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  • Kelly Durant avatar

    The What God Hates

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 25, 2017
     | 5,085 views

    People are confused by protestors and riots and they are hating those who they claim hate, but is this in alignment with God's word? God does hate, and abomination punishments bear witness to this. We first must hate ourselves as Jesus commanded.

    Hate What God Hates Kelly Durant 2-29-17 Psalm 34:21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolate. Psalm 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. 2. In Catholic South America when you go out talking about the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Man Without...a Past?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,155 views

    A man without a Past...that's an impossibility! IS IT? Why is it impossible? Do you believe, "Nothing is impossible with God!" If your answer is yes, then a man without a Past...is possible! Hmmm? That's what i say...Hmmm?

    The man without a past... Does anyone remember the episode of The Andy Griffith show, when a complete stranger came to town? And even though he was a complete stranger, he seem to know everyone's names and everything about everyone. And the fact that he knew everything about everyone, seemed very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Fears Defeated By Faith

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 10, 2016
     | 20,476 views

    We look at 7 fears spoken of in Psalm 91, what they are, and the solution God gives us to eradicate them.

    7 FEARS DEFEATED BY FAITH Ps. 91:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ‘I MAY BE CRAZY’ 1. A man was driving past the Insane Asylum at Rusk, Texas, when one of his tires began to vibrate badly. 2. He stopped, got out and looked, and discovered that all but one of his lug nuts were missing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Courageous Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,506 views

    This is part of The Christian's Heart series dealing with various qualities found within a believer's heart. This sermon is on the quality of courage. Through the life of Joshua we realize a courageous heart is a faithful, word-filled and trusting heart.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Courageous Heart” Introduction A heart filled with courage possess those qualities that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, disappointment, despair, death, and whatever else life throws at them. Courage is putting our faith in action. To have ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Endeavor To Perserver- Part 9 Of Hebrews Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,489 views

    Part 9 of our Hebrews series

    Hebrews Encouragement for a life of faith Part 9 “Endeavor to preserver” Hebrews 10:35-36 In the Clint Eastwood movie” The Outlaw Josey Wales” Lone Watie played by Chief Dan George Is telling Josey about all the troubles that his people have suffered through the years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Lions-Doubt Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 18, 2017
     | 4,270 views

    Kill the lion of doubt keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

    Title: Killing Lions-Doubt Date: 7/19/15 Place: BLCC Text: John 20.24-29; James 1.6-8 CT: Kill the Lion of Doubt keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] FAS: I need a volunteer today. This person needs to know me and have faith in my honesty. Come on up. Now, you ready. I have a $20 dollar bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,128 views

    What will it really take for God to use what is in our hands? The Spirit of God wants be break all bondages in our life, empower us to use the unconventional, discarded and stuff that is given up for being useless. Finally our genuine thirst for God ...

    Opening illustration: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard. His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue mission began, but was given up after another 24 hours. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Awakening

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 37,472 views

    The great need of the hour is for there to be an awakening to revival and spiritual desire.

    AN AWAKENING TEXT: Romans 13:11-12 Romans 13:11-12 KJV And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. [12] The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas: Jesus Came To Save You Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 2,793 views

    God Designed Christmas to Save Sinners.

    It’s Christmas. Police officers direct traffic at malls to accommodate the overflow crowds of last-minute shoppers. Children are crazy interested in what will be under the tree with their name on it. Husbands are starting to consider maybe I should go shopping for my wife! Yet, to appreciate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 28, 2024
     | 2,264 views

    Easter is about the hope of Jesus defeating death.

    The Empty Tomb Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4 March 31, 2024 Have you ever been in a cavern or tunnel or some room where you can hear your voice echo? It’s kind of cool to hear the reverb in your voice. To hear your voice echoing, continuing for more than a quick second. Keep that in mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – Israel: Loved With Everlasting Love Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 10, 2025
     | 429 views

    The promise of Israel’s restoration, but the basis of it is everlasting love, for without it, God would have done away with Israel long ago, but His love is from generation to generation. His kindness to the nation has drawn them in love into His tenderness and great glory.

    THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 4 – Chapter 31 (Part A) – ISRAEL: LOVED WITH EVERLASTING LOVE CHAPTER 31. We come to the most important chapter in Jeremiah for restoration and as this is larger than the others, (33 is also). I will break it into sections and deal with them one by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Key Words In The Christian Life: 'reconciliation'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 13, 2025
     | 329 views

    Key Words in the Christian Life: 'RECONCILIATION' - 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Key Words in the Christian Life: Reconciliation Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 17-21. SERMON OUTLINE: A Definition. A New Creature (17) A New Purpose (18-20) A New Relationship (21) SERMON BODY Ill: • One of the most famous works in the history of art, • Is Michelangelo’s fresco of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Blessings In Disguise? Obstacle Vs Opportunity?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2025
     | 517 views

    Many ask God: WHY? WHY? Often we cannot understand what is happening. Our emotions and feelings can play mind games. Many blessings come as obstacles and hindrances We must forget the things behind us and reach forward. .

    BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE? OBSTACLE VS OPPORTUNITY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Philippians 3:14 (MSG) I'm off and running, and I'm not turning back. 15 So let's keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Beyond Grit: The God Who Brings Walls Down

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 14, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 619 views

    Move beyond human grit and trust in God’s power, showing through the fall of Jericho that walls of fear, hardship, and sin collapse not by strength or strategy, but through patient obedience and unwavering faith in the God.

    Beyond Grit: The God Who Brings Walls Down Joshua 6:1-20 "Sheer grit can only take you as far as your strength allows. But many walls only crumble through faith in the One who is able." Even though Abram was given the astonishing promise, “I will make you into a great nation, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Living Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,370 views

    When Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas got a 5 minute show and tell. By contrast, the 2 men on the road to Emmaus received a 3 hour dissertation. Why the difference? Perhaps Jesus spent more time with these hopeless men, to show us how to have a living Hope in a hopeless world.

    OPEN: A preacher told of going through his father’s effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was father’s 7th grade report card. Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he’d never seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ