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  • John Gaston avatar

    The God Who Makes House Calls

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 7, 2020
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     | 9,156 views

    In a day when it takes a month to see a specialist & doctors give you 10 minutes after a long wait, it's awesome we have a God who makes house calls. Jesus did 13 times & still does today!

    THE GOD WHO MAKES HOUSE CALLS LK. 8:40-56 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own office, the boss admitted the salesman. 2. "My secretary told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 5, 2022
     | 1,848 views

    There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

    In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did God Make Hell? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,210 views

    Why did God make hell? And why would He want to send me there?

    OPEN: A detective was investigating a burglary at a church building. He questioned one suspect - who he was pretty sure committed the crime – but he couldn’t prove it. Finally, the preacher of the church stepped up and asked if he could talk to the suspect alone. Within minutes, the preacher came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making God Real In Your Life

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 19, 2022
     | 2,980 views

    1 Corinthians 3:16 says that God dwells in us and makes a temple in our hearts.How can we make god real in our lives?

    1 Corinthians 3:16 MAKING GOD REAL IN YOUR LIFE This verse says that God dwells in us. If God dwells in us and even makes a temple in our hearts, we should be aware of his presence. In other words, God should be real to us. The song says Jesus (God) is real to me. How can we acknowledge and feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    The Holy Spirit Makes Us Holy Series

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Mar 1, 2022
     | 1,947 views

    THE HOLY SPIRIT is a gift from GOD, you cannot earn it. In order to receive the gift, we must repent from our sins. The Holy Spirit helps in our Christian life by dwelling in the individual believers separate or different from the world.

    THE SPIRIT OF GOD MAKES US HOLY TEXT: 1PETER 1:2; 1 THESSALONIANS 4:7-8, 1 THESSALONIANS 5:23 INTRODUCTION: THE HOLY SPIRIT is a gift from GOD, you cannot earn it. In order to receive the gift, we must repent from our sins. The Holy Spirit helps in our Christian life by dwelling in the individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Make More Money This Year Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 12, 2022
     | 3,143 views

    God is searching for people with whom He can entrust His wealth.

    REF NO: 018 1 Samuel 2:7, NIV: The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts. 1 Samuel 2:7, NLT: The LORD makes some poor and others rich; he brings some down and lifts others. HOW TO MAKE MORE MONEY THIS YEAR Today's passage will not only show you how to make money this year ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "I Will Make You Fishers Of Men”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,248 views

    There are some things in the Bible that people sometimes feel they can be justified in saying, “I do not understand what that passage means.”

    In those cases, we feel that God is not going to hold them responsible. However, some passages even the new convert can understand and obey. We know God does hold us responsible, and we will give account for those things we do understand. For example, the Bible clearly teaches that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making My Living Hope Real Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 9,809 views

    Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

    ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Half Acre That Makes Hell Tremble

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,290 views

    Jonathan had a vision that bridged the gap from defeat to victory.He decided it was time to step out for God, to give God a chance to do something. I hope his example will inspire us too.

    THE HALF ACRE THAT MAKES HELL TREMBLE 1 Sam. 14:6-15,23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Sermon-Loving Dog 1. A minister delivered his sermon in ten minutes one Sunday morning, which was about a third of the usual length of his sermons. 2. He explained, “I regret to inform you that my dog, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Make Yourself Heard Above The Crowd

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 24, 2015
     | 3,947 views

    Can you imagine a mother hearing her baby cry and just ignoring it? No way! A mother will do whatever she can to find out what her baby wants or needs and tend to that need. Can you imagine God knowing that we have a need and ignoring it? Not a chance!

    Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have a little brother or a little sister? How about a puppy or a kitten? How do they get attention when they want something? They whine or cry when they are hungry, thirsty tired or wet. For example, babies don’t care if they are home or in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What A Difference His Presence Makes

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 14,602 views

    What A Difference His Presence Makes

    Exod 33:12-23 What A Difference His Presence Makes 14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest. Introduction: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,626 views

    Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

    Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tony Fox avatar

    Six Words That Make A Big Difference! Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,030 views

    Peter writes here about six things that are relevant in the Body of Christ.

    Six Words that Make a Big Difference March 13, 2016 (1Peter 3:8-12) Command Baptist Church ILLUSTRATION on DIVISION – Could we agree this evening that we are living in a very disruptive and divided world? I think we can agree on that. Any thinking person can see that there is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sumeet MJ avatar

    Making God Rejoice Over Us!

    Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,537 views

    Often we think that we need to offer God our Praise, Adoration, Applauds and Rejoice but the opposite is also true. God also rejoices over us when we choose to do the right things. Here is a detailed sermon to understand this principle.

    Zephaniah 3:17; Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 62:5; Psalms 103:8-10; Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Some people have a different perspective about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 4, 2017
     | 10,762 views

    Jesus gives us: 1. a new desire (vs. 46-47). 2. a new determination (vs. 48). 3. a new dimension (vs. 49-52a). 4. a new direction (vs. 52b).

    The Divine Difference Jesus Can Make Mark 10:46-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 22, 2017 *This week, I've been thinking about people who have made a difference in my life. My wife has made an infinite difference in my life. Anybody who knows Mary knows what a blessing she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist