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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Not For The Nation Only"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 8, 2010
     | 4,613 views

    God often uses the utterings of evil men to announce His own purposes. They think they are in control but they are not.

    “Therefore the chief priests and the Pharisees convened a council, and were saying, “What are we doing? For this man is performing many signs. 48 “If we let Him go on like this, all men will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Wading In The River Of Life

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,906 views

    We must submit to God and let Him have control of our lives...It takes faith.

    Ezekiel 47:1-12 Verses 1-5: “In my vision, the man brought me back to the entrance of the Temple. There I saw a stream flowing east from beneath the door of the Temple and passing to the right of the altar on its south side. The man brought me outside the wall through the north gateway and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayers Of Desperation Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 12, 2023
     | 1,527 views

    We have to acknowledge that God is in control. He is the only one who can do what is needed.

    Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Good morning and welcome to Rosedale online- We have been in a sermon series called “Campfire Talks” it is the things that you would talk about around a campfire with your family and close friends. Week one- “Embracing wisdom”…godly wisdom verses worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Let God Be God

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 2, 2025
     | 120 views

    When denial dies and we stop playing God, repentance opens the heart to mercy, and grace restores joy that guilt once stole.

    There is a certain kind of silence that settles on the heart when we finally stop pretending. Not the silence of defeat, but the quiet that comes when we realize we were never meant to carry the whole world on our shoulders. When we stop trying to be God, something in us exhales—and God can ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    God Wants More

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 31,146 views

    Paul exhorts us to present (give,offer) ourselves in the service to God.

    GOD WANTS MORE ROMANS 12:1 (As I reflect back on this past year…) I’m inclined to believe that the God we serve is a faithful God…? I’m of the persuasion and conviction that He is the sustainer and the maintainer of my entire life… He’s carried me through dangers seen and unseen… In fact, He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
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    There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

    (Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Wisdom Is Magnificent Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    The dream of Nebuchadnezzar and its consequents just reveal the magnificent wisdom of God.

    Theme: GOD’S MAGNIFICENT WISDOM Text: Daniel 2 Intro. a. In our last message, we learned about personal responsibility. Though God will ultimately fulfill His purposes and plans despite or even through our shortcomings, He still holds us accountable of our decisions and actions. The truth that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rediscovering The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on May 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    Sermon #1 Using Steve Deneff’s book entitled "Whatever became of Holiness" as a guideline, this sermon talks about rediscovering a Holy God is the first step in the journey of Holiness.

    Rediscovering the Holiness of God Isaiah 6:1-9a Over the next few weeks, I want to take the time to look at holiness. The Nazarene church is founded upon the Holiness traditions of the Wesley’s. In a nutshell, they taught there was more to this Christian experience than just salvation. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Not To Respond To God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,354 views

    Be careful when you read the story of Jonah that you are not distracted by the big fish, the big city, or the popular prophet. The story ks about the God who is bigger and above yet completely involved in the story of grace.

    Intro: Top 10 THINGS TO DO INSIDE A BIG FISH 10) “Can you hear me now?” 9) Pray the fish is ….. bulemic 8) Bonfire and a fish fry! 7) Open a sushi bar 6) “Consider it pure joy” 5) Floss . . . the whale 4) Finally get motivated to read Moby Dick 3) Listen to tapes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    24) – "Praying With Confidence” Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,603 views

    Jesus concludes The Lord's Prayer in the same way He began it by simply Glorifying and Reverencing God. When we Know and recognise that God is in control over His Kingdom, that He has the Power, and that all glory is due Him - we can pray with confidence.

    LORD TEACH US TO PRAY 24) – “Praying With Confidence” TEXT: Matthew 6:13 As we continue our study of the Lord’s Prayer… Today we are not only going to get a glimpse of how Jesus closes out and concludes His prayer, But I want us to talk about how you and I… By following His example - can Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    The Providence Of God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,913 views

    God is actively at work in our lives accomplishing His purposes.

    Matthew 2:11-23 The Providence of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 29, 2003 Introduction Do you believe that God is directly involved in the affairs of man? that He is actively working in the world today? Or better yet, do you believe that God is actively working in your life today? Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mighty God Has Come Series

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Dec 21, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    A Mighty God has come to give you His strength to move the mountain(s)in your life and to bring glory and honor to His name and His Kingdom, here and hereafter.

    Isaiah 11:1-5 Matthew 17:14-20, 21:18-22 (NLT) A Mighty God has come to give you His strength to move the mountain(s) in your life and to bring glory and honor to His name and His Kingdom, here and hereafter. Do you realize this morning that a Mighty God has come? God is going to begin this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    God’s Provision

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 14, 2022
     | 1,634 views

    What is that thing in your life that keeps stealing your joy?

    God’s Provision Philippians 4:10-11 This next part of Philippians goes from verse 10 - 19 but we will be looking and just two of those verses this morning. The subject is contentment. Content = sufficient for one’s self, independent of external circumstances, satisfied with one’s lot, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025
     | 189 views

    The Holy Spirit empowers believers to live victoriously, to witness boldly, and to manifest the supernatural life of God.

    THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Key Verse: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” – Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha's Ministry - The Miraculous Floating Axe Head 2 Kings 6:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 19, 2022
     | 4,767 views

    In the preparations for new quarters, one of the sons of the prophets lost an axe head in the Jordan River. Elisha, through the intervention of God, was able to retrieve that axe head. From this small story there are lessons for us.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY - THE MIRACULOUS FLOATING AXE HEAD 2 Kings 6:1-7 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 17 2Kings 6:1 Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Behold now, the place before you where we are living is too limited for us. 2Kings 6:2 Please let us go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational