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  • David Dunn avatar

    God Turned It Around Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025
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    When all seemed lost, God reversed the decree—turning fear into faith, sorrow into joy, and defeat into glorious victory.

    Introduction - Children’s Prayers A mother was teaching her three-year-old the Lord’s Prayer. Night after night they practiced, and one evening the little girl said, “Mommy, I can do it myself.” So she folded her tiny hands and prayed, “Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us some ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Light Still Shines

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 52 views

    Christ calls us to share the thrilling gospel, live as true disciples, and trust His daily presence so His light still shines.

    Introduction – The Most Thrilling Story Many years ago, when Adoniram Judson was doing powerful missionary work in Burma, he returned home for furlough and was invited to speak at a church in the United States. The congregation expected an exciting account of danger and heroism—stories of jungle ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Trinity Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    This sermon will explore the complex and significant doctrine of the Trinity, focusing on its revelation in Matthew 28:16-20, and how it informs our understanding of God's authority, mission, and presence in salvation.

    Welcome church, it’s great to see you all today! It’s going to be an amazing day because we’re going to tackle one of the most important, wonderful, and complex doctrines of the Christian faith; The Trinity - or as some know it; The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit…and if this is the first time you’ve ...read more

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    Who’s In Charge Here!? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    This sermon explores the authority of Jesus as the Messiah, the pride and blindness of the Pharisees, and the call for humility and inclusivity in faith.

    Welcome church! Today we’ve got an interesting passage about the authority of Jesus and the inability of the Pharisees to see Jesus for who He is. And, smack dab in the middle of it all there is a parable about 2 sons. How are these things related? Why is authority important and what role does ...read more

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    I Know Who You Are Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
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    This sermon explores the recognition of Jesus's identity as the Messiah through his teachings, miracles, and authority, and encourages believers to acknowledge and trust His work in their lives.

    Have you ever been somewhere and you catch a glimpse of someone who you think you know - but you’re not sure. So you lean in, reposition, and try to get a better look at them…Eventually you get the angle you need and you’re able to see their face clearly. You’re able to see that either YES you do ...read more

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    The Heavenly Bodies Made To Give Light And To Serve As Signs. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2018
     | 14,839 views

    This is the history of the fourth day's work; the creation of the sun, moon, and stars to serve as lights. God created these bodies in the sky, and assigned them several functions to benefit mankind: to make the distinction between day and night. . . . .

    May 17, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.A.5: The Heavenly Bodies Made to Give Light and to Serve as Signs. Gen. 1:14-19. (KJV) 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Pain? Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 1,157 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaal’s Call To Rebellion Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 17, 2020
     | 2,059 views

    Gaal’s aim was not to regain Shechem's liberty, but instead, to change their tyrant: "O that this people were under my hand! What I would do!—I would remove Abimelech from his kingly office, and rid Shechem of him, and all the country round about, and indeed remove him out of the world.

    Chapter 41 Gaal’s Call to Rebellion [Judges 9.26-9.29] Scripture: Judges 9:26-29 (KJV) 26 And Gaal the son of Ebed came with his brethren, and went over to Shechem: and the men of Shechem put their confidence in him. 27 And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You & Your Government Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012
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     | 14,202 views

    Being citizens of heaven doesn’t minimize our responsibilities on earth for the Christian citizen is called upon to be the best citizen. The Christian will have a high view of authority & will be submissive to it as a matter of conscience.

    ROMANS 13: 1-7 YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT [Matthew 22:15-22] An Idaho SHEEP RANCHER was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. He said, "If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be near impossible the rancher agreed. The stranger then stated, "You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank God For The Monarchy Of Our Merciful King Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2020
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    King Jesus will do away with all power and authority. Thank God!

    November 22, 2020 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came by a man, the resurrection of the dead also is going to come by a man. 22 For as in Adam they all die, so also in Christ they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Honour Your Parents

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 18, 2010
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     | 8,867 views

    Respecting authority is fundamental to life, it is God's blessing to those under authority and it begins at home. Remember there is no perfect parents. Accept, appreciate and affirm them.

    Exodus 20:12 Honour Your Parents ES 16May20100 1822 Exodus 20:12 "Honour your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you." We have this impression that this is for the young kids or young people like us. • But there is no time limit or age limit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dying In Order To Live Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,884 views

    True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

    Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Announcment

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 17, 2011
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     | 2,720 views

    If you yield to Christ your meager realm – if you fly the white flag of surrender over the dominion of your heart – your life will become yours in a way you never dreamed.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 19, 2011 THE GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT Isaac Butterworth Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    This Kingdom Is Costly

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013
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     | 3,696 views

    Change everything you can so that you can follow Him fully and without hindrance and chase after those things which belong to you

    This Kingdom is costly Matthew 13:44 - The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and buys that field. I am surprised to find so many people who are embarrassed to tell others that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What To Do In Pain Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 59 views

    God is not the author of pain or suffering.

    A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist