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  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    God's Limitation Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Sep 11, 2008
     | 4,569 views

    When man fell, how did God limit himself?

    God’s Limitation Genesis 2:16-17 Introduction When we think of God, we think of Him as all-powerful. We think He can do anything anytime He wants to. God flung a million stars in the sky. They fell into place, and they shine just as He planned. He created planets beyond our wildest ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Aug 13, 2014
     | 6,963 views

    In Chapter 5 of Genesis we have a God given obituary but among the list of the dead there is one who did not die a physical death.

    Walking With God Hebrews 11:5-6 See: Genesis 5:19-24 Here we have a man that had a past that we are not told of. We do know that in his 365 years of life he walked with God 360 years. Vs.22 Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah “And he begat sons and daughters” In Enoch we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    "A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

    1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Help In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010
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     | 9,043 views

    A study of chapter 17 verse 1 through 24

    1 Kings 17 God’s help in difficult times I am getting tired of watching television. I mean I use to be a TVaholic. Now the movies are lousy. The programs stink. And the News! They are keeping us in the dark relative to key news and feeding us worthless information. I am sick and tired of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Triune God Is The Only True God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 8, 2004
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    PENTECOST 1(A) - The Triune God is the only true God who has done mighty deeds and who desires our devotion.

    THE TRIUNE GOD IS THE ONLY TRUE GOD Deuteronomy 4:32-35, 39, 40 - June 6, 2004 - Pentecost 1 DEUTERONOMY 4:32-35, 39,40 32Ask now about the former days, long before your time, from the day God created man on the earth; ask from one end of the heavens to the other. Has anything so great as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Greatness Of God’s Body, The Church

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2013
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    Here God talks about: 1. Our placement in the Body of Christ (vs. 12-13). 2. Our profit to the Body of Christ (vs. 14-23). 3. Our purpose in the Body of Christ (vs. 15-26).

    The Greatness of God’s Body, the Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 15, 2012 *How do you feel about your body? -Denn Guptill says: “Most of us would rather not think about our bodies, and if we do we probably don’t think very complementary things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Gods, No God, And The Divine Mercy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2012
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    The Divine mercy is real, active, working in individuals and especially in the history of the Church.

    Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy “As newborn babies, alleluia, desire the pure milk of the Spirit, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.” With these words of the Introit, we began our sacrifice of praise today. With these words, we began our celebration of Divine Mercy. Human ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God’s Wrath And Human Denial Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2019
     | 2,721 views

    God’s wrath is evident to those willing to see it, but sinful human nature is not willing.

    God’s Wrath and Human Denial (Romans 1:18) 1. How many people in denial does it take to change a light bulb ? There is nothing wrong with the light bulb. 2. The study of denial is a study in its own right. 3. The word denial can refer to a refusal to grant a request. The judge denied a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Intervention In Dry Situations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025
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    No matter how long your situation has remained dry, the power of God can breathe new life into it.

    GOD’S INTERVENTION IN DRY SITUATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Joel 2:25-27, Romans 4:17, Psalm 126:1–6, Job 14:7-9 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when everything feels dry—hopes seem lost, strength is gone, opportunities are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,536 views

    Consider what it means and what it accomplishes when we wrestle with God.

    Have you wrestled with God lately? What do I mean by wrestling with God? There are times in our lives when we will wrestle with issues concerning our behavior or God’s will for our lives. We will wrestle with God when we are considering His will. We will wrestle with God when we are struggling with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Trust In God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 21, 2012
     | 5,859 views

    I am using the theme from our VBS No matter how you feel trust God, No matter what people do Trust God, No matter what happens trust God, and no matte where you are Trust God.

    Trust In God Matthew 27:41 As he hung on the cross they said, Matthew 27:41In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law andthe elders mocked him. 42"He saved others," they said, "but he can't save himself! He's the King of Israel! Let him come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Man

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 6,454 views

    David GOD'S MAN

    1 Samuel 16 v. 1 - 16 v 7 "But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart." 1. THE SEARCH FOR GOD'S MAN - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bobby Oliver avatar

    Tested By God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Sep 6, 2018
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     | 14,545 views

    The test was soon after the Israelite's deliverance; The test was difficult but had a solution; The test was for their benefit.

    TITLE: TESTED BY GOD TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we study each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage tell me about honoring God?” - Last week, we saw the children of Israel singing a song of celebration after God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    God Came Down.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,974 views

    A new message for Christmas.

    GOD CAME DOWN. Acts 7:34. (Bible reading - Matthew 1:18-25.) There is a hymn written by Christina Georgina Rossetti which begins, ‘Love came down at Christmas.’ Now this is true, because God is love (1 John 4:8), and Jesus is God (John 1:1; John 10:30). But Christmas was not the first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Challange

    Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,846 views

    A look at how God challenges the way way we think, act and look at Him.

    God’s Challange Mark 8 We all have times in our lives when we feel that God isn’t there. In the verses of Chapter 8 of the book of Mark give us a wonderful understanding of how we need to look at life in those times of drought. Let’s start looking at scripture this morning: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist