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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    He Is The One

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,511 views

    Two things we need most are found in Jesus: real security and deep satisfaction.

    King Saul was a major disappointment. As you know, he was the first king of Israel, and he was everything you would want a king to be. When we first meet him in the pages of Scripture, we are told that he was “a handsome young man.” In fact, “there was not a man among the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Deliverance From Addictions

    Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015
     | 9,746 views

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

    Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “the Blessing And Curse Of Success”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2013
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    Saul and David illustrate the differences between true and false success in life.

    If there is a quote that I count among my favorites, it is the quote from George W. Truett, who said that “True success is knowing God’s will and being in the center of it.” Implied in that quote is that there is a type of success that is true and another that is false. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Favour: Shield Of The Righteous

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 1, 2016
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     | 26,512 views

    When a believer walks in righteousness, his life will be surrounded by the favour of God, that will make things to work out for him on every side, without the enemy prevailing over him.

    DIVINE FAVOUR: THE SHIELD OF THE RIGHTEOUS Study Text: Psalms 5:12 Introduction: - One thing holding Christians in bondage than anything else is a lack of knowledge of righteousness. - When a man accepts Jesus, he is moved into a position of a new birth. He enters into the Kingdom of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hate Crimes

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 10, 2020
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     | 7,347 views

    Jesus believed in hate crimes, because God knows the heart. Jesus urges us to resolve our murderous thoughts, make it right when we can, and settle out of court, all so that a watching world will take note of how Christian brothers and sisters get along.

    Matthew 5:21-26 Hate Crimes The FBI defines a hate crime as a “criminal offense against a person or property, motivated in whole or in part by an offender’s bias against a race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, or gender identity.” A hate crime is not the same as hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges For The Cretian Church Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 21, 2019
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     | 8,116 views

    Immediately following his instruction for ordaining elders in each city, Paul revealed the great need to have elders in place within the churches - false doctrine, immorality, and idolatry. It was imperative the church be able to deal with the many challenges she faced.

    Challenges for the Cretian Church Titus 1: 10-16 Following the charge to ordain elders in every city, and providing detailed instruction regarding the qualifications needed for an elder, Paul revealed the great need within Crete. The challenges facing the church there were many – thus affirming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Became A Man, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2012
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     | 7,493 views

    God created all that is, and if there's a big bang, it's still to come, and it will happen to those who reject their Creator! Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When God Became a Man, pt. 2 John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameManPt2.html Babe Ruth played from 1914-1935. He was the first to hit 60 homers in a season, and a total of 714 in his career. The popularity of baseball increased so much that in 1923 they had to build a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,857 views

    Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

    Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Kingdom Keys - Nahum Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023
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     | 1,706 views

    Nahum was written to warn sinners of God’s exacting justice and to encourage believers of God’s unfailing redemptive purpose in advancing his kingdom against all opposition.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Vision Of God Through A Pure Heart Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,293 views

    "The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and explore together how purity of heart leads us to witness the visions of God.

    Introduction My sermon today revolves around the profound truth that "The visions of God are seen only through the lens of a pure heart." This concept resonates deeply with our faith and aligns with the teachings of the Bible. So, let's open our hearts and minds to God’s Truth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Hidden Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price) # 13

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,790 views

    Today, in the society in which we live, we have many valuable things, so:

    • We have safes in our homes to store such things as valuable Jewelry, and rare coins, etc. • We have banks to store our money in But back during the days when this parable was being taught by the Lord Jesus, people did not have these things. Most of the time when people wanted to store something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Queen avatar

    God's Love Gift (Advent Season)

    Contributed by Frank Queen on Dec 13, 2021
     | 4,329 views

    Advent/Christmas Sermon, specifically on the subject of God's love.

    John 3:16, Romans 5:8 As we are in the final Advent Sunday before Christmas, it makes sense the topic is love. The gospel is rooted in love (John 3:16). In fact the whole Bible is; that's really all the Bible is, it's a love-letter from God. Tragically, some abuse it, weaponize it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Hidden Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 3,616 views

    Today, in the society in which we live, we have many valuable things, so:

    • We have safes in our homes to store such things as valuable Jewelry, and rare coins, etc. • We have banks to store our money in But back during the days when this parable was being taught by the Lord Jesus, people did not have these things. Most of the time when people wanted to store ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sleep Easy: God Is Awake!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,597 views

    The Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth, "will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will neither slumber nor sleep." Turn your worries over to God -- He’s going to be up all night anyway!

    SLEEP EASY: GOD IS AWAKE! Ps. 121:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ANIMALS IN HEAVEN? 1. There’s a natural curiosity about Heaven. One little boy asked his Mom, “Mom, are there animals in Heaven?” She replied, “What kind of animals?” 2. He said, “Regular animals, cows and bees.” She said, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maintaining Family Unity

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 49,332 views

    Considering how to maintain family unity.

    Maintaining Family Unity – Eph 4:22-32 Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/9/04 Screen Viva La Difference – The Ledger people. Well this is the last night in our series on the family and we are stopping to consider the issue of unity within families. If you were to watch many of the TV shows featuring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist