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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Using God

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,448 views

    Today’s message is taken from the life of King Jeroboam. Jeroboam deliberately modified and changed God’s commandments to suit his purposes. Jeroboam didn’t cease being religious nor believing in God; rather he was using God to suit his own purposes.

    Using God 1 Kings 14:1-6 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBOsnQH5bDE This story on the life of King Jeroboam is one that no one should ignore. In fact, it’s impossible to understand the history of the Jewish people and the nation of Israel without knowing it, and that’s because every king ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Determined To Win Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 557 views

    To be determined to win means to run with focus, discipline, endurance, and dependence on God. Life may not always go as planned, but when you refuse to give up, you position yourself for divine victory.

    DETERMINED TO WIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7, Romans 8:37, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 24:16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a race. But unlike earthly races, this one has eternal rewards. Many people start the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God’s Answers Are Always Appropriate Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,739 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us get an understanding that the sovereign God always speaks in such an appropriate manner to give guidance.

    GOD’S ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE Habakkuk 2:2-20 INTRODUCTION: A. If you have been here for the last few weeks you know, by now, that Habakkuk is having a rough go of things 1. He has been praying and God has been answering, but not in the way he would have liked a. Judah was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Body For God? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,436 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 10:1-10 regarding the incarnation and its purpose to provide a body for the atonement to take place in

    Text: Hebrews 10:1-10, Title: A Body for God? Date/Place: NRBC, 12/9/07, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about the Mormon concept of God having a physical body that is bound to spatial and temporal realms, and about him being a man first, and becoming god later, and his physical relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Living A Life Others Look To Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 21, 2019
     | 8,809 views

    As one who is seeking to live on purpose for God, I should be concerned that my life draws others to Christ.

    As a follower of Christ, who desires to live on purpose, I want to yield daily to the Holy Spirit, so I might prayerfully look to God’s Word to apply God’s wisdom and walk in God’s will. As one living on purpose for God, I’m concerned about things that concern God, which means I’m concerned about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Growth And Health Of A Living Church

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,262 views

    The living Church is the one that is healthy and growing. The healthy Church is the one living for the Lord and fulfilling His purpose as a Church.

    The Growth and Health of a Living Church Study Text: Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction: - The situation with the Church at Sardis, is the true picture of what can happen to a Church when they forget where they have come from, where they are going, and what their purpose as a Church is. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A "Fast" Message - Fasting And Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 485 ratings
     | 73,191 views

    3 TYPES OF FASTING AND God’s 9 main purposes for fasting. Link included to Powerpoint and formatted text version.

    A “Fast” Message Is. 58:6-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I. Definition Fasting=a voluntary withdrawing from food and/or drink, or other fleshly appetite, for a specified period of time. 3 most basic types of fasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Trust God's Transforming Work Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 732 views

    How many of us have prayed for a situation to change, only to find ourselves still waiting? We long for healing, deliverance, breakthrough—but what if God is using the very situation we want to escape to transform us from the inside out?

    Go! And Trust God's Transforming Work Introduction Craig Groeschel once said, "Sometimes God doesn’t change our situation because He is trying to change our hearts." How many of us have prayed for a situation to change, only to find ourselves still waiting? We long for healing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Chosen From The Beginning

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    God’s foreknowledge is the foundation upon which He established His eternal purpose of grace.

    CHOSEN FROM THE BEGINNING “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” II Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB) INTRODUCTION God, knowing the end from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bittersweet Sovereignty

    Contributed by Greg Adams on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things according to the counsel of His will.

    Bittersweet Sovereignty I. What Is God’s Sovereignty? Eph 1:11 - The pre-determined purpose of God who works all things (Rom 8:28) according to the counsel of His will. Prov 16:9 Our planning, Prov 19:21 His directing, Prov 20:24 His directing, Gen 50:20 & John 21:22 (Our understanding) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    It Is For The Best!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,515 views

    Bad things happening to a good people for the purpose of preparing and positioning them both to be blessed and to be a blessing

    IT’S FOR THE BEST! GENESIS 50:15-21 INTRODUCTION: How many times have you heard a person say to someone going through a trial, who has suffered a loss, or experienced some great tragedy "I know it’s difficult for you right now, but it’s for the best!" Usually at the time that these words are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    I'm Gonna Tell Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    The first in a series exploring the 5 foundational purposes of the church: Evangelism, Discipleship, Worship, Ministry & Fellowship.

    Today we will be taking a look at the 5 Biblical purposes of the church. I want you to look at these messages, not just from the overall picture of the church, but I feel that God will direct you to make each of these things a foundational principal in your life. As we look at these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Wants Us To Do The Things That Are Not Easy Through His Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,488 views

    Jesus wants us to withstand criticism, false accusations, and misunderstandings for His purposes with His support

    Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23,24) Many things are not fun but are necessary if we are to fully follow the Lord Jesus: 1. Jesus wants us to apologize and seek forgiveness both from God and from those we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Genesis Controversies And Contradictions Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,374 views

    The purpose of this study is to strengthen your faith by understanding these Genesis passages that are often accused of being contradictory.

    Genesis Controversies and Contradictions Before we depart from the origin stories in Genesis, I believe it is necessary to address common questions and misunderstandings of this portion of the Bible. The book of Genesis is the most attacked book in the Old Testament if not the most attacked book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Am I Spiritual Enough? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    4th sermon in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions".

    There are two questions pointed in Christ’s direction in our scripture today. Verse 11 - And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to His disciples, "Why does your Teacher eat with the tax-gatherers and sinners?" Verse 14 - Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, "Why do we and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist