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  • David Owens avatar

    God Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019
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    Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

    Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trusting God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2019
     | 11,257 views

    We become more thankful when we focus on God and not on what is happening with other people.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been examining the topic of being thankful. • God created us to be thankful, and being thankful makes us appreciate the life and blessings that God has given to us. • One of the things that can get in the way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 25, 2019
     | 5,723 views

    A Servant of God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 24, 2019

    A Servant of God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 24, 2019 Series #48 / Luke 17:1-10 Intro Throughout the recent weeks …in which there has been a public impeachment hearing… there has been a lot of reference to the phrase… “Abuse of Power.” We are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lumberjack God

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 7, 2019
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     | 4,528 views

    John threatened the Pharisees and Sadducees that God would cut them down. We are all cut down to size from time to time, and we need it.

    12.8.19 Matthew 3:10 Already the ax is ready to strike the root of the trees. So every tree that does not produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. God has compared Himself to a dove, an eagle, a lion, a tower, a fortress, a counselor and a friend. Today God puts on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Testing God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 9, 2019
     | 4,082 views

    Doubting and testing God is an indication of how strong our faith is!

    Let us continue to worship our God by listening and learning from His Word…… open your Bibles to Judges 6………. We noted a few weeks ago… v1-11: The Nation of Israel sinned again against God and they became slaves to the Midianites! v12-16: Gideon was called by God to be empowered and lead, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Sovereign Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 9, 2019
     | 6,393 views

    As Paul begins to deal with the questions of God's original election of the Jews and the later inclusion of the Gentiles, Paul drives home the point that God is sovereign.

    A. It has been said: “There are two sure things in life: 1. There is a God; 2. You are not Him!” 1. I would like to add a third sure thing: “And this God, whom you are not, is sovereign and can do whatever He decides to do.” 2. Steven Curtis Chapman wrote a song called “God is God” and the chorus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fairness Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019
     | 3,472 views

    On the day of judgement we can be assured that we will all be judged both fairly and justly.

    The Fairness of God Text: Rom. 2:12-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: "God never excuses sin. And he is always consistent with that ethic. Whenever we begin to question whether God really hates sin, we have only to think of the cross, where His Son was tortured, mocked, and beaten because ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is God Angry? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 9, 2019
     | 5,378 views

    It's time for the church to proclaim the foolish behavior of humans and encourage them to turn back to God.

    Is God Angry? Text: Rom. 1:18-23 Introduction 1. Marvin The Martian Video 2. This morning I want to ask the question, "Is God angry?" 3. According to the Apostle Paul he most certainly is angry. However, unlike ourselves or Marvin The Martian, he has good reason to be angry. 4. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God In Person

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 22, 2019
     | 2,943 views

    How many famous persons have you seen in person? God came in person in Jesus Christ to share with us the human experience.

    GOD IN PERSON INTRODUCTION: How many famous people have you seen in person? In the TV world, all of us have seen famous people on the screen. It almost appears as if we have seen them in person. We have seen presidents, famous statesmen, movie stars, sport figures, and many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 2, 2020
     | 6,233 views

    There is power in our priorities. Our habits form us.

    First Things The Word of God January 5, 2020 There is power in our priorities. Our habits form us. Hebrews 4:12-13 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God In The Flesh

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 5, 2020
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     | 7,326 views

    The Apostle John reveals a Jesus who is our way, our truth, and our life, who gives us purpose, meaning, connection, and endurance in this new year.

    John 1:1-14, 18 God in the Flesh Sometimes Christmas comes and goes, and we wonder, “What was all the fuss about?” All the shopping, the traffic, the shows, and glitter and glamor and wrapping paper. And now the New Year, with resolutions, diet plans, and credit card bills! What does it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jan 13, 2020
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    God's dependability does not change! Psalm 145:13b - "The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does."

    GOD IS FAITHFUL Psalm 145:13b - “The LORD is trustworthy in all He promises and faithful in all He does.” When we think of the word, “Faithful”…we probably picture something / someone who is a picture of faithfulness. Old faithful I think of my grandparents (McCoy) - married 70+ years…together ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2020
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     | 6,494 views

    What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let's look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42.

    What are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? Let’s understand how important pointing to Jesus is. Let’s look at John the Baptist’s example of pointing to the Lamb of God in John 1:29-42. The Lamb of God John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look! The Lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 16, 2020
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     | 3,363 views

    Our function as a follower of Christ Jesus is to point the way to the Savior.

    Lamb of God John 1: 29 - 36 Intro: You will recall that during Story Time this morning I talked about the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had A Little Lamb.” It is believed that the rhyme was developed in England as a way to teach children about Jesus. That’s not a bad thing as long as we remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God And Restoration.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2020
     | 2,734 views

    From Genesis 1, through Genesis 3, God is found creating. He spoke and it existed, All of creation was spoken into existence through the creative spoken words of God. From Genesis 4, through Revelation 22, the reader of God’s word, will find God restoring..

    God And Restoration. Isaiah 42:22-23KJV From Genesis 1, through Genesis 3, God is found creating. He spoke and it existed, All of creation was spoken into existence through the creative spoken words of God. John 1, In the beginning John 1:1-5TM 1-2 The Word was first, the Word present to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal