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  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Into The Storm Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020
     | 6,171 views

    This morning, we are going to see a prophet try to run away from God. And we will see God pursue Jonah with a storm. At the end of this section, the story gets a bit fishy.

    In the Storm (Jonah 1:4-17) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 09-08-19 A Whale of a Storm This past week, Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas as a category 5 storm. Then it stalled. It just sat still over the Bahamas for more than. 24 hours as hurricane force winds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of The Matter. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 31, 2020
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     | 8,839 views

    Following Christ’s message is essential, but we have to be cautious not to become what he was preaching against.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 7:1-23 Following Christ’s message is essential, but we have to be cautious not to become what he was preaching against. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Since the opening words of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus turned the world of His audience upside down with His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In The Upper Room – Preparation & Revelation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 15, 2020
     | 3,612 views

    In the Upper Room – Preparation & Revelation - Luke chapter 22 verses 1-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus said, “Remember me” (vs 19b) (2). Jesus said, “This is my body” (vs 19a). (3). Jesus said, “This is my blood” (vs 20). (4). Jesus said, “Until that day” (vs 18). SERMON BODY: Ill: • In 1866 a man named Alfred who had the rare opportunity to read his own obituary. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    I Am The Resurrection And The Life

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2020
     | 4,254 views

    This text is often quoted and preached from at funerals to encourage us.

    I AM the Resurrection and the Life: An Exposition of John 11:1-45 John’s gospel is a dramatic portrayal of the person of Jesus whereas truth is portrayed in extended story and narrative. This does not mean that John avoids propositional truth, but even these propositional truths are illustrated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Order From Chaos

    Contributed by Austin Lamos on Mar 20, 2020
     | 4,825 views

    God is not a god of chaos, but of order and peace

    Genesis 1 English Standard Version (ESV) The Creation of the World 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. The beginning of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    As The World Panics

    Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Mar 23, 2020
     | 10,289 views

    We are in dire times right now. It is important to all of us that we keep our focus on God and not let the world distract us from our mission... only adapt, as God leads us through this struggle.

    Our nation and the entire world is in high-panic mode at this time, and we here at Sunrise Chapel, will do everything within our power to help the local communities and people impacted by the restrictions put on us by our state and federal governments. We have all agreed to “follow the rules” put ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treating Sin Like The Coronavirus Series

    Contributed by Larry East on Mar 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,430 views

    What if we got as serious about the sin in our lives as we have about the coronavirus. “What if we treated sin like it was the coronavirus.” How would our lives change?

    Treating Sin Like the Coronavirus Last week, I was looking at Facebook, and I came across a post that made me stop and think. It was a simple statement; but it was earthshaking in its implications. The post said this: “What if we treated sin like it was the coronavirus.” It was one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Darkness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2020
     | 8,210 views

    I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus crisis that is now shaking the world.

    Darkness Joshua 24:7”He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, and brought the sea upon them and covered them; and your own eyes saw what I did in Egypt.” I write this article on March 30, 2020, during the complete ‘LOCKDOWN’ period in our city Hyderabad, India due to Covid-19, Corona virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Covid _ Confidence Over Viral Infectious Disease

    Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Apr 1, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,983 views

    COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for COronaVIrus Disease of 2019. It is a form of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) a virus first identified in 2003 and it is causing worldwide panic, but this morning I want to look at another acronym, COVID: Confidence Over Viral Infectious Disease!

    In a message a few weeks ago I used the story of the Golden Gate Bridge. At the time it was completed in 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. During the first phase of the project 23 men fell to their deaths in the icy water. Workers were hard to keep due to the poor working ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe And See The Glory Of God!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,307 views

    Have faith and take God at His Word! Life and death are in the power of the tongue, with God’s help and He wants you to know that you are in charge of your circumstances, no matter what they are!!

    Believe and see the Glory of God! Illus. Waiting for you, By sermon central. A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Money Or Your Life?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,023 views

    Moeny

    YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE? (LUKE 18:18-27) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Semore avatar

    The Jehovah Names Of God

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,538 views

    By understanding the various names of God He is more fully revealed to us.

    The Jehovah Names Of God Youtube at the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzqTFNfeDnE Youtube video at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5-6gwssX0Y A person’s name is important. It identifies you as being uniquely yourself. In Proverbs 22:1 the wise man said it best when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bless The Lord - God's Benefit Package - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,008 views

    A beautiful Psalm of Promise and Hope

    Forget not all His Benefits Psalms 103 Part 2 of a Series As I mentioned last week, we are spending a little time in Psalms 103. Not only is it one of the most encouraging books of the Bible, its truths will completely transform your life into a more blessed life than you could ever imagine. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Accept No Substitutes Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2017
     | 6,257 views

    Accept no substitutes for a real relationship with the real God. Instead, embrace His passion for you, so you can experience His protection and enjoy His promises fulfilled for a thousand generations to come.

    David Hand, in his book The Improbability Principle, describes natives of the South West Pacific island, who had very little, if any, contact with the modern world and its many technological advances. During World War 2, they were mesmerized by Japanese and later Allied soldier's uniforms, their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Can You See This Sign? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,686 views

    The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

    (Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ