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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Power Of God And The Plagues Of Egypt Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 7, 2022
     | 6,303 views

    Pharaoh chose the condition of his heart. He hardened his heart. God fixed it in the position Pharaoh chose. when someone intentionally and persistently hardens their own heart, like Pharaoh it becomes permanently fixed. The New Testament speaks of casting pearls before swine.

    I travelled during the modern-day outbreak of the Bubonic plague. Today we have antibiotics. This is the prevention and cure of the bubonic plague. It was so simple. The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics, and I took one pill every day for prevention. Too bad they did not have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hardened Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 26, 2015
     | 5,882 views

    To show that the LORD holds every man's heart in his hands and He can do what He pleases so pray to the LORD so that He will change your heart, and the heart of your enemies. Proverbs 21:1 (Amplified Bible) THE KING’S heart is in the hand of the Lord, a

    I. EXORDIUM: Are your heart hardened? Yes before I was born again but now, never ever, again. Romans 12:2 Romans 12:2 (Amplified Bible) Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rock Bottom Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023
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     | 2,136 views

    This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

    Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#11] ROCK BOTTOM 1 Samuel 30:1-31 Introduction: In this series, we have talked about hitting “rock bottom”. This is not the 1st time that we have discussed David hitting “rock bottom”; but at this point in David’s life, he was once again at “rock bottom”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavy And Displeased

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,042 views

    The words, “ he went to his house heavy and displeased” caught my attention!

    Heavy and displeased..….. 1 King 20:42 And he said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Because thou hast let go out of thy hand a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people. 43 And the king of Israel went to his house ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Disappears

    Contributed by Howard Langford on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,797 views

    Many times in life we may feel that the Lord is invisible. You feel that God has not been fair. This message will help you discover where the Lord is when He seems invisible...

    When God disappears from your life… Many times in life it appears that God is not present. What do you do when you feel that God has forgotten you? You reaffirm Him as your messiah. Messiah means to the Jewish culture “this is who we are hanging our hat on, we will rest all of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Before We Say It, He Said It Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 24, 2020
     | 4,662 views

    No one loves the church the way Jesus does. In Ephesians 5, Paul tells us six ways Jesus showed his love for his bride--the church.

    Please open your Bibles to Ephesians 5, as we begin a new series called “I Love My Church.” You know, our lives are basically made up of two different kinds of places. There are places we have to go, and there are places we get to go. School. That’s a have to go place, isn’t it? Although, after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Says No To Prayers For Physical Healing

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on Nov 15, 2024
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     | 971 views

    When it comes to praying for physical healing, we all know that sometimes God says YES, and sometimes God says NO. God told Paul, NO. I. Paul’s desperation. II. Paul’s Actions III. God’s Response

    God designed the human body with remarkable abilities to heal itself through various mechanisms that work together to maintain balance and repair damage. This self-healing power is governed by a range of biological processes that ensure survival and recovery. Here are some key ways the body heals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Say God Is Sovereign?

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019
     | 5,384 views

    TO SAY THAT GOD IS SOVEREIGN DOES NOT LIMIT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM TO "DO'S AND DON'TS". IT ALLOWS US THE ASSURANCE THAT OUR AWESOME GOD, WANTS THE BEST FOR US AND IF WE ALLOW HIM TO BE SOVEREIGN WE WILL BE BLESSED AS A RESULT

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SAY GOD IS SOVEREIGN? JOB 42:1-6 THIS IS THE TIME OF THE YEAR THAT I LIKE TO WATCH CHRISTMAS MOVIES. NEW OR OLD IT REALLY DOESN’T MATTER. I TAPE MANY FROM THE W CHANNEL, AND I HAVE A SIGNIFICANT COLLECTION OF THE GREAT CHRISTMAS MOVIES MADE DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS. ONE THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Richard Horton on Aug 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,493 views

    Who do you say Jesus is by your words, your actions and your attitude?

    I have been known as many things during my 45 years on the planet. There are quite a few that I won’t be able to tell you this morning! But here’s a list of the more suitable ones. Husband, father, brother, son, paster, minister, uncle, production planner, purchasing officer, manager. I am also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Says I Am Tooooo Old! Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,159 views

    Today we honor our 80 and 90 year olds for their faithfulness

    WHO SAYS I AM TOO OLD 7-15-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION: Good morning to each of you and thank you for coming out today to worship the King of Kings. I hope you will receive a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Do You Say I Am? Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 11, 2025
     | 173 views

    Learning to discern and declare the truth of who Jesus is in a world filled with noise.

    Introduction – The Noise Around Us Good morning, church. We live in a world that never stops talking. Every day, we’re surrounded by more words, opinions, and messages than our hearts can process. Social media feeds us one perspective. News outlets feed us another. Podcasts, YouTube, and talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Do You Say I Am Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

    Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    It matters how one is spoken of by others. Have you ever given thought to how you speak of Jesus in your everyday life? Not whether you try to convert everyone you meet but do you speak of Jesus, do you give the Lord the credit he deserves. Do you

    Katie Fisher, 17, entered the Madison County Ohio Junior Livestock Sale hoping the lamb she had for sale would get a good price. For months Katie had been battling cancer. She had endured hospital stays and been through chemotherapy a number of times. Before the lamb went on the block, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Did Jesus Say About Evangelism? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,119 views

    This message is designed to stir Christians toward evangelism using the words of Jesus. The message addresses how we should view unbelievers and how we are to respond to the opportunities that are before us.

    Luke 10:1-4 11/20/16 Last Sunday I talked about an increased emphasis on evangelism. This morning I want to talk about three instructions Jesus gave His followers concerning the harvest. Let’s begin by turning to John 4:35. Here Jesus says to His disciples, “Do you not say, ‘There are still four ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    To quote a familiar television show, "Is that your final answer?"

    “Surely he was the Son of God!” (Matthew 27:54) “I know who you are -- the Holy One of God!” (Mark 1:24) Those two statements about Jesus came from rather unlikely sources. Do you remember who made the first statement? That was the centurion’s confession of Jesus on Good Friday. He was the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran