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    Judges Justly

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2023
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    To begin with, you must trust your God with all that happens in your life without raising your finger at Him.

    Judges justly 1 Peter 2:23 “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” I pray this devotion resonates very strongly and touches every person who reads. Hallelujah! To begin with, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Household Of Stephanas

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 10, 2023
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    Stephanas, as head of the family, made sure that his whole family (servants as well) were involved. Hallelujah!

    Household of Stephanas 1 Corinthians 16:15 You know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and they have devoted themselves to the service of the Lord’s people. I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Create In Me A Clean Heart.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2022
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    A faithful confession of sin.

    CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART. Psalm 51:1-10. In this solemn Psalm of repentance, we dive in (headfirst, as it were) with a plea for mercy. The verbs “have mercy… blot out… wash me… cleanse me” (Psalm 51:1-2) all appear to be in the imperative: but they are in fact plaintive pleas based in the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transforming The Ordinary Into Extraordinary SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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    God's power can turn simple things into powerful weapons against evil

    We all know the story of Moses and the burning bush, where Moses presented several excuses to God. However, God had an answer for each of his excuses. Today, we will focus on one particular question that God asked Moses. But before we delve into that, let's read a portion of the account from Exodus ...read more

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  • Don Hawks avatar

    Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002
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    A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

    (Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Sermon Is Not Just For Everyone Else Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014
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    It is impossible to really know God and not live a life of repentance

    Most of us tend to categorize all sin into two categories – my sin and your sins. And of course when I do that I always think that your sins are so much worse than mine. Since it’s really important that all of us recognize that tendency in our lives in order to make a proper application ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Burning Bushes And Second Chances”

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 20, 2021
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    ‘Burning Bushes and Second Chances’ Exodus chapter 3 verses 1-22 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Regular Day (vs 1-2). (2). A Bush that Burnt (vs 3-6). (3). A Questionable Ancestry (vs 6). (4). A Promised Deliverance (vs 7-10) (5). A Reluctant Response (vs 11-22) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man made an appointment to see his doctor. "Doctor," he complained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Beautiful Feet!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 3, 2025
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    Beautiful Feet! - Romans chapter 10 verses 14-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Fact: All heard (vs 14-17) Fact: Israel heard (vs 18-21) Fact: Israel refused (vs 19-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Nearly a quarter of all bones in our bodies are in our feet. • There are 26 bones in each foot, • As well as 33 joints, 19 muscles, • 10 tendons and 107 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Rut Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010
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    In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities, Principles, And Purpose

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006
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    These are three powerful words, especially for young men and young ladies who have given their hearts and lives to the Lord and have said, “Here am I, Lord, use me.” Priorities, you have got to have priorities in your life. In proper order. Principles.

    Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – January 25, 2006 A little earlier before we came on the platform this morning, I asked Dr. Elmer Towns, who is seated here, “Elmer, when we co-founded Liberty University® thirty-five years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increasing Our Resolve

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    Here are a few guidelines to increasing our resolve that we can glean from the lives of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when they faced the wrath of the King and the fiery furnance

    Increasing Our Resolve (Dan 3:1-30) In order to overcome the tendency to be impulsive, obsessive or compulsive one needs greater resolve. A person with resolve decides firmly to do something regardless of surrounding circumstances. People who increase in their resolve gain greater mental, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aslan Is On The Move Series

    Contributed by Robert League on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,151 views

    An introduction to the film, "The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe" with a few suggestions for seeing its Christian content.

    ASLAN IS ON THE MOVE Psalm 7: 6-11 Do you remember when they used to have those computer-designed posters in the malls? They looked like a pattern of colours. But if you "really looked at them," you were supposed to see a hidden picture in them? For a long time, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Puffy Heads Go Poof!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
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    When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof!

    Puffy heads go poof! Thesis: When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof! Texts: Proverbs 8:13 "To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech." Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goes before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    The Message, The Messenger, And The Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,529 views

    What is the Gospel about, how do we get it, and what mistakes do we make

    Romans 10:1:21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the Messege, the Messengers, and the Mistakes Introduction A. Back in June when I took my Oral Exam, I remember sitting there for about 30 minutes waiting for someone to come back and tell me how If I passed or not B. Finally someone came C. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Reward And The Punishment

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,048 views

    Part of our "Sights and Sounds of Judgment Day" series. The what and the why of reward and punishment.

    Luke 19:11-27 THE REWARD AND THE PUNISHMENT This past Tuesday was “judgment day.” Not “Judgment Day,” the end of the world. But a day of judging – the voters of our country “judged” the candidates that were running for office and made some decisions. In the presidential race especially, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran