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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    God And David Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 7, 2018
     | 3,426 views

    God did not look on the appearance, on the height of the stature of a person, on the beauty, on the mighty. He never choose like how we choose. Samuel said to Jesse “God did not choose anyone of these”(1Sam.16:10). Then who?

    David: God's Choice I Sam 13:14. “But now your kingdom will not continue; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has appointed him to be ruler over his people, because you have not kept because what the Lord has commanded you”. Choosing criteria: God did not look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Detect Spiritual Imposters Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    Not every person that carries a Bible and talks about Jesus is a true teacher of God’s Word. Paul warned that false teachers will appear as the apostles of Christ and angels of light. So how do you detect spiritual imposters.

    How to Detect Spiritual Imposters 1 Timothy 4:1-5 Introduction: 1. There is a sobering passage in Matthew 7, straight from the lips of Jesus Christ. It has to do with the subject of spiritual imposters. vs. 21-23 2. Things don’t always appear as they seem on the surface. This is very true ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Fasting Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016
     | 8,759 views

    But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

    Introduction A. Introduction 1. One day, my husband announced to the family that he was going to fast and pray. Ginny, our 5-year-old, had recently learned that fasting meant not eating. "No!" she shouted. "You can't fast! You'll die!" Her dad carefully explained that many men and women fasted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Possibility Of A Comeback

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    This book was written to encourage the Israelites in their most difficult hour. But it is also designed to encourage each of us, no matter how dead or lifeless your present situation appears to be, there is still hope for the future. God knows how to strengthen you.

    God has an answer for the dead situations of life. Because God’s presence there is hope for the future. There seems to be common knowledge that God’s people need to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to bring in a greater measure. No matter what denomination, independent or traditional, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Hearing God's Voice

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 17, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,818 views

    The phrase He that hath an ear let him hear appears 14 times in the Bible this is interesting because the number 14 is considered to be a symbol of salvation and deliverance. The 14th day of the 1st Hebrew month called Nisan is the Passover.

    Hearing God’s Voice By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. OPENING:- I want to start this message out by telling two brief stories. The first is:- There once was a man that whispered, “God, speak to me.” And a meadowlark sang. But the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to me!” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    What King Is Announced By A Star? Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 4, 2021
     | 2,715 views

    Stars cause us to wonder. What was the star that appeared when Jesus was born? Was it a comet from a remote part of the solar system which happened to arrive at just the right time? Or was the universe itself acknowledging the coming of its creator and king?

    Last Sunday we started our Christmas series of talks. I’ve given the series the title ‘NOT YOUR USUAL KING’. There are lots of ways in which Jesus is NOT your usual king. Last week we looked at some prophecies in the Old Testament that gave us the when, where and who of Jesus’ birth. No king ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Stop Doubting Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,303 views

    John would like to convey to the readers of this gospel and to the future generations of the Church to learn to live without the physical appearance of Christ, the actual seeing, touching, and hearing of him through the written scriptures. Jesus taught them to walk by faith, not by sight.

    Theme: Stop Doubting Text: John 20:24-31 Greetings: “The Lord is good and His love endures.” An Old age pensioner received a letter from the department: Dear Ma’am, “Your pension will be stopped, effective immediately because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Angels Exist Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 30, 2021
     | 3,630 views

    The subject of angels has certainly become very fashionable. Bookstore shelves hold a plethora of books depicting the appearance of angels and their powers. Angels are never referred to in any gender other than masculine, never is an angel referred to as “she” or “it.”

    The subject of angels has certainly become very fashionable. Bookstore shelves hold a plethora of books revealing authored expressions depicting the appearance of angels and their powers. Nor is angelic subject matter confined just to books. Many of us remember watching "It's A Wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Clean Life With A Hidden Deposit

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    We must get the Word into our heart! A message encouraging people to read through their Bible this year.

    Psalms 119:9-16 KJV BETH. Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. [10] With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. [11] Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. [12] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Keeping One's Word

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 11, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 111 views

    Someone said, ‘the one thing we should keep after we give it is our word.’ God is faithful to keep His word and His promises. Therefore, every child of God should also should reflect the Lord and be those who are trustworthy to keep their word, even when it is not easy.

    We read in Joshua 9:11-15, “Our leaders and all the people that live in our land told us to get some food ready for a trip and to go and meet you. We were told to put ourselves at your service and ask you to make a treaty with us. Look at our bread. When we left home with it and started out to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Four Truths About Satan's Lies Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 2,982 views

    Satan does his most deceptive work by having us treat the Bible like our high school yearbook. What do you do with your high school yearbook? You immediately turned to your picture. That’s how we treat the Bible: we make the Bible all about me, myself, and I.

    Find Ephesians 6 with me as I want to speak to you about Four Truths about Satan’s Lies Here’s why you are alive: to gather around the throne of Jesus Christ at the end of history. All of life is about gathering around the very throne of God at the end of time – this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Decision: Key To Your Future” Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    We have a key that God had given to us, this key He would not take from us.Not even the devil could take it from us, unless we would hand it to him just like Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden, by means of deception. Jesus had already redeemed us, decide!

    Deuteronomy30:15¶”See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil; 16In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 16 - The Lord Is Close At Hand Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,364 views

    When our situations are gloomy and dark and there seems no hope, remember the Lord Jesus is close at hand and He specializes in transforming lifeless situations to those brimming with life and fruitfulness.

    In Mark 16:1, we read, “And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him.”(KJV) The Lord Jesus as He had already predicted to His disciples on several occasions, was crucified on a cross at ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Tim George avatar

    Celebrating In The Losers Cirlce Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    James tells us the story of a rich man and a poor man who came to church one day. One appeared to be a winner – the other a loser. How should a group of losers who have been made winners by Christ treat such people?

    No body likes a loser. Have you ever seen a losers circle at the racetrack? When is the last time you saw the runner-up on a box of Wheaties? People generally think little of losers. That makes it all the more hurtful to some when someone like Ted Turner is quoted as saying, “Christianity is for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship The Worthy One! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    Imagine seeing God! How would you react? The key word to what happens when we see God is "worship." Everyone will eventually fall down and worship God. Do it now and be glad when He appears in glory and judgment.

    Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 4-5 Lesson 3 Worshiping the Worthy One Have you ever been to a big sporting event when every seat was sold out and the game was intense? There are stadiums that can hold over 90,000 people and in a sell out crowd of that size the cheering can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ