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  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    A Full Life In Empty Places

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,923 views

    God

    Isaiah 58:1-12 (Amplified Bible) Isaiah 58 1CRY ALOUD, spare not. Lift up your voice like a trumpet and declare to My people their transgression and to the house of Jacob their sins! 2Yet they seek, inquire for, and require Me daily and delight [externally] to know My ways, as [if they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Guided By God Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 13, 2024
     | 1,316 views

    Are you committed to letting God guide you, are you taking hold of His Word and letting Him speak to you? What steps have you taken after hearing His call on your life?

    We are in Genesis 24 in our Dust to Life series. Sarah had died and Abraham knew that it was time to prepare Isaac to carry on the blessing that God had promised him. He had learned through the school of hard knocks to trust God and be guided by Him throughout his journey. And now in his old age he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'talking With God' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Fourth in the series of Christian basics entitled firm foundations this one is called ’Talkling with God.’

    Phil 4:4 – 7. Talking to God You might remember the song by Bobby Mcferrin ‘Don’t worry, be happy!’ We find that most people worry unnecessary Statistics show that; 40% worry over things that don’t happen; 30% of people worry over the past that can’t be changed. 12% worry about untrue criticism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Omnipresence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013
     | 9,388 views

    A sermon on the omnipresence of God from Psalm 139:7-12 (Outline and main body of sermon taken from Jeffrey Anselmi at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/where-can-i-hide-from-god-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-promises-of-god-33421.asp, Introduction taken

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Object needed: A tin can. Whenever I see a tin can like this one, it reminds me of how we used to walk along with my friends and kick the can down the road until we got to where we were going. Also, there is a game ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace Of God Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,990 views

    There is a powerful peace that is ours to enjoy in Jesus Christ! Listen to God's word about how we come to know and have this peace.

    The Recipe for God's Peace As you read the New Testament letters of Paul and Peter you will notice the phrase “grace and peace” in all of their introductions. Romans 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Eph. 1:2, Phil. 1:2, Col. 1:2, 1 Thes. 1:1, 2 Thess. 1:2, *1 Tim. 1:2, *2 Tim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jones avatar

    In The King's Service

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,893 views

    Are we a true servant to our King?

    2 Samuel 15:30-34 In The King’s Service Disciples sleep through Christ’s prayer in the garden- Oftentimes we find ourselves asleep to the realities of our spiritual world. Rip Van Winkle- fell asleep for 20 years- awoke, had missed a revolution. ARE WE SLEEPING THROUGH A REVOLUTION? Here we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Reasoning For Creating Mankind Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,258 views

    God had a clear purpose for creating mankind (to reign & worship). Even though He knew we would sin … He still chose to create us and even in our rebellion, He still provided a way for us to know Him.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 5 God’s reasoning for creating mankind Genesis 1:26 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Family Of God

    Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,897 views

    What does it mean to be a part of the family of God?

    INTRODUCTION Dan Dierdorf is a former professional football player who is now a television sports broadcaster. “I’ve been on this incredible roll,” he says with wide-eyed amazement. “I’ve made more money and bettered myself every year since I was 21 years old. If my life were a graph, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eternal God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,702 views

    Jesus presented Himself as God, only to be rejected by the theologians. Would we have reacted any differently? John compels us to think seriously about our own response to Jesus, the Living God.

    *John 8:48-58* *Jesus, the Great “I Am”: The Eternal God* “The Jews answered [Jesus], ‘Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?’ Jesus answered, ‘I do not have a demon, but I honour my Father, and you dishonour me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 134 ratings
     | 48,954 views

    The SOURCE of the supply, the SCOPE of the supply, and the STANDARD of the supply. "The Check is in the Mail!" Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint.

    My God Shall Supply Philippians 4:10-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodShallSupply.html Can God Provide? Ps. 78:19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilderness? 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overflowed; can he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestles With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 31, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,343 views

    The whole experience of PRAYER is not to wrestle with God over our demands, but to know the heart of the One who seek to bless us and call us to a higher purpose in life, and help us understand our utter dependence on Him for success.

    This picture of Jacob wrestling with a God-man can be considered as one of the most bizarre encounter in the Bible. • He was all alone, having sent his family and all his possessions across the stream. • It was in the night, and he wrestled with this God-man until daybreak. Many see him as a hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Will Provide

    Contributed by Larry Scott King on Mar 22, 2014
     | 8,844 views

    A reflection on the imagery of Psalm 23

    Psalm 23 Upon reading Psalm 23 (The NIV Study Bible) and reflecting upon the imagery found within the verses my thoughts immediately turned to King David. I thought not only of David as a young shepherd but my thoughts turned to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. I can see in my mind’ ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Is Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,233 views

    This sermon explores the concept of God as light, its implications for our lives, and how we can reflect this divine illumination in a dark world.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this blessed gathering where we seek to understand the profound truths of our faith, to draw closer to our Creator, and to bask in the comforting glow of His divine illumination. Opening Scripture Reading – Today's sermon is based on the powerful words of 1 John ...read more

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    The God Of Order PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,188 views

    As believers, we are called to let God's light shine through us, stepping into the realm of the impossible and bringing glory to our heavenly Father.

    Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're going to dive into a profound conversation about light, both the light that God created and the light He calls us to be. We'll be looking at two key passages of Scripture: Genesis 1:16-18 and Matthew 5:16. Genesis 1:16-18 says, "God made two great ...read more

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    At the end of this age and the beginning of the next, God will establish His eternal Kingdom ... we live between two worlds- one trying to crash in on the other.

    The Kingdom of God The Kingdom of God is … that place where God’s authority is acknowledged and obeyed, where God or Christ rules and has the final say in the human heart. Hints of the Kingdom of God- beginning of time … Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic