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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Prodigal God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 6, 2016
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     | 10,046 views

    We don’t want to take God’s forgiveness for granted. Rather, we should be blown away by God’s grace, overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude that permeates all that we are, all that we do. And we should give this grace freely to others in forgiveness.

    Luke 15:11-32 The Prodigal God When people make mistakes, they should be punished for them! After all, they’ve brought it on themselves! And if we don’t look out after ourselves, who will? It’s a cutthroat world out there. Every person for themselves. And truth be told, it feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Proceeds From The Heart

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 17, 2020
     | 3,564 views

    Cleanliness is about what comes from our heart. What emerges from our heart will either defile us or draw us closer to God.

    August 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 15:10-28 What Proceeds from the Heart Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ behavior in our gospel story today is more than a little shocking. How can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Prize Every Time - Which Way Will You Run Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,414 views

    Many Christians don’t understand the prize they should be running for. Do you?

    (synopsis: I Corinthians 9:19-27 tells us that Paul was running toward a prize. A goal that each of us should pursue) OPEN: Hall of Famer Bob Feller was a major league pitcher for the Cleveland Indians back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He was signed up in 1935 when he was only 16 years old, and in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Embrace Your Journey: God's Unfinished Work SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    Put away your doubts. Put away your fears. Those things are not of God. Stand on Truth, Live by Faith, Believe and Be excited about What God is doing and will continue to do in your life, and the life of this church.

    Put away your doubts. Put away your fears. Those things are not from God. Stand on truth, live by faith, believe, and be excited about what God is doing and will continue to do in your life and in the life of this church. How many of you have an unfinished project waiting for you at home? Raise ...read more

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    Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Nov 12, 2006
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     | 6,324 views

    By finishing my marathon, I won a prize. The prize I won was a medal place around my neck. This prize is temporary and will not last for eternity. For the Christian, there is a prize awaiting them when they cross the finish line of life. It’s a perman

    Spiritual Lessons Learned Running My First Marathon By Greg Johnson November 12, 2006 www.LovingGodFellwship.org 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 On Sunday, November 5, 2006, I finished my first marathon – The 3rd Annual Marshall University Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia. In training and running the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Terrorism To Triumph

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002
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     | 12,165 views

    In the day of continuing threats of terror facing Americans as well as the world, there is an answer for Beleivers who want to live by "Faith and not by Fear."

    From Terrorism to Triumph LIVING IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, NOT, THE LAND OF THE FEARFUL Psalm 91 • by Dr. Larry L. Thompson Introduction: After the shock of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2002 America found herself attempting to recover and move forward. No sooner had we begun then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Free From Sin

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 25, 2017
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     | 14,606 views

    God through the Apostle Paul gives us an outline for breaking free from sin: 1) Remember who we are (dead to sin, alive in Christ), 2) Say no to temptation, and 3) Say yes to God. Dead people don't sin! With God's help, we can obey rather than sin.

    Breaking Free from Sin - Romans 6:1-13 “Dear God, you’re really going to be proud of me! I haven't gossiped, lusted, or lost my temper today. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or overindulgent. I'm very happy about that! But in a few minutes, I'm going to get out of ...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
     | 1,907 views

    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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    Kingdom Wisdom From Proverbs

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 13,442 views

    Christians are citizens of God’s Kingdom needing Kingdom Wisdom as detailed by Solomon in Kingdom: Rules (The Ten Commandments); Principles (Love and Faithfulness); Decision-Making (Trust in the Lord); Economics (Honour God with our Money) and Discipline

    God wants His people to have a full and satisying life. But how do we get it? Demands are made on us, with the pressures of the 21st century in terms of time and resources. We’re bombarded by the influences of the secular environment and at the same time there’s the insistent call of God as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From The Herods In The Bible

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
     | 631 views

    The Herods of the Bible provide us with powerful lessons on the dangers of pride, selfish ambition, and rejecting God’s will. Their lives serve as stark warnings about the cost of rebellion against God and the importance of humility, integrity, and obedience in leadership.

    LESSONS FROM THE HERODS IN THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 2:1-18, Mark 6:14-29, Acts 12:1-23 Supporting Texts: Luke 23:1-25, Acts 12:20-23, Revelation 19:11-21 INTRODUCTION: The Herods in the Bible represent a family line known for their tyrannical rule and opposition to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The View From Rock Bottom Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 8,097 views

    Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE VIEW FROM ROCK BOTTOM: ESTHER 4(1-17) INTRODUCTION -Recently, I heard a man talk about his path to sobriety. -And he talked about hitting rock bottom (his lowest point) -passed out on the couch one night and his 7 year old daughter came to wake him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From The Shelf To The Oven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 6,828 views

    The Process in getting to the place to handle the pressure of ministry.

    Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1 – 6 Title: “FROM THE SHELF TO THE OVEN!” Introduction: It hasn’t been long ago I preached from Jeremiah 18 concerning the “Potter’s House” and the Vessel. · To become the person God’s intends us to be there is a process we have to go through to get there. Basically the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Up From The Scum Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,352 views

    Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

    Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Climb Higher To God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2019
     | 6,225 views

    At a higher level with God you get a crystal-clear vision of what you have to do and what not to do – all haze would fade away here, this is called crystal-clear zone.

    Go higher to hear clearer –part 1 Mathew 2:21”So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the land of Israel.” Well, before I delve into the message today, would like to ask you a few questions: how much of the Bible have you read last year, how much time have you spent each ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is The Potter, We Are The Clay Jeremiah 18:1-6

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 207,598 views

    Some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again

    HE IS THE POTTER, WE ARE THE CLAY 7-5-08 Jeremiah 18:1-6 Today I want to talk just for a little while on the fact that God is the Potter and we are the clay, some times He has to break our worldly vessels and make us over again. And I’m glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist