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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David Builds An Altar Where Abraham Offered Up Isaac: The Future Site Of Solomon's Temple Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Nov 13, 2023
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    David builds an altar at the exact same place that hundreds of years earlier, Abraham came, and built an altar there as well when he was told to do so by God.

    Here we find the last chapter of 2nd Samuel, the very last overview of the life of David and all that was done in the name of the Lord. King David had done so many great things, from defeating Goliath, to conquering enemy nations, to building up the nation economically and militarily. He had made ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Doxology Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 28, 2024
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    How to practice praise in your life and in the church.

    “The Doxology of Discipleship” Psalm 150:1-6 1Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Roi – The God Who Sees. Abram, Sarai, Hagar, Ishmael

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 29, 2024
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    GOD’s Plans are best and in HIS own timing. How many times have we tried to take matters in our own hands, only to find that had we waited on the LORD, HIS plans would have been fulfilled. But "The GOD Who sees" will redirect us when we go off track.

    2024.04.28. Sermon Notes. Elroi – The GOD Who Sees. Abram, Hagar, Ishmael, Elroi William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: GOD’s Plans are best and in HIS own timing. Sometimes with knowledge of what is to come, we try to take matters into our own hands, move things along, only to find that we’ve gone the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Through The Eyes Of Peter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2022
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    What would it be like to meet Jesus? The Bible gives us an insight by exposing us to those who knew Him best. We look at 6 ways Jesus made known to Peter: through his brother, at Peter's house, in Peter's boat, his fishing rod, his sword, & his heart.

    JESUS THROUGH THE EYES OF PETER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DEER SEASON HUMOR 1. A preacher, a lawyer, and a doctor went hunting together. They all shot the same deer at the same time. So when they went to tag it, they couldn't decide who could claim it, since all three had shot at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "the Five Porches Of Misery."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 29, 2025
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    This sermon focuses on how we can prepare ourselves to face life’s various challenges and transform them into opportunities for spiritual growth. Many of us would struggle to thrive in our current situations if we had encountered them before reaching the necessary level of maturity in our faith.

    SRIPTURUAL REFERENCES (John 5:1-4) (1) "After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem." (2) "Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025
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    What a ruined state lives are in with devastating sorrow. Sorrow is a result of the fall but what JOY results from the work of Christ. Our faith can be underpinned by an inexpressible joy, bathed in the glory of God. Jesus has done wonderful things changing sorrow into joy.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 8 In the last message we continued these consequences of sin resulting from Adam’s fall in Eden. Firstly we did guilt and shame, then separation, then the curse, and now we continue sorrow. Sin caused so much destruction but we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eureka: I Have Found The Great I Am

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2025
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    God introduces himself to Moses as the "I AM THAT I AM!" Jesus introduces himself as the "I AM." Jesus teaches a great lesson about the "I AM."

    EUREKA: I HAVE FOUND THE GREAT I AM. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) MANY HATE WHAT THEY DON’T KNOW. JESUS’ CLAIM TO “I AM” ANGERS MANY. EUREKA: COME LET US FIND JESUS’ ETERNAL EXISTENCE. DO WE KNOW THE GREAT I AM? THAT WAS HERE FROM THE FOUNDATION OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Tears Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Simon Measures on Jul 19, 2025
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    What does it mean that Jesus wept? This sermon explores the humanity of Christ, the purpose of shared sorrow, and the healing power of empathy within the church community. It offers practical encouragement for ministers and believers alike in how to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15).

    The Tears of Jesus by Pastor Simon Measures July 6th 2025 Preface This message was preached at Harvest Field Church, Cheltenham on July 6th 2025, in the days immediately following the graveside committal and memorial celebration service for my wife, Ruth, who passed away quite suddenly. It was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rock Of Our Salvation

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 21, 2025
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    No matter who we are, or what we have done, we all need Jesus. We need the solid foundation that only He can provide. Anything else is sinking sand.

    Alba 7-20-2025 THE ROCK OF OUR SALVATION I Corinthians 10:1-4 This morning we sang the old hymn, Rock of Ages. There is a story told about what inspired the words of that hymn. It was written by Augustus Toplady, a preacher in England in the 1700's. According to the story, he was riding a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sixth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 22, 2025
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     | 304 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 90:12-17, Genesis 4:2-15, Romans 6:3-11, Matthew 5:20-26. A). APPLICATION OF THE TRUTH CONCERNING THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Psalm 90:12-17. Psalm 90:12. When we do reverence the LORD, we will want Him to teach us to make a right application of the truth about the brevity of our lives. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire Snatchers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 2, 2025
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    “And others save with fear, snatching them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh” Jude 1:23.This verse is a picture of how WE are supposed to rescue those who are perishing in sin.

    FIRE SNATCHERS JUDE 1:22-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about this man that was very stingy with his money. Just before his death, he made his wife promise that if he died first she would bury him with the $50,000 he had saved. His wife reluctantly agreed. 2. At the funeral, before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025
     | 227 views

    WE BELIEVE in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death, in His bodily resurrection...

    Introduction Welcome back to week three of our foundation series with the Bible engagement project. Week 1 we talked about the authority and inspiration of the Bible. And throughout our entire series we'll be going back to the Bible to understand these core tenants of our faith. Last week, We ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Did Judas Believe In Jesus As Lord?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2025
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    This passage provides us with an interesting insight into the nature of Judas' faith (or lack thereof).

    DID JUDAS BELIEVE IN JESUS AS LORD? Judas refers to Jesus as “Rabbi,” not “Lord.” - Matthew 26:22, 25. - It’s long been a source of contention what exactly the nature of Judas’ belief or disbelief in Jesus was. He was a disciple, saw the miracles, heard the teaching. Yet he ends up betraying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Manasseh And Three Memorials Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 7, 2025
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    Manasseh, king of Judah, had the longest reign of any king in Israel or Judah. He walked in the way of sin, but repented, and proved it by taking care of several sets of memorials in Judah.

    King Manasseh and Three Memorials Introduction: Manasseh, the king of Judah and son of Hezekiah, seemed to have a great future. His father had been a truly great king, as well as a good king because his father followed the LORD completely. Manasseh, though, promptly undid just about everything his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Therapy For A Weary Soul

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 8, 2025
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     | 336 views

    Even mighty prophets experience crushing despair. Today we discover how God tenderly heals His exhausted servants through Elijah's wilderness journey from triumph to restoration.

    God's Therapy for a Weary Soul 1 Kings 19:1-21 Introduction In the dramatic narrative of 1 Kings 19, we encounter one of the most powerful and relatable stories in all of Scripture. Here we find Elijah, the mighty prophet who had just witnessed God's spectacular victory over the prophets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational