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  • Bill Walker avatar

    Approval Of Humans Or Of God Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017
     | 3,863 views

    A look at Paul's passion for truth and grace.

    APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living For God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 2,814 views

    We might not know the day or time of Jesus’s return, but we can always know God’s will for us is to live godly lives of faithful obedience.

    Living for God Jeffery Anselmi / General Thessalonians- Faith In Uncertain Times / Walk; Faithfulness / 1 Thessalonians 5:12–24 INTRODUCTION • In the last couple of weeks, we have covered what 1 Thessalonians tells us about the issue of the Second Coming of Jesus. • I am glad Paul gave us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bring Them To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2023
     | 2,604 views

    The most important thing we can do for our children and prodigals is to bring them to Jesus.

    Title: Bring them to Jesus Theme: It is important that we bring our prodigal children to Jesus and lay them at His feet. Text: Mark 9:17 - 19 Opening Scripture Mark 9:17-19 Then one of the crowd answered and said, "Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. (18) And wherever ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Your Primary Purpose?

    Contributed by David Cramer on May 6, 2025
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     | 581 views

    A message for direction on what the Lord is calling you to do.

    Close Your eyes and repeat after me. Say, “Lord, you are welcome in this place.” Now say it like you mean it. Let's put the bad things from our week at the door to His house Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Record Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 16, 2013
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,147 views

    I see the path of forgiveness of sin in this text. 1- We cry and the Lord forgives 2- We wait and the Lord gives hope 3- We believe and the Lord redeems

    INTRO.- Have you ever been stopped by a police officer for any reason, speeding, incorrect lane crossing, etc.??? ILL.- A policeman pulls a man over for speeding and asks him to get out of the car. After looking the man over he says, "Sir, I couldn't help but notice your eyes are bloodshot. Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Coming Of Immanuel Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    If we want to see God turn our disappointments into dreams come true, like Joseph, we must trust and obey Him.

    Show video: Mary and Joseph (Skit Guys) “…Joseph, I’m pregnant.” Imagine Joseph’s disappointment when he heard those words. According to the custom of the day, the engagement period was a time to prove the purity of the bride-to-be. They were engaged for a year. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Making Sense Of Life Prt 2: Human Suffering

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 20, 2023
     | 992 views

    How do we speak to our own hearts or to someone else who has suffered greatly, who, out of that suffering begins to doubt the nature of God?

    Last week we spoke about the nature of moral and natural evil as we try to make sense of life. If there is a good, all-powerful, all-knowing God who created the world, why does evil also exist? In review, Augustine defined evil as: The absence or deprivation of good…the effects of evil tend to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Renewed Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 5, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,130 views

    This sermon explores how God's loving discipline and our deepest weariness can become the very place where He renews our strength, reminding us through Isaiah 40:27–31 that those who hope in the Lord will rise, not by their own power, but by His.

    Renewed Strength in Weakness Isaiah 40:27-31 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Have you ever been in such dire circumstances that all sense of hope seemed lost? In the very epicenter of life’s whirlwind—when trials strike from every side—you find yourself utterly broken. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,423 views

    talk about what God expects

    INTRO: I remember before entering into the ministry I was going to get a degree in computers. I was taking COBOL (a business language). The proff would give you a problem to solve and you would have to write lines of code to solve the problem. On one occasion I was typing several hundred lines of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If You Do Not Obey The Voice Of Your Lord

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
     | 5,106 views

    I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to the news, but in the last three months there have been some happenings that should alarm everyone.

    I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to the news, but in the last three months there have been some happenings that should alarm everyone. For those that have not been paying attention to the recent events, allow me to recapitulate what has happened during these last three months that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Present Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 46,557 views

    Paul tells us why we must not let our present suffering get us down. 1- We recognize that suffering is a part of this world 2- We relish our hope of something better 3- We receive help for our weaknesses

    INTRO.- Our present sufferings. ILL.- An old man goes to his doctor and says, "I don't think my wife's hearing is as good as it used to be. What should I do?" The doctor replies, "Try this test to find out for sure. When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand 15 feet behind her and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust -

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 11, 2017
     | 18,395 views

    A sermon that looks at how we can trust in God

    Proverbs 3:5-6New International Version (NIV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.[a] Ever had a bad hair day Winston Churchill primeminister of England during world war 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Hodge avatar

    The Case Of The Ruined Woman Series

    Contributed by Dan Hodge on Sep 6, 2019
     | 7,177 views

    We will learn that there are no hopeless predicaments with the Lord! 1) No situation is hopeless! 2) No storm is hopeless! 3) No sinner is hopeless! 4) No sickness is hopeless! 5) None of our lost loved ones are hopeless! b. Nothing is hopeless with the Lord!

    Introduction A. The Bible is filled with impossible, hopeless cases. 1. Situations and circumstances appear in the Word of God, and many of them appear impossible. a. There seems to be no solution. b. Storms, needs, deaths, sicknesses, and many other situations appear impossible to the human mind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Salvation Possible For All? Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 2, 2023
     | 2,761 views

    Is Salvation Possible for All? 1. Salvation is Possible for All 2. Pleasing God is Possible for All Who Act on His Word 3. Perfection is Possible for All Who Pursue It. Finally, 4. Paying the Price is Possible, Necessary, and Worth it. Amen.

    Sermon – Is Salvation Possible for All? Matthew 19:16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 “Why ask me about what is good?”Jesus replied.“There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith Causes Us To Live With A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 3, 2025
     | 567 views

    Faith does not call us to sit and wait for something big to happen — it calls us to live every day with purpose. God has gifted each of us uniquely, and true faith leads us to use those gifts in service to His mission. Living beyond belief means living out our calling.

    ### **Introduction: Purpose or Performance?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 2 ### **Opening Story + Transition (Refined for Sermon 2)** Power Outage Teaches Church a Valuable Lesson Source: Clark Cothern, "Power outage or Power display?" Leadershipjournal.net ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ