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  • David Dykes avatar

    He's Alive! Do You Believe Him? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,611 views

    The resurrection is more than just an historical event.

    INTRODUCTION My wife keeps telling me I’m losing my hearing. Some husbands call it “selective hearing.” An older couple was sitting outside in their rocking chairs one afternoon. She looked at her husband of 60 years and said, “I’m proud of you.” He turned to her and said, “I’m tired of you, too.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When You Need Him?

    Contributed by James Lowe on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 98 ratings
     | 37,108 views

    Sometimes people go through trials that are severe they may question where God is.

    Where is God when you need him? Psalm 42:3 “My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, where is thy God?” This was a very low point in David’s life. It is the cry of a man far removed from the outward ordinances and worship of God, sighing for the long loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Extraordinary Christian

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014
     | 4,281 views

    But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.

    The Extraordinary Christian Text: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. I. Resist THE 'ME FIRST' MENTALITY a) This "me first" mentality was fundamentally opposed to Jesus' concept of following ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why It's So Easy To Shift From Honoring God To Mocking Him

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 22, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    A look at the mock "worship" that the soldiers give Jesus and five ways we too often mock Him in our everyday Christian lives.

    THE SOLDIERS' MOCKERY: The soldiers’ “worship” was a mockery because their actions and words didn’t match their heart. - Mark 15:16-20. - It’s interesting when you dig down into the passages just how much they mimic a worship experience in their mockery of Jesus: a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be Victorious

    Contributed by Joseph Mcgaha on Feb 10, 2016
     | 5,701 views

    Exposition of I Peter 5:8-11 with attention given to verse 10.

    Called to be Victorious – I Peter 5:8-11 1. The Lord’s Position. - He is Sovereign. - He is Seeking. 2. The Laborer’s Problems. - Temporary Suffering - The Tactics of Satan 3. A Living Progression. - Stablish. - Strengthen. - Settle. 4. A Lasting Proclamation. - Praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond Obedience

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    Is there anything greater than obedience? Yes there is!!

    LIVING BEYOND OBEDIENCE Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 2 :4, 5 Introduction One day a farmer on leaving for a long trip called his son and gave to him specific instructions. He told him; while I am gone I want you to reap the harvest and plant fresh seeds for the next harvest. The son being an ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    He Is Known By God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,956 views

    Many Christian’s struggle with a proper understanding of God’s grace. God is fully pleased with what Jesus did on the cross and if we receive Him as Lord He is pleased with us as well.

    Lk 9:23 There are a number of times- Jesus says believe in me, but there are more times where He says follow me. True believing always results in following. Are you a fan of Jesus or a follower of Jesus? Fan- an enthusiastic admirer. Jesus-looking for more than bumper sticker Christians. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Pre-Eminence Of Christ.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 653 views

    "It pleased the Father that in Him should all the fulness dwell" (COLOSSIANS 1:19).

    THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST. Colossians 1:13-20. Paul celebrates the fact that the Father has already qualified us to receive the inheritance which awaits His saints. We are delivered from the power of darkness and have been translated into the kingdom of His dear Son (COLOSSIANS 1:13). This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In His Presence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 403 ratings
     | 107,209 views

    As Christians we are meant to live each and every day in the presence of God.

    Living In His Presence Exodus 33:12-23 September 18, 2005 Morning Service Introduction When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Leave Home Without Him

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    A deductive message using biblical exposition calling God’s people in my care to seek and then to follow the Spirit’s guidance.

    Intro:  McDonald’s commercial – “Can you tell me hoe to get to…?” And they end up eating Big Mac’s together.  Blackaby’s farmer story – verbal directions vs. a passenger/guide  Moses Cartoon (www.reverendfun.com – 10-1999)  ACTS 13 [1] In the church at Antioch ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Apple avatar

    God Will Not Forget Those Who Forget Him Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT

    BIG IDEA: GOD’S INDICTMENT AGAINST HIS PEOPLE FOR: INSINCERE WORSHIP & UNRIGHTEOUS CONDUCT I. (:1-6) CALL TO JUDGMENT: "God Himself is Judge" A. Character of the Judge 1. the Mighty One = God = the Lord 2. the Holy King = perfection of beauty out of Zion = the holy, royal city 3. the Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus' Miracles Point Us To Faith In Him

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,593 views

    JESUS' SPECIAL SIGN MIRACLES POINT US TO FAITH IN HIM FOR ETERNAL LIFE I.

    JESUS' SPECIAL SIGN MIRACLES POINT US TO FAITH IN HIM FOR ETERNAL LIFE I. JESUS' SPECIAL SIGN MIRACLES A. Significance of Sign Miracles B. Great Periods in History where God uses Special Sign Miracles 1. Moses -- theocracy 2. Elijah / Elisha -- the Kings 3. Christ / the Apostles -- the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Christmas: Wise Men Still Seek Him.

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,912 views

    The question isn’t does God still speak. The question is are we listening?

    Wise Men Still Seek Him After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Deas, Sr. avatar

    Praise Him Until The Power Comes Down

    Contributed by Timothy Deas, Sr. on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,921 views

    This sermon is to inspire believers and give them hope concerning the power of Praise.

    This sermon finds Paul and company on their way to prayer. While on their way, they were met by a girl possessed with a spirit of divination, who brought wealth to her masters through her skill. This behavior continued for several days; Paul felt grief within himself and could take this spirit no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Could We Not Cast Him Out?

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    Satan is not to be trifled with

    Why could we not cast him out? by Gerald Van Horn Mark 9:28 “And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could we not cast him out?” This was a humiliating experience for the disciples. Crowds were following them. They were faced with a dumb spirit. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God