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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Three Gods? No! God In Three Persons!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2017
     | 8,446 views

    A sermon on the Triunity presented for Trinity Sunday.

    “The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” [1] The doctrine of the Triune God is ridiculed as a fiction, depreciated and discounted by those opposed to the Faith. So-called “Christian cults,” Unitarians and Oneness Pentecostals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sorrow-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated "blessed" in the Beatitudes may also be translated "happy." In the first beatitude Jesus said the initial step toward hap

    Sorrow-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matt. 5:4). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-4; 2 Corinthians 7:10 Introduction The way to happiness is outlined in the first twelve verses of Matthew 5. Last Sunday we noted that the word translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Crosses The Distance

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 16, 2025
     | 313 views

    This sermon tackles the remarkable feat of Voyager 1 as it try to reach out the stars while God has already reached us through His son.

    Scripture: “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8 Something remarkable will happen in November 2026. A small spacecraft, no bigger than an old car, will reach a distance no human-made object has ever achieved. Voyager ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Prayer For God's Direction

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 176 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

    A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    And God Created Mosquitos

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 30, 2020
     | 4,226 views

    A study of the effects of the fall of our first parents and the ramifications for creation. The follower of Christ lives in anticipation of the restoration of all things.

    “God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.” Creation was “very good.” God Himself declared this to be the case. Yet, if in spite of citronella candles, mosquito coils, or insect repellant liberally applied to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together God’s Vision Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 527 views

    . We begin a new section today on Spirit filled relationships including, marriage, family, and business. As we begin looking at the marriage relationship, I felt led to start with the foundation of marriage which describes God’s vision for marriage so we see the beauty of marriage.

    If have your bible turn to Ephesians 5:22-33. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describes what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,765 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day God Came Near

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,475 views

    (1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

    [I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Directs Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,882 views

    God assures Saul in 3 areas of his concerns - the lost donkeys, his material needs, and his new challenge as king-to-be. God cares for our troubles, our needs and our ministry.

    1 Sam 10:1-8 GOD DIRECTS OUR LIVES ES 31 Jan 15 1537 We saw last week how God prepares a king for Israel. • He led Saul to Samuel, and prepares Samuel to anoint him king. • The two met because God made it happen. God did it out of compassion for Israel, to prepare them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,912 views

    Ruth 2 says Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s lives forever! But this was not simple coincidence or chance. This sermon teaches us about God’s watchcare for His children through His providence, provision and promotion.

    Sermon 5: God’s Watchcare Over His Children Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh July 14, 2019 BLURB: Ruth 2 tells us that Ruth “happened” upon the field of a prominent man named Boaz. This changed the course of Ruth's and Naomi’s life forever! Was this simple coincidence or chance? This sermon teaches us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Or Friend? (3) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    God desires to perfect us in Christ Jesus. As we move upward in that perfection, we become closer to God as we become more Christ-like. As we become closer to God, we move into a different relationship with God.

    God or Friend? (Exodus 20:1~2a) And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage… (James 2:23) And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Fortunes Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    The fortunes of God’s people are not determine by their bank account, but by their relationship with God.

    In China many years ago there lived an old man, with his son and a horse. Back in those days, having a horse was like owning a car today, so you can well imagine how valuable a property the animal must have been. One morning, when the man went to his field to feed the horse, the animal was gone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holiness Of God The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
     | 5,756 views

    This is the third and final message in a three part series that I preached on the Holiness of God.

    For the past couple of Sunday mornings I have been preaching to you about the holiness of God. When one reads through the Bible you cannot help but see that God is holy. It is a theme that runs throughout the entire Bible. God is holy and He wants His people to be holy. We are instructed to be Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Pleases God?

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,526 views

    A message exploring the 4 most popular ways we displease God and the 3 ways we please Him most.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 09/05/08 What Pleases God? “What does the LORD require of you?” -Micah 6:8 Icebreaker: (Show Pictures of Office) Intro: I came in that day to my office, worn out. The stress of a busy week was getting to me, and I walk in my office to see that. And you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013
     | 12,640 views

    How does God bless us? An understanding of Psalm 1

    June 26, 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist