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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Faith Pleases God

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 20, 2020
     | 12,540 views

    A child of God has only one thing that will please his or her Father: faith.

    Faith Pleases God Turn with me to Hebrews 11 and we’re going to begin with verse 6. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” The first thing we see in this verse is that faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can God Change His Mind? Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on May 1, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,612 views

    If God sovereignly ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, is it possible for Him to 'change His mind'?

    CAN GOD CHANGE HIS IMMUTABLE ORDINATIONS? Over the course of the last five weeks we have spent much time considering the providence of God, and how He has ordained whatsoever shall come to pass and more importantly that He has immutably ordained whatsoever shall come to pass. With that in mind we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Of You In My Life Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,281 views

    James gives us clear instruction on how to live closer to God.

    More of You in my life James 4:7-10 Introduction George Mueller was a man of faith and miracles in the 19th century preaching, teaching, and praying through the work God gave him. He was asked onece what was the secret of his service, George Mueller said: “There was a day when I died, utterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Turns Off The Lights

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 53 ratings
     | 29,130 views

    Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel & that God was far away? When you’re hurting & need God most, it may be that you can't sense His presence. The question is what will you do when God turns off the lights?

    When God Turns Off the Lights Isaiah 50:1-3, 10-11 Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you ever felt that God was far away? When you are hurting and need God the most, sometimes it may be that you can't sense His presence. The question is what will you do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Align Your Soul With The Spirit: Discerning God's Voice From Your Inner Voice Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024
     | 919 views

    Have you ever had an experience where you knew that God was telling you to do something? But part of you resists the leading of God. And you ask yourself, “Did God really say that? Or am I just making that up in my own mind?”

    I remember early on as a Christian I had a dream. I had listening to different ministries and churches and I was just learning the faith. I remember having a dream one night that I was at this church, big, with many people. But it all felt dead, empty, and I left the building. Outside the building ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,051 views

    There are many reasons we come to church. One of the primary reasons is to encourage one another.

    Encourage One Another Heb. 10:19-25 Therefore: This word refers back to the preceding chapters and more specifically chapter 10 where the writer discusses the once for all sacrifice of Jesus. Under the Law of Moses, the high priest had to make a yearly sacrifice for the atonement of sins. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abounding Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 18, 2023
     | 1,285 views

    The Lord is available for all of us with his forgiveness, eternal life and blessings needed for our earthly lives. Where we stand with him or without him. Blessed are those who are near to him. Amen.

    Text: Exodus 34:1-8 Theme: Abundant Love   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Remember our theme verse: “Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Choices Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012
     | 6,482 views

    God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

    1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    It's Just A Regular Sunday Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,501 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

    Series: Playing A New Game [#4] IT’S JUST A REGULAR SUNDAY Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction: As I was preparing for today’s sermon, I realized that we have had a “special Sunday” for 10 weeks- It started with the March 25th Palm Sunday sermon and went through last Sunday’s Memorial Day sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Indestructible Life Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017
     | 4,695 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#7] AN INDESTRUCTIBLE LIFE Hebrews 7:11-22 Introduction: Seeing Kevin here today reminds me of one of our projects many years ago. Our Fellowship Hall used to be divided into 4 rooms and a very small Fellowship Hall area. The Church decided to open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know Your God? By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Jul 24, 2025
     | 135 views

    There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. Many attend church, sing songs, and recite verses, yet do not truly know the God they profess.

    Do You Know Your God? Introduction There is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. Many attend church, sing songs, and recite verses, yet do not truly know the God they profess. Daniel 11:32 says: “But the people who know their God shall be strong and carry out great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin McGeer avatar

    Characteristics Of Repentance

    Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    Repentance is a life style not just words.

    Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    My Message Is All About God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 10, 2022
     | 4,206 views

    If we are not careful, we can get in the way of sharing the good news about Jesus and begin to make the message about us. But our message and our ministry must be all about Him and not about us. We must lift Him up, and He will draw people to Himself.

    A. I read about a minister who gave an unusual sermon one Sunday. 1. He used a peanut to make several important points about the wisdom of God in nature. 2. One of the church members greeted him on the way out and said, “Very interesting sermon, Preacher, I never expected to learn so much from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Slaves

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,277 views

    Jesus’ time of crucifixion was drawing near and here he sat, with his leadership team for the future who still didn’t get it – talk about a desperate and seemingly fruitless reality. Since none moved, Jesus did it. The towel that Jesus wrapped around him

    Most of you will be familiar with the term and concept of servant-leadership. It is not a new concept of course. Corporate North America didn’t come up with it and the bright minds of the world didn’t phrase it as a new discovery. One of the Army’s earliest references to servant-leadership is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Keep The Faith When Seeking Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 17, 2014
     | 4,875 views

    We All need God’s help and will receive it when we choose the path of Wisdom

    How can you honor God when faced with important decisions? In the 1989 blockbuster, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” Jones is battling an evil Nazi scientist. Jones and the scientist are at the end of their quest and are in a room filled with chalices, one of which is supposedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational