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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,077 views

    I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

    WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Ask God To Go Away Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2020
     | 2,962 views

    There are times when we instantly reject the message of God because it offends us and hurts us. We don't even want to consider it's true. But what happens when we ask God to go away?

    - Image: a broken mirror with most of the pieces missing. - Maybe do the image as a drawing on a piece of butcher paper, with four of the ten pieces colored in blue to look like a mirror. - Discuss how little of yourself you would know if you had such a limited mirror. We look at ourselves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cut Away The Death Traps

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 4, 2009
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     | 6,157 views

    How can we avoid laying death traps for others and for ourselves? Jesus addresses that issue for his disciples and for us. Parts: A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you

    Text: Mark 9:38-50 Theme: Cut Away the Death Traps A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you Season: Pentecost 18b Date: October 4, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fear Running Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 964 views

    God’s direction is not usually extraordinary, but in “a still small voice.” When God doesn’t answer, He may have something better!

    A. OUR GREATEST FAILURES CAN FOLLOW OUR GREATEST SUCCESS: 1 KINGS 19:1-8 1. Elijah’s greatest success: a. Fire from Heaven (18:38). b. Prophets of Baal killed. c. Rain, God’s judgment was over. 2. Elijah was challenged, “Jezebel sent a message … ‘May the gods strike me and even kill me if by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 8, 2022
     | 4,337 views

    Israel acted as if God did not see their heart and their attitude. God saw all the meeting and plans with Egypt. God saw the attitude towards His word. How strange that so many people think that they can hide from God.

    Sermon: Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide! Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-14 NLT “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. 2 For without consulting me, you have gone down to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018
     | 7,463 views

    A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

    Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regaining Hope When It Seems Lost Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,200 views

    Last of a five part series frm 1 Peter about finding hope for our lives.

    Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 Background The end of all things is near… (V.7) • Letter probably written by Peter in mid 60’s AD • By then Christians were beginning to undergo persecution by Nero • Peter sees what is happening and thinking back to the words of Jesus believes that the return of Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Thine Heart Turn Away

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    Satan is out to distract you, and to turn your heart away from the things of God.

    IF THINE HEART TURN AWAY Deuteronomy 30:17-18. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them; I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Don't Turn Away"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2015
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     | 7,153 views

    To those who turn away from God find regret, great sorrow, and misery for eternity.

    John 6:56-69 “Don’t Turn Away” Consider the warning to those who turn away from God • Warnings to those who turn away from God 2 Peter 2:20-22 For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When The Brook Runs Dry

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,927 views

    I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

    Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A God Of Second Chances Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,855 views

    Sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Some of my resources come from John Hamby’s sermons as well as Jerry Giffords

    “Returning to God” “A God of Second Chances” Jonah 3:1-5 The story is told of a Sunday School teacher who was proud of her lesson for the day. She thought that she had presented the material quite nicely. Summing up, she asked her class, "And what do we learn from the story of Jonah and the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Stands Up, The Enemies Run PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 838 views

    Explores the active protection of God, the power of His presence, and the importance of perseverance in faith, as illustrated in Psalms 68:2.

    Good morning, cherished friends. It warms my heart to see each of you here today, gathered in unity and love, radiating the light of God's grace. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of ...read more

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  • Tony Searles avatar

    "Make The World Go Away!"

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,672 views

    We live in a very busy day and age. The down-fall is that we can sometimes get to busy to spend time with God. We must press through that temptation, and still spend time with Jesus. You will discover how.

    Begin by singing??Open Our Eyes? ?Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus? To reach out and touch Him? And say that we love Him? Open our ears Lord? And help us to listen? Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus.? PRAYER? Isn?t getting a hold of Jesus the most important thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Dirty Water? Throw The Baby Away?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2021
     | 1,521 views

    On the radio I heard the testimony of a man that the pastor told him: WE DON'T WANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU! The man is a Christian doctor and book author today.

    DON’T THROW THE BABY OUT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We don't not accept abortion... physical or spiritual. We have an idiomatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let's Put Away Clamour Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,183 views

    We are called by Christ to put away clamour. Let’s look at what God word directs in light of this.

    Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: Ephes. 4:31 First, what is clamour??? “Clamor” (kraugeô): arguing, fussing, quarrelling, brawling. It means insulting, boistrous behavior, and loud talking. A couple of navy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist