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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    God’s Answer For A Thirsty World John

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 20, 2019
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     | 5,186 views

    Are we telling people about salvation through Jesus Christ? Or let me rephrase, are we getting out in highways and hedges and sharing the gospel with the lost world?

    Sermon. God’s Answer for a Thirsty World John 4:5-26 Introduction: Jesus travel from Judea on his way to Galilee. Jesus is compelled to go through Samaria. We find Jesus being wearied with his journey, sat by the well at Sychar. John gives us important items about the humanity of Jesus. He tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Hope Is Given To God’s People Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 17, 2025
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    The revelation of God's concern for His people cannot be overlooked, and should give us incredible hope that despite the challenges we are currently facing - He is still able to rescue and walk with us through them!

    Isaiah, Part 7 Hope is Given to God’s People Isaiah 10:20-34 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, we saw the most visual and memorable prophecy of Isaiah -- It was God’s revelation of how we will be rescued – a redeemer sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Purpose In Your Barrenness

    Contributed by Margaret Minnicks on Jun 3, 2013
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    God had an ultimate purpose for the barrenness of biblical women such as Hannah in the Old Testament and Elizabeth in the New Testament.

    Usually when we think about Hannah, no doubt we think about her prayer for a son. Today, let’s go deeper into the story and see that Hannah’s barrenness served a purpose. When we speak of women being barren in the Bible, it is usually in reference to a woman being childless. However, the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touched By God To Touch Others For God

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 29, 2013
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    The justification we receive from God motivates us to bless others.

    Touched By God to Touch Others For God Romans 5:9-11 This is now the 5th Blessing associated with Justification. “We have now received reconciliation” Reconciliation. ‒ Noun and Verb form used 13x in NT. ‒ “a change in relationship” ‒ formerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abstaining For God

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 22, 2010
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    Fasting is appropriate in the believer's life when mourning over sin or seeking clear direction from God.

    Abstaining For God Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION A. Story of a financially depressed American couple in Switzerland. 1. Involved in program of study that lasted three years. 2. No grants or scholarships to fall back on if they ran out of money. 3. Learned of an Asian student in the theological ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "My Two Husbands"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 6, 2007
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    Ask yourself two profound questions: Why did God kill Mahlon for marrying Ruth? Why didn’t God kill Boaz for marrying Ruth? It took two husbands to bring God’s grace to Ruth. Jesus is both the Son of Man and the Son of God!

    “My two husbands!” Introduction: Most born again Christians are living much likened unto Ruth when she first came into the promise land. She knew that she was a part of the family of Israel because of her marriage to Mahlon, but she had not yet assessed her full potential. Instead of living in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And Softball

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
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     | 3,692 views

    We all have to make choices.

    God and Softball 1. World’s longest softball game article. Organized ball since 16 - 25 years Bad teams lost every game Good teams City champs - LP 1995, MC 1997 Tournaments all over NW Ind. and Michigan Ind. State Prison Fri. night, all day Sat., all day Sun. Weekend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Testing God!

    Contributed by Rod Elmore on Feb 18, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,399 views

    After the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered and taken into exile, the Assyrians brought in foreign people to replace the Samarians. These people mingled with the remaining Israelites and introduced new religious ideas.

    1. It is not healthy to test God Mat 4:7, Luke 4:12 Mat 4:7 Jesus said to him, "It is written again, 'You shall not tempt the LORD yourGod. Luke 4:12 And Jesus answered and said to him, "It has been said, 'you shall not tempt the LORD your God. Luke 16:15 And He said to them, "You are those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Touched By God

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008
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     | 8,018 views

    God wrestles with Jacob to make him stop running and deal with his problems.

    TOUCHED BY GOD [Genesis 32:22-32] FCC 8-24-08 1. Hidden treasures: a) June 6, 2003—A National Geographic team working with Iraqi and U.S. military authorities recovered one of the greatest archaeological treasure troves of all time. • A vault was discovered below the Central Bank in Baghdad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andre King avatar

    God And A Statue

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
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    The Statue of Baal in Detroit is nothing new. God has dealt with idolatry before.

    THIS SUMMER (2015), THE SATANIC TEMPLE OF DETROIT, MADE THE NEWS. THEY HAVE ERECTED A STATUE REPRESENTING BAPHOMET, THE SABBATIC GOAT, THE JUDAS GOAT. THE IMAGE ORIGINALLY DRAWN BY ELIPHAS LEVI IN 1856 CONTAINS BINARY ELEMENTS REPRESENTING WHAT HE THOUGHT WERE THE SUM TOTAL OF THE UNIVERSE. MALE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    With God There Is Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,603 views

    Exposition of Psalm 130 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUITLINE: (1). From death to life (vs 1-2). (2). From guilt to forgiveness (vs 3-4). (3). From darkness to light (vs 5-6) (4). From slavery to freedom (vs 7-8) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • A family were having a weekend in Paris; • And the Father decided he would take his little boy to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Molded By God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,772 views

    We may share in his creative work through faith, or we may forget the power of his shaping hands and look to our own ingenuity, our own capacity to market and manage our Christian fellowship. The security of God's people lies only in the Potter's Hand.

    Opening illustration: I read a story of a woman on vacation that was shopping in the finest stores. One day she saw the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She went in bought the cup and every day she would take the cup out and admire it. She would even talk to the cup and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Of The Breakthrough

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 1, 2026
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     | 793 views

    God wants us to break through to a higher level in 2026. He wants to give us breakthroughs in our finances, our jobs, our marriages, our kids, and our churches! But it requires a deeper commitment, deeper prayer & stretching our faith to a new level.

    GOD OF THE BREAKTHROUGH 2 Sam. 5:17-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: New Year’s Humor 1. On New Year’s Eve an elderly man was stopped by the police around 2 AM and was asked where he was going at that time of night. 2. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Awesome God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 6,898 views

    Sermon #6 in the Hymn-writers series is about Rich Mullins who wrote such popular songs as "Awesome God" and "Step by Step"

    Awesome God CHCC: August 24, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Phil. 1:21, “For me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Today I’m finishing up a series of sermons on hymn writers. I’ve talked about several great Christian song writers from the past. But today I want to talk about someone who wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim White avatar

    That Which Is God's Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 6,686 views

    Render to Caesar that which is Caesar's and to God that which is God's.

    Mark 12:13-17 • Possessions: That which we seek to owns ultimately will own us. • Ill. John Wesley's attitude is worthy of pondering. When he learned that his house had been destroyed by fire, he exclaimed, "The Lord's house burned. One less responsibility for me!" • Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist