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  • William Baeta avatar

    God Is A Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 9, 2013
     | 11,046 views

    “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him” Luke 15:20.

    Theme: God is a loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:9-12; 2 Cor. 5:16-21; Lk. 15:11-32 We have no problem believing that God is love, yet at the same time we doubt God’s love. Today’s story from the gospel is all about the Fathers love. When the father saw his rebellious son ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Do We Believe Him? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 1, 2021
     | 2,441 views

    If we take responsibility for ourselves at the Lord's Table, it will not be necessary for Him to discipline us. Let us approach Him with reverence and awe as we worship.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Trust Him

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,862 views

    You can place you full and complete trust in God!

    You can Trust Him Selected Passages William Penn, the founder of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was well liked by the Indians. Once they told him he could have as much of their land as he could encompass on foot in a single day. So, early the next morning he started out and walked until late ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Preaching Christ, And Him Crucified

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,276 views

    We must be ready at all times to preach Christ, and Him crucified

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Grace and peace be with you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here to delve into the heart of the Christian message, encapsulated in the words of the Apostle Paul: "Preach Christ, and Him crucified" (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Let's You And Him Fight Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    Attempting to sow conflict works on the basis of insecurity and the need to compete. But God in Christ is about reconciliation, forgiveness, acceptance.

    No doubt we love our children and think they’re wonderful. But if you ever need proof of the perversity of human nature, just watch the children. If you ever doubt the Biblical idea that all sin and come short of the glory of God, just stop at the playground and watch a while. Children fight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What If We Praise Him?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2020
     | 2,078 views

    Beginning Monday, I set my alarm for 230PM to go off 7 days a week; I have the same praise song set for my alarm. When this alarm goes off it say’s on my phone screen—Psalm 67:1-7...

    What If We Praise Him? Psalm 67:1-7NKJV Charles Spurgeon writes, No author's name is given, but he would be a bold man who should attempt to prove that David did not write it. Psalm 67:1-7NKJV God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have You Seen Him

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    Are you open to Jesus? Have you opened your eyes, your mind, your home, and your heart? Jesus wants to share your home and your life with Him. He provides the bread of life to all who invite Him in. Invite Jesus into every part of your life and He will

    Have you seen Him? Luke 24:1-49 Have you ever walked along beside someone in a mall or on a street or maybe it happened to you in school when you started talking and carrying on a conversation then turned to find no one there listening. Even worse you turn and find some stranger beside you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watch The Father And Imitate Him

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    Israel was called to imitate God and so are we. Jesus achieved it, and he is in the process of making us perfect so that we will be like him.

    I read a story this week (by Bishop Tom Wright) about a Father who was preparing to go away on business for several weeks. He was anxious to make sure that his wife would be looked after during his time away and so he had a quiet word with his eldest son who was about 9 years old at the time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Follow Jesus By Obeying Him Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    A disciple is one who follows Jesus no matter what.

    Video: That’s My King I’ve watched this video many times over the years, and we’ve played it a couple times in services as well. It’s from a sermon by Shadrach Meshach Lockridge (isn’t that the best biblical name ever?). Different sections jump out at me each time… I wish I could describe Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Him Who Sits On The Throne Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,853 views

    John describes worship “To Him who Sits on the Throne”

    Alex Malarkey, who was left paralyzed and spent two weeks in a coma after a 2004 car accident, filed a lawsuit this month against Christian publisher Tyndale House for associating his name with the controversial book coauthored with his father, The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven, and not paying him ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Crown Him Lord Of All

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 127 ratings
     | 15,285 views

    In our text, Jesus is described in various ways: 1- He is the Savior 2- He is the creator 3- He is the Head man

    INTRO.- ILL.- It happened in the jungle one day. A lion with a big ego went around asking the other animals who the king of the jungle was. “Who’s the king of the jungle?” the lion roared at a monkey. “Why you are, Mr. Lion,” said the monkey with fear in his voice. The lion went on and found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Torn Between Two Loves

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Feb 10, 2016
    based on 10 ratings
     | 18,584 views

    This sermon shows how easily we can lose our first love for God due to other temptations.

    Torn Between Two Loves (1 JOHN 2:15-17) INTRODUCTION - Those who are part of the generation I grew up in would remember the 1977 pop hit 'Torn Between Two Lovers" sung by Mary MacGregor. It spoke about a lady who was attracted to 2 men at the same time. In the lyrics she tells one of them, 'It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Secret Of Priorities: How Seeking God Brings Everything Else

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Apr 6, 2025
     | 484 views

    This sermon talks about how seeking God first, His kingdom and His righteousness, leads to provision.

    Life constantly tempts us to chase after many things — success, security, approval, comfort. Jesus knew this. In Matthew 6, He addresses our human anxiety about daily needs — food, clothing, and tomorrow. Then He drops a revolutionary command: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Who Can Stomach Him?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,598 views

    This is an ascension sermon in which Jesus told about the life giving words of the SPirit and the reinforcement of the Ascension.

    May 8, 2005 John 6:60-69 On hearing it, many of his disciples said, “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” Aware that his disciples were grumbling about this, Jesus said to them, “Does this offend you? What if you see the Son of Man ascend to where he was before! The Spirit gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Goal 1: To Know Him Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,537 views

    Three part series based on Paul’s great goals in Phil 3:10: "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death."

    God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 1: To Know Him Philippians 3:7-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 25, 2009 *One of God’s greatest goals for our lives is to know Him. The greatest believers in history are those who had great passion to know God. -In Exo 33:18 Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist