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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "The Lord Is My Shepherd"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jul 17, 2015
     | 9,009 views

    Shares the blessing of following the Good Shepherd.

    “Psalm 23” July 26, 2013 Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Word Breakers & Will Benders Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 6,557 views

    How we talk and interface our will with the will of others says something about our Father in heaven. Our words, promises, and intents reflect on people’s view of God. God desires an accurate reflection of Himself in and through us.

    Word Breakers & Will Benders Matthew 5:33-37 33 "Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.' 34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Pray Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
     | 4,837 views

    Everyone can and should learn to pray as Jesus taught. We will take a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and apply those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Man Of Conviction Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
     | 9,175 views

    God will provide the necessary boldness if he has called you to be His voice of truth and reason.

    ELIJAH—A MAN OF LIKE PASSIONS 06 A Prophet of Conviction TEXT: 1 Kings 18:17-20 1 Kings 18:17-20 KJV And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Favor Before Men And Release

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015
     | 3,212 views

    To show that GOD ALMIGHTY gives us mercy and favor before men and sent the release for us. 1 Peter 5:7 (Amplified Bible) Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have favor before men? Yes. Because the LORD JESUS CHRIST walks in front of me and leads me to success/victory John 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Tribulation

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,841 views

    The message of Jesus on the Olivet Discourse is a message that is helpful to the church no matter where we are on the prophetic calendar.

    THE GREAT TRIBULATION TEXT: Mark 13:14-23 Mark 13:14-23 (KJV) But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: [15] And let him that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Halting Between Two Opinions Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,712 views

    This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

    1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Kind

    Contributed by Troy Denson on Dec 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,380 views

    David went further than only fulfilling his promise, between himself and the Late-Jonathan, in delivering Mephiboseth from Lodebar; he showed God's kindness by allowing Mephiboseth to sit and eat at the king's table for the rest of his life.

    God is Kind II Samuel 9:1-12 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ledger, Charge That To My Account - Philemon

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 9, 2015
    based on 46 ratings
     | 22,450 views

    Beloved, Martin Luther saw the power of this short epistle to Philemon in his statement: "We are all his Onesimi if we really believe it." Updated September 2022

    Beloved ... It seems right to me ... that we lay the foundation ... the background to this letter to Philemon ... before we look into it ... to behold its treasures. We know the following ... from the Scriptures ... from both this letter ... and the letter ... to the Colossians: That Philemon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Cross - The Answer To Guilt Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015
     | 5,093 views

    We need to bring our guilt to the Cross, because: The Cross is the only place that we can be forgiven; The Cross is where we experience God’s love; The Cross is where we know God’s victory over our sin.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings Tonight, after all the church events are over, after the boys have gone to bed, you’ll find me flopping down on the couch. There I’ll indulge in at least three of the top five guilty pleasures. I’ll have some chocolate treat on the coffee table, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Near The Cross

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 31,470 views

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    Near The Cross John 19:16-27 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NearTheCross.html Imagine we were present in Jerusalem on the day Jesus was crucified. I wonder if we would have stood at the foot of the cross? We sing the great old hymn – “Jesus, keep me near the cross…there a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    God's Artwork Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,030 views

    We are saved for good works as God's artwork, and the difference He makes in our lives must be seen.

    Sculptures have always amazed me. You have heard the story of the man who carved art out of logs using a chain saw. His specialty was carving the shape of an angry bear. He loved for people asked him how he did it. He would answer, “I just cut away everything that doesn’t look like an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    From Cushy To Cursed

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2015
     | 5,042 views

    Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool. This sermon helps discover that what others consider blessings may actually be under a curse. Also a view point on the desires of the heart.

    There was a rich, miserly, old man whose money was his God. He never cared about others, only himself. Every day he would check on his investments and his bank account. He would glow with joy over his wealth. One day, while sitting in his chair, he had a heart attack. He was told that his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Dictionary Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 23, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,503 views

    More wisdom from God’s dictionary. 1- Hatred stirs up trouble 2- Words can bless or blister 3- God’s way is a refuge

    INTRO.- Words of wisdom can come from many different sources. The better words of wisdom come from above or from God’s people on earth. Here are some words of wisdom from signs at churches: - "Fight truth decay - study the Bible daily." - "How will you spend eternity - Smoking or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Paternity Test

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    When we are children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father.

    Title: A Paternity Test Text: I John 3:1-7 Thesis: When we are Children of God our lives should be living proof that God is our Father. Introduction Paternity… Paternity is the legal or biological relationship between a child and his or her father. Paternity establishes the rights and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational