Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • David Koop avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Leads Us

    Contributed by David Koop on Jun 2, 2020
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    The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with.

    The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. To be guided by the Holy Spirit we must understand: 1. What our spirit is. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. - Prov. 20:27a (NKJV) Your spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Punishing Rod Part 1

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2022
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    When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then, at that point, reacted with a supplication of faith.

    Part One When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then, at that point, reacted with a supplication of faith. Habakkuk's model is one that ought to support us as we battle to move from uncertainty to faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Illuminating The Path Of Advent Joy: Preparing For The Radiant Dawn Of Jesus' Birth Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 14, 2023
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    This season of preparation is not merely about marking the days until Christmas; it's about preparing our hearts to receive the radiant dawn of Jesus' birth, a dawn that brings with it the promise of eternal hope and joy.

    Illuminating the Path of Advent Joy: Preparing for the Radiant Dawn of Jesus' Birth Scripture Passage: Isaiah 60:1-6 (New Living Translation) Awake, awake, O Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Punishing Rod Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 16, 2024
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    This is faith grappling with a problem. Habakkuk took his problem to God.

    Part One When Habakkuk was disturbed, he brought his interests straightforwardly to God. In the wake of accepting God's responses, he then, at that point, reacted with a supplication of faith. Habakkuk's model is one that ought to support us as we battle to move from uncertainty to faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Chosen For Greatness SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    As Christians, we are called to be a unique generation, a beacon of hope to those who are lost.

    As Christians, we are called to be a chosen generation for those who are lost. In this current generation, we see perversion and wickedness everywhere. There is a lack of respect for God, country, and authority. People live with a "no fear" attitude, doing as they please without regard for anyone ...read more

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    How Do You Make Bitter Water Drinkable?

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 1, 2002
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    A Sermon on Bitterness and how to get help from the Word on that

    Start at Ex 15:20 – 21 Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21. And Miriam answered them: “Sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Greatest Work

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 17, 2001
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    A mother’s greatest work is that of instilling the knowledge of Christ into their children

    A MOTHER’S GREATEST WORK 2 Timothy 1:1-5 I. TIMOTHY - A FAITHFUL SERVANT A. Won to Christ under the ministry of Paul - a beloved son B. A faithful friend - followed Paul on every missionary journey, made special trips to visit Paul C. A faithful servant - shy and timid but willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003
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    Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

    COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rather Do Good

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
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    A sermon about stealing and wholesome speech following Paul’s advice to "rather do good"

    RATHER DO GOOD EPHESIANS 4:28-29 INTRODUCTION Paul continues to stress to the Ephesians the importance of their walk with Christ. Paul does not just say, “follow Christ” and leaves it at that. Paul explains “how” to follow Christ. Paul explains that as we follow Christ, our lives will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some Reasons For Not Relying On Human Judgment

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
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    Reasons why we should avoid relying on human judgment, including our own - only on the God’s perfect and impartial judgment

    Reasons For Guarding Against Relying on the Judgments of Men (Acts 24:1-20) 1. Have you ever wondered why some people fall into the temptation of relying on the judgments of others? Illustration:It was F.B. Meyer, I believe, who once said that when we see a brother or sister in sin, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God Made The Devil

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    God’s purposes in the Creation of others

    WHY GOD MADE THE DEVIL TEXT: EZEK 28:14-19 INTRO: Some will ask, If God made every thing, why did he make evil? 1. What is evil? Ans: The opposite way from God’s way. 1 John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. 2. Who is the Author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Blankenship avatar

    Christ:: Our High Priest Series

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006
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    Christ is the eternal High Priest of humanity.

    Hebrews 5 Christ: His Sacrafice Dickerson Road Baptist Church Nashville, Tennessee. 37207 March 19, 2006 Sun a.m. Paul declared there is “one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scattered To Find What Mattered

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 28, 2006
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     | 4,218 views

    In the midst of the penalty (for avenging the violation against his sister Dinah), Levi and his descendants (the Levites) rediscover God’s purposes

    INTRODUCTION A. Read Genesis 34:1-4, 11-17, 25-26 B. Read Genesis 49:5-7 I. BATTERED A. Dinah Was Battered – Her Purity Forcibly Taken From Her By Foreign Prince B. Covenant Symbol (Circumcision) Was Battered – Abused By Jacob’s Sons C. Males Of The City Were Battered – Terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    Grace is not an excuse to indulge in a sinful lifestyle.

    Jude 8-13 “False Teachers” • Vs. 8 “in the same way” these false teachers were acting with the same heart as the previous 3 examples: they were untrusting, disobedient, chasing after there own desires. • “Dreaming” can be interpreted in a couple ways. o These false teachers were claiming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Knowledge Puffs Up But Love Builds Up

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    We have a lot of knowledge in the Christian church today. Unfortunately, we don’t have enough love.

    "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne tells the story of a young man named Goodman Brown who meets up with the devil one night and takes a walk to a secret meeting only to find that every upstanding person in the community knows the devil by name. Even his saintly wife knows the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran