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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Godless Delusion Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 23, 2016
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     | 7,511 views

    How not to be deluded? Reflect and learn, submit to God and persevere. Listen well to what God is saying, through His Word, our loved ones and pastors.

    Last Sunday we saw David’s flight from Saul. David set us an example of a man who is after God’s heart. In the midst of his hardships… • He trusts that God is present and watching over him… • He keeps up his conversations (prayers) with God, and • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    There's Trouble Ahead, But Triumph Too!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2015
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     | 7,717 views

    A sermon preached for the 50th anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada.

    Today we celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church. 50 years. If this congregation was a man, he could expect that half of this life has already passed, and so have the days when he had no love handles or wrinkles. But a congregation is not an individual—it’s more like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Moses -Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
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    Moses, a man who ranked almost as high as Abraham in the Hebrew hall of fame

    #14 ~ Moses -pt.1 SS Heb.11:23-27 9-7-14 @@ Genesis 15: -- Today we'll continue in our study of Hebrews 11: - often referred to as "the hall of faith chapter" - also called "the catalog of the faithful" chapter. Verses 23-28 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seize The Day - Ephesians 5:16 & Colossians 4:5

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 11, 2015
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     | 5,426 views

    to seize the day, we must Be Prayerful (follow God’s example!) Be Holy Be Wise Be Witnesses Be Thankful/musical

    “The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending; and to have the two as close together as possible.” George Burns Read Ephesians 5 Today we’ll focus on verses 15- 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 21, 2016
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    Patience is one of the virtues one who is being transformed into the image of Jesus should cultivate in their life.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP. • SLIDE #1 • Can ANYONE here today relate to that video? • When I follow the ministry of Jesus, I am intrigued by the level of patience Jesus showed with the people and especially the disciples. • There were so many incidents with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking Ahead

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2017
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    There's a New Year's custom in some villages in Scotland where barrels of tar are set ablaze and rolled through the streets, signifying the burning of the old year. Perhaps this signifies leaving it all behind and being focused on looking ahead.

    LOOKING AHEAD INTRODUCTION: People all over the world celebrate New Year's differently. I came across an interesting custom in some villages in Scotland. Barrels of tar are set ablaze and rolled through the streets, signifying the burning of the old year. Gives an attention-grabbing feel to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seperation From Christ, Not Possible! Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2013
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     | 7,834 views

    Nothing can separate us from the love of Christ, A sermon from Romans 8:35-37, but also using Luke 15, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, as a good lesson.

    A son once left home against his parents will and went to live in California. You know, the California everyone dreams about, the beaches, the movie stars. The California that is in movies, and you hear about in songs. Well, then there is the real California. Soon he was out of money, out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Casting Your Cares And Fleeing From The Devil

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025
     | 950 views

    Cast your cares on Him

    Casting your cares and fleeing from the devil 1 Peter 5:1-8 Good morning everyone, Welcome. 1Peter Chapter 5:1-8. Peter speaking to a crowd of believers 1 Peter 5:1-4 Read from the bible- clearly and slowly. Peter has some history with the church and with Jesus. Peter is one who most look up too ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    In Your Face!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,750 views

    Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

    In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God - Our Fortress Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 15, 2020
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     | 6,415 views

    We all have times in our life when we seek a place to hide, to be safe from the dangers of this world. Seldom we remember God, who is an impregnable fortress for those who trust in Him.

    Psalm 91 - Study 7 – You are my Fortress We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."” (GW) When do we need a fortress? In Nahum 1:7, we read, “The LORD is good. He is a fortress in the day of trouble. He knows those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Testing, Testing, 123

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 21, 2020
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     | 5,256 views

    Nations and individuals go through tests throughout life, and these tests are often given by the Lord Himself. In this sermon we look at this, and we discuss how we might learn the lessons required in order to "pass the test"

    Testing, Testing, 123 Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Once again; I want to thank you all for the privilege of sharing God’s Word with you this morning. I’m grateful for the opportunity. Let’s go ahead and open with a word of prayer. (PRAYER) I’m taking some graduate courses over at Northwestern right now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Working For A Wife Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018
     | 10,326 views

    As we continue our Genesis series, we examine Jacob's marriage to Leah and Rachel, and how God was working through all of it.

    Working for a Wife Text: Genesis 29:1-30 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well before we start getting into our sermon this morning; let’s have a quick re-cap of what’s been going on in Jacob’s life. If you remember, he got his brother to first sell his birthright for a bowl of stew… then he got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Guarded Inheritance (April 23, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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     | 2,412 views

    We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely their salvation.

    THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: I Peter 1:3 – 9 The story is told about three unlikely men who guarded a missionaries home . “Tears glistened in the eyes of the Salvation Army officer Shaw who was a medical missionary who had just arrived in India, as he saw three shackled lepers. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thanksgiving Anyhow

    Contributed by Jonathan Edwards Cagle on Nov 21, 2024
     | 833 views

    Soon we will be celebrating the holiday season. To begin we give thanks.

    In just a few days we will be celebrating a day of the year that many look forward to or just plain dread. It’s a day for eating and sleeping but most especially it’s a day to give Thanks. It’s a time of family dinners, and retail shopping. It’s a time for sleeping or relaxing reading etc. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Suddenly: A Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 662 views

    Advent reminds us of two realities: the joy of Christ’s first coming and the anticipation of His second. Both are deeply tied to the theme of suddenly.

    Suddenly: A Message of Hope December 1, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 Today, as we begin Advent, our focus is on hope—the hope that came suddenly on that first Christmas night and the hope we continue to carry as we await Christ’s return. Advent reminds us of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren