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  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Hosea Chapter 12 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2013
     | 12,402 views

    Hosea compares Israel and Judah to their ancestor Jacob

    Hosea 12 [NLT] July 17, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (750-725 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) God is angry at the nation because they have turned away from Him and turned TOWARD idols and idolatrous worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roasted Chicken Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 5,266 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 34 – 35

    Luke 13: 34 – 35 Roasted Chicken 34 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing! 35 See! Your house is left to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Family Is Divine In Origin. Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,286 views

    For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:1-6).

    The Bible teaches that the institution of family is of divine origin and purpose. It also provides guidelines for good relations within the family. A commitment to the divine principles provides today’s best hope for the recovery of family life. Marriage is a divine institution, ordained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Patience On The Guilty

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 3,841 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the repentant and punishes the guilty.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD good to you? Yes. Always and forever. Psalms 16:2 (Amplified Bible) I say to the Lord, You are my Lord; I have no good beside or beyond You. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is slow to anger, forgives the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Purging Winds

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 8, 2016
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     | 6,714 views

    When hurricanes or disasters strike we are reminded that we are frail and that we must build on the rock, Jesus, to survive.

    The Purging Winds Capt. Kelly Durant 10-9-16 Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Legacy Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,465 views

    Jonadab provides an example of a father who left a spiritual legacy that lasted generations, even though he lived in times of political and spiritual decline.

    It happened somewhere between my 40th birthday and the birth of our first grandchild. I started thinking about our family’s legacy. What can we do to ensure that the next generation continues in the faith? What can we do to build a strong legacy of Christian commitment? We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should We Celebrate Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 17, 2011
     | 5,249 views

    We are responsible to maintain our focus on Him Whom we call "Lord." At no time has this become more critical than during the Christmas Season.

    “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mourning The End Of Summer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2011
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     | 11,607 views

    We find that we have dallied or been irresponsible, and the things we said we want to accomplish are impossible at this late date. But God is capable of redeeming even that element of irresponsibility if we renew our commitment to Him.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, August 28, 1988 Here we are at the end of summer, or nearly so. It's the end of August, which is at least psychologically the end of summer. It's the end of the summer feeling, for now it's back to reality, now it’s back to business and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God's Waiting Room"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 30, 2013
     | 10,469 views

    Patience is often defined in the Bible as longsuffering. Patience is an attitude of the heart. It is a virtue and in the eyes of God it is very valuable. He wants all of His children to have it.

    “God’s Waiting Room” James 5:7-12 About ten years ago I had the bright idea that I would play football with a group of teenagers from the church. Tackle football. One of the first times that I got the ball 3 of them came up to me and grabbed me by my left arm and began to swing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Observations After The September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020
     | 2,767 views

    This sermon was preached the Sunday morning after the 9/11 attack.

    These are the times that try men's souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being A Godly Father Of Encouagement

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 18, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    As men of Christ we are to live moral and virtuous lives based on Scriptural principles and to be a light of encouragement. And The result will not only be the renewal of our own lives; It will bring renewal to our families, to our churches, to our community and ultimately to our world.

    Someone noticed ... that the word "father" appears in the dictionary ... just before the word ... "fatigued" ...and just after the word ... "fathead." So, ... to all of us fatigued, ... fathead fathers, ......Happy Father's Day! (Long Pause) Today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Looking For What Divides Us

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,796 views

    The world and the church can easily get caught up in the negative news of the day...

    Current Events Are Meant to Divide Us TED Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2RCT6Li4UQ “We don’t want people to think, we want people to feel” - Eric Bischoff. Professional Wrestler - doesn’t matter if you are hated or loved as long as the people are passionate about it. WWF/E - Wrestle ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Peculiar People (April 30 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 27, 2023
     | 2,208 views

    Peter is telling us is that we should not let the things of this world, nor the people of this world distract us from the business of the Gospel! Today we want to talk about provocateurs, peculiar people and our priesthood.

    THE PECULIAR PEOPLE Text:1 Peter 2:9-16 1 Peter 2: 1 - 10: Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all guile, insincerity, envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for the pure, spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow into salvation— 3 if indeed you have tasted ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jealous Of The Wicked?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,230 views

    The following sermon is going to review how trust, faith, fellowship and seeing through the lens of eternity God has placed within one's heart is the key to feeling unspeakable joy even in the sight of the prosperity of the wicked.

    Jealous of the Prosperity of the Wicked? Psalms 37:1-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The book of Psalms deals with some of the most perplexing issues we face such as “life and death, wisdom and folly, reward, and punishment” but one of the most difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Relatioships

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021
     | 2,199 views

    This passage of scripture follows the one that spoke of what we should PUT ON and PUT OFF in our Christian lives. There are some things that are in our spiritual wardrobe, that are unbecoming to us to wear as Christians.

    Illus: It is unbecoming for any man to wear a pair of orange pants with green stripes, and a purple shirt with polka dots. If a man insists on wearing such an outfit, people are going to laugh at him behind his back. Today a lot of folks are laughing behind the backs of some Christians. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist