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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 49 - Choose God's Will Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 2, 2025
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     | 149 views

    When King Balak approached the Prophet Balaam with a request that was in contradiction to God’s will and allured him with gifts, Balaam was in dilemma if he should obey God or Balak. May we too not lose focus, but do the will of God and be in partnership with the right

    For today’s meditation we will consider Numbers 22:6, “Please come and curse these people for me, because they are too strong for me. Maybe then I'll be able to defeat them and force them out of the country. I know that whomever you bless is blessed and whomever you curse is cursed." ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sermon # 23 - Jehovah Shalom - God Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 27, 2025
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    In a world that is in constant turmoil, and fears loom large, we have the assurance that Jehovah Shalom, ‘God of Peace’ is with us. Learn how God met Gideon a man filled with fear and transformed him into a mighty warrior who delivered God’s people from fear and bondage.

    We read in Judges 6:11, “Then the LORD's angel came to the village of Ophrah and sat under the oak tree that belonged to Joash, a man of the clan of Abiezer. His son Gideon was threshing some wheat secretly in a wine press, so that the Midianites would not see him.” (GNB) Observe the kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 22 – It Is Tragic When A Nation Finally Reaps The Sin It Has Sown – Sin Has Consequences Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024
     | 687 views

    Numbed by the wickedness around, we can become ignorant of the hurting and suffering people in our world. Jerusalem was grossly corrupt and injustice thrived. The world must learn from this but it is not going so. Injustice and violence are everywhere. Wrath is coming.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 22 – IT IS TRAGIC WHEN A NATION FINALLY REAPS THE SIN IT HAS SOWN – SIN HAS CONSEQUENCES PART 22 - Jeremiah 6:6-12 CHAPTER 6 [A]. A CALL TO THE INVADERS, BUT A PLEA FOR JUDAH TO REPENT OF ITS WICKEDNESS {{Jeremiah 6:6 Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Cut down her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Face Off

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024
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    The key to victory in the Christian life. We don’t fight our battles on our own. God fights our battles for us.

    The Face Off 2 Chronicles 20: 15 – 23 Let’s continue Jehoshaphat’s story. In response to an enemy threat, Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began seeking God, begging Him to intervene on their behalf. As they came together for a time of fasting and prayer, a prophet delivered a message. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thy Kingdom Come... Really? Series

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Jun 24, 2024
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    This is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba.

    Matthew 6:10 ESV 10 Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Today is part 2 of the sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer. Last month we covered the first line of the prayer - our heavenly holy Abba. Series Review The focus of the series is to look at the Lord’s Prayer as ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    'heaven’s Citizens And Human Government' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2024
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    'Heaven’s citizens and human government' - Romans chapter 13 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). the Christians role with government (vs 1&5) (2). the rule of government (vs 1b-2) (3). the reason for government (vs 3-5) (4). the response to government (vs 6-7) (5). the rival against government (vs 5b) SERMON BODY: Well, the new government is up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sermon # 5 - Choose Wisely Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2024
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     | 1,569 views

    Every day we make so many choices and every choice has a consequence. If we can learn to make godly choices we will steer clear of much trouble and regrets. Here are some important principles we can follow that will help us make right choices.

    We read in Genesis 13:10-11, Lot looked around and saw that the whole Jordan Valley, all the way to Zoar, had plenty of water, like the Garden of the LORD or like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose the whole Jordan Valley for ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The 4 Points: #3: Christ Died For Our Sins: Story: The Mesage Of The Cross. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 26, 2024
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    THE 4 POINTS: #3: Christ Died For Our Sins: Story: The Message of the Cross - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The cross to the world – “a message.” (vs 18&24) • The cross to the Jews = “stumbling-block” (vs 23b) • The cross to the Greeks = “foolishness” (vs 23c) • The cross to believers = “the power & wisdom of God” (vs 24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 2014, a metal detectorist ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Revelation Lesson #14 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 3, 2024
     | 805 views

    We are introduced to the 144,000 ‘Firstfruits’ of heaven. Let us read.

    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 3, 2024
     | 543 views

    1 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

    Some IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-I—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in the fact of Jesus’ death, burial, & resurrection, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in the facts surrounding Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah - Psalm 42 Part 1

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,392 views

    The Korahites were the singers and composers in the Tabernacle and Temple. Their Psalms are a rich source of spiritual teaching. Psalm 42 is a Psalm of deep personal feelings where the psalmist has lost his joy and was in a rough patch.

    MESSAGE 1 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. - PSALM 42 Part 1 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Psa. 42. For the choir director. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. Psa 42 v 1 As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God. Psa 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cause And Cure For Depression

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,325 views

    It is easy to understand why we have so many depressed people in our society when you consider all the depressing things that are being dumped on them daily.

    (1) TAXES CAN BE DEPRESSING We continuously hear of the problems of our school systems. When you ask the school board what it is going to take to solve this problem, they say, “MORE MONEY!” • Will Rogers said that Alexander Hamilton originated the “put and take system” in our national treasury: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Amazing Character That Will Inspire And Motivate Us To Persevere. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,784 views

    God’s Expectations May Surprise Us, but They Do Make Sense

    Every manufacturer designs his product with the right components, engineered to fulfil the function that the product is created to perform. In essence, the purpose of the product dictates the mechanical and engineering components required to fulfil the manufacturer's intent. This principle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Can And Cannot Be Saved

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,151 views

    The scripture says, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

    This verse of scripture sounds simple enough, but often even a familiar text needs some explanation. Something needing an explanation makes me think of the following little story: Illus: There was a criminal who was put in prison. The prison life had many new and different aspects. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sum Total Of The Christmas Message

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 3,569 views

    A Christmas message from an unexpected passage. If you want to explain the fulness of Christmas, this is a message serves this purpose, because, once someone understands the spiritual significance of Christmas, and the joy of the Lord for all eternity will be theirs.

    The Sum Total of the Christmas Message Galatians 4:4-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo Generally people don’t look at what the Apostle Paul said in his letter to the Galatian Church when bringing forth a Christmas message, or to find out what Christmas is ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare