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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Divine Momentum

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 31, 2024
     | 1,087 views

    Our faith, combined with our works, creates divine momentum positioning us to see extraordinary breakthroughs.

    Introduction • 2025 holds divine potential for God’s people. o God accelerates the fulfillment of His purposes through our obedience and faith. • Scriptural Foundation: "But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" (James 2:20, KJV). o Our preparation must ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Walk Through The Bible Discovering Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,955 views

    What is a godly mother?

    Introduction: “Let France have good mothers and she will have good sons” – Napoleon “All I am my mother made me”. John Quincy Adams I. A godly Mother is joyful over her children. (Genesis 21:6) - (Pro 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Diligence Becomes Hard Labour

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Oct 12, 2017
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     | 8,949 views

    Diligence is a virtue but when God is taken out of the picture, it becomes a liability characterized by vanity, sorrow, hard labour, restlessness, failure and poverty

    Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Ps 127:1-2 Biblical Facts: 1. At every given ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Walk Through The Bible Discovering Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on May 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,510 views

    There are godly examples of mothers throughout scripture

    Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: illustration about “Where Mother Keeps the Clothes” “Let France have good mothers and she will have good sons” – Napoleon “All I am my mother made me”. John Quincy Adams I. A godly Mother is joyful over her children. (Genesis 21:6) - (Pro 31:28 Her children rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth You Can Know

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 11, 2020
     | 2,034 views

    We need to know what the true word of God is.

    The truth you can know You can know beyond a shadow of doubt John 9: 25 He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. 1. Saved 1st Peter 1: 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make It Count Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,332 views

    This is the 69th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

    Series: Action [#69] MAKE IT COUNT Acts 21:1-26 Introduction: 20 years ago yesterday, the unthinkable attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon happened. I remember how our Nation pulled together and how Churches pulled together. We promised that we would never forget and that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unyielding Dedication: A Call To Serve SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,322 views

    A discussion on the significance of unwavering commitment in serving the Lord.

    Today, I want to share a message with you about the importance of working for the Lord. Throughout history, God has found various ways to communicate His message to His people. From speaking directly to individuals like Adam and Noah, to using animals and angels, God has always made sure His ...read more

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    The Wise Wife Of A Fool

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,622 views

    Abigail was a A Proverbs 31 Woman Married to an April 1st Man, Nabal.

    Atheist Holiday An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he said, “have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Giving Church

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ.

    The Life Giving Church Thesis: A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Opening illustration: Dead Poets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make America Godly Again

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 518 ratings
     | 43,687 views

    God's Word 'trumps' all ... including the new President. A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes link to PowerPoint.

    Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: http://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Our text begins: “Blessed is the nation whose…” And how does it continue? “…whose president is Trump”? Whose stocks are on the rise? / ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,380 views

    The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

    I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Game

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,802 views

    God versus Cloning....God Wins!

    I recently read in Newsweek Magazine’s Special Double Edition Magazine an article that caused me to write the Lesson for today. The article wastitled "The God Game No More". Now after reading this, I was righteously angered. I thought,"Ya! You think so? How dare you say such a thing!" I then heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fix Your Thoughts On Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,157 views

    Pentecost 21(B) - OCTOBER 13, 2002 - Fix your thoughts on Jesus: He is greater than Moses and He is God’s faithful Son.

    FIX YOUR THOUGHTS ON JESUS HEBREWS 3:1-6 OCTOBER 13, 2002 HEBREWS 3:1-6 1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Ultimate Plan

    Contributed by James May on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 14,317 views

    The Only True God speaks out for all men to hear. Come to Me! Assemble yourselves to Me! No other God can save but ME!

    GOD’S ULTIMATE PLAN By Pastor Jim May This morning I want to read to you and expound upon one of the most beautiful passages in the Bible, found in Isaiah chapter 45. In this chapter we can sense the power, majesty, glory and love of God, expressed from his own lips, to those who are his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Traditions Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,845 views

    Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

    Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist