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    21. David Hunted In The Wilderness Of Ziph (1 Samuel 23) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025
     | 274 views

    But God… Oh, don’t you love those two words? They change everything, especially in Scripture. All throughout Scripture, when the story seemed finished, those two words rewrote the ending.

    David Hunted in the Wilderness of Ziph August 20, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 23:15-29 Introduction: When the Walls Close In Life has a way of pressing us into corners where the walls seem to close in and the options run out. Maybe you’ve felt it financially, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Do People See Jesus In Me? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 11, 2023
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     | 5,539 views

    When we allow a lost and dying world to see Jesus in us, it goes to the glory and praise of God.

    Introduction We come to our third and final message in this series today. If you remember the first two messages Paul is praying for the entire church family at Philippi. There are problems in this house church at Philippi, mainly a couple of people are not getting along, and so instead of praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why People Fail To Realize That They Are Sinners?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Oct 3, 2025
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     | 772 views

    People fail to recognize their sinfulness because they compare themselves to others instead of to God, ignore His grace, underestimating the depth of their sins, and underesimate God’s perfect righteous standard revealed through Christ’s sacrifice.

    The Apostle Paul proclaimed in Romans 1:17 that the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel. Before explaining in detail what this gospel is, he explains why this gospel is necessary and why God’s righteousness is needed in Romans 1:18–3:20 as follows: 1. Everyone is a sinner, whether Jew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Prone To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 30, 2019
     | 3,077 views

    The Israelites and non-Jews and all people including us are all prone to sin but God gives us a solution!!

    Before we learn from Judges 8 this morning, open your Bibles to Judges 6 and summarize with me what happened: Judges 6:33-34…. Judges 7:22-23…. Keep those truths in mind as Janet Hansen comes up now and read for us Judges 8…….. Let us read along with Janet……. If we look at the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judas:you Betrayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    To show how betrayal is in us all and but it need not be the end of a relationship with God

    JUDAS: YOU BETRAYER JOHN 13 V18-30 I don’t know anyone who has called their child ‘Judas.’ That name is synonymous with betrayal and treachery. We sometimes hear people being called ‘Judas’ and it is not a term of endearment. Sometimes football fans will shout it at a former player or manager. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Guard What Was Committed To Your Trust- Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
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     | 5,726 views

    God has entrusted us each with something. Guard it with your life.

    Last Sermon 5 Commands to Timothy 1. Wage a Good Warfare 2. Conduct yourself worthy of God’s House 3. Do Not Neglect Your Gift 4. Lay hold on Eternal Life 1 Timothy 6:20-21 Guard what was committed to Your Trust God has trusted each of us with Something Family, Children, Job, Testimony, Gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 4, 2016
     | 10,654 views

    GOD 'IS' (emphasized) Love. He doesn't HAVE love, He IS Love. Therefore everything we know about Love, comes from GOD. GOD IS LOVE, and we HAVE love through HIM.

    2016.02.14.Sermon.God is Love William Akehurst, HSWC 1 John 4:7-21 GOD IS LOVE It's not that HE HAS love but rather that HE IS LOVE. GOD IS LOVE. WE HAVE LOVE. Illus: Marriages – are they for love alone? – Love vs. Arranged. Both can work out, because LOVE is a choice. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place For God

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 3, 2026
     | 87 views

    The real temple is the one God builds out of us acting in community.

    When I was in Pittsburgh working on my Doctor of Ministry program I noticed dozens of huge, impressive, mostly brick churches - which are if not exactly empty, certainly not filled to bursting. It’s worse in Europe, of course. How many of you have been to places like Notre Dame in Paris or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 3: Active Love

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
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     | 1,127 views

    The best indicator of spiritual growth is ever-increasing love.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change The Way You Look...at People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,630 views

    God gave Peter a vision to change the way he looked at people. We need to see people the way God does.

    CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK...At People: Unclean to Clean Acts 10:1-16 January 7, 2009 God gives Peter a vision to help him see people like God does. God can change the way we look...at people! • How would people describe you in one word? (The truth is you probably don’t really know!) • Would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Faith Is On A Collision Course With The Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,649 views

    Our faith is also on a collision course with those relationships that move us away from God and from our faith.

    Introduction Jesus has warned us in Luke 18:8 that when the end is near, He will not be able to find faith on the earth. And that could mean only one thing: Christian men and women's faith is going to come under attack and whatever that is that is attacking our faith may get the upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposed By The World Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 17, 2023
     | 1,591 views

    I find this very interesting because so many believe that if we are doing what God wants there should be no problems and everyone should be excited that you are doing the right thing

    “Opposed By The World” Nehemiah 4:1-6 5-21-2023 As we continue to look at prayers in the Bible; I was reading about a great uproar that happened because the Jews were following the Lord. I find this very interesting because so many believe that if we are doing what God wants there should be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Bethlehem?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2024
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     | 1,239 views

    Bethlehem was a tiny insignificant town; it wasn't an industrial, educational, or financial place. Just one of 1,000s of little towns. But God chose to bring the greatest thing in the world out of it. God can do that with your life too!

    WHY BETHLEHEM? Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an infant molded into a manger, he proclaimed, “Here’s Baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Present Suffering & Future Glory PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,523 views

    Explore and understand the message of Romans 8:18-30, emphasizing the reality of our present sufferings, the hope of future glory, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity to gather with you today, as we explore God's Word, seeking His wisdom, guidance, and comfort. Our focus today is Romans 8:18-30, a Scripture passage that addresses some of life's most challenging realities: ...read more

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    Eulogy: Denise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,083 views

    This sermon explores God's deep love, compassion, and comforting presence in our lives, especially during times of pain and trials, as reflected in Psalm 116:15.

    Hello, friends. Today, I want to share with you the comforting embrace of Psalm 116:15. A passage that reminds us of the depth of God's love, the breadth of His compassion, and the unending comfort He provides in our times of pain. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his faithful ...read more

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