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  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    David's Praise

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
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    DAVID'S PRAISE

    Ps 34 v. 1 - 10 I. DAVID'S PRAISE v.1-3 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
     | 4,078 views

    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Salt Anyone?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 29, 2012
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    Sermon for the Proper 21, Year B 2012

    Mark 9: 38 – 50 / Salt Anyone? Intro: Mage has been a part of a juicy, slanderous gossip group. But, lately, she has been having 2nd thoughts. She approached her pastor asking if there was anything she could do to make amends. The Pastor took a basket of goose feathers and Mage to the top ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Tale Of Two Trials Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013
     | 3,725 views

    Trials and temptations will come. One tempts you to sin against God while the other tests you to trust in God. Which will you follow?

    12 Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
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    Some wrong answers, and the right answer, to the most important question of our life. Truths revealed by God versus a misplaced zeal.

    WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Matthew 16:13-23. The most important question in the whole of our life concerns the Person of Christ. Who is He? What is He to us? Our answer to this question will determine what we believe, how we live, and where we will go when we die. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are You Not In Hell?

    Contributed by Robert Glass on May 20, 2011
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     | 3,785 views

    Ask Yourself, Why Am I Not In Hell?

    Why Are You Not in Hell? The subject matter of a critical discourse should be a familiar subject. “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards is such. The concepts of sin and the wrath of God are of interest to all. Such as, how does God feel toward sinners and what will be their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where’s The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 8,224 views

    Jesus says that he is not king of this world. So, whree is Jesus’ kingdom? How does Jesus’ kingdom impact the owrld in which we live?

    John 18:33-37 “Where’s the Kingdom?” INTRODUCTION We who live in the United States have a difficult time understanding the concepts of “King” and “Lord.” Our limited exposure to kings comes mainly from England’s tabloids and their tales of intrigue in the House of Windsor and the shenanigans ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is A Consuming Fire Series

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009
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     | 9,797 views

    God wants all of our life to be under His control

    February 8, 2009 “God Is a Consuming Fire” Hebrews 12:22-29 Intro: Consuming –owerwhelming-overpowering-awe-inspiring-appealing-alluring-enticing Greek Katanalisko(only times used in Scripture) means consume utterly) • God desire is to have us be totally committed to Him. • He does this by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's The Point Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

    Sunday Morning January 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#5] WHAT’S THE POINT? Exodus 4:18-31 Introduction: Why do we bother reading our Bibles, praying, giving, attending, witnessing, serving, etc…? What’s the point to all of this? There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forbidden Gods

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,458 views

    This sermon explains why God forbids the worship of any other gods.

    FORBIDDEN GODS Exodus 20:4-6 ILLUSTRATION Thomas Watson, the puritan preacher, said in the 17th century, “in the first commandment worshiping a false God is forbidden. In this, however, the second commandment, worshiping the true God in a false manner is forbidden.” How should we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mean What You Say

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,532 views

    Matthew 5:33-37

    Mean What You Say August 24, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Matthew 5:33-37 Supplemental Passage: Luke 10:27 YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons In Apologetics #10: Naturalism & The Supernatural

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 14, 2013
     | 4,115 views

    Lessons In Apologetics #10: Naturalism & The Supernatural

    In the third section of his book, Geisler examines the matter of distinctively Christian apologetics more closely. In a technologically advanced age, many of the attacks against the faith center around doubts as to the extent to which God can intervene in the world and to what degree can we trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “pictures Of The Church: #5 We Are Soldiers Series

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jun 29, 2016
     | 5,803 views

    In a time when we want to feel good and be blessed, Paul tells Timothy we Need to be Soldiers

    “Pictures of the Church: #5 We are Soldiers Tomorrow we will celebrate the 4th of July and our countries independence. For 240 years our country has been in existence. The land of the free and the home of the brave. 240 years ago our forefathers took up arms to fight a tyrannical ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Still We Rise"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 11, 2015
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     | 11,832 views

    The sermon is based on the idea that we rise above because our God is Powerful, our God gives hope, Our God gives us a dream , our God inspires.

    “Still we Rise” Isaiah 40 • African-American poet Maya Angelou, offered the following words at the Million Man March in 1995 • “God promises to strengthen us and lift us into a world of justice and equality” . • She said, “the ancestors remind us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Esther Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 5,509 views

    Faith of Esther

    A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISION IN SPITE OF LIMITED CHOICE 1. Her Jewish name Hadassah means Myrtle. Her Gentile name Esther means Star (can’t be seen in daylight, but shines brightest at night). 2. Her cousin Mordecai, a minor official who raised Esther. 3. Queen Vashti made wrong decision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist