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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Caring God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    When we touch upon the love of GOD, we plunge ourselves into an ocean whose depths have never been fathomed. It is all-embracing, all-inviting, all-supporting, and all-supplying.

    Opening illustration: For thousands of families in Kenya, seven cows are more valuable than a girl’s future. Those cows, a typical bridal dowry in Maasai culture, prove so tempting that most fathers in rural areas decide their daughter’s education will end and marriage begin by age 13. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd - A Picture Of Goodness, Love & Devotion Series

    Contributed by Darren Woods on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 20,996 views

    A Visionary/Pictoral style Sermon based on John 10:14-21

    The Good Shepherd John 10:14-21 Intro I’m sure that many of you will be familiar with the 1980’s sit-com The Golden Girls. The show is about 4 older ladies who share a house together. One of the main characters is Sophia Petrillo – she’s the oldest of the ladies, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Consumer Or Consumed?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,278 views

    Are we simply consumers, taking from God what He gives? Or are we consumed by Him so that He can touch others through us?

    Consumer or Consumed? Hebrews 12:28-29 Hebrews 12:28-29 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our "God is a consuming fire." (NIV) Deuteronomy 4:24 24 For the LORD your God is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Live It Up

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011
     | 3,128 views

    Worship is not always a holy activity.

    “Live it Up!” Romans 12:1“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, {which is} your spiritual service of worship. (NASB) There are many skewed pictures of living it up; High-society images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Unmasking The Pharisees

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,099 views

    The teachers of the law looked like men who honoured God, but Jesus saw behind their masks.

    UNMASKING THE BELIEVER A rather well-built young man saw an advertisement for a job at the zoo. When he went there, he was horrified to find that the only job they had open was for somebody to play the part of a gorilla. A lot of children were coming in the next few days, and the zoo, having no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    No Longer A Deceiver

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2015
     | 5,053 views

    To show that GOD changed our names to CHRISTians as follower of GOD before enemies of GOD we prevail over GOD (in our prayers) and with men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you rule with GOD? Yes. Galatians 6:16 Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Plans And Prayers

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022
     | 1,614 views

    A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

    Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quantum Physics, Mysteries, And Secret Revelations

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    The study of Quantum Physics can complement a person's belief in God, but it will not necessarily lead to belief in God - A message about using biblical Discernment

    There has never been a time where biblical discernment is needed more when studying new findings in science. One of those subjects is the world of Quantum Physics, which is truly astounding, yet does not offer any mystical or spiritual benefits, nor does it connect or unify a person with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can't Run From God

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Apr 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,984 views

    Many people have tried to run from God. Even in the Bible, different folks tried to escape God's will or His presence. In this sermon, we take a look at Jonah and how he tried to escape God's will. As we learn through looking at Jonah and others, you can't run from God.

    Introduction I recently had an encounter with a man who wanted to run away from all his troubles. He was in jail for drug use and didn’t get along with his parents because of how he acted when he was intoxicated. He told me, “Jon, when I get out of jail, I’m going to go to Atlanta and get a fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Clean Living Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Oct 3, 2018
     | 5,926 views

    The sermon tackles obscure commandments, with practical implications: 1) All of life matters to God, 2) All of life can be made clean by God, and 3) We can be clean now. Practical applications to live a clean and holy life.

    CLEAN LIVING—sel. From Leviticus 11-15 (Preacher: Begin with “Things Moms would probably not say...” on YouTube or Powerpoint… End the list with… “Let me smell that shirt. Yeah, that’s good for another week.” And, “Don’t bother cleaning your room. It makes the rest of the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Divine Expectation

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 36,075 views

    If God must intervene in our situations, then, we must be expectant. Raise your expectation this Year.

    THE POWER OF DIVINE EXPECTATION "25 Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, 26 and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. 27 When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Untroubled: Peace In The Midst Of Chaos

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 13, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,588 views

    God's plan is for us to experience His perfect peace everyday regardless of the circumstances.

    UNTROUBLED: PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS "2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light." Genesis 1:2-3. The earth was an empty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Repair The Family, See God's Face?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 15, 2019
     | 4,303 views

    Let us examine the odds that we are facing and trust God is greater. 108 people die each minute, are we gambling with our families. God can heal dysfunctional families. Let Him!

    SEE GOD’S FACE: OVERCOME THE ODDS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two parts on the family) TAKING CHANCES? APPOLO 11 was launched IN 1969 BUZZ ALDRIN AND NEIL ARMSTRONG WALKED ON THE MOON…while Michael Collins stay with the orbiter. WHAT KIND OF ODDS WOULD YOU GAMBLE YOUR LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    God's Eye View

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,992 views

    Tough love or tender love. The disciples toiling in rowing, and Jesus unusual response. (He would have passed them by.) When we get close to God we will have sympathy for others, we can also gain insight into the best way to help them.

    God's Eye View Intro: In many video games there is something called, "God's Eye View." What they mean by that is seeing things from a much better perspective and vantage point. For example, if we had a battle scene, there is the perspective of the individual soldier facing enemies that his limited ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    4 Symptoms Of A Derailed Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    Destiny is in OUR hands as much as it is in the hands of God. We can have a Disastrous Destiny if we choose to live our lives without God and His priorities or we can have a Delightful Destiny which is the consequence of choosing to live to please God!

    4 SYMPTOMS OF A DERAILED DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A pastor was on his way to his church, running late, and was traveling well over the speed limit. He ended up being pulled over by a state trooper. 2. The officer was not impressed by his explanation or his collar and asked, “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God