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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Our Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 3, 2021
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     | 2,792 views

    Those who love God will find it easy to obey the commandments of God, and these commandments are not burdensome, but easy to follow. All the commandments of God we MUST understand are entirely for our own good.

    As we continue our studies on Psalm 91, we will pay special attention to verse 14, which reads like this:Psalm 91:14“Because he cleaves to Me in love, Therefore I deliver him; I set him on high, Because he has known My Name.” (TS2009) In Psalm 91 up until verse 13, these are the words of assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Life's Greatest Choices

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 4, 2007
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     | 23,132 views

    A baccalaureate message on the way our choices determine largely how we spend our lives and where we will be in eternity.

    LIFE’S GREATEST CHOICES (A Baccalaureate Message) "In all your ways acknowledge (know) Him and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:6 The Bible and literature join hands in viewing life as a journey or a road. A popular folk song says, "How many roads must a man walk down, before he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Find Hope In The Promises Of God

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    Throughout life our only true hope is found in the promises of God - especially in times of uncertainty.

    In his epic work Paradise Lost author John Milton embraces a difficult undertaking as he attempts to explain why the Almighty, all-knowing God would create people whom he knew would ruin his perfect creation by disobeying his command. As he begins this complicated endeavor Milton gives us insight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sermon # 41 - Forgotten Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 15, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 358 views

    Jonah did not perceive God’s heart and thereby failed to rejoice when God’s purposes were accomplished in Nineveh. We as a church must have our hearts beat as one with that of God’s and fulfill His purposes to reach the lost and bring them into God’s Kingdom.

    We read in Jonah 4:5, “Jonah went out east of the city and sat down. He made a shelter for himself and sat in its shade, waiting to see what would happen to Nineveh.” (GNB) In this series we are studying the life of Jonah and comparing it with the church of today, thereby trying to learn some ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,327 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quenching Our Thirst

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    This sermon is about finding fulfillment in the salvation that Jesus Christ offers us as opposed to the mirages that the world offers.

    QUENCHING OUR THIRST Text: John 4:4-42 I once read a newspaper article about how a criminal on the run gave himself up because he was thirsty. The police had apparently surrounded this man so that his options of getting away were no longer possible. The police used wisdom when it came ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Finding Peace And Provision In Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 511 views

    This is a story about ordinary people, with problems and difficulties just like you and me. When we invite Jesus into our lives and go deeper with Him, we find that Jesus calms our worries and provides for all our needs, turning us into fishers of men.

    In the book of Luke, we find a beautiful story about a fisherman named Simon who was chosen by Jesus to follow and serve Him. This story is about ordinary people, like you and me, who invite Jesus into our lives and go deeper with Him. In doing so, we find that Jesus calms our worries and meets all ...read more

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    Submitting To Divine Plan And Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,781 views

    God had a divine plan and purpose for each of His Children. It is our responsibility to discover it, pursue it and fulfill it, to the glory of His name, and for our eternal rewards.

    Submitting to Divine Plan and Purpose Study Text: Acts 9: 1 - 6 Introduction: - God, our gracious heavenly Father, has a perfect, accurate and detailed plan for each Christian. - Saul conversion did not happen by chance, there was a divine plan and purpose. Acts 9:15 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Live Life With Certainty

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 23, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,207 views

    What will a new year bring? How can we live our days confidently without knowing what is around the corner? How do I face an uncertain future? Well, Solomon, in the Bible, some 3000 years ago, wondered the same thing. Look at Eccl. 8:7 that we have printe

    HOW CAN I FACE LIFE WITH CERTAINTY? Ecclesiastes 8:7, Joshua 1:1-11, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 INTRODUCTION: As we enter into this new calendar year, it is understandable for us to wonder what this year will hold. Maybe you’re facing uncertainty in your job. Will you be asked to relocate? Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding Hope In Life's Challenges SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 969 views

    The Living Christ is the source of our new birth & our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ you can deal with your past failures & present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead.

    The Living Christ is the source of our new birth and our living hope. If you have a living hope in the living Christ, you can deal with your past failures and present difficulties because of your future blessings. God's glorious best for you lies ahead. Peter begins his letter by praising God for ...read more

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    Finding God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 10,507 views

    How can we find God’s will for our lives?

    Finding God¡¦s Will For Your Life (Rom 12:2 NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. OPEN: This morning my message title is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Unpredictable God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,071 views

    God chooses to let things happen or supernaturally intervenes based upon His own purposes.

    Our Unpredictable God (Acts 12:1-23) 1. We love predictable sayings. In Texas, for example, they say, "Everything is big in Texas." But not always. 2. This week, we read of a special birth in Indonesia. Take note that Indonesia is not in Texas: KISARAN, Indonesia – Indonesia’s heaviest-ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 2,173 views

    Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “our Opportunity In Discipleship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2012
     | 4,157 views

    Being a disciple and making disciples is an opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing.

    Last time, we looked to verse 24 as we talked about the priority of discipleship. Discipleship refers to my growing to become more like Christ. Making disciples is what every church is obligated to do: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .” - Matthew 28:19 (NIV) And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life On Purpose: Worship Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    We were created to worship our creator in spirit and in truth.

    New Life On Purpose: Worship Text: Jn. 4:23-24; Eph. 5:19-20; Heb. 10:25 Introduction 1. Every organization, whether it is a business, civic group, or church, has to know its purpose in order to be successful. a. A business has to know what its product is and whom it plans to sell it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist