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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    God’s Best.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,358 views

    When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession...

    God’s Best. Joshua 1:8-9NKJV When I think about the children of Israel I think about a people who had to fight. They fought to let go and they fought to obtain possession. However, fighting wasn’t God’s intention for them. God wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    This Is God’s Will

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012
     | 26,509 views

    The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

    “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013
     | 16,356 views

    To live a life of thankfulness we must have a foundation of the reasons for our thankfulness... the first is that God is God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 1, 2013 Date Preached: November 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 1st Piling – God is God Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    God Is God! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,752 views

    How were the Jews the chosen people of God?

    Setting: Romans 9 comes off the highest of highs to now the lowest of lows. Vs. 3 “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel.” (NIV) Question: How were the Jews the chosen people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    God Or Gods

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 25, 2024
     | 1,055 views

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate.

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate. Dictionary.com defines god (lowercase ‘g’) as: Noun 1. one of several deities, especially a male deity, presiding over some portion of worldly affairs. 2. an image of a deity; an idol. 3. any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    He’s Always On Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,842 views

    All the events, and circumstances of life are in the hands of the Lord. Q&A: How would your faith be, if you knew God wasn’t surprised by your circumstances and is working toward a holy and healthy conclusion?

    He’s Always On Time Luke 2:6NIV Luke 2:6 while they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, Time: 6256- eth, now, certain, always, continually, due season, divinely appointed. Jon Walker writes: “We manage, waste, spend and save time. We wish it would come… we wish it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Visits From Gabriel Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 14, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,604 views

    There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players.

    Two Visits from Gabriel Christmas Eve 2020 There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the prophet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Provider

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,123 views

    Discover the nature of God’s provision in His revelation of Himself as "Jehovah Jirah"

    The Perfect Provider Genesis 22:1-14 INTRO: 1. ILL. A pastor had received a offering for the poor and had in mind who he was going to give to. Went to her house. It appeared she was home. Windows opened, flower pots set out. Knocked and knocked, but no answer. Next morning she answered the door, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    Oh Little Town Of ..... Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    Luke 7:1-10 holds a surprise! What about that town of Capernaum? And, there's even more that will have to wait for another time. You might want to study some recent archaeological discoveries in Capernaum to augment what you find below. This sermon i

    Oh, Little Town of…. A cop pulls over a car full of nuns. The cop said, “Sister, this is a 65 mile-per-hour highway. Why are you going so slow? The speed limit is 65.” “Sir,” the sister replied, “I saw a lot of signs that read 22, not 65.” The cop ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Anti-Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2024
     | 689 views

    In John's Gospel, Jesus does something many people find surprising, that of frequently driving away people who claim to be believers in Him. Today we look in depth at those He drove away in John 8, why He did it, and especially how He did it by claiming to be the Great I AM!

    Our move now through the Lenten Season, and to the cross has a purpose: to confront people to make a decision about what they think about Jesus. The TRUE Jesus. This week, we focus on the foolishness of the cross to those who want to accept Him on their own terms. In 1 Cor 1: 18 The word of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 7,681 views

    Writing the Romans, Paul speaks of his gratitude for them, giving some surprising reasons for being thankful.

    “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will I may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Does Christianity Look Like?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 85 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

    Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    The Invasion Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    In this message, we invade yourspace. PAY ATTENTION! You may be surprised at what you find out.

    The huge craze right now is “myspace” MySpace is a social networking website based in West Hollywood, California offering an interactive, user-submitted network of blogs, profiles, groups, photos, MP3s, videos and an internal e-mail system. According to Alexa Internet, as of August 2006, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Who Would Have Ever Guessed Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Christmas Surprises" series. This sermon looks at the earliest Biblical account of the promised Messiah.

    Sunday Morning December 9, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Christmas Surprises [#4] WHO WOULD HAVE EVER GUESSED? Genesis 3:15 Introduction: 1. As most children, I enjoyed the Christmas game of trying to figure out what gifts I was getting. I would shake them. I would look at the size ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Is The Only Way?

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022
     | 3,380 views

    Jesus is the only way to heaven. This statement sounds exclusive, confusing, surprising, or even offending. Nonetheless, this is true

    Do you know a place that can only be reached by a single conveyance? Perhaps a place where there is only a single road leading to it, an island that can only be reached by a boat, perhaps the outer space in which only via space shuttle humans can get there. I remember when I was new here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal