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  • Jason Tesser avatar

    What Is God Like

    Contributed by Jason Tesser on Apr 14, 2009
     | 3,707 views

    Have you ever wondered what God is really like? Learn from the Word of God what He is truly like.

    The Ultimate Question What is God Like? Isaiah 40 Introduction: Our text for this morning is Isaiah 40. Let us read the first 11verses. NAS Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, O comfort My people," says your God. 2 "Speak kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her warfare has ended, That her iniquity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,162 views

    JANUARY 8th, 2023.

    Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 10:34-43, Matthew 3:13-17 A). MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfilment of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mountain Moving Prayers

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 29, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,189 views

    Many people come with a grocery list during prayer. Some want to impress the hearers with their flowery language. Well that does not impress God one bit. In essence your prayers reflect what you believe about God. Do we pray like the early apostles or ...

    Opening illustration: One day a handicapped woman (due to her physical state could not go to church) was reading the newspaper and came across an article about the ministry of D.L. Moody and the Revival that was taking place in the United States. Even though she had never heard of him before, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Child Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 10, 2016
     | 6,749 views

    When the Bible uses a name common in everyday language, like “children,” it’s an object lesson of our relationship to God or something about our nature as believers. This sermon examines how believers of God’s children with practical applications.

    Names for the People of God #2—“Child of God” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 10, 2016 BIBLE READING: John 3:1-16 or Romans 8:14-21 TEXT: Turn to Romans 8:16; put a marker there; and then turn to Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship - Satisfy Yourself Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 4,058 views

    You had enjoyed food and friendships and being productive and investments and vacations and hobbies and reading and shopping and sports and TV and travel … but not God.

    Today, we launch a new series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This series fits nicely after talking through Creed for the summer. First, we discussed our creed and now our deeds. Beliefs always precede our behavior. You can find today’s sermon notes on YouVersion and go to “Live event.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Joy To The Lord's Heart Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 238 ratings
     | 28,727 views

    It is mind-boggling to realize that we have the capacity to make God rejoice by our faithful ministry.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 25 “Bringing Joy to the Lord’s Heart.” Luke 10: 1-24 Dr. John R. Hamby Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vines And Branches In The Vineyard

    Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,425 views

    An exposition of the vine and vinedresser imagery in Jesus teaching in John 15:1-10

    Psalm 148, Isaiah 41:14-20, 1 Peter 3:8-18, John 15:1-10 Vines and branches in the Father’s Vineyard The Psalm appointed for today is a long, enthusiastic summons to praise the God who made the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. As such, it is a fitting response to what David tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lessons From The Seven Churches Of Revelation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 19, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    This message will look at: 1. What Jesus said to the Seven Churches 2. The security of the Born-Again Christian 3. What repentance and salvation mean.

    The book of Revelation tells us about seven churches that are examples of what a church should do, and not do, to be healthy, growing, and vibrant with the anointing of God. This message will look at what Jesus said to the churches, the security of the Born-Again Christian, and what repentance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reality Of Hell

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,173 views

    The Bible speaks about a real place called hell, and it’s a place where many people will unfortunately go when they die. But some individuals reason that hell is contradictory to God’s love and mercy and should not be preached.

    I have entitled our message this morning “The Reality of Hell.” Hell is a topic that tends to be avoided in a lot of churches and by a lot of pastors today. One person has accurately identified the perception of hell today when he said, “Since the days of fiery sermons from Puritan preachers like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Non-Repayable Debt Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,230 views

    All people owe a non-repayable debt to the Lord. If He dismisses our debt, then we should extend the same courtesy to any of our debtors. If Jesus forgives us; we should forgive others. Our debt is forgiven through faith in Christ.

    I have entitled our message this evening “A Non-repayable Debt,” and we will be looking at what is commonly called, “The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.” “John Oglethorpe, in talking to John Wesley, once made the comment, ‘I never forgive.’ Mr. Wesley replied, ‘Then, Sir, I hope that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Joy To The Lord’s Heart Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2018
     | 13,034 views

    Today’s passage reminds us that with salvation comes the responsibility to join the task of sharing the good news with those who have not yet heard. Some will go great distances, others will share with friends and neighbors, but we are all called . . . .

    10-26-04 Bringing Joy To The Lord’s Heart Luke 10:1-10:24 Luke’s Gospel account is the only one that tells of the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only version that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These seventy men are not called apostles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    From Where Does My Help Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,388 views

    Psalm 121:1-8 shows us how God helps his people.

    Scripture Our various governmental agencies have directed that there be no meetings of ten or more people at the present time. This is because of the worldwide Corona Virus pandemic. Like many churches, we wrestled with our response to the directive. Our Session decided that as a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Bring Joy To Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 424 views

    Luke is the only Gospel writer that tells us about the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only Gospel that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness.

    How to Bring Joy to Jesus “Then Jesus was filled with joy of the Holy Spirit.” Luke 10:1-24 Intro: Luke is the only Gospel writer that tells us about the sending out of the seventy. It is also the only Gospel that describes their joyous return and victory over the forces of darkness. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Matthew 24 Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 20,575 views

    The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heavenly Portals Or Potholes To Hell?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,585 views

    There has been a dramatic increase in the number of those who say they are experiencing angelic visitations as a result of open heavenly "portals"

    NASA has used spacecraft to detect energetic particles and magnetic openings in the Earth's magnetosphere. They are known as 'X-points' or electron diffusion regions where the magnetic field of Earth connects to the magnetic field of the Sun, creating an uninterrupted path leading ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational