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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Realization Of God’s Guidance-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2025
     | 129 views

    4 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

    The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-IV— Luke 1:67b-80(:57-80) Attention: PETA's Response to Obama's Fly “Execution”—June 18, 2009 Exerpted from: OneNewsNow.com, Reuters, ABC News. In 2009, then U.S. President Barak Obama(2008-2016) stopped during an interview, to swat & kill a fly that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is In Control Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,772 views

    A sermon examining the exciting reality that God is in control.

    GOD IS IN CONTROL Haggai 2:20-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, October 26th, 2025) There are many things this world that we have no control over. Social security is going bankrupt, the national debt is nearing forty trillion, the government is currently shut down, wages are stagnant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Revealed

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016
     | 5,812 views

    God has been revealing Himself to us in a number of ways. The clearest revelation we will ever have is found in the person of Jesus, the Christ.

    GOD REVEALED John 1:1-18 Sometimes as we try to learn about a particular subject, we may experience a realization that “the more we know, the less we understand about the subject.” Actually, we do understand more as we learn more, but we also realize that there is so much more to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    Part 1 in the new series, The Company We Keep, Dave expels the myth that faith is an irrational leap into the unknowable dark. Rather, faith must be based on knowledge, which comes through experience.

    Experiencing God The Company We Keep, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 30, 2009 Ps 34:8 (NLT) 8Taste and see that the LORD is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Experience is the basis of relationship. If you know someone, you have experienced them in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God Is Faithful Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,914 views

    God has always been and will always be faithful. We alone have the ability to seek God in faith or turn away, God will never change.

    God’s Great Faithfulness It was a stormy night in Birmingham, England, and Hudson Taylor was to speak at a meeting at the Severn Street schoolroom. His hostess assured him that nobody would attend on such a stormy night, but Taylor insisted on going. "I must go even if there is no one but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A People For God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,771 views

    As each of us are unique as individuals, so is each local body of believers. God has a purpose for His people gathered together. Together we can accomplish more than we can as individuals. (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane)

    A People for God (adapted from a sermon, Prayed-For Leaders, by Francis Frangipane) Introduction/Review Last week- looked at how- initially/eternally- the call of God in our life is first a call into relationship. 1 Cor 1:9 God is faithful, through whom you were called into fellowship with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The God Of More PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,273 views

    This sermon explores God's provision, protection, and our progression in His presence, inspiring awe and adoration that leads us towards a life of true holiness.

    Good morning, dear friends. I'm overjoyed to see your eager faces and feel the warmth of fellowship in this sacred gathering. There's a certain kind of peace that embraces us when we come together in the name of our Lord, isn't there? A peace that transcends all understanding, a peace that ...read more

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    The God Of Multiplication PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,649 views

    Explores how trusting in God can transform our perceived scarcity into sufficiency and help us transcend limitations through faith.

    Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, enveloped in His love, ready to share in the wisdom of His word? We are indeed privileged, for we dwell in the house of the Lord, basking in His divine light, and nourishing our souls with His eternal truth. ...read more

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    God’s Eagle Christians

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 819 ratings
     | 130,078 views

    God has methods to develope His Eagle Christians.

    God’s Eagle Christian Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: God’s method of developing eagle Christians. Text: Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Light Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 7, 2024
     | 1,165 views

    Our words and deeds should not mimic the world’s futile search for significance but should instead reflect a passion for God so strong and divinely initiated that our good deeds point to the sinless One who holds the keys to both death and life.

    The Light of the World John 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How can one cast a shadow of significance upon a world that is filled with constant change, ever evolving thought processes and constant innovation? In a world of quantum computers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,621 views

    The entire New Testament is dedicated to revealing the dynamic process of God's grace empowering us with the love and dedication of Jesus.

    Illustration An old man lay drunk in the street causing a policeman to confront him with: “Get out of the street or I am going to run you in.” A young preacher witnessed this and was moved to interrupt the policeman: “If you will allow me I will aid the old man.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Is Love Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 6

    GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Creation Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 27,129 views

    By looking at creation—what God created and how He created it—we can see that He created in order to point us to a relationship with Him.

    1. The order of God’s creation (and God said… and it was so) 2. The goodness of God’s creation (it was good, 1:31) 3. The crown of God’s creation (1:26-28) 4. The purpose of God’s creation (1:29-30) How many of you like mysteries? You know, the ones where you have to examine the clues to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,094 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 6

    GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trusting God

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,839 views

    Christians have the opportunity, just as they did during the plagues and epidemics of history, to distinguish themselves from the world. It is the Preacher’s responsibility to lead the flock during this pandemic for that very purpose.

    TITLE: TRUSTING GOD SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 3:14-21 There are several things I want to address in this morning’s message that don’t necessarily all flow together very smoothly. But I think that’s okay. If you find anything these days that’s flowing together smoothly, please let me know. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist