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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Come And Drink Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 26, 2023
     | 3,060 views

    If you want to enjoy lasting contentment and satisfaction, surrender to Jesus, submit to Jesus, and side with Him.

    Erwin Lutzer once described a man who walked into a psychiatric hospital where a staff member took him on a tour. On the tour, they saw a man in a padded cell, who was beating his head against the walls. He kept saying, “Linda, how could you do it? Linda, how could you do it?” The staff member ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 29, 2021
     | 4,165 views

    An extensive look at Psalm 2

    Psalm 2- God Is In Control I. Psalm 2:1-3 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God And The Wicked

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2025
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     | 706 views

    God’s judgements compel the inhabitants of the world to learn righteousness! For the redeemed, His judgements encourage us while giving evidence of His love. For the wicked, His judgements cannot be understood, even when seen.

    “The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. In the path of your judgments, O LORD, we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Security Of Trusting God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 21, 2023
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    Today we are going to look at a few verses from Psalm 91, and we are going to go through it a bit at a time so that we can see a reason to trust in God, and we are going to use one person’s point of view of why he sees the security of trusting God.

    Today we are going to look at a few verses from Psalm 91, and we are going to go through it a bit at a time so that we can see a reason to trust in God, and we are going to use one person’s point of view of why he sees the security of trusting God. Many have noted the wonderful character of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing Is Impossible With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 2,117 views

    The sermon explores God's magnificent plans, His manifest power, and our mission as His chosen, exemplified in Mary's faithful response to God's call in Luke 1:26-38.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, to share in the richness of His Word and the comfort of His presence. Isn't it wonderful to know that we are part of a much bigger story, a divine narrative penned by the Master Storyteller Himself? We are ...read more

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    The Prodigal Prophet

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002
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    God calls us not to do what we want, but what He knows will build His kingdom. The question is, will we do it or run like Jonah?

    First Baptist Church The Prodigal Prophet Jonah 1:1 - 16 July 7, 2002 When I am told to do something I don’t want to do, you know what I do . . . I rebel. I do everything but what I’m supposed to do. I see that all the time with Joshua and Zachary — Joshua go to the bathroom, Joshua get your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Interrupted

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2020
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    The other day I saw a post by my friend Apostle Sammy Smith that said “God said He must Interrupt The Routine”!!!! By Any Means Necessary!”

    Life Interrupted By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PREFACE: - The other day I saw a post by my friend Apostle Sammy Smith that said “God said He must Interrupt The Routine”!!!! By Any Means Necessary!” Apostle I felt that so much I just wanted to build upon it. Thank you and Glory to God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The God Of Creation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2024
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     | 1,654 views

    God's character is revealed through the Creation.

    “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” [1] Philosophers ask questions related to our presence in time and space and our present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having The Vision Of God

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 3, 2006
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    5 obstacles that keep us from having the vision of God.

    Psalm 118:21-24 2 Kinds of people First – Single minded— LIKE ME I can do one thing really good Give me 2 things 1 will be done pretty good Give me 3 things— NONE OF IT WILL GET DONE I lose vision– When I have too much Second- Multipled Minded “Multi Taskers” Not happy unless soing 10 things at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man - Made Gods.

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021
     | 2,098 views

    God made man in his own image and likeness. After man fell into sin, he resorted to making gods for himself. Worshipping these gods shows how far man has fallen.

    TEXT: Daniel 3:14-18 (NLT) [14] Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you refuse to serve my gods or to worship the gold statue I have set up? [15] I will give you one more chance to bow down and worship the statue I have made when you hear the sound of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Right Or Be Left Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,628 views

    A study of the book of Romans chapter 1 verses 17 to 32

    Romans 1: 17 – 32 Get Right Or Be Left 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Man After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,941 views

    Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

    Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Future Tense"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 21, 2013
     | 4,150 views

    All of us want to know what the future holds for us. But the Bible teaches that we walk by faith, not by sight. The future at times looks very tense, especially if we do not include God in our planning. He must be involved in every detail of life.

    “Future Tense” James 4:13-17 In the film Back to the Future, Michael Fox plays the role of a guy named Marty MacFly who suddenly is thrown back into time 30 years earlier. Because he knows what the future hold for his family he feels compelled to make sure things happen the way they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Resolve Sin In The Church; Jesus Knows.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 18, 2014
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     | 4,105 views

    Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice.

    Summary: Our goal is to live for one another; yet time and circumstances do not allow us that luxury and we fail. Most importantly we let God down, and when we do so, we feel bad; but Jesus knew that, and so, he tells us what to do, if we can only take his advice. Exodus 12:1-14 Psalm 149 Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Brought Near From Afar Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 5,154 views

    13th in the series dealing with our having been brought near to God from alienation through the work of Christ.

    “Brought Near from Afar” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 1. Specially Chosen 1:4 2. Purposefully Adopted 1:5-6 3. Freely Redeemed and Forgiven 1:7-8a 4. Spiritually Enlightened 1:8b-10 5. Surely Deemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance