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  • William Baeta avatar

    The Gospel, The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 31, 2020
     | 8,688 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

    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

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Our God Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 81,451 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

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    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

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Being Reconciled To God

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,316 views

    What is reconciliation? Explains the what, the why, and the how of reconciliation.

    April, 2007 “Being Reconciled to God” II Corinthians 5:16-21 INTRODUCTION: We are not reformed, re-educated, or rehabilitated. We are re-created. When we become a Christian we are not just turning over a new leaf. We are not just changing our habits, trying to do better, or joining a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Receiving From God

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,269 views

    God is no respecter of persons. What He has done for others He will do for you, if you meet the conditions.

    Mark 5:21 ¶ When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (A Mighty God)

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,966 views

    THE HEBREW WORD FOR AMIGHTY GOD IS EL GIBBOR FOR JESUS IS THE ONE TO WHOM ALL POWER IS GIVEN IT MEANS HERO AND IT REFERS TO ONE WHO IS STRONG ,MIGHTY AND INVINCIBLEAND YOU DO KNOW THAT JESUS ALONE IS WORTHY TO BE OUR HERO

    Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) 6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (A MIGHTY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    God Always Provides Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 30, 2024
     | 866 views

    God knows what His test will accomplish or reveal about Abraham’s character and, more importantly, what this test will reveal about Himself.

    We are continuing with our Genesis “From Dust to Life” series. Throughout this book so far, we have seen God bring life to people who were in impossible situations, some brought on by their own bad decisions or because of the bad decisions of others. Time and time again because of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith Of The Nobleman

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    Throughout our lives we hear a lot about faith and the need of having faith in our lives. We hear of it when we come to church. We read of it in books and the Bible. We watch it in movies. However it seems that so many times our faith is initiated by a

    The Faith of the Nobleman John 4:43-54 Monte T. Brown November 30, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Throughout our lives we hear a lot about faith and the need of having faith in our lives. We hear of it when we come to church. We read of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Knowing God Through Service Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    We draw closer to God by serving others in His name.

    How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ August 26, 2007 Knowing God through Service Acts 10:1-8 Over the past few months we’ve been doing this series called. “How To Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus.” We’ve looked at how to start the relationship; how to talk to God, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Knowing God's Power

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,250 views

    God raised Christ from the dead and placed Him at His right hand. This is the same power that is at work in followers of Christ. It is resurrection power!

    Knowing God’s Power By Greg Johnson April 8, 2007 God’s love for us was demonstrated at the cross of Christ. God’s power was demonstrated for us at the resurrection of Christ. It’s at the cross of Christ that we see and begin to understand how much God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Directives To Wives Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,592 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

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    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

  • Brian Bill avatar

    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