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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Priorities-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2020
     | 2,263 views

    3 of ? Haggai exhorted those returning from exile to prioritize their relationship with God. God’s people must prioritize their relationship with God. But how can they do that? A prioritized relationship with God properly assesses...

    PRIORITIES—III—Haggai 1:1-15 Attention: Priorities: Hurricane Dorian Devastated the Bahamas in August of 2019. Below is an actual picture of our TV screen showing just how Floridians are Preparing for the threat of Hurricane Dorian. Synopsis: The Weather Channel host is speaking to their man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mugged By The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 24, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,826 views

    Talks about how to overcome trying to find your identity in your outward appearance.

    Identity Theft…Mugged by the Mirror Are you at risk of having your identity Mugged by the Mirror Know what God Knows See how God sees Love who God Loves Reflect God’s Glory Slide Good morning. We are continuing our series this morning called Identity Theft Last week we spoke about how we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Harvest Is Near

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 24, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 27,677 views

    A sermon examining the difference between true Christians and those who only appear to be saved.

    The Harvest Is Near Matthew 13:24-30 On February 15, 2015 NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams was suspended and eventually demoted because of a story he told on January the 30th. He was referencing an event that occurred while he was on the field reporting on the Iraq war in 2003. He falsely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe In Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,760 views

    Ready or Not....He is coming and we should be ready for His appearing. Here is how.

    There are many weird things you can hear about the return of Christ and the end of time. This morning I would like to share my beliefs up front, and then cut right to the chase of exposition of what Jesus said about His second coming, the "Parousia". Your pastor is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Surrendering King Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 21, 2013
     | 5,126 views

    Jesus rode into town as a king but died as a rebel. However, in his death we recieved a King. This sermon discovers reasons He was labled a rebel worthy of death.

    As I was beginning to prepare for this weeks sermon on the secrets of the Kingdom I realized that we have not met the King yet. Therefore, this week we are going to step away from the Kingdom teaching so that I might introduce you to the King. Since this is Palm Sunday, I think we should start ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Pleasing Heart To The Lord

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
     | 6,270 views

    God does not look on outward appearance but on the heart; create in me a clean heart.”

    1 Samuel 16:1-13 “A Pleasing Heart to the Lord” INTRODUCTION The Lord, God of creation, is a God of transformation. In the beginning, God transformed chaos into order by taking a formless void and creating sea, land, sky, sun, moon, and stars. God sent his son, Jesus the Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Nobody That God Can Use

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    The LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.

    _______________________________________________ + New PowerPoint Slide > Transition Within Slide _______________________________________________ - Samuel had to pass Gibeah + 1 Sam 15:34 — Map > Ramah - Samuel’s Home > Gibeah - Saul’s Home > Bethlehem - David’s home + Samuel’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jones avatar

    The Day God Died

    Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    Although the death of Jesus may have appeared destructive, we find life in Him.

    The Day God Died. Mark 15:33-37 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
     | 223 views

    God examines the heart, not outward appearances, when evaluating our devotion, obedience, and faith.

    GOD LOOKS AT THE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 16:7 Key Verse: “But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,555 views

    Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.

    Being Righteous: With My Prayer Life “Prayer is the disappearance of my personal will, and the appearance of obedience to God’s will in my life.” Sunday Morning Sermon 3.11.07 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Intro: Video on Prayer Discussion: (Start with title and text) I was a preacher in Apache, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014
     | 2,566 views

    Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

    BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hijacked From The Land Of Canaan Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    What a scoundrel Abraham appeared when he took his eye off the ball.

    Hijacked I want to go on to Gen 12:10-20 and Gen 13. 14. What happened when they got to the Promised Land? 1 How come Abraham did not remain in the Promised Land. Practical application: So many of us think that once we reach the goal God has for us that we have made it. Once we’re in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Sunday - Resurrection Day - The Day Of Joy And Amazement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2022
     | 4,086 views

    After the dark and depressing days of crucifixion Friday and silent Saturday, came resurrection Sunday. The tomb was empty and Jesus appeared to Mary, Peter, two disciples, and to all the apostles. And they were all filled with joy and amazement.

    A. Allow me to begin this morning with an illustration from Max Anders’ book, Basics of Christianity. 1. Max Anders wrote: Two hundred miles northeast of Los Angeles is a baked-out gorge called Death Valley; the lowest place in the United States at 276 feet below sea level. a. It is also the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “believing The Risen King” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 5, 2014
     | 5,511 views

    Jesus' second appearance to His disciples reveals the blessedness of personal faith in the risen King.

    The Forgotten Fifty Days: “Believing the Risen King” John 20:24-31 The caption on the National Enquirer (I think it was) used to be, “Inquiring minds want to know?” Most people are innately curious. People are also generally skeptical: they want proof or evidence in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things Are Not Always What They Seem

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 5, 2021
     | 2,235 views

    Examines the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus and shows how very different appearances are from reality.

    Easter Sunrise 2021 Things aren’t always what they seem - Read Luke 23:32-24:12 About 17 years ago, when Drew was about 4 or 5, Gladys, Drew, Gladys’ brother Paul and her dad Leon and I all went to Blue Springs. We were going to go canoeing because Paul wanted to film some alligators. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist