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  • John Williams III avatar

    You Cannot Keep A Good Man Down (August 13, 2023 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 10, 2023
     | 1,352 views

    Joseph’s favoritism caused friction among the other sons and how they treated Joseph.

    YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN (2023 version). Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Genesis 37:1-4 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan.  (2)  This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We're On God's Team

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,390 views

    One of the unquestioned beliefs in the Church today is that God is in control of everything that happens in our lives and on this planet. This message addresses this belief using the analogy of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit as coaches of a football team.

    Turn with me to Romans 12. We're going to read verses four and five. (4) For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: (5) `So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” Some years ago, a well-known professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So This Is Sin Too?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 28, 2022
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    It says that “whatever is not from faith is sin.” So even that is sin??? So if we are doing something just to go along, even though we are convinced it is wrong, we are sinning? That is what it says.

    Alba 6-26-2022 SO THIS IS SIN TOO? Romans 14:22-23 A man went to see a psychiatrist and told him, "I’ve been doing some bad things, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me." The psychiatrist thought about that and then said: "And you want something that will strengthen your will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Science Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 19, 2022
     | 2,338 views

    What is the relationship between faith and science? Faith and science are not opposing disciplines. Throughout history, Christians have often been the greatest proponents of scientific discovery, using their intellect to worship God.

    INTRODUCTION • OPENING VIDEO • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8XmXSMxXHQ • Our Hot Topic for today is science; specifically, are science and faith incompatible? • Can you believe in science and also believe in the Christian faith? • Are the two strictly opposed to one another, one an antiquated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #8 We Believe In The Family Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 18, 2022
     | 2,386 views

    The first organization God ordained, even before the church, was that of marriage and the family. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    Just what is it that we believe? Could you tell someone what it is you believe? In past messages we have discussed our believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We have talked about how we need salvation and cannot save ourselves and that Jesus is the only way. We believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah: The Weatherman

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 23, 2022
     | 1,536 views

    Elijah stands tall in time of National apostasy

    1 Kings 16.29-17.1 Elijah: the Weatherman This morning we begin a series of sermons on Elijah and then Elisha. Two characters from the OT which you may or may not know something, or a lot, about. We had a fantastic week teaching our children about them at the Holiday Bible club and just as way ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Advent | When The Fullness Of Time Had Come | Hope, Peace, Joy And Love | Second Advent | Dr. Madana Kumar

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 13, 2023
     | 1,812 views

    Advent is a season when we remember the fulfilment of the prophesies and promises of God about Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. The Bible says that When the fulness of time had come God sent Hs Son... What does this mean? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD analyses this

    Advent : When the fullness of time had come… We are entering into the advent season today and it is appropriate that we look into the topic of advent . Let us look at how Paul describes the advent as But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gray Areas Of Faith

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017
     | 8,879 views

    It's not difficult at times living in a world of absolutes, that something is either right or wrong. The challenge comes in the so-called Gray areas, or the subjective areas of our faith. How do we decide what is right or wrong in these areas?

    THE GRAY AREAS OF FAITH ROMANS 14:1 – 14:23 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE LOOKING AT TODAY, IS ONE THAT MANY PEOPLE FIND CONFUSING. IT’S EASY TO LIVE IN A WORLD OF ABSOLUTES, TO BE ABLE TO SAY THIE IS RIGHT AND THAT IS WRONG. WHY, BECAUSE THE BIBLE SAYS SO. BUT HERE PAUL MAKES US ASK THE QUESTION IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cry For Revival

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 19, 2017
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     | 62,172 views

    We need to cry out to God, “Wilt thou revive us again?” “Revive us again” means that there have been revivals before. God will always forgive as long as we return to Him.

    A CRY FOR REVIVAL Study Text: Psalms 85:6, Psalm 119:159 Introduction: - Revival means drawing near to God with the expectation of Him drawing near to us. Isaiah 55: 6-7. - When revival comes, God's people will hunger for righteousness, worship and service in His name. When revival comes, the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is Our Burnt Offering

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 24, 2015
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     | 4,063 views

    To show that JESUS (Aleph-Tav) is the Burnt offering and JESUS (symbolized by Joshua) is the offerer. GOD will destroy our enemies forever.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the burnt offering? No, JESUS is the burnt offering, I am the Living Sacrifice. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS (Aleph-Tav) is the Burnt offering and JESUS (symbolized by Joshua) is the offerer. GOD will destroy our enemies ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Praising God

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,826 views

    Have we thought about the Who, When and Where of Praise?

    This month we are going to look at the topic of Worship and pastor has asked me to start the topic off with the subject of Praise. Praise is a commonly used word, and it simply means to say or write or express something good about others, or commend something good in others. In the corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Lessons From Abraham's Life

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,905 views

    The most distinguishing feature of Abraham's life was faith. His story is packed with lessons that are relevant in every time, all of them rooted in unshakable faith.

    Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. The cues for advancing slides and activating animations are included in the notes below. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Lessons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resolution Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 6,234 views

    This sermon addresses the single most powerful catalyst for individual spiritual growth: Scripture reading

    The Resolution In his book, “Holy Sweat” Tim Hansell writes of a close friend who attended his 40 year high school reunion. For months he saved to take his wife back to the place and the people he’d grown up with. The closer the time came for the reunion, the more excited he became, thinking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Psalm Of Lament

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,989 views

    The psalmist looks at the world and everything is wrong. it's the arrogant and wicked show are blessed. Yet having reentered the temple of God he finishes with a resounding cry of confidence in God

    A Psalm of Lament audio (5MB) Psalm 73 Today we start a short series on the Psalms – culminating in our evening worship service with Sons of Korah on May 26th. Over the next 3 weeks we’ll be looking at 4 different types of psalm – today a psalm of lament, next week a psalm of yearning, then a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Find A Flaw Or Fix A Flaw?

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,625 views

    Ecclesiastes 9

    FIND A FLAW, OR FIX A FLAW? (ECCLESIASTES 9) Last month, October 19, black rain unexpectedly hit Hong Kong without warning from the observatory. One of the most affected districts was Chai Wan. One of the most popular pictures on the Internet of the heavy rain that led to flash flooding in the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible