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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    He Dipped His Hands In Honey

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,351 views

    A lion suddenly roared at Samson, but God turned it into a marvelous testimony. Samson's sharing of the honey with his parents shows that the trials God causes us to pass thru become blessings for ourselves and others.

    He dipped his hands in Honey (Note to pastor's: spurgeon has an excellent message upon this text. It is, "Hands full of Honey," no. 1703, dated January 28th, 1883. He being dead yet speaketh!) I have included at the end of this text some thoughts I collected from around the web that helped me with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worship In Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
     | 8,307 views

    As an outworking of the Second Commandment Jesus has come to bring a renewal to worship; in this way we will not make a substitute.

    Message John 4:19-24 Worship In Spirit and Truth What is it about worship, and the issue of worship, which has the potential to create so much dissension among the people of God? I’m not saying that it is happening in our congregation but I am sure you have heard the stories. We know of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Sleep While Praying

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2015
     | 4,683 views

    To show that JESUS never wanted us to sleep when talking to Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you sleeping while praying? No. I listened and do what JESUS commanded. Matthew 26:41 Matthew 26:41 All of you must keep awake (give strict attention, be cautious and active) and watch and pray, that you may not come into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chocolate Cake From Ear To Ear

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,334 views

    What does it feel like to be the one who needs to be forgiven, receive mercy and be restored?

    “Chocolate Cake From Ear To Ear” “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.” Galatians 6:1 Intro: There he stood, cake in his hands, a trail of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Depression Series

    Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,973 views

    Elijah demonstrated seven of the most common symptoms of depression; God responded and with in four ways to help Elijah overcome his depression.

    A friend of mine spent four years working in psychiatric wards in hospitals while he was in college and graduate school. He said the approach to the patients seemed to be the same: it would begin with medication, individual counseling and group therapy and often lead to EST (electric shock ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    We Have Been Hurt, We Have Been Used, We Have Failed, We Need Healing Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,996 views

    The Holy Spirit took fisherman, former prostitutes, ex-religious leaders, tax collectors, and various family members of Jesus and the other disciples and formed them into a united group we call the church.

    Today across our group of churches is Healing and Wholeness Sunday. We are a Pentecostal Church and we believe that God can and does Heal people every day. So why do we have a specific day dedicated to Healing and Wholeness? In many ways today is no different from any other day but often we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Kind Of Father Is God?

    Contributed by Troy Mueller on Jun 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,436 views

    Father's Day sermon June 2016

    What Kind Of Father Is God? Topical Intro – So, today is Father’s Day – a day dedicated to acknowledging, honoring and being thankful for our earthly fathers. Considering that this is the purpose of the day – I would like for you to take a minute and think about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Move Those Rocks!

    Contributed by John Crowe on Jul 25, 2016
     | 8,911 views

    A sermon focusing on Religious Freedom special thanks to, Joey Nelson, Bill Huth, Congresman Jack Kingston, Solomon

    Don’t move those rocks! Proverbs 22:28 July 24, 2016 River Bend Baptist Church INTRO: Turn in your Bible to Proverbs 22:28. While you are turning there; let’s start off a little differently today. I want to remind you of some wise saying of Solomon. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is My Past My Future

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,402 views

    A sermon to give hope to those who feel that they are bound and shackled to their past.

    Is My Past My Future? 2 Corinthians 5:17 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. ILL - Jimmy Stewart shared the story about the filming of the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life." "It's hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brotherhood

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 8, 2023
     | 1,106 views

    The brother of the prodigal son, the good brother, is jealous.

    “It’s not fair!” Avner kicked the kicked the fencepost where the calf now sizzling on the spit had been tethered not an hour before. “It’s just not fair. That brat has been spoiled rotten ever since he was born. I used to think some demon must have switched babies in the crib, how Abba and Eema ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Challenge: Greater Effort!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,356 views

    This is a 3 part lesson of on EXERTING MORE EFFORT. Little effort? Little satisfaction!

    THE CHALLENGE: EFFORT: STRETCH YOURSELF… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YouTube Wade Hughes. (This is a 3 part lesson.) Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chasing Loins.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 13, 2021
     | 4,096 views

    Once I heard a sermon about a man named Benaiah, who chased a loin into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. I could hardly believe this was recorded in the Bible;

    Chasing Loins. 2 Samuel 23:20-21NLT Once I heard a sermon about a man named Benaiah, who chased a loin into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. I could hardly believe this was recorded in the Bible; Moreover, very little has been said about Benaiah. Because of Benaiah’s fearless act, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Book Of Judges (5 Of 5) Deborah

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,859 views

    After Ehud, Israel has peace for 80 years. He holds the record of bringing the longest period of peace during the period of the judges.

    Some people think leadership does not matter, but it does. Notice, the Bible makes a point to show us that they had peace in the land as long as Ehud was alive. It was after he died the Bible tells us they fell off the wagon and began to do evil again. Look at Judges 4:1, we read, “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Red Rover Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,415 views

    The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

    Games People Play Pt. 1 - Red Rover I. Introduction It is without a doubt a hall of fame worthy playground game! It is a perennial favorite. It was in fact on of my favorites because even though I was small, tiny in stature I was quick and in a very short amount of space I could generate enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Our Passion Drives Our Change Readiness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,481 views

    Encounters with God can fail, if we are not prepared for the change that follows any encounter. In this concluding part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar explores the dynamics all of us face when we are faced with change.

    Encounters With God Series Part 7 Our Change Readiness decides the outcome of the encounter on our lives For a video/ audio version of the message, please visit https://youtu.be/qzMm9hTdMNw Good morning. This is the seventh and concluding part of this series of messages on Encounters with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational