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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Fight Off What Comes Naturally (Idolatry)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 8, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    Doing what comes naturally will not lead us in the direction of drawing closer to God. Naturally we have a bent away from the things of God.

    Fight Off What Comes Naturally Exodus 20:1-21 1 Peter 2:9-12 3/6/2020 Some things that come naturally to us can prove deadly if we give ourselves over to them. Have you ever been driving and got sleepy at night. You do things to fight off that natural desire to sleep. You may open ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Habakkuk Part One Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 24, 2018
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     | 19,850 views

    This is the first in a series on the Book of Habakkuk. It speaks to us about going to God in prayer, and trusting in Him when He seems silent.

    Habakkuk Series (Part One) Text: Habakkuk 1:1-5 Well Good Morning everyone. It’s good to see you here this morning, and it’s good to be in the House of the Lord – Amen! We’re starting a new series on the Book of Habakkuk this morning. Now I know what you’re thinking… “Habakkuk – that’s the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Armstrong avatar

    Swing The Sickle Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Feb 17, 2019
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     | 7,288 views

    God's judgement is fearful. God will call to account those who reject him. Don't say you weren't warned. Return to the Lord.

    The great and terrible day of the Lord. Are you afraid of God? Do you secretly harbour a fear of him? Maybe in your upbringing you were introduced to a god who scared you and this was reinforced as you read those violent stories in the OT. Does a fear of God turn you away him? The language that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Rooted In God's Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 18, 2019
     | 6,566 views

    We need to recognize the power of God's love for us, which should compel us to passionately serve Him. part 1 of 2

    Rooted in God’s Love Ephesians 3:14-21 February 24, 2019 Has your mind ever wandered? I would assume for most of you at some point, maybe it’s already started - - - your mind will wander during this message. I don’t want to plant any wandering seeds, but it happens, doesn’t it? You’re in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Church Alive And On Fire

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 11, 2013
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     | 9,752 views

    It is quite clear that the church is under attack. It’s open season on pastors and the entire church as well. It is almost as if the world system is pushing the church into a corner and challenging the church to produce its credentials

    4 The Lord will wash away the filth from the daughters of Zion. He will wash away the blood from Jerusalem. With a spirit of judgment that burns like fire, he will make everything pure. 5 Then the Lord will create a cloud of smoke in the day and a bright flame of fire at night over every building ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Forgive Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 5, 2014
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     | 3,806 views

    Based on Dr. John A. McArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness" in reading or hearing this message we learn that we are nothing less than hypocrites when we do not forgive. For more information on this topic,read MacArthur's book! (1/5/14)

    **I preached this sermon, based upon concepts from John MacArthur's book "The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness", originally in 1999. Since then, I have preached it a few times and have modified it to fit in a devotional format. Over the next few weeks, we will discuss the topic of forgiveness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Day Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 14, 2013
     | 4,454 views

    What is "the Day of Christ Jesus" and how does it differ from "the Day of the Lord"? Whether these are coming events we fear or embrace is all a matter of perspective; where do we stand in relationship with Christ?

    Philippians 1:3-6 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus' Poor Money Sense Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 5,545 views

    Don’t hire Jesus to be a fundraiser; he just doesn’t seem to have good money sense.

    Introduction One of the characteristics that makes our country great, as seen in the recent tragedy, is the pleasure people take in giving to worthy causes. People like contributing to something that makes a positive difference. Good fundraisers know this; that is why most of them feel good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    I'm Eaten

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2012
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    Zeal for God and His house. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    I'm Eaten John 2:12-17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Eaten.html "Eaten up". You can be eaten up with a goal. It's when you want something so badly that it 'consumes' you. ill.--"Hero Worship". This is when you want that sandwich more than anything. [hero!] No. I've noticed that there's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 17, 2012
     | 3,965 views

    A sermon dealing the dangers of idolatry for God's people.

    “Who’s Your Daddy?” “Exodus 20:1-7” Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Commanded Blessings

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 56,925 views

    God has commanded blessings in the area of giving, unity, and upon His people (Numbers 6). "God, teach me to give to You, as You have given to me, lest You give to me, as I have given to You."

    The Commanded Blessing Today we are going to speak on the subject of the commanded blessing. We will explain what a commanded blessing is, the areas God commands blessings, and I will break down the commanded blessing in Numbers chapter 6. As we look in the scriptures we see that God commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Dark Side Of Bible Prophecy

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures), pale riders in Egypt, “the nephilim” which some consider weird, bizarre. That said, we really can’t afford to ignore biblical prophecy.

    The Dark Side of Bible Prophecy: Why We Must Discuss the Strange & Supernatural (From an article by Gary Stearman found in April 2013 Prophecy in the News) Introduction: A Over the last few years we have learned about loud trumpets, glowing lights over the Temple Mount, glowing figures (12th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Old Man Death Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
     | 6,091 views

    We have seen that this knowledge was Disobedience; now we see it brings forth death as God had promised.

    Intro: 1. One morning in 1888 Alfred Noble, inventor of dynamite, awoke to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. You see, it was Alfred’s brother that had died and the reporter carelessly reported the death of the wrong brother. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Greater Than John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017
     | 7,964 views

    In God's estimation John was the greatest man ever born of a woman. John was neither a prince nor a king. He was not a man of wealth, fame, or power. Who was he? He was simply a man who believed in the Messiah and who totally committed to the Messiah

    Introduction A. At the height of His earthly ministry, Jesus was approached by two disciples of John the Baptist 1. Turn to Matthew 11:1-6 2. John was in prison, and had sent the two disciples to Jesus Matthew 11:1-6 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    What Is Faith Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
     | 7,635 views

    Here in chapter 11: Paul was urging the Hebrew believers not to fall back into Judaism, their old way of religion, and to continue in the Christian faith.

    #~1~ Heb.11:1-3 ~INTRODUCTION~ (HALL OF FAITH CHAPTER) SS 4-12-14 Today we’ll begin a new study of “Hebrews Chapter 11:” often referred to as the “hall of faith” chapter. --- Chapter 11: is also called by some “the catalog of the faithful”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist