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  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 5, 2025
     | 224 views

    Suffering can leave us feeling weak and alone, but God meets us in our pain. In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul shows how God comforts us so we can comfort others. This passage invites us to see our struggles as a way God works His mercy through us.

    Introduction: Paul opens his second letter to the Corinthians as a man who has suffered deeply, been misunderstood, and yet found fresh strength in God. This letter is more personal than 1 Corinthians; it reveals Paul’s heart, his wounds, and his theology of divine comfort. Corinth, as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bifocal ---Always Get Up

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019
     | 3,125 views

    Most bifocals are two fold: DISTANCE and NEAR VISION. What makes one great? We could achieve so much more with a little more vision, effort and planning. DON'T FORGET HEAVEN. God is rewards His people!

    BIFOCAL LENSE? NEVER DIE EASY, ALWAYS GET UP By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BIFOCAL: lense with two parts normally one for distance and the other for near vision. We seriously need clear vision in the church today. We die for a lack of vision. Many want to ride the ride, few ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fourth City Of Refuge - Bezer Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 1, 2022
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     | 2,167 views

    We are studying the meaning of the name of the fourth city which was called ‘Bezer’ which means, ‘inaccessible place or stronghold or fortress.’ It is a place where no evil could come near. Bezer reminds us that God is a refuge to all those who trust in Him.

    Today’s meditation is based on Numbers 35:15,“These will serve as cities of refuge for Israelites and for foreigners who are temporary or permanent residents. Anyone who kills someone accidentally can escape to one of them.” (GNB) When the people of Israel inherited the Promised Land, the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Self-Centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2021
     | 3,424 views

    Today’s sermon is about a childless couple unexpectedly blessed with a grape-less son who ends up being a womanizing hothead hippie, marries the enemy, has a hobby of setting fox’ tails on fire, gets put in prison just because he gets a haircut, and dies of fallen arches. This is how it happened.

    A Self-centered Hothead Meets God’s Providence (Judges 13-16) Some people think that God using someone means God endorsing someone. God uses two types of people: 1. Those He uses because of their close walk with Him. 2 Timothy 2:21, “Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Word Is Like...

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,690 views

    From the ministry of Jesus and His followers we see the importance of knowing and applying the Word of God to our lives. This sermon gives three word pictures of the Authority of God’s Word.

    God’s Word is Like …. Acts 8:26-40 During the months of May and June I’m preaching on the Authority of God’s Word. I have spoken on the “Power of God’s Word” and the importance of “Fathers’ Passing on God’s Word to their Children.” This morning I’m focusing on what “God’s Word is Like…” Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    False God Or True Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014
     | 9,034 views

    Will we remain faithful to the one and only true and living God? Will we trust him alone for security, for salvation? Or will we look to other gods, false gods who offer much but deliver nothing?

    Do you ever struggle with whether your understanding of God is correct? Do you ever wonder whether we might have got it wrong? After all, there are lots of voices in the world today that are questioning the orthodox view of God, of Christianity. There are lots of people out there offering an ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Pursues The Lost

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,215 views

    This message looks at how people run from God when He is only trying to rescue them. What are some of the ways in which the Lord pursues the lost? And what happens when He actually catches the person who’s running?

    This morning we are going to look at some words of revelation from the Lord spoken by the prophet Elihu to Job. In Elihu’s words of wisdom, we find a message that can be applied to those who are lost without salvation in Jesus Christ; and I wish to begin this sermon with an illustration: One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do People Find When They Come To Viewmont?

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
     | 2,767 views

    What do people find when they come to our church? They should find a connection with God, an understanding of the significance of life, and Community with others.

    WHAT DO PEOPLE FIND WHEN THEY COME TO VBC October 28, 2012 Jay Robison PS 16:1-11 HEB 10:19-25 If the department of transportation is to be believed and They ought to know, each week over 150K pass by VBC Knowing that must ask ourselves few Qs who are they? What are needs? How are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Or The Trappings Of Religion? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,518 views

    People who have a heart for the true God observe the outward trappings of Biblical faith, but they put the focus loving and knowing God by internalizing His Word.

    God or the Trappings of Religion? (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 15; Matthew 22:34-40, 23:1-12) 1. There is more than one way to look at things. 2. "Our daughter took the afternoon off from her job at the funeral home to visit her daughter in preschool. When one of the kids asked what she did for a living, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Look To God, To Be Saved

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 17, 2016
     | 7,817 views

    Only God can save you.

    Isaiah 45:17:24 17 But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end. 18 For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praising God At Midnight PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,249 views

    This sermon explores how faith in God's goodness, resilience in adversity, and constant praise can guide and strengthen us, inspired by Paul and Silas's story.

    Good morning, dear friends. As we gather here today, we are united by a common thread, a shared faith that binds us together. It is this faith that strengthens us, that guides us, and that brings us here today. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and to grow together. And in this gathering, we are ...read more

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    Right Relationship With God. Series

    Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,058 views

    Let go everything for God sake.

    Getting Right With God “And as Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel; but the LORD thundered with a great thunder on that day upon the Philistines, and discomfited them; and they were smitten before Israel.” (1 Samuel 7:10) ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    "Peace With God And Man." Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,555 views

    What it means to have peace with God.

    Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to men on whom his favor rest." (NIV). Pride is what led to man¡¦s first act of disobedience. 1. THEREFORE CHRIST HAS MADE PEACE AMONG MEN. Vs. 14-15 "For he himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has destroyed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Got Angry

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    What did Edom do to anger God so much? What was their big sin? What was it they did that made God pore out his wrath on them? What was it they did that provoked God to completely eliminate them from existence? Answer----They did nothing while the en

    GOD GOT ANGRY? Obadiah Intro: This prophecy centers around the hatred the Edomites had for Israel. Edomites = were decedents of Esau & they held a grudge because Jacob had cheated their ancestor out of his birthright. The Edomites refused Israel passage through their country (Num. 20) They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transformative Power Of God's Word: A Symphony Of Trust And Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,220 views

    As we delve into the rich tapestry of Psalms 18:1-2 and 33:4-5, we embark on a journey exploring the transformative power of God's Word—a symphony that resonates with trust and deliverance.

    The Transformative Power of God's Word: A Symphony of Trust and Deliverance Introduction: Let us delve into the profound impact of God's Word on our lives. The Scriptures are not merely ink on paper; they are the living, breathing words of God that have the power to transform us from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal