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  • God Is Love, And We Are Not

    Contributed by Randall Long on May 30, 2019
     | 5,060 views

    A lot of us go through life with a watered-down idea of what God's love is. We will look at two incidents from the Gospel of Luke in which someone met that love face to face to help us understand both His love and His holiness.

    There is a saying that appears a few times in the Old Testament. Proverbs 9:10 puts it like this: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom". Other verses use slightly different wording, but they all declare the value of the "fear of the LORD". I was troubled by that ...read more

  • Climb Higher To God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2019
     | 6,226 views

    At a higher level with God you get a crystal-clear vision of what you have to do and what not to do – all haze would fade away here, this is called crystal-clear zone.

    Go higher to hear clearer –part 1 Mathew 2:21”So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel.” Well, before I delve into the message today, would like to ask you a few questions: how much of the Bible have you read last year, how much time have you spent each ...read more

  • "To Be A Friend Of God”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018
     | 9,719 views

    The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

  • Supporting An Enemy Of God

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Jan 7, 2020
     | 4,157 views

    What happens when we align ourselves with what is contrary to God and in opposition to Christ? When we sin, we crucify an innocent man all over again.

    Heavenly Father, we have come against you and your commands in ways that have cost us dearly. Our sinful ways and disobedience to your commands have resulted in chastisement and punishment from you. You have proven that you will do whatever it takes to correct us and bring us back to you. It is ...read more

  • God Is A God Of Righteousness And Judgment Attributes Of God ( 9 Of 10 Sermons)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022
     | 1,072 views

    In 1994, in Union, S. C., a twenty-three-year-old mother strapped her two young sons in their car seats and drove them into a lake and drowned them.

    Then she appeared before the national television news broadcasters and lied, saying a black man jumped into her car, made her get out, and drove off with her two sons. Later, when they found the car with the little boys in it, she confessed that she had done this horrendous thing herself. When it ...read more

  • God's Word For The Overworked

    Contributed by Arthur Jenkins on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    The conversions of Peter and Cornelius in Acts, Chapter 10 gives insight into God’s conversion for the Overworked

    God’s Word For The Overworked January 12, 2003 "You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the Good News of Peace through Jesus Christ." Acts 10:37 Are you tired, overworked, run down? Is the pace of your life getting you down? No, this is not a Geritol commercial. But, if ...read more

  • The Freedom Of God's Forgiveness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,690 views

    Our worth and value comes not in what we do or what others think of us, but by who we are in Christ Jesus.

    THE STORY IS TOLD ABOUT A WELL-KNOWN SPEAKER WHO STARTED OFF HIS SEMINAR BY HOLDING UP A $20.00 BILL. IN THE ROOM OF 200, HE ASKED, "WHO WOULD LIKE THIS $20 BILL?" HANDS STARTED GOING UP. HE SAID, "I AM GOING TO GIVE THIS $20 TO ONE OF YOU BUT FIRST, LET ME DO THIS. HE PROCEEDED TO CRUMPLE UP THE ...read more

  • Is God Ashamed Of You?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,639 views

    TO MAKE AWARE THAT GOD MAY BE ASHAMED OF SOME CHRISTIANS

    PP0528 DATE THE FORMULA FOR KEEPING GOD FROM BEING ASHAMED OF YOU? Hebrews 11:16. Heb 11:16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city. (KJV) I want us to consider the phrase – “Wherefore ...read more

  • The Love Of God-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021
     | 1,551 views

    2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

    The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

  • "Who Is God?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 16, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,178 views

    A systematic devotional study

    When I was a boy I remember my father describing the God he grew up with. That God was a muscular, white-haired, bearded, royal figure, sitting on His golden throne sporting a scowl and just waiting for my father to make a mistake. Not long ago I saw a list of responses a class of children ...read more

  • Intimacy With God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    What does it mean to come near to God and experiencing a relationship with Him?

    Intimacy with God. WORSHIP series. Text- Mark 12:28-34 (NLT) Oct.14, 2001 28 One of the teachers of religious law was standing there listening to the discussion. He realized that Jesus had answered well, so he asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” 29 Jesus replied, “The ...read more

  • God Is With Me Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,015 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers that He is always w/them; that He’ll never abandon them or leave them alone.

    “God Is with Me” John 14: 15-18 July 16, 2006 Intro: Bob and Lynne weren’t what they would consider good neighbors, but when they saw a moving van in front of the house across the street, they decided to change their ways. Lynn prepared some homemade bread and together they approached the ...read more

  • The Dreadful Will Of God

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 15,988 views

    An Exposition of Mark 14:32-52

    The Dreadful Will of God Mark 14:32-52 How do you follow God when He is leading you where you don’t want to go? A Peanuts cartoon shows Charlie Brown lying in bed, dreading another crisis that he knows has to be faced the next day. He offers a universal lament when he exclaims When something bad ...read more

  • God Is Good

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 46,818 views

    All things work together for God’s glory!

    1. The Connection to the Promise, “and” A. It is Not a Conclusion If the first word of this verse was “therefore,” we would look for a conclusion. B. It is Not a Contrast If it were, “but,” we would look for some kind of contrast to what had just been written. C. It is a Connection “And” tells ...read more

  • Knowing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 6, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 23,844 views

    If you’re serious about knowing God’s will, then don’t say no to God’s will.

    Knowing God’s Will Romans 12:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/6/09 An older lady came out on her porch every morning, and would raise her arms to the sky and shout, “Praise the Lord.” One day an atheist moved next door and over time he became very irritated with this worshipping woman. So every morning ...read more