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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The God Who Provides Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2010
     | 5,885 views

    God has given us what we need for eternal life and for spiritual growth in this life.

    The God Who Provides (2 Peter 1:3-4) Note: I am suggesting that this text is partly a "midrash" (Rabbinic-style exposition and application) from Exodus 33:12-23 (and the concluding section, 34:33), particularly the phrase "grace and goodness," the idea of God providing with His presence, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rendering Unto God What He Is Due

    Contributed by James Cloud on Apr 11, 2010
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     | 4,870 views

    In this life we tend to focus on things which have no weight in eternity. This homily expresses the need for personal responsibility.

    Tonight’s thought is something that has been increasingly becoming somewhat of an obsession for me as a priest. I have been struck with the feeling that there is something coming very soon which we will all be affected with. My personal feelings have been running the gamut of sadness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Can I Learn From A Mom

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009
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     | 99,285 views

    Spiritual Lessons which moms can teach.

    What I can learn from a Mom Matthew 20:20-23 READ “Things moms teach us”. * Mothers teach us about foresight: "Make sure you wear clean underwear in case you’re in an accident." * Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall out of that tree and break your neck, don’t come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hating Your Life Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    God glorifies the Messiah through death both to give life to his people and to honor those that die.

    Scripture Introduction John’s way of telling the story of Messiah has provided many opportunities to focus on him both as prophet (the very Word of God in human flesh) and as priest (the sacrifice for the sins of the people). In today’s text, Christ as King is the focus. 500 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons From A Silver Maple Tree Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    This is a brief outline to use in the Fall of the year that can be used as a small devotional how we can learn from a Silver Maple Tree

    Lessons from a Silver Maple Tree Genesis 1:29-31New International Version (NIV) 29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry White avatar

    Choosing The Right Kind Of Friends. 1 Corinthians 15:33

    Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016
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     | 23,808 views

    How to discern if your friends are spiritually healthy for you.

    1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals." (ESV) 33 Don't fool yourselves. Bad friends will destroy you. (CEV) One of the most important decisions a person will make is who his/her companions are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Coming Soon

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 27, 2016
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    Evidence of why we know the world as we know it is about to end and what the Christian ought to be doing

    “The End –Coming Soon!” February 28, 2016 2 Peter 3:3,8-11 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Attitude Determines Altitude (Theme Adapted From Johnny Creasong)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2015
     | 3,424 views

    God exalts the humble.

    If you’ve been listening to the news this week, you know about the airplane that crashed into the side of the French Alps. Well, I’m going to tell you about another air disaster. This one happened in 2008 when a flight from Madrid, Spain crashed soon after takeoff killing 158 people. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Shaved And Shameful Women Of Corinth

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 8, 2015
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     | 7,197 views

    Have an opinion on head coverings? Paul did. or was it merely an opinion?

    The shaved and shameful women of Corinth Our scholars always find a way out of difficult Biblical passages. Verification of scholarly opinions is as varied as the scholars themselves, and often their conclusions come out very different from each other. So it is left for the believer to pick and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    Do we let earthly value supersede godly worth? Even if it is something negative in us which can come out as a glory to God. Are we willing to lose all that God has placed in our lives for His glory? What do we do with what has been placed in our hands?

    Opening illustration: A young girl of about 5-6 years old taught me how to worship God. The down side of her was that she had ‘downs syndrome’ which eventually became her strength. Who could ever think that she would become a model who would even teach the mature in Christ to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,067 views

    This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

    THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Pastor's Heart Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 14,917 views

    These final words in Hebrews pull away the veil that hides the heart of the author (His identity is in question, but his heart is on full display.) In these closing verses we discover the deepest desires/longings in the heart of the man of God.

    A Pastor’s Heart Heb. 13.18-25 Hebrews Sermon Series December 14, 2014 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A These final words in Hebrews pull away the veil that hides the heart of the author (His identity is in question, but his heart is on full display.) 1 In these closing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Worldly Wisdom Verses Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015
     | 10,588 views

    Looking at how worldly wisdom has inched its way into what we consider to be normal and Godly.

    A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot added, “I should have one of he parachutes because I have a wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    Put God First Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 19, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,488 views

    How do we put God first in our lives.

    Put God First James 4:11-17 One day a doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. “I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news.” The patient was quiet for a moment, sensing the gravity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Questions About The Fifth Commandment

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014
     | 6,875 views

    Mother's Day 2012 Message.

    “Questions about the Fifth Commandment” Exodus 20:12 Over the past few weeks, we have been examining the 12th chapter of the book of Hebrews and its focus upon practical Christian living. Those of you who were here likely remember that I made a point that all of Christian ethics can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational