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  • John Oscar avatar

    Hallow The Name Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 12, 2017
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     | 5,376 views

    As part of our 10 commandment series, Pastor John teaches on how to live your life to honor God's name.

    Hallow the Name CCCAG June 11th, 2017 Scripture- Exodus 20:7 As most of you know, when I was a child, I spent most of my summer vacations in Hayward with my grandparents. My grandfather was well known in the community- He was a Deputy Sheriff for many years He was a conservation warden He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wrath Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 9, 2016
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    The Wrath of God – Romans chapter 2 verse 5 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Initial remarks regarding God's wrath. • (2). Explanation of God's wrath. • (3). Three truths about God's wrath. • #1: God's wrath is just. • #2: God's wrath is to be feared. • #3: God's wrath is satisfied in Christ. SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    “losing Your First Love: The Church At Ephesus” Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
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    A look at the church at Ephesus

    Intro: Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation. Here in this book, we find a message that is given to us by God to prepare us for the future. In chapter 1, we these words: the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show his servants what must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Combine Moral Principles Along With Chastisement Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
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     | 5,098 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock on Parenting

    Nothing is dearer to our hearts than our children. Nothing is more precious to us than our grandchildren. It however, is all too easy to just enjoy the cuteness of them without realizing the responsibility that is ours, and ours alone, to mold them into champions for Christ. Playing with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
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    The parable of the talents, ministering as given by our master

    I. Introduction A. The outline for this message came from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” by Leadership Ministries Worldwide B. An old missionary couple had been working in Africa for years and were returning to New York to retire. They had no pension; their health ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Life You’re Designed To Live Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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     | 16,614 views

    Rom. 7 describes a struggle; but Rom. 8 sets forth the path of victory for the believer. This message identifies three keys for living in that victory.

    2/22/15 Rom. 8:1-17 We take our text this morning from Romans 8:1-17. I am reading from the New International Version.i 8:1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    God Revealed

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016
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    God has been revealing Himself to us in a number of ways. The clearest revelation we will ever have is found in the person of Jesus, the Christ.

    GOD REVEALED John 1:1-18 Sometimes as we try to learn about a particular subject, we may experience a realization that “the more we know, the less we understand about the subject.” Actually, we do understand more as we learn more, but we also realize that there is so much more to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man's Justice Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
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     | 8,921 views

    One thing evident about the story of Jonah is that his assignment to Nineveh was not so much about what Nineveh needed to learn as what Jonah needed to learn; so it is with us.

    Jonah 4:3-11 Man’s Justice 11/23/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction Parents, have you ever heard a version of this statement? “My life is so terrible, I wish I were dead!” God had to deal with such an attitude from his prophet Jonah. Text We saw Jonah’s initial reaction ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Galatians 3:1-9, By Faith, From Start To Finish Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
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     | 12,045 views

    Galatians 3:1-9, By faith, from start to finish

    By Faith, From Start To Finish Galatians 3:1-9 Intro.- * Most people enter the Christian life with the emotions of joy and freedom. - It’s even difficult to put into words the feeling of being forgiven. - "It’s like having a heavy burden lifted off of you" * To accept God’s forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day Thoughts

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
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    The Christian father, in the home, stands in a parallel relationship to his home and family as Jesus does to the Church: Prophet, Priest, and King.

    Father’s Day Thoughts Open your Bibles to Deuteronomy Chapter 6. First, let’s begin by considering some of the Offices that Jesus has. Jesus: Came to us to show God to us and as such He is our Prophet. Jesus: Seated at the right hand of the Father, He intercedes as our Priest Jesus: King of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father's Son Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 4,976 views

    Message 11 from John cover Jesus' bold claims.

    Alliance Church “The Father’s Son” REVIEW A most familiar Christmas carol asks a very important question; “What Child is this?” People though the ages have tried to speculate about this most significant figure in human history. Some have even tried to discredit his uniqueness. I praise God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    My Month Of No More Reproach

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020
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    It is with great delight that I welcome you to this great month our month of No More Reproach. I hear God say weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning.

    It is with great delight that I welcome you to this great month our month of No More Reproach. I hear God say weeping may endure for the night but joy will come in the morning. All embarrassment and reproach you have suffered from the beginning of the year, yeah even from birth shall be rolled away ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Of John (Lesson 2): Handpicked Eyewitnesses Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 17, 2020
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    God has chosen us for a specific purpose at this time in human history. If we will follow Him, he will lead us into the fullness of His truth. We must order our loves rightly.

    John 1:19-51 Contrasts characterize the Gospel of John. John presents two alternatives: Light or darkness, Truth or falsehood, Life, or death. Some words that we encounter repeatedly are Truth and witness, testify, bear witness, and record. The fourth Gospel uses these words 47 times. The other ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Choosing To Trust In The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 7, 2020
     | 6,279 views

    The fourth and final step of the lament is choosing to trust in the Lord. This step is critical and it is a decision. It is not a one time decision, but one we must continue to make. The good news is that God will help us to keep trusting Him.

    A. I like the story told about the great Christian reformer, Martin Luther, who once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. 1. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in her funeral clothes. 2. Martin Luther asked her, “Who died?” 3. His wife replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thoughts On Public Schooling: Should Christians Homeschool Their Children?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,731 views

    Many an average American boy or girl will be raised up in the school rooms of public education. I would like to share some thoughts from great minds on education itself, public education, and wisdom. I'd also like to share my personal experiences in the public education system.

    “The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. But education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” ? Martin Luther King Jr. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army