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  • William Baeta avatar

    The Loving And Forgiving Father

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,362 views

    “The father said to his servants, ‘bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet. And bring the fatted calf here and kill it, and let us eat and be merry; for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was

    Theme: The loving and forgiving Father Text: Josh. 5:1-9; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Lk. 15:11-32 Many people today think that the most important thing in life is to believe in God. This has led to the situation where many people claim they believe in God but have no idea what kind of God they believe in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Magnitude Of His Grace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,712 views

    From the father’s reactions in the parable of the prodigal son, understand the magnitude of God’s grace for sinners.

    Focus on the father’s responses in the parable of the prodigal son - Verses 22-24; 31-32 We are going to focus on the father in this story today. In order to understand this parable, we need to start with 15:1-2 “Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Swing Wide The Gates!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 3, 2010
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,786 views

    The names of the gates of the old city of Jerusalem have rich spiritual meaning, full of powerful truths. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Swing Wide the Gates, pt. 3 Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideGates3.html parts 1 & 2 are here: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SwingWideTheGates.html ----- Quick review of first 6 gates... [slide] 1. The sheep gate. v. 1 Thru this gate they would bring the sacrificial animals to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Brings Victory

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,874 views

    Prayer brings victory.

    Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 7 verses 2-17: Quote • It was the late Donald Barnhouse the American pastor and author, • Who stunned his congregation by saying; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you could have heard a pin ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    More Gratitude, Less Grumbling!

    Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,960 views

    God’s people should be known for a grateful attitude, (not grumbling)!

    MORE GRATITUIDE, LESS GRUMBLING! TEXT: LUKE 17:11-19 INTRO: We have so much to be thankful for. In spite of this, it’s easy to get wrapped up in becoming a grumbler over a person of gratitude! ILLUS: Thankfulness seems to be a lost art today. Warren Wiersbe illustrated this problem in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    New Israel's Shepherd-King, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    After the visitation of The Cornerstone, The Tent Peg, The Battle Bow, The Ruler of them all an amazing change takes place in His flock. God will restore & strengthen His people who turn to Jesus Christ for their deliverance.

    ZECHARIAH 10: 5-12 NEW ISRAEL'S SHEPHERD-KING, Part II After the visitation of The Cornerstone, The Tent Peg, The Battle Bow, The Ruler of them all an amazing change takes place in His flock. Instead of being defeated by the adversary they will be as mighty men in battle for the Lord will be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Need Jesus!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    Easter should help us to realize WHY we NEED Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • It was so good to be able to celebrate Resurrection Sunday together today! • Over the past few weeks we have been looking at various questions concerning Jesus. Questions like, “Is Jesus The Son of God?,” “Is Jesus the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship Of My Time Series

    Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on May 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    Challenge Christians to make the most of the minutes of their lives.

    TURN TO NEH 1 in your King James Bible INTRO: My Fleeting Opportunity--Stewardship of My Time Nehemiah and Ezra are amazing books…They are both historical and prophetic. They both have to do with regathering Israel in the promise land…after occupation and dispersal and persecution… God moves a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther, Ezra And Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,418 views

    God chooses to use Ordinary people to accomplish Extra Ordinary tasks.

    May 15, 2021 Today we are discussing 3 more books of the Bible - Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah. My Favorite Thing About each book is the revelation that God chooses to use ordinary people to accomplish extra ordinary things and they, in turn, choose to cooperate: Zerubbabel and Joshua were just ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Subsidence Of The Waters. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 24, 2019
     | 8,634 views

    Feeling desolate is nothing new for the people of God, but when we do, we may recall this song: The next time you find yourself in a storm, Genesis 8 can give you new hope and encouragement, because the major theme of the chapter is renewal and rest after tribulation.

    November 14, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.7: Subsidence of the Waters. Gen. 8:1-14 Genesis 8.1-14 1 And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Even So, Come, Lord Jesus.”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 5,210 views

    In this message, we would like to take these three verses and look at the prayer John prayed that we seldom pray.

    John prayed for the return of the Lord! Illus: When we think of the return of the Lord Jesus, we can not help thinking of the game children often play. This game is “Hide and Seek.” The children choose a place to be a “base” and then one child closes his eyes and counts to one hundred. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Joel And Amos Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,591 views

    A shot across the bow

    August 07, 2021 The phrase “a shot across the bow” is an expression that comes from the navy. It is a deliberate miss or warning shot that demonstrates to the enemy vessel that he is within range of your guns and that he’d better stop whatever he’s doing BECAUSE what’s coming next WILL NOT end ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    By The Hem Of His Robe

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    God takes bruised and bleeding people and restores them to health and wholeness.

    “By the Hem of His Robe” “This is what the LORD Almighty says: "In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.'" Zechariah 8:23 NIV Intro: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,723 views

    Are you ready to meet your Lord of lords and King of kings? If you aren’t, will you be challenged today to pursue to get right and ready to meet your Savior, Lord and King whenever He turns up?

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar note my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sukkot - Feast Of Tabernacles, The Ingathering

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 25, 2021
     | 4,656 views

    The Feast of Tabernacles, families create outdoor living space to eat their meals and rest, spending as much time as possible in this outdoor “booth”. As I look to the open sky, I am reminded to “Look up, for your redemption draws near.” But to understand the INGATHERING, this means so much more!

    2021.09.19. Feast of Tabernacles – Sukkot, the Ingathering William Akehurst, HSWC Sukkot – The Feast of Tabernacles Note: Monday night 9/20 is the Harvest Moon. A Full moon that will brighten the evening as if daylight. (See Zechariah 14:7) During the Feast of Tabernacles, families create an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational