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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    False Gods, No God, And The Divine Mercy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2012
     | 4,147 views

    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
     | 433 views

    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

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 17, 2024
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     | 783 views

    Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us.

    Fulfilling God’s Unique Purpose for Our Lives Intro: Success is about faithfulness, service, and fulfilling the unique purpose God has for each of us. Scripture: Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 53:10-11, Hebrews 4:14-16, Mark 10:35-45. Reflection Success is a word that evokes varied responses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Message 8 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5 – Persecution, Discipline And Tribulation; What’s The Difference? – Part 2 (Verse 9) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 30, 2022
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    What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s discipline? We look into tribulation, persecution and discipline, and look at 4 reasons Christians can have difficulties. Remember this – godly living produces persecution. Trees standing against the wind have the strongest trunks.

    MESSAGE 8 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5 – PERSECUTION, DISCIPLINE AND TRIBULATION; WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? – PART 2 (Verse 9) REVISION FROM PART 1 We have been examining 1Thessalonians 5:9 and looking at the wrath of God. This is our focus verse again for Part 2 of the study on this verse – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Call Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001
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     | 9,014 views

    This begins with the historical evidence from the ancient kingdom of Ebla that validates the life of Abraham and then I will look at God’s call. How He used Abram’s humanity, weakness and faith to open the door of God’s purpose.

    God’s Call Genesis 11 ends with the genealogy leading up to Abram (later Abraham). Terah took his son Abram and his wife Saria, and grandson Lot and headed toward Canaan. They did not get to Canaan, but dwelled in the city of Haran (which is probably named after Abram’s brother who died after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Authority

    Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 2, 2005
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     | 4,120 views

    Sermon about the authority of God, and why it is important we abide by it.

    God’s Authority 1. Intro. A. Story B. Religious World C. Mt. 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them saying, All Authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Means All authority has been given to Christ D. Col. 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    The question and then the answer

    John 1:29 People are looking for something that is real! People are looking for hope and purpose for this life, just like they were in the Old Testament and in the New Testament Between the Old Testament and the New Testament, God had not spoke in 400 years, The same God who had led their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Son Of God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2022
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     | 953 views

    If these mere created beings were called ‘gods’ to whom “the word of God CAME,” how can Jesus’ assailants accuse Him of blasphemy, “whom the Father hath sanctified (set apart as holy), and sent unto the world?”

    THE SON OF GOD. John 10:31-36. JOHN 10:31. It is hardly surprising that the mob were in the mood to lynch Jesus! Jesus had just made the bold declaration, ‘I and my Father are one’ (cf. John 10:30). His opponents clearly understood this to be a claim to equality with God, (something which even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greatness With God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,410 views

    four steps in the life of Abraham that caused him to walk in spiritual greatness

    Intro: my final yearbook average in bowling has been 223 for the last 3 years. Very often people will ask me to help them raise their average. Over the years I have learned one thing, most people want to be great, but very few will pay the price for greatness. When I started bowling back in 1978, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Limiting God Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 7, 2008
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     | 6,184 views

    God is not limited, but we can limit God in our life. Our response to the voice of God become a limitation for God to fulfill the perfect plan about our life.

    You can limit God. 2 Kings 13:14-21 (AMP) 14 Now Elisha [previously] had become ill of the illness of which he died. And Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel and the horsemen of it! 15 And Elisha said to him, Take bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Nov 6, 2025
     | 229 views

    In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. He walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death.

    Title: Walking with God Text: Genesis 5:18–24 (NASB95) CIT: In this chapter of genealogies, Enoch stood out because of his friendship with God. Proposition: Enoch walked with God so closely that he didn’t even experience death. Unifying Word: Walk Major Objective: Devotional and Consecrative ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,638 views

    How does Jesus serve as the lamb of God? We often talk about Him taking away the sins of the world but what does that mean and how does He do it?

    John 1:29-34 July 15 2007 The Lamb of God During feudal times royal families would have what were called ‘whipping boys’. A whipping boy was a boy of the same age but not the same class in society as the prince or nobleman. For when a child was of high enough class he was too important to be ...read more

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    God Came Down.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,973 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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    On Board With God

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,328 views

    A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed