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  • Robert Sickler avatar

    Manifesting The Manifold Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 3, 2015
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    When people come to the realization that God's divine plan requires self-sacrifice and service to Christ they rebel, and the true Christian becomes a serious minority.

    Manifold Wisdom of God Illustration Statistics would have you believe that over 80% of Americans are Christians, and historians would have you believe that American colonial patriotic zeal was shared with over 80% of the colonist. Sometime what is shouted the loudest and the longest is assumed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Christianity And The Law Of God Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,580 views

    What does it mean when Christ said that He came to "fulfill" the Law?

    “Christianity and the Law of God” Matthew 5:17-20 We continue this morning in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we saw how Jesus proclaimed the truth that His followers are the Salt and Light of the world - agents of change, meant to be ambassadors of Christ in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grasping The Concept Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,219 views

    A message in the series answering quetions on a variety of spiritual topics.

    Perhaps the most destructive philosophy to ever be unleashed in our culture is that of human self-sufficiency. A philosophy that first becomes noticeable at very young age when we first say, “I can do it by myself.” The philosophy continues to grow as we become more educated, countless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    God Did Not Say, "Stop!”

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 20, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,335 views

    2/3 of "God" is "Go". This sermon deals with how we, too often, just stop. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    There was once a man who loved to fish. As a matter of fact, he fished so much that he became an expert at fishing. It was not long before other people began asking him to teach them to fish also, which he did. The word spread and pretty soon a sporting goods company hired him to teach their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Read Your Bible Daily

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025
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    Reading the Bible daily is not merely a religious obligation; it is a life-transforming discipline that draws us closer to God and shapes our spiritual journey.

    READ YOUR BIBLE DAILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Marriage God's Way

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
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    Practical marriage God's way

    Marriage God’s Way Colossians 3:18-3:25 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us both in service today and online. Last week we finished up the series life choices. Most important life choice… our relationship with Jesus Christ. Then People and the many complicated dynamics of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Godly Zeal—part 2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 27, 2001
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     | 3,280 views

    The strengthening of godly zeal is a major factor in the effectiveness & unity of God’s witness/people. Godly zeal arises from...

    GODLY ZEAL—Part-II—Joshua 22:1-9 Passion/Excitement/Enthusiasm "Mom and Dad, guess what?" called the high school senior as he rushed into the house. "I got a part in the senior class play! I get to play a man who’s celebrating his twenty-fifth wedding anniversary!" "That’s fantastic, son!" “I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have Power With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2016
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    Of Jacob it was said, "As a Prince you have power with God." Why? Because he wrestled in prayer and prevailed. Do we wish to have "power with God?" Here's your chance to find out how.

    HOW TO HAVE POWER WITH GOD Gen. 32:22-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. Two convicts were working on a chain gang. "I heard the warden's daughter up and married a guy down on cellblock D," the first con says to the other. "The warden's mighty upset about it too." "Why?" asks the second prisoner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Scott avatar

    I Stand At The Door

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,689 views

    Christians have an obligation to assist those outside of the Church to find the Door; we are to be doormen not gatekeepers.

    I Stand at the Door Revelation 3__20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Rev 3:20 Friends at Good Shepherd: Sam Shoemaker saw himself as a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Behold Your Son Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,531 views

    This sermon is third in the series. "Words From the Cross" Points: Families are about: RELATIONSHIPS, OBLIGATIONS, LOVE

    Behold Your Son Our text for today is found in John chapter nineteen. Please follow along as I read: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus then saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Looks To The Faithful

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
     | 5,620 views

    When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Presence Of God Or I'd Rather Have Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 14,119 views

    Why do we Pray? Why do we read our Bibles daily? Why do we Give? Why are we at the Church when the doors are open? Do we think that by doing these things that we are earning "points" with God? Are we trying to obligate God to bless us? Duty or Desire?

    The Presence Of God Illustration In 1943, a lady by the name of Rhea B. Miller wrote one of the greatest hymns ever written: I’D RATHER HAVE JESUS! This wonderful hymn so influenced one young man that it determined the direction of his entire life. This young man had grown up with devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Right God, Wrong Way Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021
     | 3,258 views

    Worship has the power to change you like no other activity you are involved in. Worship has the power to bless you.

    Last week we focused on the first commandment: “You Shall Have No Other gods Before Me.” Last week, we focused on the “what” of worship: You Shall Worship Only God Himself. This week, we focus on the “how” of worship: You Shall Worship God the Right Way. The first commandment implicitly excludes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    How God Deals With A Defiant Child Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    The message examines God’s judgment on Solomon.

    During the forty years Solomon reigned over the nation of Israel we see Solomon sowing a lot of seeds of self-indulgence in hopes of reaping a harvest to satisfy those longings in his life. To his dismay the harvest only brought with it more emptiness and that which he longed for continued to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Johns avatar

    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Johns on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    God’s Grace doesn’t come without an obligation on our part. We must Believe(have faith) and act upon that faith (obey the Gospel), etc.

    AMAZING GRACE - Titus 2:11-2; Ephesians 2:5 BUT GRACE DOES NOT: 1. CIRCUMVENT JESUS CHRIST John 1:17; Eph. 1:7; I Cor. 1:4; Luke 6:46 2. IGNORE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST Acts 20:24,32; Col. 1:5-6; Acts 11:19-23 3. PERMIT ACCESS APART FROM FAITH Rom. 5:1-2; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:24-25 4. RULE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ