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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024
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     | 798 views

    One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

    However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Amaze The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
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    Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed and marveled Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble spirit 4. He possessed great confidence and certainty in Jesus.

    Scripture: Luke 7:1-10; Psalms 96; 2 Kings 5:1-14 Title: How to Amaze the LORD (Heroes of the Faith) Proposition: Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help Us Have The Right Attitudes About Possessions And Money?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Jim Elliott, a famous missionary once wrote, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose."

    The following are guidelines for developing the kinds of attitudes the Lord wants us to have about possessions and money: 1. Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven by giving to Christ’s cause rather than accumulating things on earth. Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Path To Greatness

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
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    Traits we must possess

    1Samuel 16:14-23 The Path to Greatness Introduction Only the Lord knows the plans He has for each of us- and if we were to be honest about it, it disturbs us at times knowing that we can’t know just what those plans might be. There are those of you today those lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Immediate Faith

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,972 views

    Father of a demon-possessed man

    IMMEDIATE FAITH (MARK 9:15-29) There was a devout Christian mother who was always teaching her daughter lessons of faith and trust, especially telling her that she need never be afraid at any time because God was always near. One summer evening she tucked her little girl in bed after her prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Devils Deadliest Deception

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 8, 2021
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    The tragedy of profession without possession.

    The Devil’s Deadliest Deception Romans 6:1-2 Introduction: You may be wondering where this title came from this morning. While reading and studying this week I ran upon the following statement. I don’t know who to attribute it to but just wanted you to know that it was not original to me. Here it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Real Battle Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
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    Our battle is not an earthly one, but a spiritual one

    The Real Battle (Eph 6:10-20) Steve Simala Grant, November 24/25, 2001 Bridge from Mike’s Testimony into message. (Matt’s sermon also?). Today brings us to the end of our study of Ephesians, just in time for the season of Advent which begins next Sunday, and which Pastor Sue will be speaking at. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
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    Potential rulership in Christ’s earthly kingdom

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 2:5-9 Lost and Found Introduction A young man emerged from the Metro train in Washington, DC. The date was January 12th of this year. He positioned himself against a wall beside a trashcan. By most standards, he was nondescript—a young white man in jeans, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Second Sunday Of Lent: Transfiguration Year C-- Higher Leagues

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025
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    Lessons from the heavenly three and the earthly three

    There was a baseball player, Brooks Robinson, former third baseman of the Baltimore Orioles. In his entire 23-year career, he is considered the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history. “It was often said of Brooks that he played third base as if he "came down from a higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Honoring Our Fathers

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
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    Earthly father should follow the example of our heavenly Father.

    HONORING OUR FATHERS LUKE 15:11-32 ILLUSTRATION THE IDEA FOR CREATING A DAY for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Having been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision, Or A Cause

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,277 views

    A vision is something you can possess, but a cause possesses you. This message is about the difference between a vision and a cause.

    A Vision or a Cause Pastor Donny Granberry Good Morning, if you are our guest, welcome to Central and thank you for worshipping with us today. To our church family, welcome to the Lord’s house as we gather together today and give praise and adoration to the King of Kings and Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    Do we let earthly value supersede godly worth? Even if it is something negative in us which can come out as a glory to God. Are we willing to lose all that God has placed in our lives for His glory? What do we do with what has been placed in our hands?

    Opening illustration: A young girl of about 5-6 years old taught me how to worship God. The down side of her was that she had ‘downs syndrome’ which eventually became her strength. Who could ever think that she would become a model who would even teach the mature in Christ to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch With Eager Expectation

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    This world is crumbling. Only our Redeemer can lift our hearts. How does he prepare us to stand in the day of his return? How does this change our lives now? Parts: A. Seeing the signs of a failing world. B. Waiting for your Redeemer.

    Text: Luke 21:25-36 Theme: Watch with Eager Expectation A. Seeing the signs of a failing world B. Waiting for your Redeemer Season: Advent 1c Date: November 29, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Watch-with-Eager-Expectation-Luke21_25-36.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Grave Side: A Short Lesson Of Hope! (Funeral Message) Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 37,319 views

    Two passages of scripture in this case from the NLT as the family were not versed in scripture, for use at the grave side prior to the committal of the departed body to the earth. . To display the hope of the departed and our hope in our Lord.

    Grave side! Paul in his second letter to the church at Corinth [chapter 5:1-9 NLT] wrote the words. “For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body), we will have a house in heaven, an eternal body made for us by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • James Dina avatar

    El SeÑor De Los Anfitriones

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 19, 2020
     | 1,275 views

    Oh Señor de los ejércitos, Rey de la gloria, bendito es el hombre que confía en ti; tú defenderás su causa ante sus opresores y darás descanso a su tierra. Nuestro Redentor es fuerte, el Señor de los ejércitos es su nombre.

    EL SEÑOR DE LOS ANFITRIONES "Porque he aquí que el que forma montañas y crea el viento, el que declara al hombre cuál es su pensamiento, y hace la oscuridad de la mañana, el que pisa las alturas de la tierra, el Señor Dios de los ejércitos es su ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal