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  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Everything Came To A Standstill Until There Arose A Mother In Israel

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,926 views

    If All Women Were Removed From The Average Local Church, It would grind to a halt. Women hold a vital place in the church. Most work while men stand & talk. They are more dependable & have greater commitment than men. Deborah stepped in when the men stepped out.

    EVERYTHING CAME TO A STANDSTILL UNTIL THERE AROSE A MOTHER 1. Judges 4 When Ehud was dead, the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the Lord. 2 So the Lord sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who dwelt in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Ish-Bosheth Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 28, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    Second Samuel 4:1-12 shows us that injustice cannot establish God's kingdom.

    Scripture After the death of King Saul (1:1), David was anointed as king over the tribe of Judah in the city of Hebron (2:4). Saul’s surviving son, Ish-bosheth, was set up as a puppet king over “all Israel” in the north by Abner, Saul’s military general who had survived the battle against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mitchell Leonard avatar

    Fear Ye Not, Stand Still And See The Salvation Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Mar 14, 2025
     | 1,918 views

    A sermon to adults out of Exodus 14.

    Exodus 14:1-14 “Stand Still” 3/16/25 a.m. I think there comes a time in all of our lives when we just need to STOP. STOP TALKING. STOP WALKING. STOP WORKING. STOP GRASPING. STOP TRYING. JUST STOP.... AND GIVE IT TO GOD. I have a really hard time doing that sometimes. I want to FIX ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Payne avatar

    The Vanishing Father

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Jun 12, 2025
     | 490 views

    There was a time—not so long ago—when the word “father” evoked strength, stability, and sacrificial love. When a man’s presence brought comfort, not confusion… direction, not detachment… blessing, not brokenness. But somewhere along the line, the father began to vanish.

    THE VANISHING FATHER SCRIPTURE Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.” PROLOGUE TO THE SERIES: “The Vanishing Father” Four Reflections Toward the Restoration of Godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Talking To Me? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2012
     | 12,386 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 37

    Isaiah 37: 1 – 38 You Talking To Me? And so it was, when King Hezekiah heard it, that he tore his clothes, covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD. 2 Then he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests, covered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • James Wilson avatar

    How Can I Grow Up When You Treat Me Like A Little Kid?

    Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    Effective parenting allows children to grow up.

    How can I grow up when you treat me like a little kid? Ephes. 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. [2] Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), [3] that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. [4] And, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Steve avatar

    The Four Books Of The Bible

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    Four aspects of the word of God. Promoting the bible as the basis for all we say and do.

    The four books of the bible Introduction- The one thing that we very much want to share with you today is the very thread that holds us all together. I want you to learn today that the word of God is something that we can all rest upon. A. The book of eternal- 1. Psalm 119:89 says, “Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Visions And Dreams

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,899 views

    one of a series of messages on Acts

    ML King Martin Luther King Jr. organized the massive March on Washington (Aug. 28, 1963) where, in his brilliant "I Have a Dream" speech, he "subpoenaed the conscience of the nation before the judgment seat of morality." In January 1964, Time magazine chose King Man of the Year, the first black ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Hide And Seek

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 18,647 views

    From the beginning of history man has played "hide and seek" with God. But God had a different game called "seek and found"

    OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raindrops Are Falling Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    Rain is a part of life. Into each life a little rain must fall. A refreshing look at the value of life’s rainy days.

    Today being the first Sunday in April, I thought it appropriate to talk about April’s showers. You know the saying..."April showers bring May flowers." It’s been very dry here lately and like many of you I am excited by the prospects of rain in the forecast. We all know that rain can be both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    At The Cross - The Cross & Friendship Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 365 ratings
     | 65,701 views

    The Cross created a situation where the Son of God would call us His friends. How can that be?

    OPENING: * I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? * I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Hardest To Say Word In English ?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 8,348 views

    We study what is the hardest words to say in the English language.

    The Hardest word to say in the English Language? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 5: 37 But let you communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay --- Matthew 14:8 And she said, being instructed of her Mother, say, Give me here John the Baptist’s head in a charger. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lou Costello: Series

    Contributed by Al Schifano on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 237 ratings
     | 18,661 views

    Understanding the essence of the mystery of the Trinity even though we cannot understand the mystery.

    “Who’s on First?” Trinity Sunday By Al Schifano – May 2002 How many times have you had something happen to you, when you simply laughed and said: “God really has a sense of humor.” I think we have all had that experience many times. I am convinced that God must have a wonderful sense of humor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    Part 3 Of 8 - Giving And Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 111 ratings
     | 17,602 views

    Dispel the myth that preachers just want you to give so they can line their pockets. There are even greater benefits for the giver.

    Church 101: A Beginners Guide to Church Part 3 - Giving and Church “God loves it when the giver delights in the giving.” 1 Corinthians 9:7 (MES) “To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. “ Deuteronomy 10:14 (NIV) 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Realized Forgiveness-Part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,417 views

    Realized forgiveness is a gauge of one’s relationship to God. Realized forgiveness plays out in our... Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

    REALIZED FORGIVENESS II—Luke 7:36-50 Verses :36-38 unveils the “sinner’s” gift, which is promptly challenged in :39 by the Pharisee. To which Jesus responds with a lesson in :40-50 highlighting a Pharisaical lack of spiritual insight to the truth about personal sin & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist