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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    It's A Gift

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2016
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     | 6,505 views

    Gifts-whether it's giving them, receiving them, opening them, enjoying them-we love it all. Christmas is a big day for that. We're familiar with the story of the wise men bearing gifts when they visited Jesus but what else does the bible say about gifts?

    IT'S A GIFT Gifts-whether it's giving them, receiving them, opening them, enjoying them-we love all of it. Obviously Christmas is a big day for that. We might be familiar with the story of the wise men bearing gifts when they visited Jesus but what else does the bible say about gifts? 1) God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From Paul

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,207 views

    It was because Paul had such an obsession with Jesus that the message of Jesus Christ went forth through him to evangelize the world. Paul was a powerful preacher and he has many lessons to teach us through what he wrote.

    4-6-04 Title: Lessons from Paul Text: “Declared to be the Son of God with power ...by the resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Romans 1:1–4, 4:24–25, and 8:11 Introduction: The subject of today’s lesson is one of the most well-known people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apart From The Lord

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 13, 2013
     | 6,827 views

    A Thanksgiving message reflecting on Psalm 16:2 - Apart from the Lord I have no good thing.

    Dakota Community Church October 13, 2013 Apart From the Lord Psalm 16 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
    I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones,
    in whom is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Repentance And The Character Of God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017
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     | 7,168 views

    The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

    REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    From The Pigs To A Party Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 16, 2007
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     | 9,676 views

    Lessons from the Parable of the Prodigal Son

    John Newton was once known only for his occupation: captain of a slave-trading vessel. He made many trips between Africa and the U.S. with slaves in the belly (below deck) of the ship, which was bad enough, but when storms would arise or a government vessel could be seen approaching from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025
     | 311 views

    Grace is the divine currency of heaven. It sustains us, teaches us, and empowers us to fulfil God's will. The God of Grace is not a distant deity, but an ever-present Father who lifts, restores, and empowers.

    GOD OF GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 2:8-9 Supporting Texts: Titus 2:11-12, Romans 5:17, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 4:16 INTRODUCTION: Grace is one of the most profound expressions of God’s love toward mankind. It is God giving us what we do not deserve—salvation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Renters From Hell Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,125 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:1-12 about the parable of the vineyard and the tenets who would not give up the fruit of the vineyard and killed the son of the owner

    Text: Mark 12:1-12, Title: Renters from Hell, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: the hummingbirds at the feeder becoming defensive and possession of what is theirs, when in reality it is mine, I bought it, I hung it, cooked the food, filled it up, and maintain it. B. Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Far From The Kingdom

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 31, 2014
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    What does it mean to be 'not far' from the Kingdom? These troubling words were told to the one who knew all the right words to say.

    Not Far From the Kingdom Mark 12:28-34 • Can you imagine how describe felt when he heard Jesus say, “You are not far from the kingdom of God?” • This had been a busy day for Jesus. Since coming into the temple, He had been confronted by just about everybody in the building. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015
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    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Although To Yet

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025
     | 440 views

    Based on the prophet Habakkuk's journey from honest complaint to unshakable praise, this sermon explores how faith can find joy not by denying suffering, but by making a radical choice to rejoice in God even when everything has fallen apart.

    From Barren Fields to High Places: The Unshakable Joy of Faith Text: Habakkuk 3:17-19 Introduction: A Prophet's Honest Struggle I want to invite you into the world of a man who was not afraid to argue with God. His name is Habakkuk. We often come to the prophets and see them as untouchable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emerging From Obscurity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 895 views

    Exploring the abundant grace and provision of God

    Today, we will explore one of the most remarkable stories in the Old Testament that beautifully illustrates the concept of God's grace. The grace of God is something we can never fully comprehend or understand in this life. It is through His grace that we have been redeemed and forgiven, despite ...read more

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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Feeling Forsaken?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2018
     | 3,986 views

    We all have moments when we feel like God is distant from us. Faith believes what He says even when we don't feel it.

    1. Forsaken At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her. He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Plea From The Pit Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,467 views

    God is merciful whenever the sinner seeks Him and His mercy. God will show mercy to the nation, the culture, the society that turns from wickedness to seek His grace.

    It distresses me to preach messages that expose sin within the society in which we live. I could wish that I were permitted to speak only pleasant things, to declare a message that was always positive, to affirm our culture as righteous. However, I am compelled to give an answer to the One Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Outline Of Salvation (God's Grace)

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,244 views

    In the final four verses of Genesis 3, we see an outline for Salvation.

    An Outline Of Salvation (God’s Grace) Genesis 3:20-24 Intro: A grandfather found his grandson, jumping up and down in his playpen, crying at the top of his voice. When Johnnie saw his grandfather, he reached up his little chubby hands and said, “Out, Gramp, out.” It was only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Needing God Every Moment Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,220 views

    You remember the steps: admit you are a sinner, know that God is greater than sin, give yourself to God, become addicted to Jesus, count the costs, create yourself anew, understand that a lion is on the loose, and then realize that you need God every mome

    Sunday, August 24, 2008 “Needing God every Moment” Text: Philippians 4:19 Our summer therapeutic session continues with the expressed intent to breaks one’s addiction to sin in the nine weeks of summer. You remember the steps: admit you are a sinner, know that God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist