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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Our Knowable God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 25,307 views

    The Bible teaches that God can be known. That’s astonishing, isn’t it? The God of the Universe has chosen to reveal Himself to us. He longs for us to know Him more fully, more accurately and more personally.

    Our Knowable God I want to begin this morning by giving you a couple pop quizzes. This first one is pretty easy. 1. How long did the Hundred Year War last? 116 years. 2. Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador 3. What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. 4. What color is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Conflict Within God’s Family Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,880 views

    Those who follow Christ can hold strong convictions without sacrificing good relationships.

    Handling Conflict within God’s Family Acts 15:22-35 follows up on the Jerusalem Council, where the apostles and other Jewish church leaders extended grace to the Gentiles who had believed on Jesus. They told them they did not have to keep the Jewish law of Moses in order to be saved. Since we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Be Used By God — Honouring Women In God’s Mission And Lessons From Women In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,020 views

    Some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This misunderstanding arises from a misinterpretation of certain biblical texts while ignoring the broader testimony of Scripture.

    Go! And Be Used by God — Honouring Women in God’s Mission Throughout history, God has called and empowered both men and women to serve His kingdom, proclaim His truth, and lead His people. Yet, some claim that women should not preach, teach, or hold leadership positions in the church. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    The 4 main points of this sermon were taken from Warren’s Purpose Driven Life,Chapter 13.

    INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE: John 4 “The Woman at the Well” TEXTUAL IDEA: Not all worship pleases God SERMON IDEA: Worship that pleases God is accurate, authentic, thoughtful, and practical. POINT 1: GOD IS PLEASED WHEN OUR WORSHIP IS ACCURATE REASONING: 1. Know your target - The God revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created For Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    Humanity is created for intimacy with God there is a void that only He can fill

    Created for intimacy with the God Psalm 42:1-2 To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Psa 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:1-2 (The Message) A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Emmanuel - God With Us Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,903 views

    8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

    The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live As God's Children Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,648 views

    If we are God’s children, we should live as such. This message lifts suggestions to help the believer live as God’s child

    LIVE AS GOD’S CHILDREN Romans 8:12-17 * “We are all God’s children!” Have you ever heard this statement? It sounds good, it seems right, it feels good, but there is absolutely no Biblical truth to it. Today across this nation there is a widely held view that everyone is in the family of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longings That Lead To God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 3,032 views

    This morning I want to consider the value of our longings… and how they can connect us to God.

    Continuing our focus on Becoming Friends with God. > This morning I want to consider the value of our longings… and how they can connect us to God. Want to begin with a conversation I had last week…Conversation with a woman whose is a fellow parent in my son’s football league… and who I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's View Of Economics

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Looks at biblical principals as applied to economics, capitialism and socialism. Expanded outline

    Genesis 2 - Genesis 2:1-3, 15 There has been a great deal of discussion in our country, during the past 8 months especially, about work, capitalism, socialism, and the ownership of private property. We are having some difficult times, and people are struggling, but there are some things we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Magnify God-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 17, 2025
     | 411 views

    2 of 6. David was a recipient of YHWH-God’s protection(deliverance/rescue), & so David magnified Him. God’s people magnify God. But, When or How do I/you/we truly magnify God? To Magnify God In Your Life, God must be...

    To MAGNIFY GOD-II—Psalm 34:1-2a(:1-10 ) [VBS Theme—‘Magnified’—Psalm 34:3] Attention: •Last week I told you that the vast majority of my time Skidaway Institute of Oceanography marine research lab, was spent seated & looking thru a ‘stereo-microscope’ to identify & tabulate the numbers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Created Mankind Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 3, 2026
     | 118 views

    God created humanity in his own image and likeness. So that they will acknowledge him, adore him and be accountable to him. Behold he comes to rewards us.

    Theme: God Created Humanity Text: Genesis 1:26-31   Greetings: The Lord is good; and His love endures forever!!   Joke: A Sunday school boy asked his Mom, “Mummy how humanity came into existence?” She told him that ‘we are created by God in His own image and Likeness’. Suddenly the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeing Life Through God’s Eyes

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 5, 2018
     | 5,137 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 15: 1 – 34

    1 Kings 15: 1 – 34 Seeing life through God’s Eyes 15 In the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam the son of Nebat, Abijam became king over Judah. 2 He reigned three years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Maachah the granddaughter of Abishalom. 3 And he walked in all the sins of his father, which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Book Of Zechariah Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,833 views

    Zechariah was anointed by God’s Spirit, who took him to heights of messianic revelation rarely equaled. He not only reveals a God who is able to protect His people, but a God who has given us what we need to know His Messiah & His plan for the future.

    ZECHARIAH 1:1 THE BOOK OF ZECHARIAH [Jeremiah 25: 1- 13/ 52: 3-16 / Isaiah 45:1-8] I. INTRODUCTION Life on planet earth is fragile. We live every day under the threat of catastrophic environmental disasters and weapons of mass destruction. Surprisingly, a study of a book as ancient as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Fights For You! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019
     | 13,393 views

    Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

    Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Exercise Faith - Experience God’s Power

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,543 views

    Have you ever wanted to experience God’s power in your life? I am not talking about magical powers, but the power to accomplish things that without God would be impossible for you. Often we have the opportunity to experience that power during the times

    Exercising Faith, Experiencing God’s Power Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:1-50 We are never too young to experience God’s Power To Experience God’s Power… …We must exercise faith with humility …We must exercise faith with courage …We must exercise faith with the gifts we already have …We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational