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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    God Inhabits Our Praises

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 17, 2022
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     | 3,760 views

    Do you feel as though you are not experiencing the Lord, or you feel as though you are having a dry spell in your life? Begin directing all of your heart unto the Lord, and sing praises unto His name, and He will show up in your life.

    This evening I want to talk about the importance of praising God. Just how important is it that the Lord receives praise from His people? Allow me to open with a Biblical example. In Luke 19:37-38, the Scripture tells us: “Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Persevere

    Contributed by Alti Koci on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    The Confidence that we Have to Enter in the Most Holy Place trough Jesus Christ

    The Call to Persevere Text (Hebrew 10:19-25) Introduction Looking for Jesus A little girl had been listening while her mother’s friends were speaking about the imminent return of the Lord. After some time she was missed, so her mother went in search of her. She found her looking out a window ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Observations

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 8, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,797 views

    This is not the typical Easter sermon. It is specific to our church and where we are. It looks at some different implications of the events surrounding the resurrection.

    This is a slightly different Easter message than you may be used to. It’s not typical. There are some observations that are appropriate for where we are as a church and where we’re headed. Read Luke 24:1-12. Many of us have read or heard this passage a million times. We heard a number of sermons ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ash Wednesday: Confronting Sin

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011
     | 7,480 views

    A talk given at our evening Ash Wednesday service. Jesus's death on the cross has paid the price for our sins but our bad habits, bad behaviour and the things that trip us up still need to be confronted.

    A young man once visited the great German preacher Martin Luther to ask for his advice. He said that he was constantly plagued by wrongful desires and lustful thoughts and did not know what to do. Martin Luther’s reply was typically blunt and to the point. He said, “You can’t stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Danger Of Following From Afar (Peter's Story)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025
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    Peter’s story is a powerful warning and an encouraging reminder. Though he followed from afar and fell, he also found restoration. Let us not be casual in our walk with God. A distant walk leads to disaster, but a close walk leads to destiny.

    THE DANGER OF FOLLOWING FROM AFAR (PETER'S STORY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:57–75 “But Peter followed Him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.” – Matthew 26:58 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 22:54–62, John 18:15–18, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Preaching Peace" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,522 views

    Three kinds of preachers of peace. (#22 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

    “And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near,” Never in history, since the day Cain murdered his brother, has there been a time when men couldn’t look around them and ask, ‘where is peace?’ For the world has no peace and despite it’s relentless ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Time Out, Time In Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,968 views

    After vacation -- time out -- it would be ridiculous if there were no "time in", engagement. God calls us to full engagement with Himself, which in turn calls us to live in newness and not in old habits. There is no time for anything that is not a serio

    There are certain intense situations in which the best answer, maybe the only answer, is to take a “time out”. Time out, to get perspective; time out, to get emotions under control; time out to back off and take a better look. There are certain serious situations in which your instincts tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 4, 2021
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     | 5,593 views

    The major theme of Joel is “Day of the Lord,” and how great and terrible it will be. But this theme is not exclusive to Joel, but it is seen throughout both the major and minor prophets, as well as in the New Testament. And we’ll see all of this in our time together.

    The Day of the Lord Book of Joel Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85J-EKFl5n8 Today we are once again in the minor prophets looking at the major themes that comes from each one. And today, as we go through the prophet Joel, this is one of the major themes of the Bible, and the one that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Glory Of Heaven Unveiled Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 26, 2025
     | 136 views

    There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about them, read their biography, admire their work, and still have no relationship with them.

    The Glory of Heaven Unveiled December 7, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 2:8-14 INTRODUCTION — KNOWING ABOUT JESUS VS. KNOWING JESUS There is a profound difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. You can study a person, memorize facts about ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Great Face-Off

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 25, 2013
     | 2,835 views

    CHRIST WINS THE FACE-OFF OVER SATAN.

    THE GREAT FACE-OFF INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH REVEALS THE FULL DIMENSIONS OF GOD’S JUDGMENT AND SALVATION. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISAIAH 50:8 (NKJV) HE IS NEAR WHO JUSTIFIES ME; WHO CAN CONTEND WITH ME? LET US STAND TOGETHER. WHO IS MY ADVERSARY? LET HIM COME NEAR ME. ISAIAH 50:8 (THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Down The Walls

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    Church, in the final analysis, defines a people who are in the world but not of the world - ministering to the world.

    BREAKING DOWN THE WALLS. Ephesians 2:11-22. Church. A building or a people? Churches. Buildings constructed over supposed holy sites, in which various forms of worship take place. Some of these original citadels have disappeared, their walls removed to build alternative edifices. The problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Guarantee Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,249 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#7] JESUS’ GUARANTEE Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: How can we be sure all this will happen? I am sure that many have asked this question. If you have, you are not the 1st person to do so. Even Jesus anticipated some honest doubt; because at this point, He begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter’s Description Of The Christian’s Life Style Series

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 12, 2012
     | 8,165 views

    Peter explains the importance of being ready for the end times and encourage us with great commands to follow, such as Prayer, Love and Service to one another in the Church.

    1 Peter 4:7-11 (Peter’s Description of the Christian’s life Style) August 12, 2012 Hit the Record Button on the camera. Introduction: Prayer: Well again we come to the book of 1 Peter where we encounter Peter speaking to Christians that are going through hard times because of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020
     | 2,706 views

    But it also means taking seriously the call to be living billboards for the glory of God in our lives.

    Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:10 First Baptist Chenoa Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 2-23-19 Prince Mongo As Americans, because of our history, we don’t have must trust in kings or queens. In the Revolutionary period, we threw off the shackles of the Sovereign of England and forged our own destiny – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Abandoned You Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 618 views

    Even when God feels silent or distant, He has not abandoned us. His presence is constant—even in the pain, even in the silence. The lie says God has walked away; the truth is, He is still with us. Always.

    ### **Introduction: The Lie That God Has Abandoned Us** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 5 There is a belief that has quietly worked its way into hearts and minds for generations — and it still lingers today. It is the belief that God created the universe, yes — but then He stepped back. He set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ