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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Getting To Know God - Part 8 - God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 20, 2019
     | 5,340 views

    The Lord God is a family God. This is a look at the "Three Families of God", what they mean to us and how we can become a member of the family.

    Getting To Know God - Part 8 - God’s Family Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Work Of God

    Contributed by John Thompson Ritchie on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    Content covers the subjects of seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons, being vs. doing something for Jesus, the will & work of God is to know Jesus personally.

    The Work of God John 6:29 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." Earlier in John Chapter 6, Jesus had just fed 5,000 men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communicating With God Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 14,443 views

    God wants a relationship with us and wants to communicate with us.

    Hearing God’s Voice – 5 “Communicating with God” Luke 8:5-8 One of the major differences between Christianity and other religions is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Return To God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2019
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     | 10,302 views

    The first call of prophet Zechariah was a call not to repeat the mistake of their forefathers and return to God while they still can. Now that they have returned to their homeland, they are to stay faithful to God.

    Zechariah is not an easy book to read and understand, but we will try and learn together over these few months. God has important words for His people. • It’s difficult because God speaks not only to the present situation in Judah (with the people now engaging in rebuilding the Temple) but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Calling

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    God’s Calling - Acts 16

    Acts 16 – Paul is Called to Europe and to the Gentile World Illustrations:FEELINGS When George B. McClellan was commissioned Major General of the Army, he wrote his wife, "I don’t feel any different than I did yesterday. Indeed, I have not yet put on my new uniform. I am sure that I am in command ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will For You

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become very obvious. There are three aspects o

    God’s Will for You By Greg Johnson May 9, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Knowing God’s will for our life can sometimes be very challenging as we wait and pray for specific direction. Yet at the same time, as we read and study God’s Word, certain aspects of His will for our lives become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God In The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,289 views

    (I took Rodney Buchanan’s sermon and reworked it for this message). God, the Word, became flesh. Do we of flesh become the Word?

    Reading of text and prayer. Intro: Elder Rhee’s work of writing the entire New Testament on a 4x6 foot scroll in such a way that the words actually form a beautiful image of Christ and 27 angels surrounding him. (I have a print of Rhee’s image of Christ using every word from the gospel of Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Armor Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 131 views

    God equips believers with spiritual armor to stand firm against life’s battles, offering strength, courage, and victory through His presence and truth.

    Friends, some weeks feel like a wrestling match from sunup to sundown. Bills stack up. Deadlines creep closer. The phone pings with headlines that twist your stomach. The mind can hum with a hundred what-ifs—What if I fail? What if the doctor is right? What if I can’t fix this? Have you ever felt ...read more

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    Trees In The Park

    Contributed by James May on May 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,133 views

    We will always see "men as trees walking" until we get close enough to Jesus to have a clear vision of others.

    Trees in the Park By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to have the time to take a walk in the park and see all of God’s creation in a peaceful setting? There’s just something about it that calms the spirit and helps us to realize just how big and loving our God truly is. One of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Missing Piece: Other People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,716 views

    We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

    The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God’s Promise In The Child-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

    GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD—I—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need:—To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a child. ?How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible - God's Word, And God's Power

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    The Bible is highly underrated. Today we will see just how powerful it really is.

    Galatians 1:11-24: The Bible – God’s Word, and God’s Power Last week I could see that Father’s Day was coming. All the advertisements in the paper told me that it was time for me to go out and buy a manly gift for my father. All week long, that’s what the newspapers have been telling you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Remembering God’s Faithful Acts Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,371 views

    The main feature of a Remembrance Psalms is that to call to mind the actions of God in the past, especially the way God acted to save His people. We do that because we understand that all history is God’s history - every thing has a reason.

    Remembering God's Faithful Acts Psalm 78:1-8 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading We have been making our way through a series of sermons on the Psalms. We have discovered that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Amazing Grace #2 Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,454 views

    God saves us by his special favor when we believe in Jesus. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.

    GOD’S AMAZING GRACE #2 WHAT IS GOD’S AMAZING GRACE? Review from last week. QUOTE: “The Church is not a museum for saints, but a hospital for sinners.” (Morton Kelsey). “Jesus said, "Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick people do…” For I have come to call sinners, not those who think they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cross: God’s Perfect Solution PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 959 views

    To highlight God's unfailing love for us, demonstrated through Christ's sacrifice, and the hope of redemption we have received through Him.

    Good morning, family! I hope y'all are doing wonderfully blessed today. We are diving into the Word of God today, focusing on Romans 5:6-11. This Scripture passage is about God's Unfailing Love, Christ's Perfect Sacrifice, and The Hope of Redemption - a beautiful and powerful message indeed. Before ...read more

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