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  • John Petty avatar

    Changing Our "Why's" Into "How's"

    Contributed by John Petty on Jan 11, 2008
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     | 6,545 views

    Much of our time and energy is spent on trying to figure out "why" things happen, when we need to focus on "how" to make it through it.

    2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) 1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

    “The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Missionary To The Gentiles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016
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    Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

    A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Asenath [part 2] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2022
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    Asenath is a minor figure in the Book of Genesis. Asenath was a high-born, aristocratic Egyptian woman. She was the wife of Joseph and the mother of his sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

    [part 2] Abundant grain (Joseph is in charge of All Egypt’s crops.) Genesis 41:28-67 28 It is as I told Pharaoh, God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do. 29 There will come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt, 30 but after them, there will arise seven years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    John the Baptist was a unique and powerful figure in biblical history. His life of devotion, humility, and boldness in preaching repentance made him a significant forerunner of Christ.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST – THE FORERUNNER OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:1-6 "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Supporting Texts: Mark 1:1-8, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Pray For The Impossible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2010
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    The book of Nehemiah is about building a work for God, and behind every great work of God there is somewhere a KNEELING figure. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pray for the Impossible Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayForTheImpossible.html A Jew being the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the Babylonian King, is an impossible thought to ponder. How could this possibly be? It was an impossible situation...but we serve the God of the impossible! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,577 views

    Jesus is the Bread from Heaven - Communion

    Bread of Life Today a sermon on communion - homily - be seen with the last 2 stories. Read John 6:25-27 JN 6:25 When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, "Rabbi, when did you get here?" 26 Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, you are looking for me, not because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Clement Of Alexandria Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,210 views

    Although Christ, like a human, is made in the *image of God, he alone shares the likeness of God the Father. Christ is both sinless and apathetic (indifferent), and thus by striving to imitate Christ, one can achieve salvation.

    Clement of Alexandria Titus Flavius Clemens, also known as Clement of Alexandria, was a Christian theologian and philosopher taught at the Catechetical School of Alexandria. Among his pupils were Origen and Alexander of Jerusalem. Born: Athens, Greece Died: Jerusalem School: Middle Platonism; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    9th Century Israel Or The End Of All Things? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 28, 2015
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    Joel's prophecy causes some confusion for interpreters because it seems, and is, a description of two very different events. Very different, yes, but very related, also. See for yourself.

    2. History and Prophecy. The book of Joel There are two portions of Scripture that I believe need our further scrutiny on the subject of locusts. Actually the subject is Bible prophecy, a favorite of mine for sure. The first portion is the prophecy of Joel. I quote here from a former blog of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    A Savior Worth Waiting For

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016
     | 3,335 views

    Joseph wasn’t so thrilled with the whole idea presented to him at first, but eventually accepted the present as God presented it to him. Joseph is really the forgotten figure of Christmas.

    A Savior Worth Waiting For ~ Luke 2:8-20 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Marcus Naugler avatar

    Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,298 views

    It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

    Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    What Is Love Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    No other word in the English language is so misused or misunderstood as the word LOVE. Looking to the Bible we can see what God says Love is.

    What is Love? With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be best to use this Sunday for the Fruit of the Spirit, which is Love. What is Love? Well depending on whom you talk to you will get different answers. Back in the early 70’s we would remember a movie with Allie McGraw and Ryan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Not Just Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2016
     | 6,281 views

    Jesus continues the teaching of the Third Commandment by demonstrating that God's name and integrity is to be upheld, and we are to take the issue of swearing and blasphemy seriously by controlling our language.

    Message Matthew 12:22-32 “Not Just Sticks and Stones” Let’s do an “Eavesdropping Accuracy Test”. I’ll tell you a phrase and you try and think what sort of person would use such a phrase. • “We may refuse or reduce a claim, or cancel this policy, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Driscoll avatar

    Jesus The Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Driscoll on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,948 views

    John sought to bring the good news of Jesus in our own language and our own words to our own world that is dark and so desperately needed.

    Before I get into John’s Gospel tonight, I have to do a lot of historical work for you, to give you some sort of foundational understanding. We’ll talk about Hebrew theology and its history. We’ll talk about Greek philosophy and its history, and seek to bring those together for you guys in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Endangered Species

    Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    It is futile to have faith without deeds. In simple language, it is hypocrisy and such a faith can never save anybody. One’s faith is dead if it is not accompanied by action.

    An Endangered Species What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal