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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Hearing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 18, 2024
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     | 1,762 views

    From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. Let us open our hearts and minds to the truth revealed in Scripture and be transformed by the voice of our Creator.

    Hearing the Voice of God Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound theme of hearing the voice of God. From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Speaks In Darkness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
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    Explores finding God's presence in our darkest moments, standing firm in faith during adversity, and drawing strength from His divine guidance.

    Greetings, beloved congregation! We find ourselves gathered together once more, not by chance or by circumstance, but by the purposeful design of our Heavenly Father. He has called us together, in this sacred space and time, to seek His face, to know His heart, and to understand His Word. Today, we ...read more

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    No God - No Peace / Know God - Know Peace Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 10, 2012
     | 13,074 views

    The angels proclaimed it, Jesus promised it, and we earnestly seek it but the world doesn't know it - peace - the promise of Christmas.

    No God, No Peace; Know God, Know Peace “And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Not Mocked. What Does It Really Mean?

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 22, 2021
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     | 6,842 views

    Most believe God is not mocked is primarily speaking to non-believers, who choose not to listen to God's will. However, there is more to God is not mocked that really speaks to us believers than we realize.

    Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. All week this scripture has been ringing in my head. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. To mock someone is to disrespect, dishonor, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am A Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 13, 2017
     | 8,384 views

    We allowed a great enemy to slither into our lives and he knew he need only to get us to trust him with our identity.

    “I am a Servant of God” Series: Identity: Becoming Who We Are June 11, 2017 – Brad Bailey Intro A recent report came out by the fastest growing crime in America which is…identity theft. A crime in which someone steals some combination of your credit card number…. Driver’s license number… Social ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gifts, Our Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    A Thanksgiving Eve sermon preached 11/25/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

    Our Gospel lesson for this evening introduces us to a group of 10 “mystery” men. I say this because we don’t know much about these guys. They may come from completely different backgrounds, be different ages, and for all we know, they may not get along very well. But, they had one common ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Altar Of God In The New Testament

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 12, 2013
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    To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Are you an altar of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are the New Testament altars of GOD under Grace. IV. TEXT: Genesis 8:20 (Amplified Bible) 8:20 And Noah built an altar to the Lord and took of every clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Love And Ours

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 7,602 views

    God’s love for us is a sacrificial love, shown in Jesus giving up all for our sake.

    I was watching a show on TV a couple of weeks ago and they were asking school children what Christmas was all about. There were two common themes that came out as they gave their answers. The first was "Presents." Not that you think of Christmas as being about presents, I’m sure! (How many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    God's Wisdom Works Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

    September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church God Will Bless

    Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 11, 2001
    based on 306 ratings
     | 19,174 views

    This message focuses on following the model of the early church in order to be a church God will bless.

    The Church God Will Bless By Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Acts 2:41-47 Several years ago in the movie Hoosiers, Gene Hackman played the part of Norman Dale, a former college coach with a tainted past who was hired to coach a rural high-school basketball team from Hickory, Indiana. Coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Harvest Feast Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,607 views

    Re-examining the Harvest Feast (Feast of Weeks, Pentecost)and it’s continued importance to us today and our stewardship.

    GOD’S HARVEST FEAST Series: First Fruits, Fresh Spirit Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sun. November 9, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: We often think of this time of the year as the “Harvest Season.” In reality, most harvests are long completed, but it is the time we traditionally count ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciple: God Talk Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,600 views

    This is the second message in the series "Disciple." This message looks at prayer in the life of the disciple, focusing on communicating with God through the Lord’s Prayer.

    “Disciple: Following the Path of Jesus” Part 2 – God Talk NewSong Church – 09/09/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What It Means To Be God's! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 27, 2009
     | 5,448 views

    What are some of the identifying marks of belonging to God? This text gives us a clue.

    (PowerPoint files are available by emailing me) What it means to be God’s! Romans 15:14-21 * This is Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have been killed in our nation’s service. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for “freedom.” You see, it meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building An Expressway To God

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

    [Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Missionary Heart

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,438 views

    God has always been on a mission. From Creation to Consumation God has been on a mission. From making us in His image to restoring us to that image, God works with missionary zeal. Matthew reveals how Jesus forms that missionary heart into the disciple

    We have been studying the gospel of Matthew. Let me get a running start on today’s lesson in chapter 10 by reviewing briefly the message of Matthew thus far: What is in the first chapter? The genealogy of Jesus and Joseph’s story. Verse 21 is the key verse: “You shall call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ