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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Gold For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 12, 2022
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     | 1,423 views

    5 areas where the characteristics of tried faith and refined gold blend into a wonderful analogy, giving insight into suffering (Material adapted from Joe Beam in his book, "Seeing the Unseen")

    HoHum: The devil went down to Georgia, he was lookin’ for a soul to steal. He was in a bind ‘cause he was way behind and he was willin’ to make a deal. In the book of Job he didn’t go to Georgia... WBTU: Why does God let Satan hurt us? When we read a book like Job, we are mystified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journey To The Wall, A

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 21, 2007
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     | 2,111 views

    That place of intimacy and relationship with God is also a place of discipleship and transformation.

    Introduction BillY- takes business trip/buyer/surf shop. *When in Hawaii- attends church. *Receives newsletters from church. Pastor Gregg- sermon series entitled The Journey- inward journey to the wall in our lives. What does he mean by the wall? First thought- western wall ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Can We Stand In The Gap?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2023
     | 1,681 views

    What is it to stand in the gap for someone else? Is it to stand in the place for another?

    In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would be placed on Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would approach them (22:17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). The Jewish leaders were particularly liable for the ethical environment of the country since God had picked them to lead. Those actions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Should We Use Sound Judgment To Consider Our Place In The Body Of Chris

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,168 views

    Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3

    Why Should We Use Sound Judgment to Consider Our Place in the Body of Christ? – Rom. 12:3 As Americans we can be very competitive and outspoken about our success. One enduring characteristics about Americans is our freedom to speak our mind as given to us by the first amendment. We love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is What Takes Place While You're Waiting For Something Else To Happen

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek to find God’s continuing will and plan for his/her life.

    John 4:34-38 (NKJV) Jesus said to them My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work. 35. Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Your Heavenly Father Takes Care Of You, So Place First Things First Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    Worry steals us away from seeking God's kingdom and his righteousness. With birds and lilies, Jesus brings home how great our heavenly Father's care is. So why worry? Parts: A. How great his care for you!. B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.

    Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Theme: Your heavenly Father Takes Care of You, So Place First Things First A. How great his care for you! B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness Season: Epiphany 8a Date: February 27, 2011 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022
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    Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

    Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Valued Words Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    It takes a change of heart as well as a change of mind that we might speak righteously. Yet the difficult task of refining our speaking process is worth the effort, for the righteous use valued words that bring blessings

    THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VALUED WORDS PROVERBS 10: 31-32 Words spring from the heart and are then formed by the mind. If the heart is pure, righteous speech should flow out of it. If the heart is wicked it also flows from the mouth. Yet even if the heart is pure it is not a given that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Docetism Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2022
     | 1,472 views

    Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality.

    Docetism Docetism was a refinement of Gnosticism. In the history of Christianity, Docetism is the heretical doctrine that the phenomenon of Jesus, his historical and bodily existence, and above all, the human form of Jesus, was mere semblance without any actual reality. Its followers believed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference Between Talents And Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 428 views

    Talents are natural abilities given by God at birth, often refined through training, while spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God's Kingdom.

    THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TALENTS AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Ephesians 4:11-12 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, James 1:17, Exodus 31:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of faith, believers often ask, "What is the difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Delay Is Success Postponed (Part 1)

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
     | 248 views

    Delay is often one of God's greatest tools for shaping destiny. Though painful, it refines us, develops character, increases our faith, and aligns us with God’s perfect will.

    DELAY IS SUCCESS POSTPONED 1 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:20, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 60:22 INTRODUCTION: Delay is never easy to endure, especially when our expectations are high, our prayers seem unanswered, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Without God's Fire, It's Only A Bush

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 24, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 56,222 views

    Using Exodus three we see that his blackberry bush - 1. Becomes God's Dwelling Place. 2. Becomes God's mouthpiece 3. Becomes God's place of purity and transformation and 4. Becomes God's Everlasting Witness

    Without the Fire it is just a bush Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12 Title Without God's Fire, It's only a Bush INTRO: Good morning and welcome in the name of Jesus, Our Savior and LORD. This morning, I would like for us to ponder on a very simple, yet very powerful thought that has to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Waiting For The News

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,705 views

    Salvation hope: comfort from God.

    WAITING FOR THE NEWS. Isaiah 52:7-10. We live in an age when people love to hear news. Perhaps it gives us a sense of community in this rapidly shrinking ‘global village’. It is something of a cliché amongst those of the news-gathering professions that ‘bad news is good news’ - but most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Our Eternal Home Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,313 views

    What knowledge do you possess concerning life after death? What are you certain of? The Spirit-filled Christian longs to be clothed in a body fit for all eternity.

    2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-5 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] OUR ETERNAL HOME [John 14:1-6 / 1 Corinthians 15:34-54] What knowledge do you possess concerning [life and] life after death? What are you certain of? Man can be described as dwelling in a body during this time, but how does he live in the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Five Loaves And Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    When we put our efforts to surrender our deserted lives to Jesus, our Lord and Master, with our weaknesses, He takes us to the pasture land by blessing us and giving us abundant lives.

    Reflection Five Loaves and Two Fish (Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8: 37-39, Matthew 14:13-21. Dear sisters and brothers, It is the eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. This Sunday, we hear from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 14:13-21): “When ...read more

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