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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    God’s Promise In The Child-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 16, 2004
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     | 2,385 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. God’s promise of an end to sin’s oppression was contained in the birth of a mere child. But how? The promise to end sin’s oppression is thru a Perfect...

    GOD’S PROMISE IN THE CHILD-II—Isaiah 9:6-7 Need: To grasp the nature of why we celebrate Christmas & why the world gravitates away from this. God’s promise of an end to oppression was contained in the birth of a child. A promise to end sin’s oppression is contained in the birth of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discernment PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023
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    Explore the concept of discernment as taught in the Bible, emphasizing its importance in making the right decisions, drawing closer to God, and growing in faith.

    Good morning, Church! Today, we'll be diving deep into the heart of discernment, exploring why we need it, where it comes from, and what happens when we apply it in our lives. As we turn to the scriptures, we'll be looking at three specific passages: I Thessalonians 5:21-22, 1 John 4:1, and ...read more

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  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    God Is The God Of New Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 28, 2012
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     | 46,693 views

    Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives because this is how we receive the strength, wisdom, & patience we need to endure & succeed. It’s only through our fellowship with God that we can truly affect

    A Life-Plan for the New Year and Face it without Fear God is the God of new beginnings “You crown the year with your goodness, and richness overflows wherever you are.” (Psalm 65:11 GOD'S Word) What a joy to seek an eternal and spiritual perspective as we begin a new year. David wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How You Can Know The Bible Is Trustworthy

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Aug 29, 2010
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    Looking at the historical and scientific background of the bible and how you can know it is the word of God. It inspires us abou the truth of God's claims and remids us that the central part of our belief is God in history and that Jesus did rise from the

    Where did the bible come from? Have you ever stopped and looked at a bible, wondering ‘Where did this thing come from?’. I mean seriously, where did this thing come from? For Muslims the answer is simple, Mohammed recited the Koran to his followers. Mohammed died in 632 AD. Ali a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Did Your Salvation Cost?

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 5, 2025
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    God’s grace is freely given but it certainly is not cheap! I really don’t think that it is possible for human beings to fully understand what it cost God the Father and Jesus Christ His son to offer forgiveness for our sins.

    “How Much Did Your Salvation Cost?” John 12:27-36 God’s grace is freely given but it certainly is not cheap! I really don’t think that it is possible for human beings to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Very Dry Bones

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 6, 2020
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    A beginning of the year series focusing on drawing closer to God so we can become the people He calls us to be.

    Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14 April 22, 2012 For so many people, New Year’s Day kind of gives us a new start. It gives us a sense of new hope. Maybe this year will be better than last year. With that comes new dreams, hopes, and expectations. So, what are you dreaming about this year? What is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh How I Love Thy Law! Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,390 views

    LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM

    BIG IDEA: LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM I. (:97) THE KEY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM = LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD "O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day." Those that love the world, spend their time consumed with the things of the world. Those that love the Word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Respond To The Jesus Of The Book? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    God confirms gospel benefits in the resurrection of the Christ.

    Scripture Introduction People write for many reasons. Some seek fame or wealth, others self-fulfillment or to aid in their own learning. Some books teach skills, others simply entertain. The Apostle John’s purpose was: “that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah” – God’s promised redeemer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Do I Face The Future

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,627 views

    The future and its possibilities can be scary. Evil appears to be hiding around every corner. Our faith in God, though, gives us hope for the future and enables us to face the future with confidence and power.

    Matthew 28:19-20 “How Do I Face the Future?” INTRODUCTION Times have changed. A few years ago, the future, which we faced, was filled with potential and possibilities. Nothing seemed impossible. The stock market was marking double and triple digit gains. The economy was expanding, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Grace - How We Respond By Faith

    Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010
     | 3,803 views

    The purpose of this message is to show that God has already done and paid for what we will need for in this life. Faith is our response to this grace. The best way to respond is by aligning our words and action with His Word.

    Week 3 By Grace through Faith – How this work together? Eph 2:8 (NKJV) For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?— 7 Therefore know that only those ...read more

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  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Handle An Unjust Attack (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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     | 9,309 views

    This is the 2nd part of message begun previous week. This sermon comforts believers with assurance that God is working things together for their good and instructs them on how to respond to unjust attacks from other people.

    pt. 2 Matt. 10:29-31 10/30/16 Last weeki we introduced our text in Mark 10:29-31. “So Jesus answered and said, "Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and the gospel's, 30 who shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Change? How Can I Sing?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2024
     | 756 views

    Seems we are so resistant to change. Growth, increase, more must become a focus. What happens when we are stuck in the trap of sameness? The is more. I want to know God in his fullness.

    HOW CAN WE SING A SONG? CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. As many great teachers have taught, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    When We Suffer

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 18, 2013
     | 3,851 views

    Why Suffering & Pain? ...A. To Reveal Ourselves To Ourselves ...B. To Bring Us Closer To God ...C. To Show God’s Sovereignty

    Rom 8:18 Philippians 1:29 (AV) 29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; 1. Hardening Steel - Iron coming from the earth - Harder than copper or bronze - Adding carbon to iron in a fire changes its strength - Steel must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Jones avatar

    The Sum Of God's Thoughts

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    Psalms 139:17 tells us, "How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them." I list several ways in which God thinks about us.

    As we enter into the thanksgiving season I want to take time to thank Our Heavenly Father for all He does. Life is too short to list all the blessings He has bestowed upon me.In fact, I don’t have enough ink or paper to write them all down. So I just want to share why I am thankful that God thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Up God

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 25, 2013
     | 9,270 views

    Many times we go through life and stuff happens and we wonder, what's going on. In this series will see how it's not God that brings the problems but the enemy and how God gets us through it.

    WHAT’S UP GOD! Galatians 6:7-9 (NKJV) Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational