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  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Conqueror

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    In my lifetime I will go through troubles beyond my control. All things do work together for good as Jesus is conforming me to His image. I will conqueror life’s problems through Jesus Christ.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It is said that about 200 years ago the tomb of the great conqueror Charlemagne was opened. The sight the workmen saw was startling. There was his body in a sitting position, clothed in the most elaborate of kingly garments, with a scepter in his bony hand. On his knee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving Our Reward Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    This message looks at the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. All of us are going to be rewarded according to our deeds with either heaven or hell. Heaven and hell are real, and this passage shows a detailed description of each place.

    This morning’s sermon is entitled “Receiving Our Reward,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.” All of us are going to be rewarded according to our deeds when this life is over. Some will enter into heaven and others will enter into hell. In his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Living Hope PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,871 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of hope found in Jesus Christ, encouraging believers to live lives filled with this divine hope.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. We gather here today, not as a crowd, but as a community. A community bound together by a shared faith, a shared hope, and a shared love. As we gather in this holy place, let us remember that we are not just spectators, but participants in this glorious tapestry ...read more

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  • Roger Griffith avatar

    Hearing God

    Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    The effects of hearing God speak to the believer.

    Hearing God Joshua 8:1-13 Offers: vv.1-2  The Pleasure of Encouragement  The Promise of Victory – John 14:1“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2“In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Things God Cannot Do!

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,310 views

    There are four things that God cannot do, and we need to know them.

    Introduction I would like to share with you this morning four things that God cannot do! Matthew 19:26 says; "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. So does the statement I just made and the scripture text contradict ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Our Silence!!!

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,426 views

    This sermon will motivate christians to step out in faith and reach their communities.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr., M.D. Sunday Morning Service September 3, 2006 Breaking Our Silence!!! JOKE: Passengers aboard a luxurious cruise ship were having a great time until a baby girl fell overboard. Immediately there was an 80 year old man in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Four Handwritings Of God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    There is much that can be learned from the biblical order in which the handwritings of God were given. These writings hold a message for all mankind.

    “THE FOUR HANDWRITINGS OF GOD” “And Moses turned, and went down from the mountain, and the two tablets of the Testimony were in his hand. The tablets were written on both sides; on the one side and on the other they were written. Now the tablets were the work of God, and the writing was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,704 views

    “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament.

    What it’s All About Text: Colossians 1: 3-6 We say: “All God expects of us is faithfulness!” Wrong! He expects faithfulness and fruitfulness! Fruitfulness is a major theme of the New Testament. In-fact, the word fruit is used 55 times in the New Testament. The nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Love Language

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 12, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,318 views

    What is the Gift of tongues for?

    I was at University when Jill and I were engaged. In 1959, during the summer Long Vacation, I worked as a Nursing Auxiliary at a Mental Hospital in Sussex, England, for a period of six to eight weeks. It was the first time we`d been separated for such a long period of time and we knew we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why We Believe In The Trinity

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,336 views

    A basic introduction to the reasons we hold the Triune nature of God to be a basic tenet of faith.

    Why We Believe In The Trinity 2 Corinthians 13:14 A little boy digs a hole on the beach. He runs to the water, fills a bucket, runs back and pours it into the hole. His mother asks, “ Son, what are you trying to do?” He proudly replied, “I’m going to pour the whole ocean into this hole.” That’s you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity Of The Atonement Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by James Groce on Sep 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary

    There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary, most of which are intimately connected with God’s nature or character. 1. God’s Righteousness and Justice Many people who object to the biblical doctrine of the atonement do so because they do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 25,695 views

    That The influence of the Kingdom of God cannot be measured cannot be predicted and certainly Cannot be stopped.

    Title: The Kingdom of God Luke 17:20 - 21 Once, having been asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ’Here it is,’ or ’There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is within ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Branches To Bunches

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    A sermon on the vine and the branches from the perspective of the Vinedresser

    From Branches to Bunches John 15:1-6 Introduction: Let’s take a field trip. We are going to stroll through the vineyard with the Master Vinedresser tonight. The aroma of fresh green growth mixed with the damp dew of the morning permeates the air. There is much that we can learn as we watch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    God Is Able

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,093 views

    There are seven things that God is able to do to us and for us.

    1. Seven things God is able to do to us • Deliver us from death: Daniel 3:17 If that is the case, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and He will deliver us from your hand, O king. • 2 Corinthians 1:10 who delivered us from so great a death, and does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Jesus, #6 - Miracles Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,607 views

    I believe a miracle is when God, Who is always active in this world, does something that is out of the ordinary pattern of His creation and is truly extraordinary.

    Getting to Know Jesus Series, #6 – Miracles March 7, 2010 John 2:1-11 (New International Version) 1On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus' mother was there, 2and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3When the wine was gone, Jesus' mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist