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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Imitators Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 24,256 views

    According to this text, in what ways should we imitate God? 1- Imitate His love 2- Imitate His holiness 3- Imitate His wisdom

    INTRO.- Who’s your favorite Hollywood actor? Actress? Would you want to be like him or her? Today, I wouldn’t want to be like any Hollywood actor, but when I was a kid I wanted to be like Leonard Slye. Who’s that? The king of the cowboys, Roy Rogers. He was one of the good guys, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,290 views

    As a Christian, it is a good thing to question, to seek; the key is to ask good questions and seek out good sources for your answers; most notably, the Bible.

    Wrestling with God, Genesis 32:22-31 Introduction Once a Hasidic teacher told this parable; a man had been wandering about in a forest for several days, unable to find the way out. Finally he saw a man approaching him in the distance. His heart was filled with joy. Now I shall surely find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Here Is God

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,765 views

    "Here is God!" He’s in the boat with us when we’re going through the storms, but often we forget God’s greatness, God’s graciousness, and God’s power.

    2 Timothy 3:1-7 Matt. 8:23-26; 16:24-26 John 16:33 Psalm 107:23-30 We all remember Hurricane Katrina and the damage it inflicted on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. It’s only a memory now, but it left terrible devastation and painful memories that still remain. The other night on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Highway

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 1, 2018
     | 9,104 views

    Compares life to a trip on God's Highway

    “God’s Highway” Matthew 7:13-14 David P. Nolte Sometimes it is refreshing to get off the major highways and onto the back roads which, many times, in the past, were the major highways. Going to Eugene via Hwy 99 may be slower but once in a while, it’s fun. Life is in many ways like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,721 views

    Father, adoption, faith, feeling

    CHILDREN OF GOD Matt 6:9 (678) May 12, 2013 INTRODUCTION: One of the hazards of working with me is that I will try with all my heart to make you one of the family…by that I mean, when I work alongside you or oversee you on a regular basis I will seek to have a family type ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Awesome God

    Contributed by John Bergh on Dec 14, 2010
     | 4,946 views

    Our God is truly an awesome God.

    Dec. 12, 2010 Luke 1:46-55 C & Z “Awesome God” If you remember last week I told you that this was my favorite time of year because of all the presents we might be getting. Right kids? This all tied into the hope that we have. Today I would like to say that it is also a time of year ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Plugging Into God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,968 views

    God desires a relationship with us, so first we have to make space for God. The second step is to connect to God. But the problem is we aren’t connected to God or even other people. And if we are, it’s infrequent and usually casual or shallow. That leads

    Plugging Into God John 15:5-8 In this sermon series, we’re asking you to look at yourself through a new lens, as that of an apprentice of Jesus. An apprentice is someone who is bound to another for a certain amount of time to learn an art or trade in which the master is an expert. To be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is Watching Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 14, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,644 views

    Holiness and fear of God seem to go hand in hand in this passage. But why should I "fear God" and what difference does it make when I do?

    OPEN: You may have heard the story of some children at a Catholic school who were lined up for lunch at the cafeteria. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. A nun had made a note: "Take only one, God is watching." At the other end of the table was a large plate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,253 views

    Elisha followed a course of three steps in all this. Prayer, Faith and Obedience. We may face situations beyond our reserves but never beyond God's resources.

    Opening illustration: In the New York City subway, two youths robbed a well-dressed man who appeared to be asleep in his seat. Suddenly the whole car came alive! The victim turned out to be a decoy, and the passengers who jumped up from their seats were police officers. With lightning speed they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A Man Of God Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 14, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    Father's Day: It’s important to consider masculinity, because how we act as a man is the example that we’re going to pass on to our children. This passage looks at the advice that Paul gave young Timothy on how to “be a man of God.”

    This Father’s Day, we’re going to look at being a man. Masculinity is under attack in America. Just do an Internet search on “masculinity” and see how many times the term “toxic masculinity” pops up; but masculinity can be a good thing when understood properly and when taught to boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lingering With God Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,412 views

    This sermon is part of a Lenten Series focusing on being able to better hear God’s Voice.

    Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11; Psalm 37:7 Theme: Hearing From the LORD Title: Lingering with GOD This sermon is part of a Lenten Series focusing on being able to better hear God’s Voice. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to the season of Lent! One ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unknown God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026
     | 169 views

    Paul on Mars Hill shares the gospel and shows them they can know God

    Knowing the unknown God Acts 17:16-33 Good morning, please turn to the book of Acts chapter 17- I am excited to be home from a bucket list vacation to Greece and Turkey to experience the footprints of Apostle Paul as he journeyed on his second missionary trip to spread the gospel. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Longing Of The Heart And Soul For God Alone: Message - Psalm 84 – The Sons Of Korah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,605 views

    Have you ever had a desire that is so strong you can’t get it out of your mind? You count down the days and then the hours. It is something special you are looking forward to. Then the time of departure arrives and you are so excited Well that is like the experience of this son of Korah.

    THE LONGING OF THE HEART AND SOUL FOR GOD ALONE MESSAGE - PSALM 84 – THE SONS OF KORAH Psalm 84:0 For the choir director - on the Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah PSALM 84 V 1 “How lovely are Your dwelling places, O LORD of hosts! Psa 84:2 My soul longed and even yearned for the courts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great High Priest

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    The Christian’s High Priest is better than the high priest under the Law of Moses because he is both God and Human so that we can draw near to the throne of Grace with confidence for help in time of need.

    The Great High Priest Heb. 4:14-16 The theme of the book of Hebrews can be phrased in one word . . . BETTER. The book is one comparison after another of Christ and the things the Jews revered. For instance, in 1:4-7, Jesus is declared to be better than the angels. In 3:1-6, Jesus as a son is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part Two

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 14, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,717 views

    An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair. Part 2 of 2

    "If God is Good, Why is Life so unfair" Illustration: At the San Diego Padres baseball games, between innings once in a while, they put a little puzzle on the score board. They have the outline of a baseball player and a trivia question; you try to guess who the player is. They start off by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational