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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Elijah Prophet Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007
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    Elijah is considered by most to be the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. Yet James says he was a man just like you and I.

    Introduction: I began a series of sermons a couple of weeks ago entitled: Hero’s of the Faith. Two weeks ago we saw how Moses answered God’s call to deliver the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt. Last week we saw how Daniel remained faithful to the Lord, and refused to compromise his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaslighting God

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024
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    This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

    Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Is Man, & Who Am I?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 11, 2001
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    Before it’s too late, it is important to find an answer to David’s question, "What is man that God is so concerned about us?" What are we, & where are we going?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Some years ago, Time Magazine featured a story about Peter Sellers, a well-known English actor. The article was about him appearing on the Muppet Show & being interviewed by Kermit The Frog. His interview began with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    A Righteous Man - Job Chapter One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 88 ratings
     | 36,505 views

    This is a study into Job chapter one.

    Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #1 1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Job 1:1-2 (NKJV) FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Do With A God Like This?

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 12, 2019
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    Before I get started, please understand that this is not a question asked in arrogance. I am in no way suggesting in this question that you could possibly control GOD!!!!! This question is asked in wonder.

    WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A GOD LIKE THIS? Before I get started, please understand that this is not a question asked in arrogance. I am in no way suggesting in this question that you could possibly control GOD!!!!! This question is asked in wonder. This question is asked in amazement. This question ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • ABIMBOLA SALU avatar

    Who Can Battle With The Lord?

    Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Sep 26, 2025
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    “Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? I say, NOBODY!”

    “Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? Who can battle with the Lord? I say, NOBODY!” The lyrics of this chorus aptly sums up the awesome power of our God! Nobody fights with God and wins. Ask Pharaoh of Egypt! Ask Haman the Agagite! Ask Jonah as he tries to run away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    A Double Minded Man In His Prayer Life! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 14,506 views

    James teaches the importance of expressing strong faith when we pray to God and expecially when we pray for wisdom.

    A Double Minded Man is Unstable in All His Ways Introduction: A. Turn in your bibles to James 1:6-8. This passage gives us the opportunity to ask the question: What does it mean to be double minded? 1. James 1:6-8 tells us that a doubter is one who is unstable in all his ways: Let’s read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2016
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    To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016
     | 13,890 views

    To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Oh How He Loves"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 3, 2014
     | 3,453 views

    Funeral sermon for a man who love for wife was great.

    “ Oh How he loves’ Ovit Lochard 1. Ovit Loved Marie with all his heart . Ovits greatest desire was to go home and be with his beloved. June 29th God gave Ovit the desire of his heart. • 1 Corinthinas 13:4 Ovits Love for Marie was patient, his love for her was kindness for love ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Christians And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018
     | 9,206 views

    There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

    September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Life Lessons From Paul

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
     | 1,411 views

    Apostle Paul speaks into the church of Ephesus truth that can help us makes changes in our lives and this messed up world we live in.

    Life lessons from Paul Ephesians 3:14-21 Good morning again and welcome to those who are listening online. If you would turn to the book of Ephesians chapter 3, we will be looking at the prayer that the apostle Paul offers up for the church at Ephesus and for us as believers today. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Waiting For The Tide

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 1, 2014
     | 7,701 views

    A sermon that challenges us to wait on the Lord to reveal His will.

    "Waiting for the Tide" Job 42:12-13 Job 42:12 So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses. 13 He had also seven sons and three daughters. Introduction: One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Am I Good Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,038 views

    First sermon in series "Living Life on Purpose - Christ’s Answers to Man’s Questions". This is a question from John the Baptist.

    Christ’s purpose-driven life was constantly arousing the curiosity of onlookers. Whether His followers or His enemies, people were so impressed with Him, or, in some cases, intimidated by Him, that they wanted to know how and why He had it all together - so they asked Him questions. Jesus used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Nearness Of God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    Popular religion speaks about man reaching up to God. However, the reality is that God is reaching down to us. Yes, Christ is stretching out His arms to us upon the Cross.

    THE NEARNESS OF GOD. Isaiah 65:1-9. People sometimes talk about somebody who ‘found God.’ God was never lost; it is people who are lost. When the prodigal son returned to his father, the father said, ‘this my son was lost, but now is found’ (cf. Luke 15:24). Yet, in their distress, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational