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  • James May avatar

    Are You Part Of God's Covenant

    Contributed by James May on Dec 5, 2010
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    God make Covenants with man, through Abraham in the Old Testament and Jesus Christ in the New Testament. But in order to be a part of that covenant there are stipulations that we all must meet. It begins with faith but there's more to it than faith alon

    Are You Part of God’s Covenant Sunday, December 05, 2010 Pastor James May Our God is a covenant making God. His covenants are given through his great love for man that was created in God’s own image. From the very beginning we see that God is ever reaching out to draw rebellious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Elijah's Last Words Before He Left This Earth Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 31, 2024
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    Elijah received word from the LORD that it was time for him to go to Heaven. This message speaks of Elijah's last words before he took that journey to Heaven.

    Introduction: Elijah was one of only two humans to ever leave this earth without dying. The only other was Enoch, who “. . . walked with God: and he was not; for God took him (Genesis 5:24, KJV)”. Full disclosure, I believe in the pre-tribulation rapture position, meaning, that according to 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smile At The Enemy!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012
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    Hannah is introduced to us as a weeping, mourning woman but she took a determined step in her life that gave her a new title. What is that? Mother of prophet Samuel!

    I smile at my enemies! 1 Samuel 2:1”And Hannah prayed and said: " My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” There is something undeniably lovely to sleep in the wee hours of the morning ….! I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
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    Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

    YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Paul's Difficult Journey To Rome Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2024
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    And Paul took his mission seriously. For two full years it looks like the entire Praetorian guard rotated through his house, one legion member at a time.

    Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter 2024 If you have been following the readings from the Acts of the Apostles every day in our service, it looks like Paul appealed to Caesar yesterday and magically he is entering Rome today. That’s because we left off on chapter 25 yesterday and opened up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Reclaiming Your Inheritance

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015
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    Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

    Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Seeing God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 19, 2016
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    Familiarity with God can result is treating Him with casual disregard leading to judgement.

    “Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Amazing Grace Of God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 22, 2004
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     | 16,967 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON THAT THE GRACE OF GOD BRINGETH US REDEEPTION, BRINGETH US REFORMATION, AND BRINGETH US REWARDS.

    THE AMAZING GRACE OF GOD Titus 2:11-13 On the Island of Trinidad is a crater in an extinct volcano which is completely filled with pitch. This asphalt is hard enough for folk to walk upon, although gas still escapes here and there from its surface. Men dig great chunks from this tar-like lake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflecting God's Holiness

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 12, 2013
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    The heart in which the Holy Spirit has been poured out will stop magnifying self and start magnifying God.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church March 17, 2013 Reflecting God’s Holiness Leviticus 16:1-2 Into: We can be admitted/concert hall/any concert hall, only if we have a ticket. • Ticket/gives/right/hear/symphony concert. • Let us suppose we possess such a ticket. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wonder Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 23, 2008
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     | 8,816 views

    This message lists some of the life-changing wonders discovered in God’s Word

    The Wonder of God’s Word Romans 9:17-29 * Let’s Read a couple of verses together this morning; * Psalms 119:11 “I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.” * Ps 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” * Ps 119:160 “The entirety of Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entrance Into The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 21, 2015
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    The only way to enter the Kingdom of God is by way of a new birth. The religious bubble of Nicodemus must have burst!

    Entrance into the Kingdom of God: John 2:24-3:3 Jesus knew the desperate condition of the sinful human heart of mankind. Jesus has the ability to look into the very heart of man, knowing his thoughts and motivations. Jesus knew that people’s enthusiasm for His signs, wonders and miracles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living As The Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
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     | 7,926 views

    John goes to great lengths at the start of this passage to assure us that we are members of God’s family now. It’s not how we live that guarantees us a place in God’s family. We are God’s family. But how we live shows that.

    Sermon by Rev George Hemmings For a while this was one of Sarah’s favourite photos. A few months ago she was sending it to everyone she could think of. Not because it was a great shot of one of our boys. In fact, it’s not a photo of Micah or Joshua at all. No, it’s a photo of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When God Says

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 3, 2014
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    We don’t like to be told ‘no’. When we ask for something and the answer is ‘no’ we feel rejected and deprived. We walk away frustrated or sad. What about when God says 'no'? Let’s look at some examples where people had a proper response to being told no.

    WHEN GOD SAYS “NO” INTRODUCTION: We don’t like to be told ‘no’. When we ask for something and the answer is ‘no’ we feel rejected and deprived. We walk away frustrated or sad. It can take the wind right out of our sails. Sometimes a ‘no’ answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted In Papa God

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 28, 2021
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     | 2,487 views

    The intimacy of experiencing God as "Daddy" - for the individual, for the community - for the bad times, for the good times. A sermon on Ephesians 3:14-21.

    A video version of this Sermon is available at https://youtu.be/sTjFXKSmoPs .............................................................................. In Freetown in Sierra Leone in the Krio language - a blend of English and African languages- they talk about “Papa God”. I think that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Zeal To Worship God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus' zeal for pure worship, His intolerance for exploitation, and His commitment to truth and justice as depicted in John 2:13-22.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where hearts unite in the love of Christ, where souls find solace in the truth of His Word, and where minds are nourished by the profound wisdom of Scripture. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom, has brought ...read more

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