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  • Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi avatar

    Anger Resistant Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Aug 30, 2024
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    In Ecclesiastes 7:9, Solomon explains the serious consequences of nursing anger in our hearts, and advises us: not to be quickly provoked in our spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

    "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." Ecclesiastes 7:9 In this verse, Solomon explains the serious consequences of nursing anger in our hearts, and advises us: not to be quickly provoked in our spirit, for anger resides in the lap of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Is God’s Will

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 13, 2012
     | 25,445 views

    The message explores the area of sanctification, expected of all who name the Name of Christ.

    “Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just as you are doing, that you do so more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you through the Lord Jesus. For this is the will of God, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is God! Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,309 views

    How were the Jews the chosen people of God?

    Setting: Romans 9 comes off the highest of highs to now the lowest of lows. Vs. 3 “For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the people of Israel.” (NIV) Question: How were the Jews the chosen people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 8, 2013
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    To live a life of thankfulness we must have a foundation of the reasons for our thankfulness... the first is that God is God!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: November 1, 2013 Date Preached: November 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building a Foundation for a Thankful Life Sermon Title: The 1st Piling – God is God Sermon Text: Isaiah 40:25-31 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    God Or Gods

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 25, 2024
     | 702 views

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate.

    How many believe there is only one God? Is it possible there are more than one god? Let us investigate. Dictionary.com defines god (lowercase ‘g’) as: Noun 1. one of several deities, especially a male deity, presiding over some portion of worldly affairs. 2. an image of a deity; an idol. 3. any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "is Hell Real Or Merely A Terrible Dream?"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 8, 2022
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    This message raises some thought-provoking questions: What would you do if you were God and your prized creation was in rebellion? After death, do the souls of wicked people go to a place of torment called Hell to later get resurrected and stand before God in the last judgment?

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 16:19-22) (19) "There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:" (20) "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Canada 150--"God Keep Our Land"

    Contributed by Bruce Gritter on Jun 23, 2017
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    A Sermon for Canada's 150th Birthday--July 1st, 2017

    So, in case you’re new here or weren’t here in the last couple weeks, we’re talking/preaching about Canada this morning in anticipation of Canada 150 this Saturday. Ok, let’s start with a little fun….I’ve made a list of things that I love about Canada and I’ve got a slide for each ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Church’s Context Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010
     | 8,318 views

    When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

    Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Walking In God’s Love

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Feb 15, 2012
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    Because God has loved us and received us as one of His own we must move and live in that love. The world ‘s definition of love is not love at all. The world around us always asks what’s in it for me and always centers on self-first, then maybe others.

    Walking In God’s Love 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13 (NKJV) 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Are We Waiting For?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 18, 2021
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     | 4,973 views

    Are we waiting in eager expectation for the gift of the Spirit? A heavy re-work of a much earlier sermon from many years ago, which is looking to provoke a change in peoples perspectives.

    In the Name of the living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Very, very occasionally I will head off somewhere on a train, and as I look around the platform, it doesn’t take too long to see that there is a difference between how adults and children wait for its arrival. As you stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Are You Ready To Bear Your Cross

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 8, 2021
     | 3,275 views

    This sermon provokes us into thinking about how we bear our cross, and whether we live in the world or not of it, drawing on some of St Pauls teachings to the early churches

    In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. There is a story told of a man who was struggling to carry his cross, he complained and moaned at anyone that he came in contact with. Eventually the Lord heard his complaints and paid him a visit. My son, I have heard your pain, and I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You And Your Father Didn't Know" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    The purpose of this Hip Pocket Training is to provoke the male and female hearers to satisfy their spouses’ emotional needs by primarily providing Love and Romance without sacrificing their own personal fulfillment.

    24 September 2010 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Resiliency Campus Fort Hood, TX BIG IDEA: For the first time in Recorded History, man and woman are looking to each other primarily for Love and Romance. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15-25 (The Creation Narrative); Genesis 2:24-25 (ESV) Therefore a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Lord Will Not Forsake His People Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 14, 2016
     | 11,219 views

    Even though we failed in the past or made horrible mistakes, yet God will never ever forsake us. Because He loved us so much.

    Each of us is facing a different kind of challenge each day. Some of you are facing some health issues. I just heard of a news regarding our close relative who has been diagnosed with cancer. She is going through rough times right now and we had to help her deal with her new challenge. Some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Misunderstood God: The List-Keeping God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2013
     | 4,306 views

    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32).

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE LIST-KEEPING GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5 Big Idea: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32). Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:1-9 • ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ian Lyall avatar

    'your God Will Be My God'

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    Ruth chose to follow Naomi back to Bethlehem, declaring "Your God will be my God". That decision had results far beyonf what Ruth might have draemed possible

    Ruth 2:1-20a In that reading from Ruth tonight, we actually had quite a big chunk of that book of four chapters, which has been described as of the most charming stories ever written. Certainly it sits here in the midst of the history books of the Old Testament, and it seems something very ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican