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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "God Make Us Good Again"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,259 views

    The message helps us understand God doesn't expect us to be great, but he does expect us to be good by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly.

    Four thousand years ago, barrenness was the ultimate disgrace; it was seen as a sign of divine disfavor. If you don’t have children, it’s because God’s got something against you. Period. A woman who couldn’t conceive suffered not only lack of approval, but also the threat of divorce. And barrenness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Meddling Makes Matters More Miserable

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 9, 2018
     | 5,397 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 14: 1 – 33

    2 Samuel 14: 1 – 33 Meddling makes matters more miserable 14 So Joab the son of Zeruiah perceived that the king’s heart was concerned about Absalom. 2 And Joab sent to Tekoa and brought from there a wise woman, and said to her, “Please pretend to be a mourner, and put on mourning apparel; do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Really Makes Me A Fool Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018
     | 6,560 views

    Sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service on April Fool's Day

    ENGAGE As most of you probably know, today is not only Easter, but it is also April Fool’s day. Although that occurs more often than you might think, the last time this occurred was back in 1956. The next occurrence will be 11 years from now in 2029. So it’s certainly possible that some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 9, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,530 views

    This sermon is centered on Proverbs 27:12 and the ability to make wise decisions. It also involves a breakdown in the American Political process and the rioting in the Capitol Building.

    To Make Wise Decisions, Connect The Dots 1/10/2021 Joshua 24:14-24 Philippians 3:7-14 How many of us have ever made a decision that we later regretted? How many of us have said, “If I had known then, what I know now, I would have chosen a different path?” When you make a poor choice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Kind Of Church That Makes Jesus Sick

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 9, 2019
     | 7,295 views

    THE DANGER OF BEING LUKEWARM

    THE KIND OF CHURCH THAT MAKES JESUS SICK REV. 3:14-16 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE MANY CHURCHES TODAY THAT THRIVE ON THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THEY HAVE A PACKED HOUSE, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY EMPTY. THEY HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK, BUT THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY BANKRUPT. THEY ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR SINGING, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mistakes - We All Make Them!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 25, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,291 views

    I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - mixed them all together and have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, and all 4 of them are found in the Bible.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEST: Psalms 31; Genesis 12:10-13; 2 Kings 1:5-6; Jeremiah 8:20 ILL. I read a rather interesting story this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Comeback 2: Give Up! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023
     | 1,045 views

    God blesses us when we properly bless Him.

    In 1981 Ronald Reagan mentioned the following story in his inaugural address. Martin Treptow left his job in a small town barbershop in 1917 to go France with the famed Rainbow Division. On the western front, he was killed trying to carry a message between battalions under heavy artillery fire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making A Comeback 3: Look Up! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023
     | 1,538 views

    The solution to our problems is from above. Let's Look Up to Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness, who can heal our land.

    Benjamin Franklin, the oldest delegate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, remarked that all summer, he had wondered if the decorative gilded sun carved on George Washington’s chair was rising or setting. At the end of the Convention, Benjamin Franklin reportedly commented, “I have often looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Outline For "What Makes A Good Father?” Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 30, 2023
     | 1,450 views

    Scripture describes many fathers, some good and many that weren't. There is no guarantee any man will be a good father but if he follows the Lord and the Word, he'll have a better chance than those men who don't.

    Introduction: With few exceptions, every man has the opportunity and privilege of becoming a father. Whether a man becomes a good father or a bad one, really, depends on him and several choices he makes. No man will ever be a perfect father but if he follows the Bible’s guidance, he’ll have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Sure That God Is Your Priority

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Apr 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,140 views

    Prioritizing Our Priorities

    1. INTRODUCTION. ALL OF US HAVE THINGS IN OUR LIVES THAT WE CONSIDER TO BE OUR PRIORITIES. THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO US, AND WE APPLY OUR TIME, OUR EFFORT, AND OUR ENERGY TO ENSURE THAT OUR PRIORITIES ARE MET. THERE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ASPIRATIONS TO ACHIEVE GREAT THINGS, AND THEY WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Jesus Lord Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
     | 1,481 views

    Bad decisions affect us and others

    Life Choices Series #1 Making Jesus Lord of your life Good morning everyone, Hey, we are so glad that you have joined us online and pray often that it will be a blessing to you. We have started today a new series entitles “life choices”. The RightNow Media video some of you saw shows us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Easter For Us: A Unity Not Of Our Making

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 510 views

    Our Lord chose as disciples’ men who were radically different in temperament, personality and political philosophy. It was because of their glaring differences that their unity was so evident.

    Opening illustration: I know, there are so many great verses from John’s remarkable story: “In the beginning was the Word….”, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” “For God so loved the world…,” “In my house are many mansions…,” and more. Why, then, do I love this verse? Simply because in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    How To Make Your Life Count Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,288 views

    Rahab is an unlikely candidate for the next linchpin in the possession of the land and fulfillment of God's promises

    A. Background to passage: Rahab was a pagan prostitute, an unlikely candidate for the next linchpin person in the fulfilling of the promise of the land. A person who’s legacy did not end because of a faded beauty in a house of ill-repute, but in the genealogy of Jesus. She is noted in the NT on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Makes Impossibilities Possible Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025
     | 242 views

    This message aims to strengthen your faith in the God who does the impossible. No matter how bleak your situation may appear, God is able to turn things around.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES IMPOSSIBILITIES POSSIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:37 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Mark 10:27, Genesis 18:14, Romans 4:17-21, Matthew 19:26 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with challenges that seem humanly impossible. There are situations where all human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Makes Enemies Bow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 9, 2025
     | 254 views

    God has the power to compel the strongest opposition to yield and submit. No enemy, spiritual or physical, can withstand His authority when He rises to fight for His people.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES ENEMIES BOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 66:3 — “Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee.” Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:10-11, Psalm 110:1-2, Isaiah 45:23-24, Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God