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  • Steve Rutherford avatar

    God's Faithful In Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,691 views

    This message shows us God’s faithfulness in Forgiveness of Manasseh. Also a picture of salvation.

    Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates who will one day become great political figures. Among the candidates who won, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Change Is Needed

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 11,719 views

    God promises us a new relatinship with Him

    A CHANGE IS NEEDED Jeremiah 31:31-34 Jeremiah 31:31-34 “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant which I made with their fathers in the day I took them by the hand to bring them out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    When God Answered

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018
     | 4,840 views

    God answers our prayers when we least expect it

    Hebrews 2:1 When God Answered Several year ago my shoulder began to hurt for seemingly no reason at all, and I had difficulty getting my arm into my coat sleeve. I had not had an injury to my shoulder and expected it would be well in a few days, but it wasn’t. I did everything I knew to do—pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gospel, The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2020
     | 8,687 views

    “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1 Cor. 1:18)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “the gospel, the power of God”. World leaders, governments and experts in various fields are seeking for ways to deal with the myriad of problems facing the world today. They have not been able to find solutions to hatred, killings and wars that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lifting The Man Of God

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 85,726 views

    The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

    LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Our God Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 81,450 views

    Yahweh is the God who delights in restoration.

    OUR GOD OF RESTORATION 1 KINGS 17:17-24 In our passage today, we are going to study our Lord as the God of Restoration. The Hebrew word for “Restore” is “Chayah”. The root word is “Chai” which means “life”. Every morning Mrs Lana wakes up but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Embracing God's Call Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 15, 2018
     | 16,135 views

    The proper way to respond to God when He is calling you to serve Him.

    EMBRACING GOD’S CALL 1 Kings 19:19-21; 2 Kings 2:1-25 What will you do with your life? That’s a mind-blowing question. As a graduating senior, it is like a freight train coming at you in a tunnel. Don’t fret, though, because it’s good practice for you. It seems I’ve spent most of my life in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Providence And Protection Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    God in His providence provided the help Paul would need, through his nephew, the centurion and the commander. God protected Paul with 470 soldiers against the 40 men who wanted to kill him. God is in control of our trials.

    LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened by your Word again and be encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We saw last week how Paul was rescued from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Directives To Wives Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,590 views

    What God has to say to wives about their relationship to their husbands

    Studies in The Christian Family God’s Word for Wives Introduction This evening I want to begin a short series of studies on the Christian Family based on what Paul has to say about this subject in his letters to the Churches at Ephesus and Colossae. We will of course be looking at other relevant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God, Government And You Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    To borrow from Andy Stanley, "It’s not about ’what,’ it’s all about ’who.’

    God, Government and You Romans 13:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 1/3/10 After an exceptionally long and boring sermon, the congregation filed out of the church not saying a word to the pastor. After a while a man came up to him and said, “Pastor, that sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Always Working Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013
     | 4,994 views

    How much do our assumptions and expectations limit us from seeing the real Jesus?

    God is Always Working Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey – September 29, 2013 INTRO Social science has revealed a truth that can serve us well: WE T SEE REALITY AS IT IS...BUT ACCORDING TO PRECONCEIVED PARADIGMS Back in the 1940's, two researchers conducted an interesting experiment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adore-Ation Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Dec 14, 2006
     | 5,730 views

    In part three of Discover the REAL Christmas we discover ADORE-ation. Christmas is about our worship and adoration of Jesus Christ. It took on different forms for each of the characters of Christmas.

    Song: We wish you a Merry Christmas... This week I started the third of four Christmas books that I will be reading this year. None of them are of any consequence, just fun little books to fill in the gaps between the study books I’m reading and other stuff that I’m doing. My favorite so far is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Baeta avatar

    The Scriptures And The Eucharist

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,789 views

    “When He was at the table with them; He took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. Then their eyes were opened and they recognised Him.” Luke 24:30-31

    Theme: The Scriptures and the Eucharist Text: Acts 2:14, 22-28; 1 Pet. 1:17-21; Lk. 24:13-35 Whenever we buy something new, we always find a manual with it. The manual is essential especially when we have no idea of how to set up and use the product. The manual explains and teaches us what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul George avatar

    The Leaven

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 5,471 views

    Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.”

    Jesus spoke another parable to them, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three pecks of flour until it was all leavened.” We need to thank God in these days of deception we are not left to any human opinions or authority, nor are the meaning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    “believers Multiplication” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,098 views

    We are called to make disciples... we are born to reproduce... Someone took time to develop you become who you are now, you are expected to do the same with other believers.

    “BELIEVERS MULTIPLICATION” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Introduction: The growth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational