do it to highlight the absurd effects of lawsuits on warning labels. Last year (2007), Kevin Soave of Farmington Hills, Michigan, submitted the winning label. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Wedding Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,189 views

    An examination of the 7th commandment against adultery, showing us how to fully enjoy God’s wedding gift of sex in the marriage relationship.

    God’s Wedding Gift Exodus 20:14 At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Idea Of Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2011
    based on 134 ratings
     | 48,669 views

    Church Consultants probably wouldn’t have started a church like God did... but His worked. How can we do Church today like He did back then?

    How many of you have ever read the magazine called “Reminisce”? Several years ago there was an article in that magazine by a woman who told of her father having returned from the war. He, like many men, wanted to buy tools for his worksho, and one of the tools he wanted was a drill press. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Got This!

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Aug 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,953 views

    I saw a post on Facebook that I thought would make a great title for a sermon. A friend was requesting prayer for a family member and someone wrote, “I’m praying with you. God’s got this!”

    I saw a post on Facebook that I thought would make a great title for a sermon. A friend was requesting prayer for a family member and someone wrote, “I’m praying with you. God’s got this!” 1. THE FORCEFUL DOWNPOUR Matthew 14:24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discerning God’s Voice

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2022
     | 7,404 views

    There are many different voices fighting for our attention, so we need to train ourselves to hear God’s voice over everything else. In our lesson we'll learnt hear not only what the Lord is saying, but also how we are hearing it.

    Discerning God’s Voice Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18 There are many different voices fighting for our attention, so we need to train ourselves to hear God’s voice over everything else. In fact, it’s vitally important that we seek God and His righteousness first and foremost, and that we hear His voice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God’s Love For Us

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,194 views

    A sermon on God's love, and how He loves us deeply, beyond anything we could ever imagine.

    God’s Love For Us Alice thought she had the perfect fiancé. As she was getting to know Michael and his family, she was very impressed by how much his parents loved each other. “They’re so thoughtful,” she said. “Why, your dad even brings your mom a cup of hot coffee in bed every morning.” Alice ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God’s Prescription For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 9, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,483 views

    The first sermon in a new series on Spiritual First Aid. This sermon looks at the spiritual side of physical ailments. It then looks at the Lord as our Great Physician, God's word as His prescription, and the vitality that forgiveness brings.

    Spiritual First Aid “God’s Prescription For The Soul” Introduction Physicians and psychologists along with the prescription drug industry would like us to think that all these diseases and problems, these maladies in which we are experiencing is the result of a some chemical imbalance, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God’s Great Grace

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 6, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    In our Sermon today we’ll be looking at how great and wonderful God’s grace is towards us, as we examine it through the acrostic “GRACE.” We'll see just how great God's grace really is, and what it means for our salvation.

    God’s Great Grace Today we’re going to continue to look at the basics of our faith, as we’ve been looking at the foundational teachings of the Bible and of the church. So far, we’ve looked at the fall and rise of humanity, the highlights of heaven and hell, communion, the Trinity, and last week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Facing The Impossible

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 28, 2011
    based on 515 ratings
     | 166,323 views

    What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend. You don’t have to panic. You don’t have to give up. You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist.

    FACING THE IMPOSSIBLE What are the impossible situations that you are facing today? I have good news for you my friend: You don’t have to panic! You don’t have to give up! You don’t have to close your eyes to ignore the problem and pretend that they do not exist! Let us read our text today. Exo ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Hear Me Now? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,041 views

    Facing obstacles to sharing the gospel is common, but God will find listeners who learn to live for Jesus. When one door closes he opens another.

    Here in Acts 28:16-28 Paul explains himself, the gospel and their rejection of it. Why I’m wearing these chains. Why Jesus is the Christ. Why do your hearts reject him, and where will God go from here. Jenny and I were walking along in the neighborhood a few weeks ago when we came across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Beginning..

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Oct 5, 2012
     | 12,279 views

    In the beginning God.. I have looked closely @ this part of the verse for a while now and there are few points that I believe would be important to note from it.

    In the beginning God.. I have looked closely @ this part of the verse for a while now and there are few points that I believe would be important to note from it. 1. There is always a beginning for everything in life- In the beginning..assures me that everything I see around me were not in existence ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Promise For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 55 ratings
     | 46,511 views

    James closes this section on times of testing with a promise for the believers who are suffering under trial by reminding them that God rewards those who remain faithful.

    JAMES 1:12 A PROMISE FOR TESTING TIMES [Hebrews 12:1-2] Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Blindfolded? Problems Defining You?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2015
     | 4,499 views

    How many people are walking by faith with their eyes closed to the promise of God? Are we well able to overcome this obstacles, or will we go to our tents and cry?

    SHALL WE WALK BLIND FOLDED? DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God