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  • John Williams III avatar

    While God May Be Found (July 17, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 15, 2022
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    Who would argue against the understanding that we live in a day when many take God for granted? One thing that eighth chapter of Amos makes clear is that moving away from God invites destruction. The opening image of ripe fruit cuts to the chase as a metaphor for God’s judgement.

    WHILE GOD MAY BE FOUND Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1- 2, 8:11- 12 Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Hime while He is near Amo 8:1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A basket of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Out Of Sight...

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
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    God can see us all the time, whether we acknowledge him or not.

    How many of you have played peek-a-boo with a baby? Fun, isn’t it? But eventually they figure out that you can see them even when they can’t see you, and the thrill goes away. It’s a control thing, I think... they’re learning that what they do has an effect on their environment, and sometimes it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Has Money Become An Idol In Your Life? - Proper 23 - Year B

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 22, 2021
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    As we think about the young man who couldn't give up his wealth, we consider Jesus teaching on the subject and how money affects our relationship with God

    In the name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I doubt that there is anyone listening to this sermon that hasn’t seen the film Titanic. If you haven’t seen it then I’m sorry if I spoil the end of the film for you because it sinks! But wind back about 30 minutes before that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Substitutes Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2020
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    We are to worship the LORD and NO substitutes!

    1. Exodus 20.3-6 3 “You must not have any other gods except me. 4 “You must not make for yourselves an idol that looks like anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the water below the land. 5 You must not worship or serve any idol, because I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    False Worship

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 12, 2021
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    God telling the children of Israel stay from false idols.

    FALSE WORSHIP Genesis 35:2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments: 3And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tricking Or Treating God Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 22, 2021
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    We should all be “treating” the Lord with our devotion and reverence. But how many of us are trying to “trick” Him? How many of us are doing things to appease God, while at the same time we’re pleasing the world or ourselves?

    Halloween is a holiday that most children look forward to, because they get to dress up as their favorite storybook character or superhero; and then go knocking on doors and hopefully come home with a big bag full of candy. And what’s that expression that kids say while they’re standing on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Suicide

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 16, 2023
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    September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a serious issue that impacts so many. However the great tragedy are those who commit spiritual suicide.

    Spiritual Suicide Matthew 16:24-26 Intro. September is Suicide Awareness Month. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Cast Away Our Idols Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2011
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    This atrocity & the seriousness of its repercussions forced Jacob to finally take action with His family & seek God’s intervention. He tells his family to “Cast away the foreign gods you have with you." This focal point is the basis for revival.

    GENESIS 35: 1-15 CAST AWAY OUR IDOLS [Ezekiel 18:21-32] Sometimes it takes massive impacting events that awaken us so that we begin seriously considering our need for revival. As we grow older and settle into the routine of life and become not much different from the average believer, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin's Beginning And It's Cost Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 19, 2021
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    Paul is reminding us of the simplicity as well as the necessity of the gospel.

    Sin’s beginning and it’s cost I heard about a Christian cowboy who lost his New Testament while he was mending fences out on the range. Three weeks later, a bear walked up to him carrying the New Testament in its mouth. The cowboy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Your Body, God's Temple: Living A Life That Glorifies Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2024
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     | 1,906 views

    1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of a profound truth — our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

    Your Body, God's Temple: Living a Life That Glorifies Him Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful passage from the Apostle Paul, found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. These verses remind us of a profound truth—our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT): ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Widow Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016
     | 11,631 views

    You can determine to pay the price no matter how high the cost seems to be. Far too often we cry out to the Lord to deliver us out of the test that He intends to walk us through it.

    2 Zarephath was quite a distance from Cherith. • It was eight miles south of Zidon. • It was thirteen miles north of Tyre. • It was eighty miles north of Samaria. • All summed up it was about one hundred miles for Elijah to travel. a He had to walk it out. Twenty miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire On The Mountain

    Contributed by Kyle Morrow on Jul 11, 2014
     | 9,286 views

    An original sermon on Elijah at Mount Carmel dealing with idols and God's fire.

    Fire On The Mountain 1 Kings 18:20-39 Introduction: • I want to direct your attention to a fire today. We find it burning in the pages of 1 Kings 18, specifically verses 36-39. In this chapter we find the story of Elijah, the prophet of God confronting the wicked prophets of Baal. For those ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Jealousy Of The Leaders Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2017
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     | 15,679 views

    But not everyone was happy with the success of the Church. The religious establishment that had opposed the ministry of Jesus, and then crucified Him, took the same hostile approach toward the Apostles.

    November 21, 2013 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #II: The Church in Jerusalem, Acts 2.1-8.3 Subtopic D: Struggle from Within and Without (Acts 5.1-6.7) Subtopic 2: The Sanhedrin and the Apostles (5:12-42) Lesson II.D.2.b: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Love Is The Pursuit Of Relationships. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 18, 2014
     | 3,467 views

    Love is the pursuit of relationships. There is much to know about how vast God's love is and how our love for one another and others can be.

    There was as we know a Hui held last Saturday here at the hall. This was a time of interaction, a time of looking at how others answered questions that were asked and answered by all present. One thing that came out of the day was that The Salvation Army in Dunedin is still in the practise of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Spiritual Ambition

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,914 views

    Go to Rome regardless of the cost!

    Acts 19:21 KJV After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome. I. INTRODUCTION—AMBITION A. General Quotes T. D. English—Ambition is the germ from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal