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  • Robert Nacci avatar

    Refusing To Return

    Contributed by Robert Nacci on Jun 22, 2013
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     | 12,698 views

    Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!

    Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Returned Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014
     | 6,232 views

    Renewal, Restoration, Retrieval – the attitude is so important. It’s done in love- not reluctance. It’s done with mercy – not judgment. It’s goal is restoration – not conviction. It’s done with risk – not with guarded defensiveness.

    Covenant Connections: A Covenant of Love ~ Love Returned Scripture Text: Hosea 3.1-5 INTRODUCTION I think it’s important to study and investigate and probe the deep-questions of life; …but I-also-know that a person can get lost-in-the-questions! It’s-kinda-like pulling out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Tale Of Two Kings -- 1 Samuel 25 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
     | 7,574 views

    King David shows two sides to himself: the compassionate side shown to Saul and the petulant attitude shown to Nabal. It shows that we can all be saints one day and sinners the next!

    A Tale of Two Kings 1 Samuel 25 One of the great perks of my wife’s job is something called Paid Time Off, or PTO. This is a system in the bank where they put a certain percentage of time in an account for every hour she works. So instead of just giving her two weeks off a year and five ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Michal's Tragic Life Of Wasted Devotion Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,760 views

    This is the sixth message in the series on the life of David.

    DAVID—A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 06—MICHAL’S TRAGIC LIFE OF WASTED DEVOTIONS TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:17-23; 18:28; 2 Samuel 6:16 1 Samuel 18:17-23 KJV And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When I Was A Child

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Jan 16, 2015
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     | 19,724 views

    Becoming a Christian is the first step, now we are to commit ourselves to growing in the knowledge and the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    "If I have seen further than other men it's because I have stood on the shoulders of giants who have walked before me." - Isaac Newton Disclaimer: If I have borrowed anything from a sermon you have preached, please consider yourself one of those giants whose path I have crossed at some point in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Vision Of Our Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Hogg on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,249 views

    Jeremiah's prophecy of God's promise to Israel and His church and the conclusion of history.

    A Vision of Our Future Text: Jeremiah 30:1-3, 18-22 Introduction Jeremiah was called by God as a prophet when he was quiet young, possibly around twenty. He was “the son of Hilkiah” who was an unknown country priest that bore little or no significance (Jeremiah 1:1). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Countering The Critics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2015
     | 8,696 views

    Whenever you attempt to do anything great for the glory of God, expect opposition. So when it comes, pray, proceed with the work, and protect yourself as much as possible.

    This last fall (September 19, 2014) when Apple introduced its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, a group of workers from Teardown.com lined up at 5 a.m. at various stores in Austin to buy the devises. Then they returned to the company's offices, where engineers began disassembling the new products. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Prayer Of Broken Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2013
     | 13,011 views

    Hannah's prayer to God is a great template of how we can turn to God in times of affliction and persecution.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 11, 2013 Date Preached: July 14, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series In 1 Samuel Sermon Title: The Prayer of a Broken Heart/Spirit Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1 [HCSB] Introduction: This morning I want to begin a series from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Poor Rich Man Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 6, 2013
     | 6,903 views

    If you want to be rich in the things that really count, don’t rely on yourself; rely on the Lord and don’t boast about your sacrifices. Then you will not only inherit eternal life, you will be first in God's Kingdom.

    Many years ago, a very wealthy man invited Pastor George A. Truett to a dinner on his Texas ranch. After the meal, he took his pastor to a place where they had a good view of the surrounding area. The rich man pointed north to the oil wells punctuating the landscape and boasted, “25 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Embracing God's Design For Husbands And Wives Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2015
     | 8,910 views

    In this sermon, we focus primarily on God's commands in Ephesians 5. I have leaned heavily on material from David Platt's book Counter Culture, chapter 6, and also three sermons from John Piper on marital roles.

    Introduction: A. One day a little girl and a little boy were playing in the yard. 1. The girl asked the boy, “Hey Billy, do you want to play house?” 2. Little Billy said, “Sure! What role do you want me to play? Do you want me to be the husband, the son, or the brother?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace At An Unlikely Time Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,807 views

    Grace can find us even in our moments of despair. Elijah's story shows us how God met the prophet in the valley.

    There's a new Prime Minister in Canada and when you woke up Tuesday morning you were either ecstatic or disappointed, but however you feel about the new Prime Minister the Bible tells us that we have an obligation as Christians to pray for Prime Minister Trudeau and may I suggest for Mrs. Trudeau ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith Versus Unbelief Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,965 views

    When it comes to the area of tithing, the issue often boils down to faith in God’s promises versus unbelief in His promises. This sermon, sermon 2 in the Prove God Stewardship Series, helps us trust God and step out by faith in the area of giving.

    Faith Versus Unbelief Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #2 of 3) Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Also available is a copy of the 100% Money Back Guarantee commitment referenced in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014
     | 13,049 views

    In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

    Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,202 views

    While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

    Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Master Manipulators Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 3, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,956 views

    Here is David's attempt to manipulate others in order to hide his sin. Far to many today still manipulate others in an attempt to get their way or to hide their sin. "O, what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive."

    2 SAMUEL 11: 6-27 [The Life of David] MASTER MANIPULATORS [Revelation 21:8] Forty-two years ago (June 17, 1972), hotel personnel noticed that a stairwell door lock had been taped in the open position. Three police officers responded to find five unauthorized individuals inside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist