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  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    The Crown Of Creation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.”

    THE CROWN OF CREATION Genesis 1–2 “God saw all that He had made, and it was very good” (Gen. 1:31). Each day’s work of Creation closes with the divine evaluation, “it was good.” Only the work of the sixth day, on which the Lord created humanity, earned ultimate approval—“very good.” Overview God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

    Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

    When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mother Hunger

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on May 21, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,915 views

    When we study the mothering side of God, we discover a God who yearns for intimacy with us. This Holy One longs to be close to his people as a mother longs to be with her child.

    Mother Hunger Isaiah 66:7-13 Last week we looked at God as our Father, and for everyone here that’s not a very hard concept to get your head around. We have heard it, read it, and even sung it. While we are comfortable with talking about God as a father, many of us may break out in a sweat at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Six Hundred Threescore And Six..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,642 views

    Look closely at the closest associations in your life, for that is the direction you are heading. Hopefully those you associate with are saved. If not then you should be aware of the dangers ahead. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction Man has always been intruiged with the message & often times mystery of Revelation 13:18. As a Christian, one might be tempted to say, "It isn’t that hard to understand.." Well, Yes and No. To better comprehend the interpretation of Revelation 13 we have to study the whole text. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ashamed

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,085 views

    A close look at how often we can feel ashamed of the gospel, ashamed of our brothers and sisters because we loose sight of the fact that we are to stand unashamed as Gods Army.

    I heard the story of a man, (an alcoholic, drug addict) a bum. He was saved but the hard life he had lived showed on his face. He saw a woman getting into a limousine and felt the need to witness to her. She was appalled at him. She said, "You should be ashamed of yourself". He said, "Mam, I’m am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Joy Of Serving God

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 73,863 views

    Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power,

    The JOY of serving God Joy is a stable and ever present attitude in the midst of life. It is more than happiness. It is more than laughter. It is closely related to peace and hope. But it was not a joy that was based on circumstances; it was a joy that was based on the power, the person, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,746 views

    As we come to the close of the life of Abraham, we are once again given a wonderful lesson from this man’s life on how we can face end with wonderful Christian virtues

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith ABRAHAM GATHERED TO HIS PEOPLE Genesis 25:5-10 Intro: These verses record the end of a great life! Abraham was taken from among a pagan people and made the Father of the Faithful. He was taught the harsh lessons of faith and obedience. He suffered for God and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Day Will I Make Today?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 6, 2016
     | 5,679 views

    Listen closely, life is about choices. Your decisions will build a good day or a bad. You determine the mood that you will walk in... Consider the choices Sister Job and Job made.

    WHAT KIND OF DAY WILL I MAKE THIS DAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LISTEN? WHAT DO YOU HEAR? The other day my wife corrected me for something she heard me say. My wife and I were discussing the movie: WAR ROOM. I DID NOT SAY WHAT SHE HEARD... What I said was not near what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Travailing To Prevail

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 19, 2015
     | 28,551 views

    We are called to fervent prayers over any difficult situation in our lives. Prayer will open closed doors, pull down satanic oppositions and barriers and give victory on every side.

    TRAVAILING TO PREVAIL Study Text: James 5:16-18 Jam 5:16 Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. Jam 5:17 Elijah was a man of like passion as we are. And he prayed earnestly that it might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Way

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    Helps close the distance between the Passover and Communion. Communion reminds us that God provided a new Exodus in Jesus - a way to get us out of Egypt and to get Egypt out of us!

    A New Way Matthew 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27 Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Death, The Passing Of A Loved One Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,103 views

    When we experience death of someone close it can affect us not only physically, but spiritually. It is good to know that God's word is a comfort to us in those hard times.

    I. At Death, Our Feelings are Affected Like no Other Time. 1. A time when our feelings turn to our memories. a. Memories as husband/wife b. Memories as a father/mother c. Memories as a friend 2. A time when our feelings will find a void or an empty place. a. Take your feelings to Christ b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Come Boldly To The Throne Of Grace...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2022
     | 4,173 views

    We are called to draw nearer to God... When one door closes another will open... just wait. Let us look at how Jesus invites us TO COME UNTO HIM.

    COME BOLDLY TO THE THRONE OF GRACE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. WE ARE A PRODUCT OF OUR DAILY CHOICES. WILL WE COME CLOSE TO GOD… I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    The Gospel Of The Saints

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,953 views

    Closing this amazing chapter, Peter emphasized the importance and great significance of the Gospel. Not only does faith in the Gospel lead unto salvation, but the Gospel should continue to shape and guide our lives.

    The Gospel of the Saints 2 Peter 1: 16-21 Having spent several weeks in this opening chapter of Peter’s second epistle, we have discovered his love and devotion for the church. He sought to strengthen their faith, encourage their spiritual maturity, provide guidance for their daily lives, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,085 views

    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dwell With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024
     | 762 views

    Surrender to the plans of God even if it is tough, being close to God and obeying Him is more important than other comforts which would eventually follow the faithful and obedient and steadfast follower.

    Jeremiah 40:1"He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah who were being carried into exile to Babylon." Not an ordinary person but Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard of Babylon found Prophet Jeremiah "bound in chains among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal