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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    We Matter To God: An Exposition Of The 139th Psalm. A Sermon For The Second Sunday After The Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 8,227 views

    Whose life matters?

    We Matter to God: An Exposition of the 139th Psalm. There have been periods of relative peace and prosperity, but today is not to be included among them. 2020 may go down as one of the most tumultuous years in world history. We live in a time of the Coronavirus pandemic. China has also been hit by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Angel's Touch: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:22-32

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 22, 2020
     | 6,291 views

    Who is it that actually touched Jacob's thigh?

    The Angel’s Touch: An Exposition of Genesis 32:22-32 In the previous passage, we saw that Jacob dreaded meeting his twin brother, Esau. He should have been afraid, for Esau felt cheated out of the patriarchal blessing of the firstborn. The LORD had assured him that al would turn out well. Yet Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For Brethren To Dwell Together In Unity: An Exposition Of The 133rd Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2020
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     | 6,807 views

    We need to be lifted up from our troubles/

    For Brethren to Dwell together in Unity: An Exposition of Psalm 133 The 133rd Psalm is one of the shortest psalms in the Bible, yet it speaks a wonderful message. How pleasant it is when there is harmony in the household. The reason it stirs up such sentimentality is that it seldom works itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Good Men And Women, Full Of Spirit And Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2019
     | 3,364 views

    If Christians disagree about strategies and persons to work with, that may just be God working with our weaknesses to write straight with crooked lines.

    Tuesday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of St. Barnabas I can’t imagine, at the end of one’s life, any better way to be thought of than what we read about the Apostle Barnabas: “he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.” What more does a man need in life? We’ll come back to the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Are You Doing Here--It's A New Year?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 11, 2020
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     | 6,870 views

    What do we expect God to do in our lives in the coming year. What can we expect from the new year that God brings to us. The Life of Elijah shows that God works even through our discouragement.

    “What Are You Doing Here” 1Kings 19:1-18 1 Peter 4:12-19 1/13/2020 Have you ever given someone an assignment to go and do something, and you thought they had left to do it. But then you turn around later and they are in the same spot, and you ask the question, “what are you doing here?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 1, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,821 views

    This sermon is a part of our series, "The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit." It looks at the work of the Holy Spirit being our executor, energizer, equipper, and encourager.

    Holy Spirit Series “The Work of the Holy Spirit” { Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!KZ1jkSaZ!N2kwOJ8rKqvyqRlkXRapLyidfd_ir7QRUJRI5OJZBh4 } In all my years as a Christian, teacher, and pastor, I have found that very few people have a good grasp on the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Eulogy James Smith Sr.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 7, 2018
     | 4,166 views

    This is the eulogy I did for my father. He had 9 kids by 4 mothers. We had very different views of our father. He became a Christian later in life. This message attempts to bring healing and hope to all 9 of us.

    Eulogy James Smith 10/30/2018 There were a lot of important things going on in 1939. The United States was hosting the World Fair. Hitler was making plans to invade Poland. Russia was planning to invade Finland, and most of the World was about to break out in World War ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christmas Covenant[2018]-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2019
     | 1,525 views

    5 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

    The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-V—Jeremiah 31:31-34 Attention: No Official Governmental Civility?—(A ‘supposedly’ true story which I haven't researched) Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up...great Things Take Time

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018
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     | 16,358 views

    True believers can't give up. That what we feel is a setback is only a setup for the Savior to step through. Don't give up...great things take time!

    Scripture Reference: Psalm 137:1-4 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 10, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction: Israel had been in captivity as slave in Egypt. After nearly 400 years of captivity, they were allowed to leave and follow Moses to the Promised Land of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You The One?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,980 views

    Are we are sure we are ready?

    Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Community In Unity Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,470 views

    We win when we're all in.

    A Community in Unity Acts 4:32-37 Rev. Brian Bill November 30-December 1, 2019 While there was much to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, Monday was also a momentous day for me. I had the joy of spending all day with Beth and then for dinner we met a friend of mine from college named Tom. Tom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 20, 2019
     | 5,401 views

    In our lifetime, we come and go from many places, meeting new people and each have an impact on us. We are called by God to run the race that is set before us. We have to be so careful, because we can have a huge impact on others and how they run their race.

    My wife and I just returned from our home church in Abilene, TX, and while we were there, once again I was moved by what I saw. 1. Last night I was called to the hospital, while there I was reminded of several things: health and the briefness of life. 2. A visit to a county jail or state pen will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To Making A Difference During A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,608 views

    Many organizations plateaued or lost momentum this year, budgets are tight. The future is unclear. Yet our desire is still to be successful ministry and fulfill God’s call on our lives. The disciples in John 15 faced a similar situation.

    Sermon: The Secret to Making a Difference During a Pandemic John 15:1-17 During this season, months in a pandemic, increasing unemployment, rampant sickness and death, and on top of that, trying to do virtual ministry, it is hard to gage my success. Am I being successful or just spinning my wheels? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation Of Gideon

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,340 views

    When God comes to Gideon, he was busy working, threshing wheat, in a winepress! God come to us when we are doing the everyday things in life. God is a Present Help in the time of trouble. Here in our lesson, God chooses to alleviate the suffering of His people by calling Gideon to be a judge.

    Subject: Here Comes The Judge -The Transformation of Gideon From a Zero to Hero by The Power of God's Word" Text: Judges 6:11-24 Introduction: The period of Israel's history in the book of Judges is like a merry-go-round; a time full of ups and downs. It was a time when every man did ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hello, We're Your New Pastor

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 3, 2019
     | 6,548 views

    New pastorate positions are exciting and nervous times for all involved. This short message is a quick introduction to the new pastor and encouraging message to promote unity and working for the Kingdom.

    Hello, we’re Your New Pastor Introduction Today is a day of new beginnings for Grace Baptist Church, and for Stacy, our children and I. For the past several years we were given the privilege to serve in various positions within a few different churches and now God has brought us here to serve Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist