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  • David Dykes avatar

    Are You Plugged In To Celebrate God's Goodness? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,995 views

    When God’s people returned to Jerusalem after nearly a century of exile, they found their city in ruins. The Temple of God–where they believed God lived–was destroyed. This is a story about how God’s people plugged in to His supernatural power.

    Are You Plugged in to Celebrate God’s Goodness? Ezra 3:10-13 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I have a light here, but it’s not doing what it was created to do. It’s not shining. The reason it isn’t fulfilling its purpose for existence is because it isn’t plugged in to a source of power. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 8,675 views

    Salvation, hope for everyone, the Gospel

    THE POWER OF GOD June 26, 2022 Romans 1:16 INTRODUCTION "I am not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile" A few years ago we went down to Florida and visited with my wife's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Name Of God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    Some reason that if the death of Jesus is the atonement for the sins of the whole world, why is everyone’s sins still not forgiven? The Lord Jesus has completed all that needs to be done for our salvation, however, it is up to each one of us to accept this free gift of salvation.

    We read in Psalm 91:14,“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.” (ESV) As we continue this series of studies on Psalm 91, from verse 14 on wards are the words of assurance from God Himself. To those who have known that mighty name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    An Amazing God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,245 views

    There are times when God seems distant and hidden to us. The psalmist reminds us of God’s greatness and where we can experience God’s presence in our lives.

    Psalm 19:1-14 “An Amazing God” INTRODUCTION As a child, I loved to play the game, “Hide and Seek.” I would spend entire summer afternoons hiding and seeking with five or six of the kids in my neighborhood. I gave up the game when I grew older, but I now find myself increasingly occupied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The God Of Restoration

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2025
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    The enemy comes to steal, to kill and to destroy, but the Lord God is a God of Restoration of all that is stolen or destroyed.

    The God of Restoration Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 8, 18 - 19 Introduction: - God is not just a God of creation, but also a God of restoration, actively working to heal, renew, and bring back what has been destroyed or stolen by the enemy. John 10:10 - God is not indifferent to suffering or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 67 views

    Our God is a Restorer by nature. He restores time, health, joy, resources, relationships, dignity, and purpose.

    GOD OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 61:7, Job 42:10-12, Psalm 126:1-6, Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when people experience loss—of time, opportunities, relationships, health, resources, or dignity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Friendship With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,005 views

    Many Christians have experienced the love of God the Father, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, but few have encountered the friendship (fellowship, communion) with the Holy Spirit.

    THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #2: FRIENDSHIP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Difference Conversion Should Make

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 6, 2012
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    “OUR ABILITY AND DESIRE TO VIEW OUR GOD, OURSELVES AND OTHERS DIFFERENTLY RESTS ON OUR ABILITY TO EMBRACE OUR PERSONAL ENCOUNTER WITH CHRIST.”

    THE DIFFERENCE CONVERSION SHOULD MAKE 2 CORINTHIANS 5:16-20 SO FROM NOW ON WE REGARD NO ONE FROM A WORLDLY POINT OF VIEW. THOUGH WE ONCE REGARDED CHRIST IN THIS WAY, WE DO SO NO LONGER. 17 THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME! 18 ALL THIS IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who God Is Not

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 28, 2007
     | 2,559 views

    The Book of Hebrews gives us insight into the identity of God, but also it reveals what God is not. It’s important to know what God is not.

    Sermon for CATM: “Jesus, the Answer to Who God is Not!” – October 28, 2007 Last week Maryellen talked about what the Book of Hebrews reveals about Jesus Christ. That God is trustworthy, that God is serious, and that God is faithful. Today we’re looking at the opposite in a sense: Jesus also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ordinary God

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,597 views

    No one wants to be “average”, or “ordinary”. No one, except, strangely enough, God.

    The Ordinary God Luke 2:41-51; Phil 2:1-8 Dec 28, 2008 Intro: What did Jesus do for the first 30 years of His life on earth? We’ve just come through the season of Advent, the waiting and preparing, and then celebrating the birth of Jesus, the arrival of God in human flesh, the “incarnation” (to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeking God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 11, 2022
     | 4,045 views

    The healing of the invalid shows that God seeks out the lost to save them.

    INTRODUCTION • Imagine that you have some disability, one from which you have suffered from most of your life, it not all of it. • You have tried everything and every treatment, as well as some that are off the books. • You hear about a special pool where you can go to be healed, but there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    God's Rainbows

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 19,216 views

    The rainbows that God has placed in our spiritual clouds give us comfort and strength now and confidence in the future.

    GOD’S RAINBOWS "The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth." Genesis 9:16. It is hard for me to believe that it has been nearly fifty years ago that I had the privilege to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lorraine Greeff avatar

    The Heartbeat Of God

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jul 18, 2014
     | 4,232 views

    God wants us to become aware of Him

    THE HEARTBEAT OF GOD (Play cd with heartbeat on) What a sound, something alive, something real. WOW. To hear that sound we have to be pretty close. Like lying on one’s chest. Then how much closer does one have to be to God. You cannot just go around and ask ‘can I listen to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021
     | 3,018 views

    The purpose of God in creating the world was to establish his reign over all the earth. That reign was marred and spoiled by our disobedience in the Garden of Eden.

    As Jesus began his ministry, the Bible says that he, “traveled about from one town and village to another, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Luke 8:1). The concept of the kingdom of God was central to the teaching of Jesus The purpose of God in creating the world was to establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God Of Fire Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 83 views

    The fire of God symbolises His presence, power, purity, and passion. From the burning bush that called Moses, to the fire on Mount Carmel, to the cloven tongues of fire at Pentecost, God's fire reveals His nature and demands.

    GOD OF FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:29 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:2-5, 1 Kings 18:36-39, Acts 2:1-4, Leviticus 6:12-13, Revelation 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Our God is not only loving and merciful—He is also a consuming fire. The fire of God symbolises His presence, power, purity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God