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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,360 views

    Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

    "A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,968 views

    Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

    Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Shine Thomas avatar

    The Infancy Narrative: Zechariah & Mary Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,073 views

    Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angel will visit a woman, Mary in two different places.

    Luke in chapter 1 presents the first part of infancy narrative of Jesus: The subjects (Zechariah & Mary) are informed that two sons will be born. Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angle will visit a woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Meeting The Demands For God’s Plan(2023)-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 13, 2023
     | 720 views

    2 of 2. Luke informs his audience of the primary/indispensable/essential elements of God’s plan for man’s salvation. God’s plan for man demands some specifically essential elements. What elements does God’s plan for man, demand? God’s plan for man demands...

    MEETING The DEMANDS For GOD’s PLAN-II— —Luke 1:34-38(:26-38) Attention: Just a Little More: A local restaurant was so sure that one of its waiters was the strongest man around, that they offered a $1,000 bet that the waiter could squeeze a lemon so dry, that no one could get another drop out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Simple Rules For Making A Marriage Work Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 12, 2022
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    In the next few moments, I want to help you celebrate marriage, whether married, divorced, or single. God gave us marriage for our happiness. God gave us marriage to be a blessing in our lives. Your marriage can serve as a catalyst for your relationship with God.

    When I say the word “marriage,” what do you think? Are you a little jaundice about the idea of marriage? I spoke to a lady recently who said when I got married I was looking for the ideal, instead, the marriage became an ordeal, so now I want a new deal. One day, a man went to the Super Bowl, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022
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    What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

    Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Abishai Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,848 views

    Abishai proved his loyalty to David on several occasions; the most notable one was toward the end of David’s reign when he saved his life.

    ABISHAI ABISHAI was the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the brother of Joab and Asahel. According to Josephus (Antiquities, VII, 1, 3), his father was called Suri. The meaning of his name is "Father of a gift." Abishai was the only one who accompanied David when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Apart But Never Alone

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023
     | 2,797 views

    This message helps to solidify the truths of God's Holy Word and encourages the believer that God never leaves us alone as we are sometimes shunned by the world.

    Man has always had a thirst for knowledge. For centuries man has searched for wisdom as we have strived to increase our knowledge. In Athens, hundreds of years ago, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle spent their time discussing the latest and greatest ideas. Then the Roman Empire gifted the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Brown avatar

    Bible Study 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Mar 25, 2022
     | 12,785 views

    This study was personal to me because I know what it's like to be weak. I survived a traumatic brain injury in 2006 & was in rehab for a couple years. God used that event to bring my life in accordance with His will.

    The format I use for Bible studies comes from one of the study Bibles I have. That Bible has worksheets in it for you to study scripture using the H.E.A.R format. That is Highlight-Explain-Apply-Respond. Highlight is the verse to study. Explain & Apply are pretty self explanatory. Respond is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Psalm 46 - Psalm Of The Sons Of Korah

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,704 views

    The Psalm is about the mighty hand of God in protection and the Help for us in any form of trouble. In tumult God is with us, though Jerusalem is in view. God is the Victor so Jerusalem, and we should stop striving and rest in faith knowing the Lord is God.

    Psalm 46 - Psalm of the Sons of Korah Psalm 46 For the choir director. A Psalm of the sons of Korah, set to Alamoth. A Song. We continue the series on the Psalms written and set to music by the Sons of Korah. All their psalms are beautiful and encouraging, and can we especially notice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jackson avatar

    Romans 6:15-23: Gotta Serve Somebody Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 27, 2022
     | 4,578 views

    Freedom in Christ doesn't mean you have no master. It means you have a new master.

    Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Romans chapter 6. It’s been a minute since we have been in the book or Romans. But I wanted us to jump back in this Sunday, and I think God's timing on this is actually pretty amazing. You know, last week, on June 19th, we celebrated Father’s Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Oaths Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022
     | 2,618 views

    Jesus now says that His disciples should not take an oath at all. They should not swear by anything. The main reason is that a person known for integrity does not need to enhance their promises

    SERMON ON THE MOUNT (OATHS) 33 Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-4[part 1]

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 25, 2024
     | 588 views

    4 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

    APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-IV[part 1]— Exodus 12:3-13(:1-13) •God’s people must approach their ‘New Year’ within the confines of an exclusive worldview. Need: For all that this New Year will hold, God’s people should & can approach it with Confidence! Even when we cannot know all that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2024
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     | 1,568 views

    Our ability to distinguish God's voice and follow his lead is learned by doing. However, knowing the five points of instruction given in this message can facilitate that learning process.

    Intro We are talking about HOW to Walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5 explicitly tells us to walk in the Spirit.i It is essential for our spiritual success. But how do we do that? What practical steps can we take that keeps us in the mode of living? In our last message, we discussed two principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jody Marsh avatar

    Is Left Handedness A Sin?

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Mar 11, 2024
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     | 1,755 views

    A silly question to answer a difficult problem.

    Great PowerPoint slides are available for this sermon. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com to get them. Is Left Handedness A Sin? Good morning. Welcome to The Shepherds’ House. Welcome also to our on-line viewers. I am glad you are here, and I pray that you gain a blessing from today’s service. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist