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    Something Out Of Nothing

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 33,920 views

    God forms and then fills lives.

    EX-NIHILO – SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God hovered over the waters” (Genesis 1: 1, 2). The first words of the Bible state that God is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Women Who Did What Was Right

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 29, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    Ordinary women who possessed a courage that was remarkable. In their actions they mirrored the very nature of God – God is the giver and sustainer of life.

    WOMEN WHO DID WHAT WAS RIGHT “But the midwives were God-fearing women: they disobeyed the command of the king of Egypt and let the boys live” (Exodus 1: 17). The scene is set for us, “…there came to power in Egypt a new king who knew nothing of Joseph” (v. 8). He was a king who saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Superstititions

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    God is a God who wants to protect and defend us from wrong and error. So the warning against superstition is for our benefit and protection.

    SUPERSTITIONS “You must not boil a kid in its mother’s milk” (Exodus 23: 19). The people of God, the Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land. Just before they embarked upon the journey into that land, they were given specific commands - commands that would keep them focused and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Benaiah - A Mighty Man!

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 17,790 views

    No matter what situation or circumstance one finds oneself in prove loyal and triumph by being loyal to one’s God and one’s country!

    BENAIAH – A MIGHTY MAN! “Benaiah son of Jehoiada was a valiant fighter…” (2 Samuel 23: 20). In the Old Testament record, the name Benaiah belongs to at least a dozen men, but the most fascinating of all that are mentioned is this Benaiah. He was born a priest (1 Chronicles 27: 5) but became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Is It Right To Do Your Own Thing?

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 23, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Without God as King of one’s life, the result is moral corruption and spiritual bankruptcy.

    IS IT RIGHT TO DO YOUR OWN THING" JUDGES 17: 6, cf., 18: 1, 19: 1, 21: 25, "In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes". In the latter part of the book of Judges you will find this interesting statement, "In those days there was no king in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    The direction of Your lives can be altered by the power and presence of Jesus in our life. It’s time for a miracle.

    RESURRECTION POWER!!! “When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways” (Acts 3: 26). Peter and John had just healed the beggar at the temple gate where he was sitting begging money that he could live. The people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Two Stories, Two Men

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    The message of salvation enriches our lives.

    TWO STORIES, ONE RESPONSE “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought the field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    My All Is On The Altar

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    How our offerings are pleasing to the Lord!

    MY ALL IS ON THE ALTAR “And the priest is to burn all of it on the altar” (Leviticus 1: 9). The sacrificial system of the Old Testament seems so far removed from us today. We are probably very thankful that the slaughter of bullocks, sheep, goats, doves or pigeons is not part of our worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Terror From The Heavens

    Contributed by Norm Miller on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    This sermon uses the tragic events of Sept. 11 and 2 Chron 7:14 to call the Church to repentance.

    Terror from the heavens By Norman Miller preached at New Hope Baptist Church September 16, 2001 September 11, 2001---a day emblazoned in the collective American memory---a day that has burned into my heart an emotional collage of sympathy, anger, grief, love, and, yes, forgiveness. At 8:45 a.m. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Has Come

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,790 views

    A small baby, the bearer of light, brings joy, deliverance and victory

    THE LIGHT HAS COME “For those who lived in a land of deep shadows – light! Sunbursts of light!” (Isaiah 9: 2 – THE MESSAGE). “They lived in a land of shadows but now light is shining on them” (GOOD NEWS BIBLE). “The Light has come” declared the prophet Isaiah and that is what we celebrate every ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Lord Was With Joseph

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 15,022 views

    God is there for me in the midst of daily concerns.

    THE LORD WAS WITH JOSEPH Genesis 39: 2, 3, 21, 23 - "The Lord was with Joseph …" A ’buzz’ word of society these days is the word ’dysfunctional’. It is a word that covers a multitude of issues and problems that beset people with communities and families. If there was ever a family that could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Forgetfulness

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,158 views

    We often forget, but God never forgets about us.

    FORGETFUL? “But the wine steward never gave Joseph another thought – he forgot all about him” (Genesis 40: 23). Have you ever said to someone you would ring them, and didn’t? Has someone come to your mind and you’ve failed to make contact with them? Has someone done something for you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Spy Story

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    To know that God is available to help you face your fears

    A SPY STORY “And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Caanan” (Numbers 13: 17). I don’t mind a spy story do you? There is something about the mystery and intrigue that gathers around a good spy yarn that just gets you in. You might have read spy stories by Tom Clancy, Len Deighton, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

    Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

    "Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let's Build An Altar

    Contributed by Norm Beckett on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    Let’s make a space for ourselves as well as a place for God, to mark the realisation of God’s very presence and the recognition of God’s voice.

    LET’S BUILD AN ALTAR “Abram built an altar there to the Lord” (Genesis 12: 8). Abram was asked of God to leave behind all that he had known, his country, his relatives and his home (Genesis 12: 1). Abram was asked by God to become a immigrant and a nomad. There are many who have left behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness