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  • Jim Parisi avatar

    Faith That Is Pleasing To God

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    To have a faith that obeys. To have A faith that doesn’t question God

    Faith that is pleasing to God I. Have a faith that obeys. / To have A faith that doesn’t question God Do you just know sometimes it’s the Lord speaking but you JUST need More? Abraham’s faith / Isaac’s sacrifice Gen 22:1-3, 6-12 Abraham’s faith meant implicit obedience. A. - He didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Hand At Work Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    In Ruth chapter two we begin to see the hand of God at work in very visible ways!

    God’s Hand at Work Ruth Chapter Two I. Introduction Someone has said that the book of Ruth begins with the death of a husband and ends with the birth of a baby. It is true that the book begins with sorrow and ends with joy! What got Ruth from sorrow to joy? Last week, we saw Ruth’s commitment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Healing Power Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 6, 2017
     | 10,172 views

    The Psalmist has faced crisis situations in his life. Through all his troubles God has been with him, heard his prayers, and rescued him. The Psalmist praises the Lord for what God has done and now faces the future with a strong faith, courage and peace.

    Psalm 30:1-12 “God’s Healing Power” INTRODUCTION As parents we all want to protect our children from threats, problems and harm. However, even if we are the greatest of helicopter parents we are unable to achieve this goal. Our children will encounter difficult times, failure and pain. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus As The Wonder Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Jul 29, 2017
     | 7,254 views

    This is Chapter 3 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I went to the doctor, because my head was hurting. The pain in my head was very intense and excruciating. My doctor diagnosed me as being obese and having high blood pressure. I was instructed to lose weight. I lost fifty pounds very slowly over a period of five years. I am in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Trustworthy Truth Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2013
     | 2,858 views

    Mary's total dedication to God is paralleled in our lives because of the faithful presence of God in both.

    Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 Lumen Fidei The feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Memorial today, is not attested in the Scriptures, where Mary is first acknowledged at the Annunciation by Gabriel. Nor is it in any of the authentic Church Fathers. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Spared Not The Angels

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    This sermon is about the inexplicable love of God that surpasses all understanding.

    Introduction: I would like to share with you today the marvel of salvation. It is good that we visit the ancient occurrences of scriptures. God dealings with sinners in the past provide great knowledge of what we should expect from the Divine hand. God’s dealings with the first sinners (angels) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks To God

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020
     | 4,979 views

    One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of cookies and put them in her shopping bag. She then got in line for coffee,

    Give thanks to God Ps: 95 1. Deuteronomy 8:11-18 2. Luke 17:11-19 Illustratioin One afternoon a shopper at the local mall felt the need for a coffee break. She bought herself a little bag of cookies and put them in her shopping bag. She then got in line for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unusual Encounters With God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 686 views

    Unusual encounters with God are divine appointments that change a person's life forever.

    UNUSUAL ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-5, Acts 9:1-6, 1 Kings 19:9-13, Revelation 1:9-18, Luke 24:13-32 INTRODUCTION: Unusual encounters with God are divine appointments that change a person's life forever. They often ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pursuing Submission Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,322 views

    James tells us that we are to submit ourselves to God. In this message we will unpack 5 ways (from the text) that will enable us to do just that.

    Pursuing Submission OKAY – let’s do this, week 9 of our series on James… NOW HERE - is the text that we are going to unpack this morning (August 30, 2015) AND BEFORE – we read it, let me remind who wrote this passage. James the ½ brother of Jesus… A GUY – who shoots straight, tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kingdom Of God: Messiah Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 27, 2015
     | 4,176 views

    In Jesus the fullness of the Kingdom of God is realized. A study of Kingdom ideas in the four Gospels.

    3. THE MESSIAH: THE KINGDOM IS HERE A. The Kingdom is at hand Gabriel’s message to Mary (Matthew 1:33) in the first chapter of the New Testament, is that the Kingdom of Her Son will know no end! The first words recorded of John the Baptist, only two chapters later: “Repent, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is Holy Different Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 8, 2021
     | 3,109 views

    The aim of this sermon is to help us to capture a vision of God's holiness so that we realize that we must take God's holiness as seriously as God does and to strive to be holy like God is.

    A. One day Charlie Brown and Lucy and Linus were lying on the ground, looking up at the sky. 1. Lucy says, “Aren’t the clouds beautiful? They look like big balls of cotton. I could just lie here all day and watch them drift by.” 2. Then Lucy says, “If you use your imagination, you can see lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beautiful Letdown

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

    The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Faith Receives God’s Word As Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,400 views

    Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020

    Real Faith Receives God’s Word as Life Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – September 27, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we can all agree that living through a pandemic... brings some hard changes to life. This past week... I was struck by how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,520 views

    People don’t wear parachutes because they are comfortable, they wear them for security. So many Christians today have ditched their parachute because it didn’t bring them happiness on the flight of life. God is not near as interested in pacifying or pleas

    So much of what we call hope is temporary. It is fleeting. At most, it lasts in this life only. Paul said (1 Cor. 15:19) that if Christ brings a temporary hope only, we are the most miserable of men on the planet. I would agree. Most people don’t wear parachutes because they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Canopy Of God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    As the third in a series concerining our response to authority over our lives, this message discusses the guidance, protection, and blessing found in humble submission to authority.

    The Canopy of God’s Provision Submission to Human Authority (Part III) 3-10-02 In previous messages we have discussed: I.The Appointment of Human Authority Comes from God. II.All Human Authority is Limited in its Scope. III.Submission to Human Authority is NOT based upon our Respect for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic