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  • Jeff Such avatar

    The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Such on Mar 7, 2011
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    A closer look at the 7 Churches found in the Book of Revelation and what it means for the church today.

    The Suffering Church The 7 Churches of Revelation January 22nd & 23rd Today we continue our series on the 7 Churches of Revelation. Let’s look at Christ’s message to the church at Smyrna. Background: The Smyrna church was 40 miles north of Ephesus. It was called a city of rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relationship Triad--Love God, Neighbor, Self

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2018
     | 6,340 views

    If the order is mixed up, problems happen

    31B In our First Reading and Gospel text today, Moses and Jesus are both effectively asked for their respective elevator pitches: “Tell me everything I need to know what you believe and teach in two minutes or less.” Jesus was asked what was the number 1 commandment and he names it as one-in-three ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Church Ain't For Me. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,405 views

    A closer look at why people do not attend church and a challenge for the church to reach them.

    Sunday, Sept 16th is National Back to Church Sunday. On this Sunday we would like everyone to put out an effort to invite or bring someone to church with you. Bribe them with lunch afterwards if necessary. This Sunday I want to inform you of the reasons people do not go to church and how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Suffering

    Contributed by Will Norman on May 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Addressing the reasons for suffering and how we, as Christians should approach our hard moments so that we can grow from them.

    A year ago yesterday, I was at the GT v. UGA football game watching my team get slaughtered. My girlfriend at the time, Rebecca, who also happened to be a UGA student, was there with me as well as two of her UGA friends … needless to say, it wasn’t the most fun I’ve ever had at a Tech football ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,915 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seek, Find And Obey: An Encounter With God

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,258 views

    What happens when we seek the Lord? How do we react when we actually find him and have the encounter with the awesome God? We are called to obedience once we have the encounter with God. How often do we do this Seek, Find and Obey?

    Good morning. This morning, let us start with a basic question. Why do we come to church? Our church is a small congregation, and hence the number of responses we can get here might be limited. But if you do a poll in a large church, there are many common answers to this question. Some of us come ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving God Thanks For Deliverance

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,862 views

    Keeping our minds fixed on God with thanksgiving

    Giving Thanks for Deliverance Psalm 30:1-12 It was getting near the end for David. He had been a king for many years. He is tempted by Satan to number his fighting men of which David sends Joab to do. After this count David was convicted in his heart that he had displeased God. God gave David ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Provides For His Priests Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,822 views

    23rd in series on Joshua. This speaks about God providing for those who serve Him. All believers are priests, and therefore are meant to serve Him and others.

    Joshua 21:1-45 – God Provides for His Priests Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mom. Before they entered the store, she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Answers By Fire Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 56,436 views

    Part 5 in Elijah series - God’s passion and God’s purification

    1 Kings 18:16-24, 30-40 – The God Who Answers by Fire I’m told of an occasion when Satan got into an argument with Jesus about who had the greater power. Satan said, “I can do anything you can do only better.” Jesus replied, “OK, prove it. Go ahead and try creating a man.” Satan said, “No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article 7. Gods Covenant Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    This sermon unpacks the teaching of God’s covenants with His people.

    Article 7. GODS COVENANT LAST WEEK WE SAW BECAUSE OF THE FALL MAN IS HAS DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM GOD AND HAS FORSAKEN THE REWARD OF LIFE. THIS WEEK WE SEE THAT GOD HAS SEEN FIT TO MAKE A COVENANT OF GRACE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO HAVE COMMUNION WITH GOD RESTORED. HAVE YOU SEEN YES MAN? CARL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Inherit God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 24, 2010
     | 5,188 views

    God's eternity is received only when we realize that we cannot attain it on our own but must rely on God's grace-we must be poor in spirit.

    How to Inherit God’s Kingdom Matthew 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION I suppose since time began people have made a mad pursuit to find happiness. Many have tried money. One such Texas millionaire said; “I thought money could buy happiness. I have been miserably disillusioned.” Actress Sophie ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Favor Called And God Heard

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016
     | 4,051 views

    To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Favor Called And God Heard

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2016
     | 3,763 views

    To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Favor Called And God Heard

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016
     | 4,860 views

    To show that when we pray and call unto GOD, GOD always hears and answers our prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Hannah or "channah" in Hebrew meaning "favored". The ALEPH-TAV, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the ALPHA and OMEGA's signature was placed after the word "called" giving it emphasis and special meaning "invite, preach, pronounce, proclaim, publish, read". Samuel or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Would Not Have Listened PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 507 views

    This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts for hidden sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and honesty in our relationship with God.

    Beloved congregation, as we gather together in the unity of our faith, our hearts beat with a shared rhythm, a rhythm that echoes the love and grace of our Savior. We are bound by a sacred tapestry of faith, woven together by the threads of God's Word. It is this Word that we turn to today, as we ...read more

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