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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 30, 2006
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     | 16,245 views

    On his death bed, these are the words of advice given by King David to his son Solomon.

    Be Strong, Be Courageous, Be Faithful I Kings 2:1-4 May 28, 2006 The Greatest Spectacle in Racing takes place today. The Indianapolis 500 has been a Memorial Weekend tradition ever since 1911 with the exception of a few years during wartime when it wasn’t run. I will be the first to admit to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
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    Do we reflect the nature of God - do we remain true to his name?

    www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#3 - Pergamum February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seed Of Abraham

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Sep 15, 2011
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    The fulfillment of the covenant with Abraham is in Christ.

    What God required of Abraham… Leave your country, your people and your father’s household. Go to a land I will show you God promised to Abraham… God would give him land God would make him into a great nation God would make him a blessing to others Through Abraham and his son, Isaac, the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Does The Holy Spirit Free Me From Sin? Series

    Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,114 views

    Holy Spirit convicts us of the precise sin(s) that may be keeping us from being intimate with God.

    My parents home in East Tennessee sits atop a beautiful hill that overlooks hay-fields & an old cattle barn. At the base of our driveway use to stand an Old White Oak Tree that dated back to the late 1800s. It had stood there long before my grandparents ever settled on the property. We never gave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Of Balance And "Imbalance"

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 7, 2011
     | 3,423 views

    In this message I intend to bring to the fore, amongst others two of Creator’s sublime qualities. He is a God of BALANCE and can you believe it, at times ONE OF IMBALANCE!!!

    GOD OF BALANCE AND “IMBALANCE” First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is noblest form of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Woman, The Child And The Dragon Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014
     | 3,835 views

    Second in series, identifying the Dragon in the text.

    Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Judas Iscariot; Betrayed Jesus With A Kiss. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
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     | 10,745 views

    Judas hang himself and went too his own place, hell is not his own personal place, but a special place for him, where he will be released at the set time, and embody the antichrist in the tribulation as we'll see in the scriptures.

    #15~Judas Iscariot- #3~ APOSTLES 3-15-14 Today we'll conclude our study of the apostles, we've been talking about Judas Iscariot for the past two broadcasts, and this will be the 3rd broadcast to do with Judas. ~Last time we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Descending Into Greatness

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    A look at John the Baptist's words that Christ must increase, while he decreases. What does that mean for the Christ follower.

    ✞>I< John 3:26-30 February 5, 2012 When you think about words, the word “DOWN” doesn’t have many positive meanings. It’s a word reserved for cowards, losers and bear markets. It’s a word that is to be avoided or ignored. When you attach it to other words it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Easter Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 7, 2015
     | 9,782 views

    An Easter Message of Hope from 1 Peter 1

    Easter 1 Peter1:3-4 April 5, 2015 How would you answer this question? Who was the most successful defense attorney in the world? F. Lee Bailey? Well, he was disbarred. How about the famous, Johnnie Cochran? Nope! Believe it or not, there’s an authoritative source on this: the Guiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Through Faith

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2014
     | 11,545 views

    When we demonstrate faith in God and in His word, we will experience His power for miraculous deeds.

    POWER THROUGH FAITH Study Text: Mark 11:20-24 And passing on early, they saw the fig-tree dried up from the roots. Mar 11:21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which You cursed has withered away. Mar 11:22 And answering Jesus said to them, Have faith of God. Mar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013
     | 6,454 views

    When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

    Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Supernatural Revelation

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,303 views

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    Supernatural Revelation John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SupernaturalRevelation.html When Billy Graham was a young preacher he got lost in a town in which he had travelled to preach. He was trying to mail some letters, and couldn't find the post office. He rolled down his window and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Expect Of His Pastors?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,121 views

    A look at God's complaints about Israel's shepherds and what that means for pastors today.

    OUTLINE: The Pastor Is God’s Representative, Right? There are a lot of Biblical references where God is displeased with pastors. - Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 23:1-4; Ezekiel 34:1-31; Matthew 23:1-39. What A Good Shepherd Looks Like: 1. The focus is on the sheep, not the pastor. - Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 4, 2019
     | 14,685 views

    Three Characteristics that define the Narrow Way that leads to life

    The Narrow Way Introduction: As I was preparing this message I remembered a particular summer when I took a pastor with me to go four wheeling through the San Bois mountains. Before I left the last time I had rode through there I found a little out of the way trail that had a great view of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Of Peace And Comfort Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,836 views

    Desiring God's peace and comfort

    Toolbox of Faith series The God of peace and comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Prayer- Father today, would you do something amazing in our lives? We need to sense your presence. We need to sense your peace and your comfort. Take hurting hearts and touch them with your love. Take a heart today that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene