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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,683 views

    Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

    PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rest From The Struggle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 24, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    If you want to find rest from the struggle in your own life, trust the Lord, obey the Lord, and wait on the Lord.

    A man was standing in the water when he asked a friend on the shore, “Are there any alligators in this river?” The man on shore said, “No, not a single one,” but his friend in the water was not convinced. So the man in the water asked again, “Are you sure there are no alligators? Because if there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Will Make A Way

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 152 ratings
     | 65,958 views

    Put your trust in a God who can make a way even when there seem to be no way. Obey Him and do as He says.

    Have you ever been in a situation that is quite hopeless? This passage tells us of a woman in a very difficult situation, but God opened a way out for her. He did a miracle through a prophet. God had a plan even in a hopeless situation. God had a way even when there seem to be no way. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2016
     | 4,742 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 4,757 views

    To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The First Miracle

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 20, 2024
     | 1,173 views

    In other word, the miracles that Jesus did: o were intended to say to people: o PAY ATTENTION! o This is the Son of God… this is the one you need to listen to!

    Credit: o Some parts are from Troy Burst. o Some thoughts from John McArthur’s sermon on this text o Some of the opening illustrations and some of the body is from Jeff Strite. “The First Miracle” John 2:1-11 Do you know about miracle of Jesus turning water to wine? - Jesus was at a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Every Person Is Significant To God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    Everyone is significant to God, and every Christ-follower is equipped through His Word to obey him and pass on their faith to others.

    Last week, Mary and I joined 51,904 fans to watch the U of A versus Cal football game. In the midst of a crowd like that, its pretty easy to feel insignificant and to even lose ones sense of identity. Like nearly everyone else, we were dressed in red and even when screaming at the top of our lungs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attentive To The Swirls

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013
     | 3,304 views

    Because God speaks in a variety of ways, it is important that we pay attention to the variety of ways that God is speaking to us through our life circumstances, scripture, prayer, etc.

    Intro: In my experience, a significant part of living as a child of God is being attentive to life. It is in listening carefully and prayerfully to all the various sounds going on inside and around, to all the various voices and calls, to all the various situations and circumstances, to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reap The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    When God calls us to Count the Cost and to Pay the Price, He has a Reward awaiting us. We should be anxious to Reap His Reward!!

    Reap the Reward Philippians 3:17-21 September 15, 2002 Illust: Playing house as a kid. Boy recited “In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the republic for which it stands” This gives us a good idea of the what the term “dual citizenship” means. As Christians, we are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 285 ratings
     | 17,790 views

    1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

    INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strength Of Sex And The Silence Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,849 views

    THERE IS THE NEED FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF SEX ON PEOPLE'S DESTINY. PEOPLE TAKE SEX FOR GRANTED AND ARE PAYING DEARLY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR INDISCRETION.

    THE STRENGTH OF SEX AND THE SILENCE CONSPIRACY The energy of sex is so strong that its intensity is said to be matchless by any emotions ever known to mankind. It is a phenomenon that is greater and more pervasive than alcoholism, drug, food, football and gambling addiction combined. If not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • ADEOLU AKIN-ABRAHAM avatar

    Evil Distraction.

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,219 views

    Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them.

    Just as in a magic show, the major method at work when the destiny pickpockets prepare their attack is distraction. Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Do When Nobody’s Looking?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,415 views

    A look at Hezekiah's remarkable experience with God, the testing he received, and what he did when he thought God wasn't paying attention.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN NOBODY’S LOOKING? 2 Chron. 32:31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE COLLEGE STUDENT 1. A third year SAM (SHSU) student, Steve, was delivering pizzas for Pizza Hut. One evening he delivered a meal to Bernie’s house. He hands over the pizza & Bernie pays the bill. 2. Steve ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Ring Fell On Enemys Hand

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016
     | 3,253 views

    To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS took the initiative to save us by paying for us by His Precious Life - His Blood and redeemed us from the enemy.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who redeemed us from the Law? JESUS. Galatians 3:13 Galatians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) Christ purchased our freedom [redeeming us] from the curse (doom) of the Law [and its condemnation] by [Himself] becoming a curse for us, for it is written [in the Scriptures], Cursed is everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Godly Financial Management Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 19, 2012
     | 11,827 views

    This is part one of a four part series on financial management. Part one focuses on how we should pay ourselves in preparation for our future retirement.

    Godly Financial Management – Part 1 Pay Self Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7; Matthew 6:24; Luke 16:3-13; Romans 13:7-8 Introduction: This series will close out the multi-series that I have done this year on being a slave for Christ. In these four messages, I will focus on how we must take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational