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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Considering God’s Choice

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 27,549 views

    God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

    Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Finished Work Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 22,871 views

    The completed work of Christ is work for the unworthy. We’re worse than we think we are, but God’s grace is far greater than we think it is.

    “The Finished Work of Christ” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Standin' In The Need Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    It’s easy for us to focus on ourselves and our alleged abilities. It’s far better to realize that we are constantly in need of the sustaining presence of God’s grace.

    Passage: Judges 6:25-32 Intro: There is an old spiritual that we all know. Very simple. 1. “It’s me, it’s me oh Lord, standin’ in the need of prayer” 2. this is not a song celebrating selfishness, but the recognition of need 3. its amazing how easily pride worms into our hearts, how we begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Stand In The Gap

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,472 views

    Our condition in our Church and our country is so far gone, that only heartfelt, deep, corporate Church repentance could mediate to some degree our impending punishment.

    Stand in the Gap! "I have searched among them for someone who could build a wall or stand in the gap before me to keep me from destroying the land; but I found no one.Therefore I have poured out my fury upon them; with my fiery wrath I have consumed them; I have brought down their conduct upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Are A Gift Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    A short message for Christmas that the only perfect gift is Jesus, but we are better gifts to other people far more than anything we can buy, and God wants us!

    YOU ARE A GIFT Sometimes I feel like Charlie Brown - picking the wrong tree. Everyone even Snoopy is laughing. But then Linus tells him what Christmas really means - not trees or presents. Mark Driscoll: Spanish for "more Jesus." REBELLION? God planned salvation since the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Waiting Father Series

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 16, 2014
     | 7,036 views

    Jesus' memorable sermon includes two kinds of prodigals, those who go into far countries of life and those that stay close to home. Both need God's love and forgiveness.

    The Waiting Father; The favorite story that Jesus told, The Prodigal Son, is really of the Waiting Father… of Two Prodigal Sons. Scripture: Luke 15:11-29 His audience was a large crowd of very religious people. Church Leaders and Biblical Scholars, hoping Jesus would give them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Allow These Struggles?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 28, 2017
     | 7,257 views

    A look at the Christmas passage - specifically, the struggle of Mary and Joseph having the baby in Bethlehem far from home. A look at four ways God uses our struggles in our lives.

    Mary And Joseph’s Road Trip: “Why does God allow these struggles in my life?” - Luke 2:3-6. - The trip to Bethlehem under such difficult circumstances had to be a struggle. Did they have questions? I know I would have. “God, why are You allowing this?” “God, have You forgotten us?” “God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Home

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,164 views

    We all love to go home. Whether at the end of a long day or from far away, Home is always calling us. What "Home" are we seeking?

    Going Home 2021 Summer Series / Heaven; Eternity / 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1   • [IMAGE] Picture of my parent’s house. No longer. • Places we think of as “Home.” • A powerful word that evokes an avalanche of images and feelings. • At its foundation, home means security, peace, love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Possess Your Promise Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 20, 2023
     | 3,906 views

    Today as I was thanking God for the City Harvest Family all I could see was the hand of God that has brought us thus far. God has blessed us this

    For more sermons visit our: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=sermons-on-mental-health Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/trusting-the-father-heart-of-god Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Rewrites Destinies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 17, 2025
     | 378 views

    Description: God has the sovereign power to change your story, break every negative pattern, and give you a glorious destiny far greater than your present situation.

    THE GOD WHO REWRITES DESTINIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28; 1 Samuel 16:11-13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking God With A Passionate Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
     | 285 views

    God desires to be found by those who seek Him with a passionate heart. He is not far from us, but we must make a conscious effort to pursue Him with undivided devotion.

    SEEKING GOD WITH A PASSIONATE HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 42:1-2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, James 4:8 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Happens In Vegas Won’t Stay In Vegas

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,641 views

    Sin in the life of a child of God will be exposed by the Father who loves us too much to permit us to hide our sin.

    “In the course of time the wife of Judah, Shua’s daughter, died. When Judah was comforted, he went up to Timnah to his sheepshearers, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite. And when Tamar was told, ‘Your father-in-law is going up to Timnah to shear his sheep,’ she took off her widow’s garments ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Fasting Before Feasting, Praying Before Swaying Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,354 views

    Esther is the story of a loving God who wakes up His people before it's too late. When many begin to sense the looming crisis of the end-time, they too will do the important heart work that prepares them for "what God wants to do for & through them".

    ILL. Not very long ago there were two sheep who put on wolf's clothing and went among the wolves as spies, to see what was going on. And to help the flock be better prepared against these predators.They arrived on a holiday, when all the wolves were eating and drinking and dancing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Spiritual Growth Or Bust

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2016
     | 6,941 views

    Spiritual growth is not optional. Jesus never criticized too much faith, but too little. Sin is increasing; to compete we must increase. Our area of activity (evangelism) should be increasing! "Your faith is growing more and more!" 2 Th. 1:3. Let's grow!

    “SPIRITUAL GROWTH OR BUST” INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I had a wedding last week & one this week, so a little wedding humor seems in order. 2. It was the day Victoria had been waiting for – her wedding day. Her father was a wealthy businessman. 3. At the culmination of the wedding, her father ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Stop Focusing On Your Buts Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,543 views

    Pride by far is one of the most deadly sins. Pride acts as the gateway to just about every other sin, and Pride acts as a barrier between you and God, and your will and God’s will.

    There were these 2 ducks and a frog that lived together in a pond on a farm. They were the best of friends. You could sit there and watch them all day as they would play together in that pond. However they began to have a drought like we have had and the pond was drying up and they knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist