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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Christmas Story-Our Love For Each Other

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 10, 2018
     | 4,475 views

    To understand the Christmas Story, one has to understand the need for Christmas started in the Garden of Eden With Adam And Eve, after a promise from God, that Eve's descendant would crush Satan's head. We learn from Mary and Joseph the need to learn to love each other.

    The Christmas Story, Our Love For Each Other Genesis 3:1-14 Luke 1:26-45 12/9/2018 Today we are in part 2 of “The Christmas Story. Last week Pastor Toby preached on God’s love for us. I will look at our love for each other. Many times when we think of love, we think of romance. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Light That Overcomes All Darkness- Introduction

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
     | 976 views

    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    I find that we all want to understand what we can do when facing what seems to be at times an onslaught against us mentally and Spiritually. This can be true for those who have dealt with the thought of not being loved, as I did as a young boy. In my situation then as my “birth Father” was never ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Light That Overcomes Darkness - Father’s Series

    Contributed by Gary Tate on Mar 6, 2024
     | 1,042 views

    This I believe can help those who have or are struggling with their relationships. As a grown man now, I understand I had been living within “darkness”. I did not understand until ten years ago I was walking around being held captive by feelings of abandonment and a “orphan spirit”.

    Father’s While thinking on the concept of a “father’s affection”, I want to share what I found at Psychologotoday.com, Roland Warren, father of two sons and board member of National Fatherhood Initiative. Four things every son (daughter) needs to know: Does my son know that he matters to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Renew: Grace And Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 17, 2021
     | 3,192 views

    I believe from studying revival’s of the past that we get renewed and revived by understanding Grace and Truth. They are connected together and not in conflict with each other.

    Video Transition: John 1:14 Summary of our Series Renew 2021: Thesis: We need to be renewed by connecting or re-connecting with the Lord this year in 2021. To do this requires a renewed mind, a renewed soul and a renewed passion for Jesus. Key theme Scripture Verse: “Do not conform to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    But It's Not Fair: Unjust Suffering Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    Believers strengthen their resolve in persecution when they are armed with an understanding of the 1) Attitude of Christ, 2) the Will of God, 3) the Transformation from the past, and 4) the Hope of eternal life.

    When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington property. Anderson and his 27-year-old son, Benjamin, pinned the snake with an irrigation pipe and cut off its head with a shovel. A few more strikes to the head left it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    A Gift To Treasure Series

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,806 views

    As with any gift, it is easy to take church membership for granted. In order to avoid that, we must understand the gift and how we came to get it so that we will treat it like the gift that it is.

    Introduction: How many of you have ever been a tourist before? You know, you travel to a new place intent on seeing all the wonderful "new to you" sites. If it was an international excursion, you get to have your passport stamped, exchange currency, maybe learn a few phrases in the local language, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of The 3 Sieves... Ziglag

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2023
     | 1,876 views

    We learn life is full of ups and downs... When I can't understand God plan I must still trust by faith. David sees everything gone of in smoke... but God restores...

    THE TEST OF THE 3 SIEVES… THE ZIKLAG EXPERIENCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THINK ABOUT ELEVATORS? THEY GO UP AND DOWN? IN THE PROCESS OF GROWTH WE MUST LEARN THE ZIGLAG EXPERIENCE… I HAVE NEVER KNOWN LIFE TO BE A STRAIGHT PROGRESSIVE LINE FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Step One - Our Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 24,628 views

    Our relationship with God is the foundation everything else is built upon. Many people try to live out Christianity and never understand the relationship we can have with God.

    First Step - Relationship with God The first step in living a lifestyle that overcomes temptation is a relationship with God. You were created by God to have a loving, intimate relationship with God. Out of that relationship we find our purpose in life and the power to live a fulfilled life. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trust The River...

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jan 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,607 views

    A sermon that uses river analogies - i.e Revelation 22 psalm 46 and Ezekiel 46 to talk about how to understand God's love in a white water world

    1 John 4 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Don't Limit God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 29, 2015
     | 14,238 views

    Don't limit God to our understanding. We need to enlarge our view of God, allow God to stretch our faith in Him, and see the goodness of God in our lives.

    Gideon was about to face his greatest fear. We’ve seen him asking God for reassurances, a few times. • He knew how great his enemies were, having been tormented by them for 7 years. • Jud 7:12 says they were “thick as locusts” and “their camels could no more be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Than Conquerors Because Of Grace! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,139 views

    To explore and understand the depth of God's love and assurance for us, emphasizing that there is no condemnation in Christ, no power can stand against God's love, and nothing can separate us from His love.

    Good morning, church family. Today we are diving into one of the most powerful, most reassuring passages in all of scripture. The Apostle Paul, in Romans 8, poignantly and passionately assures us of our eternal security in Christ. He asks, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Romans 8:31). ...read more

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  • Darron Khan avatar

    Learning From Noah Series

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 29, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 23,673 views

    This sermon addresses the topic of vision, Noah’s vision in particular. The message is designed to help it’s audience understand how spiritual vision functions in the life of a Christ-follower.

    Vision Quest, Learning From Men Of Vision Part 1 – Noah May 19th, 2002 For the next four weeks we are going to be studying the Biblical concept of Vision. Each week we will examine the life of a well-known biblical character and how vision shaped his life and ministry. We will learn how vision is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Challenge Of Faith

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,823 views

    AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

    THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Scott avatar

    The Work And Gifts Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,780 views

    God provides vindication for his people, the holy ones. The Holy Spirit aids in understanding the Gospel and movements that counter Christian teaching.

    PENTECOST - THE WORK AND GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT WHITSUNDAY 2002 Use as Epistle - Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel John 14:15-21Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Presented To The Lord

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    People had been waiting a long time for the Messiah to come. When he comes the voices that are heard are vital to understanding the event

    I think one of the things people these days find hard is having to wait. Delayed gratification is one of those things that have been forgotten in our age of fast food, instant communication and short attention spans. I see you can even buy an air conditioner now, that you can telephone on your way ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican