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  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    I’m Still Standing Only Because Of God

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,406 views

    Life can be... is hard.

    Hebrew: Hebrew is written and read right-to-left. Psalm 119 = (136 verses [22x8]) • The Hebrew Aleph-Bet (alaphbet) has 22 letters. • Psa. 119 is an Acrostic. (There are several of them throughout the OT). • Paleo (Ancient)-Hebrew was pictographical. o Aleph = Ox Head o Bet = ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ot Trinity

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 11, 2025
     | 292 views

    Not hard to find the Trinity in the OT.

    Isa 48:12 Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. 13 Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. 14 All ye, assemble yourselves, and hear; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Son Of Laughter.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,592 views

    Is anything too hard for the LORD?

    THE SON OF LAUGHTER. Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7. 1. The promise (Genesis 18:1-15). This passage is described as an encounter in which “the LORD” (= YHWH, Hebrew) “appeared unto” Abraham when he was having his siesta “in the heat of the day.” When he lifted up his head, suddenly, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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    Is anything too hard for God?

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bathed in the soft morning light, we are reminded of the warmth and comfort of our Heavenly Father's love. We are here to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to seek wisdom from the ...read more

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    Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 947 views

    Is anything too hard for God?

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather together on this beautiful day that the Lord has made, let's take a moment to prepare our hearts and minds for what we are about to receive. We are here to immerse ourselves in the Word of God, to allow it to wash over us, to cleanse us, to renew ...read more

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    God's Got Your Back!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 384 ratings
     | 180,751 views

    When you feel as if the devil has knocked you down for the last time, Isaiah reminds us that God has our back!

    GOD’S GOT YOUR BACK! ISAIAH 59:19-21 (Deut 20:1-4) I’ve got a message for those of you who have ever found yourself in the midst of trouble… I’ve got a message for those of you who have found yourself in the midst of problems… In the midst of circumstances… I’ve got a message for those of you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    A command that Jesus has given to the world. It was hard to do then and just as hard today, but we must Follow Him!

    Follow Me #1 A.1 MARK 1:1 20 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,"Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way; 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness,’Make ready the way of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Consequence Of Sin

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 9, 2015
     | 8,320 views

    Jeremiah hard a hard assignment from God. It was to go and tell them that their sin had consequences and judgment was coming.

    The consequences of Sin Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13 Introduction- This morning I would like for you to turn to Jeremiah chapter 19:1-19:13. We are going to look at the prophet Jeremiah and what God told him to tell the people of Israel. Jeremiah was a young prophet that watched as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Providence Of God

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 18,218 views

    When the circumstances of life knock us down, the only sure footing we have is the Word of God and confidence in the providence of God.

    The Providence Of God Rom. 8:28 Introduction Have you ever been swimming at the seashore and found yourself knocked down by the waves and suddenly you’re in trouble. You remember how that can happen if a big wave comes and knocks you down and you go in over your head. You begin to thrash around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    9 Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 20,702 views

    The blessings in Christ that we find in Ephesians chapter 1

    9 BLESSINGS IN CHRIST Ephesians – Riches In Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 This morning we’re going to start a new series, on the book of Ephesians. If you have your Bible turn to Ephesians Chapter 1. The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Ephesus in about 62 AD, from his prison cell in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,653 views

    We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

    “Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Lesson 15 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. I revisited the topic of prayer as we came to Jesus’s words about asking, seeking, and knocking.

    Fix Your Prayers (part 2) Matthew 7:7-11 It is quite possible that no aspect of the Christian life is as mysterious as prayer. What should I pray for and how should I pray? How come it seems like nothing happens when I pray? Do you ever think you’re just talking to the wall when you pray? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Painful Parting

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    Sometimes it is hard to say good bye

    A PAINFUL PARTING Ac 20:18-38 I. THE CHARACTER OF HIS OWN MINISTRY (18-27) 18 And when they were come to him, he said unto them, Ye know, from the first day that I came into Asia, after what manner I have been with you at all seasons, 19 Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Others Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,323 views

    Why is it so hard to honor others?

    INTRO: A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Triumphant King

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,757 views

    Victory in Jesus through hard times.

    With all the bad weather, I can’t imagine that I am the only one who has driven on ice. It can be incredibly frightening to hit a patch of ice. Why? Because you lose control of the car and slide, spin, and even crash into other people and objects. I remember clearly on Tuesday, February 19th, Amy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ