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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    God's Record Of The God Fearers

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
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    Devotional encouragement from a light in a dark hour.

    GOD’S RECORD OF THE GOD FEARERS Malachi 3:16 & 17a 16 They that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. 17 And they shall be mine, saith the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Embracing God During Confusing Times

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Dec 19, 2006
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    What if your fiance announced she was pregnant with someone else’s child? Talk about confusion. How do we embrace God during confusing times? We’ll use Joseph and Mary as examples.

    God With Us: Embracing God During Confusing Times Circumstances have a way of making us feel that God isn’t with us. See if you feel the confusion in these verses Matthew 1:18-25 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Face Full Of Friendly-Ness"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 20, 2015
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    Funeral for a blessed lady Bertha Turner.

    Psalm 23 A Face full of Friendly-Ness I read this Psalm to her the night before she passed she seemed to smile at that reading. I recall a book that is called The Acts of Paul an Thecla in this book describes Paul the Apostle it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Doesn't God Talk Audibly To Me? Lesson 3

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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    Listening for God

    Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22 AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Oratorio Of Steadfast Love

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 11, 2013
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    A lone singer stirs up his soul to praise, and ends by summoning the whole of Creation to join his joyful song.

    AN ORATORIO OF STEADFAST LOVE. Psalm 103:1-13; Psalm 103:22. The book of Psalms begins with the consideration of the truly blessed man (Psalm 1:1), and ends with a crescendo of praise in which all that breathes is exhorted to praise the LORD (Psalm 150:6). En route there are highs and lows, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    True Christians cannot remain secret for long.

    SALT AND LIGHT. Matthew 5:13-16. The metaphors of salt and light follow immediately after Jesus’ profile of the blessed Christian. The meek shall inherit the earth (Matthew 5:5) because meekness is not weakness, but quite the contrary. The peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) are surely not merely sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conditions For Approaching The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jan 10, 2015
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    Paul points out for us the conditions that need to be met when we approach the LORD's Table.

    “APPROACHING THE LORD’S TABLE” 1 Corinthians 11:27-31 a. Void of CONTEMPT. (v. 27) Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord Genesis 26:11; Leviticus 4:13; 20:9, 11, 13,16, 27; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cosmic Declaration

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,041 views

    The individual decisions of Psalm 1, brought up a notch to the corporate level in Psalm 2.

    A COSMIC DECLARATION. Psalm 2. At some point in history, Psalms 1 and 2 were lumped together as one single Psalm. This gives us a hint concerning the unity of the Book of Psalms. In fact, if we step back from disputes concerning human authorship, we will find the whole Bible to be the coherent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trinity Sunday And Father's Day

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers.

    Trinity Sunday and Father’s Day What is the ultimate structure of being? What can we hope for? Is there some ultimate shelter? These are existential, social, and above all, theological questions. On Trinity Sunday we consider the community style of God’s nature, as applied to Fathers. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Look Of Love--From Jesus Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2022
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    What did He see in Jesus’s eyes? What attracted him? I think He saw love, because Jesus, whose whole life was an image of the Trinitarian love, pierced his soul with love.

    Monday of 4th week in Course This Gospel brings to mind a letter of Pope Benedict, “Deus est caritas,” or “God is love.” If we look at the story of Jesus and this Gadarene madman, we are struck by the question, “why did Jesus bother with this guy?” He lived in a graveyard, he stank of dead flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Passion Of Jesus: What And Why And Who Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2023
     | 1,264 views

    Don’t waste the week. Come into intimate contact with the God-man and His redemptive death.

    Palm/Passion Sunday 2023 We have just proclaimed some of the longest, most intense Scriptures of our Christian year, informing us and all the world of the what and why and who of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ not quite two thousand years ago. These words invite long contemplation; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Glorious Radiance Of His Love Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 17, 2024
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     | 955 views

    It is a love that transcends time and space, reaching out from the depths of eternity to embrace each and every one of us in its tender embrace.

    The Glorious Radiance of His Love Scripture: John 3:14-21 Introduction: It is a love that transcends time and space, reaching out from the depths of eternity to embrace each and every one of us in its tender embrace. Reflection In a world swirling with chaos and clamor, where the cacophony ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Holy Family Of Jesus, Mary, And Joseph: A Timeless Model For Modern Families Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023
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     | 2,346 views

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life.

    The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: A Timeless Model for Modern Families The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph serves as a timeless example for families in the current era, offering insightful guidance and motivation for overcoming the challenges of modern life. The virtues of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Loves… Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,126 views

    At its core, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian theology that encapsulates divine love, closeness, relatability, and sacrificial redemption.

    The celebration of Christmas encompasses a tapestry of profound meanings that have resonated through centuries, shaping the foundation of Christian faith and providing believers with a profound reason to rejoice. At its core, Christmas marks the birth of Jesus Christ, a pivotal event in Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Expedience Of Jesus' Departure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 26, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,238 views

    Jesus had to remind them not to be borne down by overmuch sorrow

    THE EXPEDIENCE OF JESUS’ DEPARTURE. John 16:1-7. In the previous chapter, Jesus did not hold back from His eleven remaining disciples the reality that they must face. They would face persecutions. Jesus has forewarned them, and us, so that we might be forearmed against such things, and need not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational