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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Does God's Patience Wane?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 8, 2007
     | 2,883 views

    As the pages of God’s ’calendar’ turn, for each one there is day fixed for the end of patience and the beginning of eternity.

    “Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent, because He has fixed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through a Man whom He has appointed, having furnished proof to all men by raising Him from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God's Invitation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021
     | 4,728 views

    In Zech. 1:3 God extends an invitation to his people for something better! Entry to that is through the door of repentance. This message focuses on the STRUCTURE of the book with an outline and the INVITATION to a discouraged people.

    Last week we began a study of the book of Zechariah. (1) We discovered the THEME of the book in Zechariah’s name. Zechariah means “Yahweh [covenant name of God] Remembers.” God remembers his covenant with his people, even when they forget it. He remembers his promises to them, even when they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Growing To Maturity

    Contributed by Jerry Folks on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    The Christian growing from a child’s understanding to a full grown adult.

    When we accept Jesus into our life, he is our savior. Jesus saved us from our sins, he made us new creations in Christ. We begin on our journey to know Jesus and other believers by the spirit, not after the flesh. There is a vast difference in knowing about God, and knowing God. All scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019
     | 3,515 views

    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
     | 415 views

    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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    The God Who Opens Prison Doors Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025
     | 340 views

    Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut.

    THE GOD WHO OPENS PRISON DOORS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:5-11 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, Psalm 107:10-16, Revelation 3:7-8, Acts 16:25-26 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God is portrayed as the One who sets captives free and opens doors no man can shut. Life can place ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Restores Lost Opportunities Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 370 views

    God is able to recover wasted years and bring back missed opportunities in a greater and more glorious measure.

    THE GOD WHO RESTORES LOST OPPORTUNITIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2020
     | 5,001 views

    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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    Ever-Flowing Stream Of Grace

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    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

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

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,572 views

    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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    Afraid Should Be

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 22, 2011
     | 4,569 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding the warning against apostasy, and the fear that God instills. There are three truths to fear.

    Text: Heb 10:26-29, Title: Afraid? Should Be, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/21/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer has given us the first three of five warnings in the sermon, and here is number four. After the passionate declaration of the superiority of Christ in all ...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
     | 14,329 views

    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

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    The God Who Multiplies Little Into Much Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 4, 2025
     | 371 views

    God’s ability to multiply little into much is a demonstration of His supernatural power and boundless provision.

    THE GOD WHO MULTIPLIES LITTLE INTO MUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 6:5-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Matthew 14:15-21, Luke 6:38, Psalm 23:1, Deuteronomy 28:11 INTRODUCTION: God’s ability to multiply little into much is a demonstration of His supernatural power and boundless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Blesses Beyond Measure Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025
     | 454 views

    God is not limited in His giving; His blessings overflow far beyond human imagination or expectation.

    THE GOD WHO BLESSES BEYOND MEASURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 Key Verse: “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV) Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:10, Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Obey God Rather Than Man

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 15, 2024
     | 636 views

    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