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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Sovereign God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    God is in control. He keeps His promises. He is on our side. Will you trust Him?

    We’ve finally come to the fourth and the last message of Haggai. • This last message was delivered on the same day as the third. God spoke twice on this day. • God speaks to address a need He sees. This time He came with a message specifically for the leader. From the content of the message, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Be? For God Is With You! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 6, 2013
     | 7,755 views

    We continue on in our own strength, how often when we can be empowered, filled and living out God given dreams that change the temple that is our body, world we live in. A Salvation Message.

    Do not be? For God is with you. Please be warned this is a Salvation Message and there will be an opportunity for response at the end of it. Have you ever forsaken something? What? Forsaken is to leave, to be renounce, to give up altogether…My first car was a red Ford Anglia 105e that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021
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     | 7,186 views

    Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

    The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Mountain Of Victory To The Valley Of Despair

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 7, 2022
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     | 5,699 views

    As it was with Elijah, we, too, often face despair.

    FROM THE MOUNTAIN OF VICTORY TO THE VALLEY OF DESPAIR “And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also if I do not make your life as the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gospel–centered Friendships (Col. 4:7–18) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 9,466 views

    Exposition of Col. 4:7–18

    Gospel–Centered Friendships “Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created To Be Christ-Like

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,269 views

    When God created Adam and Eve and the human race His ultimate purpose was to have his creation live godly lives. We were created to be Christ-like. “For from the very beginning God decided that those who came to Him should be like His Son.”

    Created to be Christ-like Philippians 2:1-11 Verse 5 – “Your attitude should be the same as that of Jesus Christ.” NIV “Let this mind be in you that was also in Christ Jesus.” New King James Version “Let Christ Himself be your example as to what you attitude should be.” Phillips When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Words Of Distinction - "Daily"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,942 views

    In this New Year’s message, we see that there are some activities that God expects of us DAILY in the coming new year ... Daily Prayer, Daily Praise, Daily Bible Study, Daily Crucifixion, Daily Exhortation, Daily Service.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Daily” INTRODUCTION: Today, being the first Sunday of the new year … we begin a new SERIES … “Words Of Distinction”. For the next several weeks, we will look at some DISTINCTIVE words in the Bible. We will explore their MEANING … and their APPLICATION to our Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting Abram

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 25, 2015
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     | 9,175 views

    In the roller coaster ride of Abram's faith, we see a time of doubt and God's reassurance that He would be faithful to Abram. WE see that Abrams faith erased his doubt and was what saved him.

    Doubting Abram Genesis 15: 1-6 (NLT) Intro: Mr. Jones called his pastor from the hospital one day and frantically said, "Oh, pastor come quickly, my son, John was just bitten by a rattle snake and is at the point of death." Of course the pastor hurried to the side of the worried father. "Pastor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vacillating Vision

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011
     | 5,091 views

    This message deals with the process involved in biblical vision. Just because one is led by God to see what He intends for a particular work, does not mean that all will remain static, and without obstacles.

    Vacillating Vision Text: Ex. 3:7-10; Ex. 4:29-31; Prov. 29:18 Intro: When one uses the word “vision” he could be talking about any number of things. One could be talking about the faculty of sight, a perception gained by supernatural means, or simply intelligent foresight. However, the biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouraged To Encourage

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 82,042 views

    As Christians, we should encourage one another through our words and actions.

    Encouraged to Encourage Acts 4:36,37 Intro: There is an old story about a preacher leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the founding members that looked very sad, “Don’t be so sad. The next preacher might be better than me.” She replied, “That’s what they said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,810 views

    This sermon looks at the examples of David and the three Hebrew boys and finds four charateristics of Courage.

    I. Introduction a. Christians are in need of courage today. b. Nathan Hale epitomized courage when he said, “My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country.” c. We are all in the midst of a battle, and we need the courage to stand up for Jesus. d. We can look to a boy named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Response Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 17, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,644 views

    This is the 29th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#29] WHAT IS YOUR RESPONSE? Acts 13:42-52 Introduction: Last week, we studied Paul’s 1st recorded sermon. In our passage today, we are going to notice several different reactions to Paul’s sermon. These reactions still hold true today, when people hear God’s Word. Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    May It Not Be Because Of Me

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019
     | 1,941 views

    David's life was an example of how to turn shame around

    I. God Psalm 69:6 NIV 6 Lord, the Lord Almighty, may those who hope in you not be disgraced because of me; God of Israel, may those who seek you not be put to shame because of me. The first line of Psalm 69:6 has 3 names of God Lord - adon. Master LORD - Jehovah - the personal God, distinguished ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    The Gospel Of The Caves

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,236 views

    An examination of four different caves in the Word of God provides us with a wonderful picture of the love of God for us all.

    “Gospel of the Caves” 1 Samuel 22:1-2 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. As a child, I enjoyed playing in the hills and especially in caves. B. There are many things that you can discover in caves: 1. Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 2. Ashes of the Red Heifer (early 70’s) C. There are 4 Particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Little Yeast

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,278 views

    As a church, as Christians we may wonder what influence we have or can have in the world today. What difference do we make.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Sometimes I feel that I am living in two completely different, unattached worlds. a. I live in God’ world or kingdom. I read His word, hear His promises and see that he is a work in my life and in the lives of others. See Him answer prayer, and offer comfort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed