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  • Peter Toy avatar

    God Blesses Godly People

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Apr 17, 2018
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     | 10,937 views

    Emulate Ruth's godly characteristics. Outline: 1. We have to have a humble attitude. 2. We need to be hard workers. 3. we need to be wholly dependent on Him.

    God Blesses Godly People – Ruth 2:1-23 May 5, 2013 If we become the people God wants us to be, then He will direct us in the path He wants us to take. Have you ever wondered if God made the perfect person for you? You may have heard the term, “a match made in heaven”. Let me show you a clip from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Cross Says About Me Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 3,349 views

    This message is the next in my expository series through Romans.

    “What the Cross Says About Me” Romans 5:6-11 December 14, 2008 I am not a sinner. Is that most arrogant thing you’ve ever heard? It would be if it were not…true! I am not a sinner! Would you hold that thought for a bit later? We have just looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    4 Sermons Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 3, 2021
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     | 3,418 views

    Choose paths inside God’s bounds that lead to purity. Choose to love one another and so reflect Christ. Choose hard work leading to character that honors Christ. Choose to grieve in hope because God has made death sure in Him.

    4 SERMONS 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-18 #1Thessalonians4 INTRODUCTION I am usually a very decisive person. Give me a choice and I will make it. I don’t usually live in gray areas. Kelly will ask me all the time for a decision and if I don’t know, I make the decision and she’ll ask why… I will either ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Endurance Test

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 22, 2010
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     | 4,369 views

    I want to give you seven keys that will help you pass the endurance test. Number one, “treasure the test of hardness.” 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Our soldiers who have recently defended our nation w

    Your Endurance Test Text: Romans 8:24-25 24 For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Unlike the English word ‘hope,’ the NT ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Do Not Become Callous

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 24, 2025
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    Do not wander from the life in Christ.

    Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Thank you for mercy and grace. Lord Jesus, today, we ask that You sweep across this nation and create a clean heart and renewed spirit in everyone who calls You, Lord. I say a special prayer for those with a hardened heart: soften their hearts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Welch avatar

    God Rebuked Jonah Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 4,788 views

    Message 7 in our journey through Jonah. This message explores Jonah's stinking attitude and God's rebuke for his lack of mercy.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch Jonah Series #7 “God Rebuked Jonah” “Running Against God” Review Jonah teaches us both about God and ourselves. We learn about the love of God, the sovereignty of God, the forgiveness of God, the persistence of God. We learn about people; their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    When Everything Falls Apart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2025
     | 342 views

    Let your decisions in difficulty be shaped by faith, not fear.

    When Everything Falls Apart Text: Ruth 1:1-5 Introduction 1. “We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all.” (Oswald Chambers) 2. The Bible is full of stories where people assumed God needed their help, so they went and made terrible mistakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Be Successful Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 18, 2022
     | 4,625 views

    * I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in?

    Introduction: * I want to succeed in life – I don’t want to be a failure. I HATE failing. I want to succeed for the honour & glory of God. Don’t you? * What areas of life do YOU want to succeed in? • Marriage • Child-rearing • Business • Education • Finances • Prayer • Bible study • Soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong In Grace.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,587 views

    Three metaphors of the Christian life.

    BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did He Really Say That? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,094 views

    This is the introduction to a series on the I Ams from the book of John. Here we look at why we should believe Jesus' accounts of himself

    Did He Really Say That? Man on the Street video about Jesus. So who do you think Jesus was? And more importantly: who do you think Jesus is today? You obviously think something about Jesus you are sitting in church on Sunday Morning. So who is Jesus for you? Usually Jesus gets good reviews, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024
     | 1,995 views

    David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

    Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Like A Girl! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 19, 2009
     | 6,736 views

    It is an insult that is still used today on playgrounds across the globe. Little boys testing their strength and dexterity against one another revert back to this proverbial slap in the face by throwing down the gauntlet of this time proven stab. However

    “Like a Girl” Part 3 – Serve Like A Girl I. Introduction You may have missed the start of this series called “Like a Girl!” I reminded you that most of us of have heard or used the phrase “like a girl” as an insult. I have been reevaluating this phrase as a challenge. So, I have challenged you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When The Axe Head Falls Off

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 4, 2025
     | 1,008 views

    Today I would like to look at a text that can help us in our daily walk.

    “When The Axe Head Falls Off” 2 Kings 6:1-7 Today I would like to look at a text that can help us in our daily walk. Elisha was with the “sons of the prophets” or if you will Disciples. Looks like they are in Gilgal according to 2 Kings 4:38 “And Elisha came again to Gilgal: and there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi avatar

    God's Grace Supports Us: Working Hard For A Faithful God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Mar 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,142 views

    We all must receive grace in Christ because grace strengthens us from time to time in any given challenge and difficulty of life.

    Supported by Grace: Working hard for a faithful God Introduction: The phrase in v1, be strong is indeed an important encouragement. You also find this in the familiar OT passage of Joshua 1 where God encourages Joshua to be strong in taking Israel forward in their journey to the Promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    What Jesus Would Say To An Atheist Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,739 views

    When addressing an atheist, Jesus would go to the Word of God to show that there is ample evidence for believing in God. The problem is that some don't want to believe, not that they can't believe.

    What Jesus Would Say to an Atheist Psalm 14:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/7/10 Ravi Zacharias tells the story about one-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali: “Ali was flying to one of his engagements and during the flight the aircraft ran into foul weather. The passengers were instructed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist