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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Glorify The Name Of The Lord

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 12, 2024
     | 1,329 views

    It should be our goal to glorify the name of the Lord as we live on this earth and wait for His return. That is a prayer that we should pray for ourselves and for each other. So lets look more closely at this prayer.

    Alba 3-10-2023 GLORIFY THE NAME OF THE LORD II Thessalonians 1:11-12 In a book titled “Mornings With Jesus” Katie Jones wrote, "One morning I overslept. Then, while rushing around the kitchen, I spilled a glass of orange juice all over the counter. After that, I got stuck behind a slow driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But God

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 169,092 views

    Satan had done so many things to us that are meant for bad, “But God” means it for good!

    “BUT, GOD”! Gen 37:22-27 & 50:20 Brothers and sisters, each of us have encountered situations where we just felt like throwing in the towel. We felt like the whole world was against us. We felt like no matter what we did things would turn out bad. We’ve often said to ourselves, “No matter what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,044 views

    This sermon explores the natural attributes of God: immutable, eternal, omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient. It then looks at how those attributes affect eash of us personally.

    God Is Introduction: The Psalmist wrote in the 19th Psalm, “The heavens are telling of the glory of God and their expanse is declaring the work of his hands.” Paul adds in Rom. 1:20, “For since the creation of the world, his invisible attributes, his eternal power and divine nature, have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Jesus Is The Answer To Our Collateral Damage

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,822 views

    We will all endure collateral damage in our lives. Will it draw us closer to God? Our sin made Jesus collateral damage.

    Jesus Is The Answer To Our Collateral Damage May 24, 2020 Job 1:1-12 1 Peter 1:1-9 Imagine being at war for a moment. Your squad’s mission is to infiltrate a city and locate a building, because it is being used to manufacture weapons for the enemy. You locate the building and call in for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
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     | 4,866 views

    Closing message in a series through James dealing with the power of personal prayer.

    OPEN: What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer. So here we are, the first Sunday in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "What Is Really Going On"

    Contributed by Antwion Yowe on Jul 10, 2011
     | 6,761 views

    What Is Really Going On? Jeremiah 7: 30-34 Intro Earlier this week, the eyes and ears of this nation were focused on Orange County, FL, anxiously awaiting the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial. Some of us have closely followed the case since its beg

    ) I am reminded of a faithless nation that ritually killed their children and the Lord’s judgment upon them. The passage is Jeremiah 7: 30-34.   Body I. “The children of Judah” a. Judah means “praise” i. Judah’s purpose for existence was to give glory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renewed And Sustained PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,404 views

    Explores how God's providence can renew, rebuild, and bless our lives, drawing lessons from the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity, bound by our shared love for the Lord. We are here to open our hearts to His word, to seek His wisdom, and to find nourishment for our souls. As we gather under the umbrella of His grace, let's remember the words of ...read more

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    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 2, 2022
     | 7,395 views

    So often we treat the will of God like some kind of good luck charm, lucky penny, or rabbits’ foot. The will of God consists of things that are in line with God’s plan and purpose.

    The Will of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There comes a point or there should come a point in every person’s spiritual walk and their ultimate relationship with God that they get tired of religion at least it has for me. Now that doesn’t mean we get tired of God or serving Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God’s Revelation Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 25, 2023
     | 1,801 views

    In this Psalm David speaks of God’s revelation in creation. God reveals himself through the splendor of the universe.

    God’s Revelation Psalm 19 I attended an event called Symphony on the Prairie. It was held at historic Conner Prairie farms in Indiana. There are hundreds of acres with log cabins that are preserved as a museum of what the pioneer days were like in Indiana. In this setting the Indianapolis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Message 20 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:25-28: The Final Comments To The Thessalonians – Pray, Greeting, And Closing Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 972 views

    Paul stresses the importance of prayer for himself. He them urges strongly the reading of his letter but again highlights one of his favourite words – GRACE. It was grace that blesses the Thessalonians.

    MESSAGE 20 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:25-28: THE FINAL COMMENTS TO THE THESSALONIANS – PRAY, GREETING, AND CLOSING GRACE [A]. PAUL’S REQUESTED PRAYER {{1Thessalonians 5:25 “Brethren, pray for us.”}} This is only a short verse, a short request, and Paul does not elaborate on prayer points, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Prayer, No Life;know Prayer Know Life! Series

    Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    Prayer gets God’s work done! This sermon will help us learn to pray God’s way!

    Part 3 of the series; Getting in spiritual shape: No prayer, No Life; Know Prayer, Know Life Prayer- Most people associate prayer with trouble and hardship or when something is needed. I often had the idea that prayer was just that but throughout the years I have learned that prayer is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Misunderstood God: The Condemning God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 21, 2013
     | 4,250 views

    In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming.

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE CONDEMNING GOD** 1 CORINTHIANS 13:6 Big Idea: In Christ we discover God is not cranky and condemning but loving and redeeming. INTRO Have you ever spoken terrible things to a dog in a kind voice? I must confess I have. I have pet Bogey (my Cocker Spaniel) and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Read Your Bible Daily

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025
     | 277 views

    Reading the Bible daily is not merely a religious obligation; it is a life-transforming discipline that draws us closer to God and shapes our spiritual journey.

    READ YOUR BIBLE DAILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Strength And Comfort In Times Of Sorrow

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,564 views

    In this Sermon, we explore the essence of comfort and strength in times of sorrow. Discover how to provide solace and support, strengthening the bonds of our faith community.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in faith, may the boundless grace and peace of our Lord be upon each and every one of you as we gather today in this solemn prayer meeting of condolence. In this sacred assembly, our hearts are heavy with grief, and our souls yearn for the soothing embrace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ