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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Practiced For God’s Visitation-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 29, 2011
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     | 3,583 views

    2 of 2. John’s audience sought & received practical application in preparing for God’s visitation. How can we be practiced for God’s visitation? Practicing for God’s visit requires...

    PRACTICING For GOD’s VISITATION-II—Luke 3:10-14 Attention: People who are Practiced(experienced) at their job. Had done this before & were thus prepared. Need: If God were to come in absolute power, I don’t know that I’m ready for His arrival. I am unprepared for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. #77~21:1-12 The 12 Gates Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 10,246 views

    This city that John sees coming down will be exceedingly dressed, or garnished in this case, and we’ll read about all the beautiful Jewels that this city will be garnished in.

    Rev. #77~21:1-12 THE 12 GATES 10-30-10 Last time I told you why that I thought that the Lord Jesus could call out His Church just any time as I talked about the 7 dispensations of time, and that we are today in the closing hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010
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     | 6,449 views

    It is the worldly who are poor, and it is believers who are rich. Our treasure is in heaven, and we should set our minds “on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2)

    Keys to Happiness 01/04/09 PM Reading: Psalms 37:1-11 Text: Hebrews 13:5-6 I was flipping channels the other night and I happened upon one of the many cable news outlets which was conducting an interview of someone who had suffered some amount of financial loss in one of the recently publicized ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Covet? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    The final sermon; this one about how coveting moves us away from a healthy relationship with God.

    Ten Commandments: Coveting Exodus 20:1-17 July 5, 2009 SCRIPTURE READING SLIDE How many of you remember when Hula-Hoops first came upon the scene? The year was 1958 and they were the first really big fad to sweep through the U.S. Kids wanted one, but anyone who had a fun streak gave them a try. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Satisfy Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,060 views

    12th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Our souls can only be satisfied when we live life in community with God and others.

    At age 45, Howard Hughes was one of the most glamorous men in America. He dated actresses, piloted exotic test aircraft, and worked on top-secret CIA contracts. He owned a string of hotels around the world, and even an airline—TWA—to carry him on global jaunts. Twenty years later, at age 65, Howard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentamiento En Toda Circunstancia Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,450 views

    El contentamiento es el fruto de la confianza en Dios

    Contentamiento en toda circunstancia. Recuerdo que hace muchos años participé en una brigada médica similar a esta que venían a realizar unos médicos estadounidenses. A mí me asignaron como el traductor del dentista. Estuvimos atendiendo a muchos pacientes entre extracciones, caries y limpiezas ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deadly . . . Greed And Envy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2018
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     | 11,745 views

    Continuing our look at the 7 Deadly Sins. Focusing on greed and envy as we seek to draw closer to God.

    7 Deadly Sins Greed and Envy March 11, 2018 The 2015 American Freshman Survey asked thousands of incoming students about their goals and aspirations. 81.9 % checked "becoming very well off financially" as an "essential" or "very important" life objective. That’s an astounding percentage. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Edging God Out Through Entitlement Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019
     | 5,313 views

    There are several ways we Edge God Out. One of them is by the sense of Entitlement that many of us strongly feel. The antidote is to Exalt God Only through Thanksgiving.

    Edging God Out through Entitlement I have used the acronym EGO before, and some of you might remember it. Edging God Out. There are various ways we Edge God Out of our lives. We have examined some of them in my past messages here, and I would like to continue on the same theme. Today, let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered But No Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016
     | 13,794 views

    Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

    Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Cheerful Countenance! Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 14, 2015
     | 12,093 views

    How can we be happy in spite of our circumstances? Joy stealers. How can I be happy?

    Follow us on: For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=repentance Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/whose-voice-are-you-listening-to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Psalm 16

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,355 views

    A study of Psalm 16 showing how we must confess who God is, be content in His provision, and look forward to the reward and protection that He gives His people.

    Psalm 16 - This is a specific song of David that is written - Hebrew word that is used to describe this is "miktam" -- Literally a literary or musical term, refers to its content - When we are discouraged we can rejoice in the Lord - When we are feeling depressed we can sing to the Lord - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Gratitude

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 29, 2013
     | 9,785 views

    We seem to have forgotten how to show our gratitude. This sermon has a quiz and eleven blessings for which we can be grateful.

    Luke 17:11-18 “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” He looked at them and said, “Go show yourselves to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Less Is More

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,413 views

    The American Dream and the Prosperity Gospel are both nightmares.

    1Ti 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Green-Eyed Monster Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,271 views

    God has made us with the ability to feel the emotions of jealousy and envy to enrich our lives, but those emotions can easily lead us into sin. We can counteract jealousy and envy by cultivating gratitude.

    A. My friend Dan Williams tells the story about a mission trip to Central American that he was on several years ago. 1. He found himself on a bus with other Americans who were also visiting that part of the world. a. On these kinds of trips, you are often thrown together with fellow travelers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Simple Prayer For Complicated Times

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,421 views

    In a culture that wants to hear and tell lies and are obsessed with who has what and how much they have, this prayer is a breath of fresh air. Our culture is very self-centered but Agur's prayer is God-centered.

    Lessons From The Prayer of Agur Proverbs 30:7-9 Introduction: In recent years a lot of public attention has been focused on prayer. Our courts have banned prayer from public schools, public functions, and public display. And as we've seen in protest, regardless of opposition, it hasn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist