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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Everyone Can Support God’s Kingdom

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 16, 2025
     | 375 views

    It is not the monetary value of our offering which catches the eye of Jesus, but the heart behind the offering.

    You can listen to this, and others sermons, here https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 15th June 2025 Mark 12:41-44 Everyone Can Support God’s Kingdom “That is eye-catching!” Have you heard that phrase before? “That is eye-catching!” Perhaps it is an amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God! The Great Rewarder

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 39,337 views

    Those who diligently seek after God to please Him and make sincere efforts to follow His precepts and commands will be rewarded by God who promised this in His Word.

    Mat 16:24-27 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
     | 10,543 views

    Today we will talk about the priority of the tithe. Not only does it show who you trust, but it shows who is first in your life.

    Putting God First -Intro: Last week we talked about the tithe being a “trust” fund. Why did we call it that? Because whoever you give the tithe (the first tenth of your income), that is where you are putting your trust. Every time you receive income there is a test. Every time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Thanksgiving To The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 8, 2021
     | 3,272 views

    As Christians, thanksgiving and praise should be the natural thing that comes from our mouth.

    Thanksgiving to the Glory of God Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It almost seems like Thanksgiving is becoming a “forgotten holiday”. Immediately after Halloween is over, the shelves start stocking up with Christmas items, and advertisements tell us that we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Who Is Good Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,921 views

    A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

    JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming The "Unknown God"

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    Paul is in Athens.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. It’s been said that GOD is like Coke...He’s the real thing. GOD is like General Electric...He brings things to life. GOD is like Bayer Aspirin...He works wonders. GOD is like Hallmark Cards...He cares enough to send the very best. GOD is like Tide...He gets the stains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Promises Through His Savior Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 13, 2025
     | 254 views

    God's promises of protection, provision, and upholding a covenant with His people are a wonderful focal point for the Christian today. However, these ALL come with a catch and that catch is: The only way to benefit from any of this is to receive the promise yourself!

    Isaiah, Part 25 God’s Promises through His Savior Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 4:17-21 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery (9 and under) - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are so glad you’ve come to worship today - Continuing our series in Isaiah: we’ll unpack Ch 61 today and 62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Harry Potter And The Living Stone

    Contributed by William Groover on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 3,904 views

    The Harry Potter story is used to draw paralles with the Gospel. PowerPoint slides available by e-mail. "Not Helpful" if you want Anti-Harry!

    Harry Potter and the Living Stone Or Don’t Be a Muggle! William A. Groover Jr., Ph.D. NOTE: E-mail me at bill@easthill.net and I will e-mail you the PowerPoint slides I prepared to go with this message. You may also download the Harry Potter fonts at http://www.harrypotterdesktop.s5.com and at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Infinite Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 25,238 views

    The full wonder of God's glorious wisdom & power are utterly beyond human understanding. It staggers even the most mature Christian mind, including the mind of the apostle himself. God's wisdom is as inscrutable as it is unfathomable to mere humans. Here

    ROMANS 11: 33-36 GOD'S INFINITE WISDOM [Isaiah 55] For eleven chapters Paul has been sharing the power of the gospel. Step by step he has shown God's way of putting sinners right with Himself, how Christ died for our sins and was raised for our justification, how we are united with Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Trust In God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 185 views

    The sermon encourages finding peace and security by dwelling in God’s presence, trusting Him as our refuge amid life’s fears, pressures, and uncertainties.

    Friend, if your heart feels hurried and your shoulders carry more than the day’s weight, you’re in good company. We live with headlines that howl and calendars that cram. Some nights, the ceiling knows our tears. Some mornings, coffee can’t keep up with concerns. And yet, into the swirl of stress ...read more

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    Work - Partners With God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,066 views

    This message gives a Biblical view of work. A correct view of work will dispel any myths about work.

    Work – Partners with God -How to find satisfaction in your work- I Corinthians 3:5-9 “We work together as partners who belong to God…” V. 9 On this Labor Day Sunday I have a question: Do you appreciate your work?” Before you complain about your job, listen to the regulations that employees at ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Preparing To Worship God

    Contributed by Timothy Jones on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 129 ratings
     | 21,191 views

    If we are going to bring honor to Christ, we must prepare to worship, not just show up....

    Preparing to Worship God-Pastor Tim Jones Exodus 19 1. Everything takes preparation! ?Those that Fail to plan-Plan to Fail? a. When your kids go to school-you don?t just go off to college- b. Weddings-You don?t just get married???? c. Moving into a new home?.. d. It all takes Preparation Joke: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Talk To God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2012
     | 5,315 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 18: 9-14

    Luke 18: 9-14 How To Talk To God 9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prayer And The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 7, 2013
     | 4,784 views

    Starting a new series of talks on prayer I begin with some personal struggles and encourage the congregation to desire to be in the presence of the God.

    As we drove home from Hampshire on the M25 last Monday I heard something smack into the windscreen. About ten minutes later Moira noticed the sun glinting off a crack in the windscreen and over the course of the next ten minutes or so we watched the crack slowly growing. By the time we stopped at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Father Heart Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2020
     | 6,539 views

    Jesus reveals the Father Heart of God to us.

    Fathers Day Sermon - The Father Heart of God A young father to be was pacing back and forth, wringing his hands in the hospital corridor while his wife was in labor. He was tied up in knots of fear and anxiety...and beads of perspiration dropping from his brow revealed the agony of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational