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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
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    The children of God who allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate into their hearts the truths found in what Isaiah wrote overcome circumstances that can cause them to doubt the Lord’s love for them. They find themselves walking in the power of Almighty God,

    Turn Bibles to Isaiah 40:28-31 Title: Ever-flowing Stream of Grace Theme: Results from Trusting in God Introduction: The results in trusting in God are far beyond outward observance and far beyond the onlooker’s perspective. These results grow out of our relationship with God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    You Shall Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 23, 2022
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    There are serious consequences for breaking the third commandment and taking God’s name in vain. Why are we held guilty if we take His name in vain? What acts do we commit that amount to taking His name in vain?

    Exodus 20:1–2 says, “And God spoke all these words, saying:” We need to take note that what follows is the beginning of the Ten Commandments spoken by the voice of the Lord. This is His preamble to the constitution of grace. “I am the Lord your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019
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    The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Take On Giving

    Contributed by David Tack on Feb 28, 2025
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    Giving is a vast subject. It What is Giving? The definitions are vast, but I really like this one: “to put into the possession of another for his or her use.” What's God's take?

    God’s Take on Giving (2 Corinthians 9:6-11) What is Giving? The definitions are vast, but I really like this one: “to put into the possession of another for his or her use.” Notice, this is not limited to money. (i.e.): To give love to another, we will reach into our own “love” bank and deposit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Womb

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 7, 2003
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    This sermon exams the life of Hannah and the process she went through in giving birth to Samuel. There are three spiritual principles for fruitfulness.

    FRUIT FROM THE WOMB 1 Samuel Chapter 1 This is the story of Hannah and her desire for children. Every Hebrew woman longed to give birth to a male child, for since the time when Eve was given the promise of a Seed who would come from woman, there was a possibility that every son born could be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson #14 [ic3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2020
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    What determines whether someone who hears the gospel actually enters God’s rest? We do not have to ponder this question because He gives us the answer in John 3:16. [“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”]

    11/6/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #14 [IC3c]: Warning Against Not Entering God’s Rest (HEBREWS 4:3-13) Scripture: Hebrews 4:3-4:13 (NIV) 3. Now we who have believed enter that rest, just as God has said, “So I declared on oath in my anger, ‘They shall never enter my rest.’?” And yet his works have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemy Is Left As A Test Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2018
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    Because Israel persisted in disobedience, God decided to allow the nations to remain in the land as the means to chastise His people, and to test Israel and to train succeeding generations for war.

    Chapter 11 Enemy Is Left as a Test [Judges 2.20–3.4] Scripture 20 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 21 I also will not henceforth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Reasons To Thank God For Dad Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 12, 2016
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    Father's Day message.

    Series: Father Day Passage: Title: Three Reasons to Thank God for Dad Focus: Fatherhood Hook: A small boy once said… "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Here’s some other thoughts on Father’s… Play Cosby ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 15, 2024
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    Be subject to authorities but obey God rather than man where there is a conflict.

    Who are you, whom do you serve? I pray you are a Christian, a Christ follower, and a Child of God. Who do you say you are? Children of God obey the laws of this earthly world AND the law that established all earthly rules, God’s Law. Humans are subject to appointed and divine powers. Man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Benefits Of Serving God

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
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    There are many benefits to serving the Lord.

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org The Benefits of Serving God Psalms 103:1-5 Intro: The Psalmist in his quiet time of prayer is considering the great mercies of the Lord in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Between You And God

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    So many times God seems miles away. The reason often is that there is something between you and God. My little Granny used to sing, "Nothing Between Me And My Savior."

    From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Between You And God I John 2:21-29 Intro: This passage of scripture deals with Unity with God in Christ. The saints are encouraged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    God's Internal Gifts Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,259 views

    When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.

    Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Priorities For You

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    What really matters?

    God’s Priorities for You 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Jan. 16, 2005 *What really matters? -This week I watched part of a documentary about the crash of a Concorde jet in France. *Over 100 people died, and it all started because of a strip of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Nothing Is Impossible With God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
     | 7,419 views

    Nothing Is Impossible With God

    ***Start with Role Play*** 1 girl – Mary 1 girl – Mary’s Mom 1 guy – Mary’s Dad 1 guy – Joseph Mary has just found out that she is pregnant but she is still a virgin and now needs to tell her parents and boyfriend that she is pregnant. The scripture that I want to look at today can be found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    How To Be Useful To God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 23,501 views

    We are charged with cleansing our daily walk and bad habits. God will not do for us what He has commanded us to do for ourselves.

    HOW TO BE USEFUL TO GOD Nevertheless, the firm foundation of God stands, having this seal, "The Lord knows those who are His," and, "Everyone who names the name of the Lord is to abstain from wickedness." Now in a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also vessels of wood and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist