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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 8, 2020
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     | 4,980 views

    The following sermon is going to trace the sins, discipline, repentance and God’s gracious forgiveness of King Manasseh in order to provoke hope in our hearts that God is full of grace and is always willing to forgive.

    A Miracle of Grace 2 Chronicles 33:1-20; 2 Kings 21:1-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Grace is the dimension of divine activity that enables God to confront human indifference and rebellion with an inexhaustible capacity to forgive and to bless.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Goliath Shall Come Down

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 18, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,290 views

    For many people Goliath spells death, or the end. But for the enlightened child of God, Goliath spells, opportunity, and promotion, and a stepping stone to the next level. Goliath shall come down, and you shall go up, in Jesus name.

    This whole chapter will be based on the many powerful revelations of 1Samuel Chapter 17. So let me start by saying, I’ve been hearing a Word in my spirit, and it is this...Goliath shall come down. What do you mean when you say Goliath? Well the first thing I think of when I hear the word Goliath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Scars Of Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 1,263 views

    Explores the significance of Jesus' scars, illustrating the depth of His sacrifice and His boundless love for us, guiding our faith and understanding.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessing to be here with you today, gathered in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We convene not as strangers but as members of one family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We unite not in our perfection, but in our shared need for the grace that's been ...read more

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    The Sword And The Trowel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 25, 2023
     | 2,740 views

    As we rebuild God's kingdom, we WILL have opposition and have to wage spiritual warfare. But don't fear! We HAVE A CHAMPION who has never lost a battle! Be courageous and fight for your God and His Kingdom!

    THE SWORD AND THE TROWEL NEH. 4:1-17 NKJV INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Honig from California was helplessly lost in a small town in upstate New York. She flagged down a passing police officer. It turned out the address she was looking for was in the opposite direction. 2. “Is it ok if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Security Of Trusting God

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Sep 21, 2023
     | 2,025 views

    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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,760 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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    Just Like Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,848 views

    Years ago there was a large group of people who wanted to be "Just Like Mike." I wonder - doesn’t anyone want to be just like Jesus?

    In the mid to late 90’s, an athlete rose to the top of his game. He became everyone’s hero and turned the game of basketball into one of the most watched sports of that day. He was labeled as being able to “defy gravity.” Although he is retired today, he is still considered one of the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Top Of The List?

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 24, 2007
     | 1,854 views

    Those wacky Corinthians!

    I love the Corinthians. If they didn’t exist, I’d have to invent them. If there were no Corinthians, then every time I wanted to tell my church about one of our problems, I’d have to say it was one of our problems, rather than say, “Can you believe what those wacky Corinthians did this time?” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Doubter Goes To Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 19, 2008
     | 3,842 views

    This sermon is geared to show us that we don’t need to doubt that the Lord is still in control.

    A Doubter Goes to Church Psalm 78:1-28 READ: Ps. 78:16-17 Intro What is your reaction when you see righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper? Do you become depressed? Do you lose faith? This is exactly what happened to the psalmist. The psalmist did not remain in despair, however; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,964 views

    Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

    In an article on dope legalization appearing in the 2/28/95 edition of the Diamondback, one of the paper's columnists abandoned sound conservative principles for the drug-induced hallucinations of libertarianism. While sounding wonderful and imminently logical on paper, many of these ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Privileged Citizens

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2013
     | 3,504 views

    A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings.

    - A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings. - There is a sign posted at a service station perched on the edge of the Mojave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Sent From God, Whose Name Was John

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,104 views

    John the Baptist

    John 1:1-9,15-28 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John 1. A MAN - 1 Sam 17:10 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. (a) Of Dedication - Luke 3:2 the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Standing For God

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 9,783 views

    STANDING FOR GOD

    2 Samuel 23:11-12 STANDING FOR GOD Intro: 2 Sam. 23 tells us about David's mighty men. When the Philistines attacked the people of God, all the people ran away. All, except one man named Shammah! He took his stand in a field of lentils, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019
     | 3,456 views

    The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019
     | 2,386 views

    The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational