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  • John Petty avatar

    Sometimes God Says No

    Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    In a world of greed and materialism it’s difficult for us to accept "no" from God. But sometimes God says no.

    I made a statement last week in the message that I want to repeat this morning … “Sometimes, God says no.” And what I want to do this morning is give us a couple of the many examples of God saying no. Moses’… It was Moses hearts’ desire to go into the Promised Land but because he didn’t follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Christ's Compassion On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 8, 2012
    based on 105 ratings
     | 28,953 views

    Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?

    OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Losing Popularity But Gaining Christ Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 29, 2024
     | 636 views

    Jesus says we are not of this world, this secular society, and so those who hear us and see us will at first despise us and everything we do and say.

    Saturday of the Fifth Week in Easter 2024 Today’s Scriptures give one of the best examples of stating a principle of evangelization in the Gospel and giving an example of application in the reading from the Acts of the Apostles. Jesus had given his farewell sermon and prayers during the Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Does Our Walk Say About Us

    Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,134 views

    Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

    “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    What Money Says

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,666 views

    This sermon leads Christians to understans the peace comes from God and not money.

    What Money Says Mat 16:26, 2 Cor 9:8, Mal 3:8 -10, Matt 5:17 -18, August 23, 2004 I. I have been talking about control issues, and one of the places that most people seem to have a lot of control issues is in the area of money. A. I am pretty sure that you have heard the phrase " Money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How To Say No To Temptations Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    Test vs. leading into sin...ah now there’s a question for us

    Little things can and do make a difference. Remember the big power failure back east last year. The New York Times reported, “one sagging electrical line near Cleveland, Ohio, connected with a tree branch at 3:32 p.m. on August 14, 2003, beginning a chain of events which led to the largest ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eduardo Quintana avatar

    "Simon Says": Christian Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009
     | 8,196 views

    Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

    Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    This sermon teaches you how to respond when God says no (to your requests).

    Has God ever said no to something you desired? Maybe you asked for a new job, a change of career, a new house or a similar request. In I Samuel 8 we find an occasion when God’s people requested something they did not need. When they prayed God told them, no! The people had prayed that Samuel would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nieta Lambert avatar

    I Will Say Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Nieta Lambert on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,238 views

    Our words have power and affect not only us and those around us but ultimately whether or not we live an overcoming life as a Christian.

    Slide 1 Slide 2 Our words have power. The old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me,” is a bunch of bologna. This saying is really about what others say about us but it is also true about what WE say about ourselves and others. Our words betray our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    Saying "No!" To Offences

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,199 views

    Learn how to say 'no' to offences and how to overcome the enemies subtle trap

    Saying “No” to Offences By Paddick van Zyl Definition according to dictionary: displeased, enraged, angered, a sense of A violation has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Moses Radford avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Moses Radford on Dec 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,545 views

    Reaching all with the Word

    I. THE RECALL A. YOUR GREATNESS B. YOUR HAND C. ONE OF A KIND II. THE REQUEST A. LET ME GO OVER B. LET ME SEE III. THE REPLY A. GOD WAS ANGRY B. GOD WOULD NOT HEAR C. DON'T SPEAK ANYMORE IV. THE RESPONSIBILTY A. GO TO THE MT PISGAH B. LIFT UP YOUR EYES C. CHARGE JOSHUA D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When God Says No

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,908 views

    Like Paul, we all have a "thorn in the flesh." We can learn from Paul that God allows it, Satan sends it, and we can accept it. Because when we are weak, then we are strong, with God's strength on display through our weakness.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 When God Says No Have you ever received a “no” answer from God? It hurts, right? You think you know best, you really do. And then God says, “I don’t think so.” Well, it particularly hurts when you’ve been suffering, and not only does God not remove the suffering, but maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Whatever You Say

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 2, 2015
     | 10,664 views

    Are you committed enough to God to believe His promises?

    January 4, 2015 Morning Worship Text: Proverbs 16:1-3 Subject: Resolutions Title: Whatever You Say! Happy New Year. OK, so I have to ask. We are 4 days into 2015… how many resolutions have you broken? I read some great quotes about resolutions. Be at war with your vices, at peace with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    And The Creatures Say—come.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 18, 2021
     | 2,007 views

    This chapter typifies the dramatic, heavily symbolic description of end-times events for which Revelation is famous. Series from Revelation, Verse by verse teaching. John sees a series of visions corresponding to Jesus opening the first six seals of the scroll He received in chapter 5.

    And The Creatures Say—Come. Revelation 6:1-17ESV We learn from chapter 5, that Jesus is the Lamb and He alone has the moral and legal right to open the scroll that He took from God's right hand (Revelation 5:5–7). Further, He alone is worthy to open the seven seals that kept the scroll ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    A Faithful Saying-3

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,081 views

    Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings.

    Faithful Saying-Paul is going to be giving his young preacher boys some topics that they should preach on, these topics had been and should be preached on time and time again, so much they had become sayings, just like we have sayings. Third Saying-Titus 3:8-This is a faithful saying, and these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist