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  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    God Is For You

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 7, 2019
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    People often feel like God is against them. Many people suffer from rejection and condemnation. But in Christ all that changes. Discover how God can be for you. And learn the significance of God being for you. More importantly experience it for yourself.

    GOD IS FOR YOU! Dr. Lewis W Gregory Illustration: No, No, No! one of the first words a child learns is no. No is seen as a negative. But in Christ no can be a positive. Romans 8:31–39 No accusation, No condemnation, No separation Part 1 Introduction: God is for you A. What things? Romans 8:31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Salvation Of God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 1, 2019
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    The author and cause of Gods salvation.

    THE SALVATION OF GOD Acts 28: 28 Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and that they will hear it. What is true salvation? Do know we have that salvation in our hearts? You will see the truth in the message today. (1) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of God Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019
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    Do you want to be blessed by God? The fifth sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

    The Blessing of God - Haggai 2:10-19 Do you want to be blessed by God? That's kind of like saying, "Do you want to be a millionaire?" It goes without saying, yes. But what does that mean to be blessed by God? How can we be people who are blessed? Today we'll be continuing on in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tasting God Series

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Feb 14, 2019
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     | 4,673 views

    Tasting the righteousness of God gives us an assurance of the salvation that we received.

    A story is told about a college professor, an atheist, who gave a lecture denying the existence of God. He cited book after book, scholar after scholar and other written articles to prove that there is no God. The story continues that after the lecture, a man stood up eating an apple and asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Forgotten God

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019
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    He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

    The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteous God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 2, 2019
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    Now and then, we do need to hear that God is not asleep, He is very much alert and morning by morning He brings justice to light, caveat!

    THIS MESSAGE IS NOT FOR THE UNSAVED PEOPLE BUT FOR BELIEVERS, CHRISTIAN MINISTERS, YOUTH LEADERS, PASTORS, PREACHERS, CHRISTIAN LEADERS AND CHURCH LEADERS! The Lord is righteous! Zephaniah 3:5“The LORD is righteous within her; He will do no injustice. Every morning He brings His justice to light; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 7, 2020
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    1) The Belt of Truth (Ephesians 6:14a) , 2) The Breastplate of Righteousness (Ephesians 6:14b), and 3) Feet prepared with the Gospel (Ephesians 6:15) These are metaphors for the spiritual resources given to those in Christ.

    Ephesians 6:14-15 [14] Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, [15] and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. (ESV). The retailer “Whole Foods” raised great hostility this week when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God And Government Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 10, 2020
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    What does God say about government and how are we to deal with it?

    We the People in America are still trying to find out what type of government we will have in the next 4 years. Too many of us are anxious of our government. Isn’t interesting that we just finished talking about what the future will be? You already know the answer, but this morning, let us remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Relentless God!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 13, 2020
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    The Apostle Paul was relentless in his ministry as he wrote to the Corinthians in his description of what he accomplished for the sake of the Lord Jesus Christ. He challenges them and his young preacher comrade, Timothy, to do the same -- to finish strong!

    R E L E N T L E S S ! 2 Corinthians 4:6-11; Hosea 11:8-12; James 5:16-18 Introduction - Who is Larry Vollink? …. Retiring after 50 years! - Who is the Apostle Paul? … read his resume ! (2 Cor. 11:21-31) - What do we have in common? Commercials, books, movies, songs, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of God Is Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020
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    What the kingdom of God is and is not.

    Title: The Kingdom of God is Near – What is the kingdom of God? Theme: Understanding what the true Kingdom of God is. Text: Matthew 3:1 – 2, Mark 1:14 - 15 Note: Some of this message is from the note of: The Kingdom of God is Near by Sermon Central Introduction: John preached the Kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Gods Guidance Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,128 views

    This is the 34th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#34] GOD’S GUIDANCE Acts 16:6-15 Introduction: Today is a special day- We are going to license Prem and Ray to the Gospel Ministry. These sermons always happen right when we need them. While talking with Prem about what God is doing in his and his family’s life; the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Able!

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 17, 2020
     | 4,831 views

    There is not one thing God cannot do (although some people say there is) but God is ABLE to do all things!

    Charlie Brown talking to Lucy about the rain and what would happen if it floods the world? And Charlie Brown said NO< God made the promise to Noah that it would never flood the world again. God makes promises and will keep them and HE has. There are many verses that describe God as "God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Beautiful! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 18, 2020
     | 2,595 views

    The Bible says "God made everything beautiful in His own time" (Ecc.3:11) and that means HE IS BEAUTIFUL and we can live everyday experiencing His Beauty.

    David speaks of the Beauty of the Lord in the Psalms (27:4; 48:2; 90:17) and it exists in the mountains, his nature, in heaven and in His Temple. But greater still in His Son coming to earth as Jesus explains to us what "beauty' means in act of serving Him. (Mark 14:6) Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020
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     | 6,231 views

    Have we ever considered what it’s like to be in the presence of a Holy & Mighty God?

    Sermon: In the presence of God Have we ever considered what it’s like to be in the presence of a Holy & Mighty God? - In the presence of God, - Moses’ face glowed, & his hair turned white. - Soldiers fell as dead men by His Words. - The woman with the issue of blood knew that if she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 2, 2020
     | 2,238 views

    How do you describe God's greatest attribute? LOVE!!! As the Bible has made many attempts on defining LOVE it is beyond comprehension. But it is Indescribable. incomprehensible, intimate, eternal, perfect, pure, unconditional, intimate, forgiving, and sacrificial.

    How do we measure "Love"? By our feelings only? By actions of people in our lives? By what we do or say to another person? Love is NOT determined by it's receiving or in our giving. The Greek language gives us 3 words for love to help us to see the big picture of love. Eros is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ