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  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Gods Favor..gods Plan..gods Idea...

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,785 views

    You have to rest on Gods ability not yours, nothing is impossible when you depend on Gods ability, instead of your own... His results know no boundaries, His results are limitless.

    Gods Favor..Gods Plan..Gods Ideas All Mothers are special and should be celebrated... A little boy forgot his lines in a Sunday school presentation. His mother was in the front row to prompt him. She gestured and formed the words silently with her lips, but it did not help. Her son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Believers Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 23,256 views

    Thankfulness is like a magnet it draws Gods attention to us, and it brings good things to us. One of the saddest things that can happen to a christian is to lose their thankful heart.

    1 Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 2 Tim 3:1-5 (Un thankful) Having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof, ( We are surrounded today by a spiritual atmosphere of un thankfulness. Lu. 17:11-19 One (Of ten lepers) with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength For The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2009
     | 6,189 views

    We are at war with spiritual wickedness. However, God has equipped us for victory. We need but draw on what He has already provided to be assured of victory.

    “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.”[1] "If you don’t want trouble, don’t say anything, don’t do anything, don’t be anything.” This sage advice was offered by a man who frequently stood in the midst of battle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnesses And Magnets: Our Role!

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,068 views

    What is it all about this Christianity, blessed with a relationship with God Himself, the creator of the universe. To internalise that and keep it there or could there be more, drawing others into a realtionship with Him could that be it.

    Witnesses and Magnets: Our role! This sermon is based on the illustrations and teaching from ‘The Bible’s Big Story - Our Story’ a visual roadmap for the biblical journey, by Dr Harry Wendt. As a lead in, we have used this material as a Bible teaching tool for the last three years, as weekend ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Our Struggle Against Evil

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,068 views

    Observe 4 things: The Overwhelming Army, A Trembling Servant, The Invisible Protectors, & The Courageous Man of God. Then I want to draw 3 conclusions from these observations.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Before Allied forces invaded Iraq Saddam Hussein boasted that if Iraq was attacked the world would see "The Mother of All Battles." But he was wrong. Instead, let me suggest a scripture that describes what I believe could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Week Two Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,999 views

    Lent is a ritual of the Church that leads us into the hope we have in Jesus. Fasting and Prayer are disciplines of Lent to bring about suffering to draw a person closer to God

    “Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 946 views

    This sermon explores trusting in God as our shepherd, drawing strength from hardships, and finding spiritual fulfillment in His guidance, as exemplified by David in Psalm 23:1.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, a sanctuary from the storms of life, a place where we can find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the beauty of the Word of ...read more

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    The Faith That Activates God’s Miracles Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025
     | 592 views

    Faith is the divine key that unlocks the supernatural. Throughout Scripture, we see that God responds to faith wherever it is found. The miracles of Jesus were often accompanied by one common element—faith.

    THE FAITH THAT ACTIVATES GOD’S MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:1, Matthew 9:29, James 2:17-18, Luke 17:6, John 11:40 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the divine key that unlocks the supernatural. Throughout Scripture, we see that God responds to faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Big View Of God

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 29, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 15,800 views

    Don’t we have big problems, big worries, and big questions? Of course we do, and the only thing that can truly help us is a big view of God. This message challenges people to take a step closer to God and see God in everyday life.

    “A Big View of God” Cheap Seats Luke 18:35-43 If you were going to a sporting event, or concert what we would be the best seats? If you were going to a basketball game it would be center court front row. If it were football it would be the 50-yard line, front row. If it were a concert it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Not To Worship God Series

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    An exposition of Exodus 20:4-6

    Islington Baptist Church February 3, 2002 Exodus 20:4-6 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Series: The 10 Commandments How not to worship God A few years ago I made a mistake. I was visiting an elderly Christian lady who happened to have a lamp, but no ordinary lamp. The lamp had a big fat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Anderson avatar

    God’s Purpose In Our Pain Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,957 views

    Message 1 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

    One of our pastors shared a story with me Thursday about a bittersweet moment that he experienced on Wednesday as he attended the funeral visitation of the mother-in-law of one of our former staff members. I wasn’t able to travel to the visitation myself but I have genuinely been praying for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 12, 2021
     | 6,034 views

    I love reading of the heroes of faith that walked with God and He did amazing things through them. Enoch walked with God and we can learn to walk with him also.

    Walking with God Prayer- Good morning I have to tell you I am ready to hear from the Lord! Amen? I come to every service with this attitude… what do you want to say to me today Lord. I come with an expectation that He will speak to us. I believe it is His desire to speak and is not unusual for ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2012
    based on 34 ratings
     | 45,263 views

    God loves you not because of who you are but who He is. His love is uncaused and unceasing. Rest in the certainty of His love. Enjoy the blessings of His love. Give His love away.

    Everyone is looking for love. This quest is around us every day, in the music we hear and the movies we watch. • The desire is woven into the fibre of our being. We all need love. We need to be loved. • If everyone has this same need, then there must be a universal solution. That solution is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    To the unbeliever, He is nowhere. To the believer, He is now/here.

    “Where is God?” To the man without Christ, the answer is ‘nowhere’. Either a man declares himself an atheist and literally believes God is -nowhere-, or, if he serves false gods, God is for all intents and purposes, -nowhere-. In I Cor 2 Paul explained that spiritual truth must be spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God's House

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,924 views

    God's House

    Psalm 27:1-6 God's House 4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple Psalm 27:4 is not about heaven later; its about life here and now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness