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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Obtaining Wisdom From Above

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 25, 2021
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     | 3,903 views

    What fuels a person to learn more about the truth concerning God and how one puts His righteous decrees into practice are the fruits by which one can discern what kind of wisdom one has obtained, earthly or heavenly!

    Imparting Wisdom James 3:13-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Imagine what it must have been like to become the successor to the throne of King David! How could Solomon ever “fill the shoes” of one who subdued Israel’s enemies (1 Samuel 18:7) and was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 4, 2018
     | 12,810 views

    Jude warns us from false teachings, but in the final two verses of this little letter, Jude gives a doxology that states our security in Jesus.

    Something I seldom do and that is switch to another translation of the Bible. This morning I will be using the English Standard Version rather than the New King James Version for our text of Jude 24-25 because of the differences between the different versions based on different Greek manuscripts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Touched Me?

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,541 views

    A message about how we don't interrupt God.

    Note: Some notes from Wayne Dority's message on Mark 8 and a men's devotion on Luke 8 Title: Who Touched Me? Theme: We are not interrupting God with our request. Text: Luke 8:40 - 56 Opening Text Mark 5:21-43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Happy Birthday Herod!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 14, 2016
     | 9,730 views

    Herod had a birthday party, but ended up paying for it instead of receiving. It's a story of unforgiveness, a seductive dance, and a well-intentioned man who by compromise was pulled into grave sin.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEROD! Mk. 6:17-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PLAYPEN 1. A young mother complained to her friend about the difficulties of child rearing, especially the lack of peace and constant pestering by her small children. 2. Her friend smiled and said, "What you need is a playpen to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make Room For Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,013 views

    Make room for Jesus; He made room for you

    Remember the radio and tv program “Fibber McGee and Molly?” The most memorable thing is Fibber’s closet. For those too young to know or too old to remember, here is a clip showing that closet. [CLIP]. Too full, too disorganized, too careless. Needed a good cleaning out! Sometimes our lives are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Out Of The Way...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,437 views

    God caused them to self destruct, to melt like wax in the fire! God was the greatest weapon on that day, God is our greatest weapon everyday!

    Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Yam What I Yam!

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 11, 2014
     | 6,723 views

    A message of encouragement to small churches and their pastors.

    While I was cleaning up the building Monday morning the Holy Spirit and I had a nice conversation. If you have never talked with the Holy Spirit I highly recommend it. Jesus sent him when He left to comfort us, to teach us, and to remind us of what we have been taught. We talk to God a lot. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    King David Wrote His Own Obituary Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,645 views

    The Holy Spirit, Worship, Righteousness

    2 Samuel 23:1-7 (p. 226) March 16, 2014 Introduction: As I shared with you last week...God’s people, the Israelites were never designed by God to have a King...or maybe I should say, a king other than God. The nation of Israel was designed to be a Theocracy not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hell And Being A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 4,170 views

    So what difference does it make? If Hell is real, what difference not only does it make in how you live your life today but what difference does it make in being a disciple of Jesus

    Hell and Being a Disciple Luke 16: 19-31 Dan Kimball writes, “I am passionate about hell. That sounds odd – but I am not passionate about hell itself, but passionate about studying what it is because of the seriousness of what it is. I am passionate about it as I don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sound Advice Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2014
     | 7,120 views

    A study of Proverbs 6 verses 1 through 11

    Proverbs 6: 1 - 11 Sound Advice 1 My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, 2 You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. 3 So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; for you have come into the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Beach Heads Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Rueben Johnson on May 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,961 views

    This is a Memorial Day message looking at the nature of our spiritual battle in daily life.

    Battles on the Beach “Our Victory, Our Hope” John 21:1-19 "Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely....The freemen of the world are marching together to victory. I have full confidence in your courage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Jesus Loves...me?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,678 views

    Everything He has ever promised us, done for us, or given us... all hinges on and because of His immense Love that He has for us... Not that we have for Him

    Jesus Loves...Me? Jesus Loves me this I know For the bible tells me so Little to ones to Him belong They are weak, but He is strong In the religious world, there are some who think that the song we all learned as children, nowadays is sending the wrong message out. It should be an all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are What You Drink Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,305 views

    Part II

    Last week, we saw how there would be three angels sent by God to earth with special messages. The first angel would shout the everlasting gospel message, preaching repentance to the unsaved; the second pronouncing the fall of Babylon and the third pronouncing judgment upon those that would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Marriage And Divorce

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013
     | 5,175 views

    This marriage deals with divorce and how to be a Christian

    Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19: 1-12 The last few weeks we’ve been focusing on the book of Genesis and the beginning of relationships. Last week, the message was on love and marriage. But what happens when the love is apparently gone? One of the misunderstandings in marriage is that love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Do You Do When Your World Is Falling Apart?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 12, 2013
    based on 40 ratings
     | 29,176 views

    Some who call themselves Christians are denying The Authority of Scripture. Some are denying the Deity and Saving power of Christ. When doctrine and truth are abandoned., You do not get liberal Christianity you have formed a whole new religion based on satanic doctrine. (Updated Nov. 2026)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Sermon. Today's Readings are: Malachi 3:13 - 4:6 ; Psalm 98; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 and Luke 21:5-19 Let Us Pray…... O’ Heavenly Father ... we thank you for this glorious day … and for the transforming ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican