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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Responding To A Christmas Miracle

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 4, 2022
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     | 2,840 views

    During this sermon, please listen to how Zachariah and Mary responded to the angel Gabriel and ask yourself, how should I respond to Christ’s birth so that I might honor Him rightly on His birthday?

    Responding to a Christmas Miracle Luke 1:26-38 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 It is almost Christmas time again! While I am not a big fan of insane traffic and shopping in overcrowded malls, how I love to visit family and friends and gorge on some of the best cooking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of God: Cosmos, Biology, Nature & Optical Phenomenon

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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    Moses said to God, “Please show me your glory.” -Exodus 33:18 Every moment, literally, is filled with the glory of God. Here in our little lives we get to experience some of the glory of God.

    Moses said to God, “Please show me your glory.” -Exodus 33:18 Every moment, literally, is filled with the glory of God. Here in our little lives we get to experience some of the glory of God. But we experience it everywhere, if we’ll tune our minds and hearts to it. I see the glory of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Works Of The Holy Spirit: Piety And Counsel Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on May 22, 2023
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    The piety and counsel of the Holy Spirit can be summed up in the word "guidance." The Holy Spirit is our guide and counselor, leading us to make wise decisions and helping us to live a life that is pleasing to God.

    PENTECOST CELEBRATION. THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: SUB-THEME: PIETY AND COUNSEL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. May 22, 2023 "Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Glory Belongs To God Alone

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025
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    To live a life that pleases God, we must always return the glory to Him. No matter the heights we attain, it is a dangerous thing to boast in our own strength. God does not share His glory with any man.

    THE GLORY BELONGS TO GOD ALONE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 42:8 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:29-31, Romans 11:36, Revelation 4:11, Psalm 115:1, Exodus 20:3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world where many strive for recognition, validation, and praise. Whether in ministry, career, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pray Boldly!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 28, 2025
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    "Your will be done on earth as in heaven." We may not say the exact words but many of our prayers could be summarized with the words, “please let my will be done.” What's the answer to this paradox of prayer?

    “Your will be done on earth as in heaven.” In the prayer we affectionately call the Lord’s Prayer we refer to that phrase as the Third Petition. Remember that a petition is specific request. There are seven petitions in the Lord’s Prayer as we pray it. After addressing God as our Father in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Custodians Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022
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     | 4,317 views

    Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

    I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Let The Words Of My Mouth: Living With A Heart Aligned To God - Psalm 19:14 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024
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     | 2,296 views

    Psalm 19:14 is a verse that speaks to the deepest parts of our spiritual walk with God.

    Let the Words of My Mouth: Living with a Heart Aligned to God - Psalm 19:14 "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." Introduction: Today, we are going to dive into a powerful verse found in the Psalms—a verse that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 3: Noah And The Ark Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2023
     | 2,767 views

    When we have faith... 1. We will listen to God's warnings. 2. We will trust in God's wisdom. 3. We will start working for the Lord. 4. We will help make a difference in our world. 5. We will inherit God's righteousness.

    Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 3: Noah and the Ark Hebrews 11:1-7; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 6:8; Genesis 6:14-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In Hebrews 11, we are studying some of the greatest Old Testament heroes of our faith. But remember that the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Processes Of Conviction

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 6,967 views

    Thank God for godly sorrow that produces repentance. May the Lord help us to be more senstivie to the prodding of His Holy Spirit’s conviction so we may please the Lord more and bear fruit in every good.

    1. We live in an age when people are very careful not to offend one another. Yet, truth always is a two-edged sword that convicts people of not living up to Godâs standard of righteousness. Theme: Conviction is a healthy process that the Lord takes people through to bring them to a realization of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nailing Down Patience Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,353 views

    Patience remembers the ownership of God on the project at hand, and digs deep to please the Lord in whatever is undertaken for Him. If it is His work, it has His results and His guarantee, but it requires our faithful patience to continue when logic, conv

    September 17, 2000 -- AM NAILING DOWN PATIENCE (Habakkuk 2: 1-3). INTRODUCTION: (1) In the book of Habakkuk we are looking at seven stakes of stability. We are nailing down the loose ends at Family Baptist Fellowship. Last week we placed the stake of holiness as it related to understanding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    What A Wife Should Be...

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,802 views

    It’s all about what a psalmist said what is God’s heart about what kind of a wife you should be... And, please, feel free to read my "What Is A Family Should Be..."

    WHAT A WIFE SHOULD BE… Psalms 128:3, “Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house.” From this passage we can learn two things about a wife. First, a wife like a FRUITFUL vine. Not just as a vine, but as a fruitful vine. All the family members must get something from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Caught Between The Contradictions

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Feb 12, 2007
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     | 3,673 views

    5 things to do when you feel caught between contradictions doctrinally, morally or spiritually. Sometimes no matter what we do, we feel like we won’t be able to please anyone or even God.

    I. I STORY ABOUT A BAD DAY A. Song Lyrics “You had A Bad Day” – by Daniel Powter Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to grey They tell me your passion’s gone away And I don’t need no carryin’ on You stand in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    Study In Revelation 1 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Jan 16, 2009
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     | 5,606 views

    This is the first in a series of studies on the book of Revelation. Most of the information comes from the "Preacher’s Outline & sermon Bible" If I used anything that looks like it belongs to my friends at Sermon central and did not acknowledge you please

    Introduction to The Revelation of Jesus Christ No Work Sheet Revelation 1:1-1:1 No other book ever written has caused more fascination and misunderstanding than the Book of Revelation. H.G. Wells wrote in his book, “The Fate of Man”, “Who, except cranks and lunatics, reads the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing The Invisible

    Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,422 views

    The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God. We need to know that even though we can’t physically see faith, we need to just believe. All things are possible to him who believes

    Seeing the invisible Tonight, I want to teach on the subject of faith. I know that we have heard this faith message many times, but tonight, I don’t want you to just listen to a message, but tonight, when you leave this building, I want you to start seeing things differently. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Should The Old Testament Be Studied?

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 5, 2007
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     | 2,285 views

    There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to increase your faith in the new.

    Should the Old Testament Be Studied? By Greg Johnson May 2, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org There are some today that do not put much emphasis on Old Testament Scripture. Although we are living under a new covenant, please do not throw out the old for sake of the new. Allow the old to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational