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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Immanuel: God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,652 views

    Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, fully human and also fully God.

    Immanuel: God IS with us Today is the third Sunday of Advent, the word Advent comes from the Latin verb ‘venio’ - to come - and ‘advenio’ - to come towards. Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, we remember when Jesus came into this world 2000 years ago, born as a baby, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Heals!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015
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    As we read about the healings in the Bible done by Jesus and even His disciples, we are confronted with a question: Does it still work that way today? In this message we will let the Lord speak for Himself through His word as we examine the Scriptures.

    The God Who Heals! Healing: Observations from the Bible 1. Healing is based on who God is! (Healer is one of His titles, Jehovah Rapha. Exodus 15:26 I am the LORD, who heals you. Also, Heb. Shalom means peace, completeness, soundness, health, safety, prosperous. Jesus came as the Prince of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Hall Of Fame

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,998 views

    A look at the heroes of the bible, the great crowd of witnesses...

    God’s Hall of Fame Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Does Not Change Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,991 views

    The God of creation is the same God we have today. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    It is easy to say in the Sunday School environment that God is unchanging – the 50 cent theological word for that is “immutability.” But the fact that we live in an ever changing world, where quite literally everything is changing around us, whether it be knowledge, the culture, our attitudes, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019
     | 6,419 views

    AN IMAGE THAT IS FREQUENTLY USED TO DESCRIBE CHRIST'S RELATIONSHIP WITH HIS CHURCH IS THAT OF THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP.

    THE CHURCH: THE FLOCK OF GOD ACTS 20:25-32 FEBRUARY 10, 2019 AN IMAGE IN THE BIBLE THAT DESCRIBES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JESUS AND HIS PEOPLE THAT BRINGS COMFORT TO SO MANY PEOPLE IS THAT OF BEING THE GOOD SHEPHERD. MANY CHURCHS WITH STAINED LASS WINDOWS WILL OFTEN HAVE AT LEAST ONE PICTURING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Key To Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,613 views

    How do we stay close to God? How do we develop a more intimate relationship with Him?

    The Key to Intimacy with God 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17 Introduction: The importance of this letter and its companion from Paul cannot be over overstated. We do not know for certain that the Apostle was ever able to visit them personally. He intended for it to be read by the churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of God To Save Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,908 views

    I am praying that our hearts would be sensitive and with compassion for the people around us who do not know Christ as Lord.

    Power of God to save Series- “Solutions” 1Timothy and 2 Timothy Text- 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Well Good morning – I am glad that you are here with us and believe that the Lord has a word for you today. I hope you come with expectation and are open for him to do something amazing.. Have you found ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Of All Comfort

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 30, 2022
     | 2,764 views

    We all go through difficulties, but do we depend on God for strength, comfort, and peace through our difficulties? Is He for us the "Father of compassion" and the "God of all comfort"?

    The God of All Comfort God comforts us in our trouble so that we can bring the love of God and comfort others. 1 Corinthians 1:3-4 Illustration A very common story, that I'm sure just about every person in this room can understand... A young child is playing with his friends at the park on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Place For God To Dwell Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    Solomon said that the Temple he built wasn't big enough for God to live in... but we're told God dwelt there anyway. Why would God take up residence in the Temple (and the Tabernacle), and where does He dwell now?

    A woman told of going to her Bible study at church and telling her 3-year-old son, Chad, they were going to God’s house. Each time they walked through the quiet sanctuary on their way to the nursery, Chad looked around in awe. It was a beautiful building. One day however, the child asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Of God To Save

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026
     | 77 views

    God loves us and Jesus is enough for our salvation

    Power of God to save 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Well Good morning – I am glad that you are here with us and believe that the Lord has a word for you. Amen I hope you have come into his house with expectation and anticipation. Have you found yourself asking the Lord questions like- How does this fit ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fireproof Your Life

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,106 views

    How to prepare for the flaming darts that Satan and the world will hurl.

    FIREPROOF YOUR LIFE INTRODUCTION We face many trials and temptations as we strive to live the Christian life. How can we fireproof our lives and be able to stand against the flames that this world will send our way? We’re going to look tonight at some biblical examples and see how we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebuilding Faith - Believing God’s Faithfulness - #3 Series

    Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012
     | 10,244 views

    The "Rebuilding Faith" series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. Using the REBUILD acrostic, each steps prepares the audience for taking one more step in their journey of faith.

    Session Three: Believing God’s Faithfulness Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 4 A Word to Session Leaders This third session is all about the faithfulness of God. At the same time, I want to take an opportunity to speak from one teacher/pastor to another as I express my gratitude for your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come, Let's Go Up To The Mountain

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 14,568 views

    A call to know God in an intimate way -- to know Him for who He is and not just for what He is or isn’t doing.

    Come, Let’s Go Up to the Mountain Micah 4:1-2  Everyone who professes to know Christ should be driven by desire into His presence.  As the bride of Christ, it is our privilege to get to know Christ in a real, intimate way.  We must daily spend time in His presence, and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    New Year 2022 Aspiring In Bleak Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    The New Year is an opportunity not only for us to improve our physical health, it is also an opportunity for us to develop our spiritual health and thus experience His joy between and around the gloom.

    2022: Aspiring in Bleak Times (Psalm 16) 1. Some people observe New Year’s traditions, others do not. Joey Adams shares his blessing for the New Year with us: “May all your troubles last as long as your resolutions.” 2. Someone defined a New Year’s resolution as “something that goes in one year ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Want To Hold Your Hand

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,315 views

    God tells us to fear not, He will hold our hand

    Thomas Dorsey (1899-1993 - not the famous ball player) has an honored title of 'The Father of Gospel Music', and his music is loved around the world. The journey to this title and fame was a very difficult one. Thomas loved music. At a very early age, long before his music education at the Chicago ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist