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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    I've Got You Covered - God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2020
     | 8,797 views

    Today we will continue our study on the Tabernacle and we will talk specifically about the types and symbols of being covered by God.

    INTRODUCTION Today we will continue our study on the Tabernacle and we will talk specifically about the types and symbols of being covered by God. The Roof Coverings Four layers were used to cover the wooden structure from the howling winds of the desert, the sudden rains, and the intense heat and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Call To Worship God In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 5, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,771 views

    An insightful look and the reason for Worship and its Benefits to the Believer

    “Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 12 Disciples Series

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jan 14, 2016
     | 8,608 views

    The apostles were the foundation of the Church. The apostles were sent out to establish churches. The apostles were called Disciples while they were working and being trained by God, but they became Apostles after they were sent to do the work that they were trained do. They were to start churches.

    The 12 Disciples Apostle Michael The apostles were the foundation of the Church. The apostles were sent out to establish churches. The apostles were called Disciples while they were working and being trained by God, but they became Apostles after they were sent to do the work that they were trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Meeting Jesus At His Table - Come And Dine Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,935 views

    Many of us start out well but tend to lose our focus. Goals are simply abandoned, and dreams are forgotten. They seem to spend all their time responding to crisis rather than preparing for the future. Come and dine!

    Subject: Meeting Jesus at His Table - Come and Dine Text: John 21:1-23 Introduction: What do expect to accomplish in your ministry assignment? What will capture your attention? Who will direct your path? What has God called you to do? How will you maintain your focus? When I am talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sharing God Experience

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 12, 2021
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     | 3,400 views

    Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Sharing God Experience (Second Sunday in Ordinary Time) Scripture: John 1:35-42, 1 Corinthians 6:13-15, 1 Corinthians 6:17-20, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, 1 Samuel 3:19, Psalms 40:8-9. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us listen to the text from the Gospel according to Saint John ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Glory Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 8, 2026
     | 106 views

    Every time we approach a national election we hear a great deal about the electoral college. Why do we have and Electoral College?

    The Electoral College was established to balance the power between the states and the federal government. (1)No single state could dominate the election process. Illus: For example, three or four swing states could get together an elect a president because of their large population. (2)The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Prayer Requests

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,969 views

    Paul prayed at least 5 prayers for believers. These prayers are extremely important because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit and capture the will of God for our transformation into the image of Christ.

    PAUL’S PRAYER REQUESTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVIDENCE 1. A scientist recently said that the “perfect earthquake” was going to strike the West Coast soon. The evidence to support his claim was shaky at best. 2. Someone threw a part of a brick through a man’s front window. The police couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Known Secret Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025
     | 863 views

    Ephesians 3

    KNOWN SECRET (EPHESIANS 3) My mother was called home to the Lord last Wednesday (June 5, 2024). A month before, on Tuesday, May 2, 2024, my 88-year old mother, who was paralyzed and lost her memory for one a half years from Covid, was rushed to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "follow The Leader" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 1, 2025
     | 1,293 views

    Perhaps like me, you grew up playing either Simon says or follow the leader. Everybody know what I’m talking about?

    LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE “Follow the Leader” Matthew 4:18-20 Perhaps like me, you grew up playing either Simon says or follow the leader. Everybody know what I’m talking about? And very early on you realize there were some kids you didn’t want to be the leader. Cause they always knew how to trick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Lose Heart

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,000 views

    A devotion for young believers

    16 “THEREFORE WE DO NOT LOSE HEART, BUT THOUGH OUR OUTER MAN IS DECAYING, YET OUR INNER MAN IS BEING RENEWED DAY BY DAY. 17 FOR MOMENTARY, LIGHT AFFLICTION IS PRODUCING FOR US AN ETERNAL WEIGHT OF GLORY FAR BEYOND ALL COMPARISON, 18 WHILE WE LOOK NOT AT THE THINGS WHICH ARE SEEN, BUT AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Getting In The Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    How are we to win the fight we face? This message looks at the 8 places in the NT that the Greek word “agonizomai” (translated "fight" in this verse) appears.

    A FUNDAMENTAL SPIRITUAL TRUTH: “Life is war.” - 1 Timothy 6:12 - "Fight the good fight of faith". - the verb “fight” is the Greek word “agonizomai”. - only appears 8 times in the NT. - where else does that Greek word appear and what do those passages teach us about the battle before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidance For A Specific Course Of Action Series

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    How is one to know God’s will in making a choice?

    GUIDANCE FOR A SPECIFIC COURSE OF ACTION. Acts 16:10 A decision must be made within a very short time. How is one to know God’s will? We will therefore, lake the principles already given and apply them to a particular problem. 1) Begin with prayer. Tell God all about your difficulty in detail, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,114 views

    The text seems to suggest that the bearers of “Bad News” will always come, but the author of “Good News” is always in control. Jesus hears and ignores what others are saying. He has the last word. He is the author and finisher of our faith.

    One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, “Jump! I’ll catch you.” He knew the boy had to jump to save his life. All the boy could see, however, was flame, smoke, and blackness. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience Through Oppression Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,593 views

    How one can be patient during severe trials?

    Patience through Oppression James 5:7-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ manifested patience during His life and crucifixion, you must practice patience regardless of your circumstances. I. Experience the fruitfulness of patience. A. Plan for a lifetime of persistent endurance (7)! WATCH YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging Actions, Not Interior Dispositions Of Others Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,214 views

    We may not judge the internal disposition of others, but we can judge the evil of what they want to do to society, especially against marriage.

    March 9, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis How many times in recent years has this phrase of Jesus’s, “Judge not, lest ye be judged” been shoved into the faces of faithful Christians who are protesting the murder of the innocent, the perversion of the sacred union of husband and wife, or some other of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic