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  • John McCaherty avatar

    Mysteries Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    power point available by email. this is the final in a series of messages on the mysteries of the kingdom, the series is to encourage and uplift christians and to draw seekers to a decisions for Chirst.

    Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 7 Matthew 13:48-52 kjv Matthew 13:48-52 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind; which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008
     | 3,949 views

    Utilizing this Beatitude of our Lord, may aim is to draw the congregation closer to what Christmas is all about in the birth of our "Peace-Maker".

    Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part I Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pentecost: A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 26, 2016
     | 8,022 views

    What happened at this Jewish feast called Pentecost? Why did it draw so much attention? What does it mean for us today?

    Fifty days had passed since Passover. Jesus has ascended to heaven, having left the disciples with instruction to wait in Jerusalem until the promised Counselor would come upon them with power. The city of Jerusalem was teeming with Jews whom had come on pilgrimage to celebrate Pentecost, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Transformation

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 14, 2015
     | 7,430 views

    Stories like the story of the Transfiguration bring us closer to God and draw us farther away from the world. We need to figure out how to listen for God’s voice among the noise of our worldly lives.

    Have you ever had an experience that was so powerful that it changed your life? I have-that’s why I’m able to stand before you today and preach the good news. Jesus had several powerful experiences, including his Transfiguration, which we heard about in Mark 9:2-9. Transfiguration is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Significance Of Insignificance Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 13, 2022
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     | 4,033 views

    God is the only One Who has the authority to define us. When you and I draw our core identity from God, then so many of the issues of insignificance and emotional issues that plague us in our culture go away.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID The Significance of Insignificance 1 Samuel 16:1-13 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION 1 … goodreads.com/quotes/tag/identity?page=2 Brennan Manning (1934-2013) was an American theologian and author and in his book ‘Abba’s Child’ (1994) says: “Define yourself radically as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Impress God

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005
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     | 51,514 views

    We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

    There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Plan For Deliverance

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,084 views

    God sets us free.

    God’s Program for Deliverance But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gather For Unity Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,256 views

    This sermon will explore the importance of unity within the church and society, especially during challenging times, drawing on teachings from Psalm 133 and Matthew 18:20.

    This is our last week in the We Are Gathered Here sermon series, and we have an immensely important topic to tackle. It’s hard to think of something we need more desperately in our culture right now than unity. We are as divided a nation as most remember being and unfortunately, it doesn’t look ...read more

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    Sermon Series: We Are Gathered Here

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    A Man After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,851 views

    Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

    Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practical Faith "Expecting God’s Best” Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    Today's message looks at how we are to by faith expect God's best for our lives through the story of David and Goliath, and how we can by faith expect God's best through tuning into God, thinking on God's promises, and trusting in God's love.

    Practical Faith “Expecting God’s Best” The Bible says, “Each person is destined to die once and after that comes judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27 NLT) So the question becomes, “How can we stand before a holy and righteous God after our death?” Is it by being better than we are bad? Is it by keeping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "The Initiative Is God's"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,600 views

    All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

    We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Our Triune God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    For centuries Baptists have believed in the Triune nature of God and they do so NOT b/c it is something they “feel” is the right thing to do but it is something they know Scripture upholds as truth.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2007 Date Preached: March 11, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: Our Triune God Sermon Text: Matthew 3:16-17 Introduction: The word “Trinity” has caused more controversy within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is God Silent?

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,479 views

    To those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense?

    I want to begin with a statement in my sermon this morning that whatever God is doing… it makes no sense especially to the serious believers among us, to those of us who have taken the time to wrestle with our faith, have you ever noticed that there are seasons when God makes no sense? Even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

    Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of God To Save Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,883 views

    I am praying that our hearts would be sensitive and with compassion for the people around us who do not know Christ as Lord.

    Power of God to save Series- “Solutions” 1Timothy and 2 Timothy Text- 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Well Good morning – I am glad that you are here with us and believe that the Lord has a word for you today. I hope you come with expectation and are open for him to do something amazing.. Have you found ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene