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  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Trusting God

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 42,858 views

    Jesus states in Matthew that even though you worked miracles, if you do not “know” God, you will be sent away on the day of judgement. If you know Him, you will know that trusting him is the best thing for you to do, and it won’t be hard to do

    Nahum 1:7 “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” He only knows those who trust in him. Knowing him is quite important: see below. Matthew 7:21,22,23 (21)“Not everyone that says ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 32,602 views

    Five Points - 1. Jonah Needs To PAY ATTENTION; 2. Jonah Needs To Be WOKE UP; 3. Jonah Needs To Be FOUND OUT; 4. Jonah Needs To Be SACRIFICED; 5. Jonah Needs To Be A MISSIONARY

    You Can Run But You Can't Hide There is a hymn that we sing in church sometimes - it's called: "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing". One of the stanzas in the hymn says: "Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wand'ring from the fold of God, He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed his precious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Wallis avatar

    The Rich Young Ruler - The Man Who Went Away Grieved

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 66,632 views

    Sermon on rich Young ruler that is evangelistic

    THE RICH YOUNG RULER - THE MAN WHO LEFT GRIEVED TEXT - Mark 10: 17 - 22 INTRO. - There have been many sermons preached on the Rich Young Ruler. They have been titled "The Fatal Refusal" and "The Man Who had Everything but the Main Thing" among others. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all record the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Supernatural Helpers From Above Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 644 views

    Throughout Scripture, we see that divine help does not only come through human hands but also through supernatural agents—angels and divine manifestations of God’s power.

    SUPERNATURAL HELPERS FROM ABOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 1:14 "Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14) Supporting Texts: Psalm 91:11-12, Daniel 6:22, Acts 12:7-10, Exodus 14:19-20, 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    From Terrorism To Triumph

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,054 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

  • David Cook avatar

    Jepthah: From Zero To Hero

    Contributed by David Cook on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
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    God can raise great people up from the toughest of circumstances.

    Introduction: A man is known for five things in his lifetime. He’s known for his character. That’s who he is. He’s known for his conduct – that’s what he does. He’s known for his conversation – that’s what he says. He is known by his creed – that’s what he believes. He’s known by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joanna Beveridge avatar

    Lost Things

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,137 views

    We are unhappy if we lose something precious and really glad when we find it again. God is sad when we wander away from him, but really happy when we let him lead us home again.

    I really enjoy doing jigsaws – when I get the time, that is. Does anyone else here like jigsaws? What’s the biggest jigsaw you’ve ever done? The biggest one I’ve ever done is 1000 pieces. Just imagine you’d spent days and days doing a 1000 piece jigsaw and just when you thought you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    From The Shelf To The Oven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,773 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

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Up From The Scum Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,294 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

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    If My People Pray

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,269 views

    We're going to look at an old passage of scripture today, we are going to focus on one verse, one phrase that God spoke and which we today consider one of the deepest revelations about the power and pattern of prayer.

    If My People… June 21st, 2015 2 Chronicles 7:14 Who here would like to know that God hears you when you pray? Who wants to be forgiven of any and all wrongs done to others or towards God? Who wants to be healed from past hurts and live in a community that is experiencing healing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Feeling Conviction From God's Word

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,180 views

    God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways.

    The passage of Scripture that we will use today is a record of one of, if not the most responded to messages of all time. Peter preaches and the response is overwhelming. And in it all, God gets the glory as the Holy Spirit moves among the people and convicts them of their sinful ways. God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Pierce avatar

    Life Lessons From Gideon

    Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 19,595 views

    Gideon’s life offers some interesting insights on how we are submit to God’s desires and blessings for our lives.

    1. God not interested in your strength or your abilities. Judges 7:2 2The LORD said to Gideon, "You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength. (NLT) A. God is interested in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Deliverance From The Spirit Of Backwardness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 11, 2025
     | 1,293 views

    There is a divine expectation for every child of God to move forward, make progress, and fulfil destiny. Stagnation and backwardness are contrary to the plan of God.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF BACKWARDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 1:6 – “The Lord our God said to us at Horeb, ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain.’” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:13-14, Exodus 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Trae Durden avatar

    Gaining Discernment From David Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014
     | 2,965 views

    Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny"

    “A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    He Did It For Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 29, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,641 views

    I asked myself the question, “Why was that stone rolled away?” I hope to answer that this morning.

    He Did It for Us Dave Hartson Resurrection Sunday / Resurrection of Jesus Christ Introduction It is Resurrection morning and Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome are going to the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus with oils. If you remember, on the day of His Crucifixion, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist