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  • John Bright avatar

    God Can… So You Can Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 1,884 views

    A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

    “God Can… So You Can” Jonah 3:1-10 Pastor John Bright Jonah 3 “1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Repentance And The Character Of God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2017
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     | 7,062 views

    The reason why we do not have a close relationship with our Creator is because we do not know how to repent in a God-fearing manner!

    REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 From the moment, God created humanity from the dust of the ground onwards we have been struggling to know and have a relationship with our Creator. You would think the ambassadors of Christ and royal priests that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Hancock avatar

    David And The God Of A Second Chance

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Oct 4, 2018
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    A look at the three major chapters in David's life. From a man after God's own heart to a man who fell away from God, to a man forgiven by God's grace.

    David and the God of a Second Chance Psalm 51:10-13 I don’t know about you but I am ready for some football. This summer I was reading an article about the 5 greatest personal comebacks in NFL history. Guess who is on that list. DREW BREES. I don’t know if you’re familiar with Drew’s story. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,324 views

    A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Moller avatar

    The Girl Who Didn't Like Mt. Rushmore

    Contributed by Greg Moller on Jan 31, 2015
     | 4,751 views

    Is America turning away from God

    The girl who didn’t like Mt. Rushmore A young girl was recently asked about our national monuments, and was asked if she had ever visited Mt Rushmore. Her reply was yes. Then she was asked if she liked it. Her reply this time was a flat out “NO”. She then was asked what she ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    Forsaken By God? Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,083 views

    In his fourth word from the cross, Jesus expresses being forsaken by God. He points out to the exchange that happened that day: our sin on him, God's forgiveness on us. Our right response is to live thankful lives that count the cost of sin.

    Forsaken by God? Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 4 * Matthew 27:45-46 Have you ever been in a God-forsaken place? Maybe it was a TDY trip to the middle of nowhere. Worse yet, maybe it was a PCS! And the word “permanent” in permanent change of station becomes a curse. Or maybe your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delivered From The Pots

    Contributed by Danny Williams on May 16, 2010
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    God will deliver you from your heavy burdens.

    Remembered the different 'pots' in my life: Momma's pot of soup cookin in the kitchen, Dad's large pot of brunswick stew cooked in a big pot outside stirred with a boat paddle, and mamma's large pots with cucumbers for pickles. Pots are large containers for cooking or for transporting food. Pots ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From Panic To Praise

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 19, 2014
     | 17,300 views

    See how God turns our “Panic” situations into celebrations of Praise!

    FROM PANIC TO PRAISE Exodus 14:5-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HEALTH CARE JOKES 1. Benny got chest pains and went to see his doctor. After examining him, the doctor said, a. "There are 2 different opinions on how best to treat you. I'm convinced that you need a triple bypass heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide avatar

    From Bitterness To Blessing.

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Sep 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,390 views

    We may have bitter experiences in this wilderness.

    EXODUS 15:22 - 27. AMP “Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went into the Wilderness of Shur; they went [a distance of] three days (about thirty-three miles) in the wilderness and found no water. Then they came to Marah, but they could not drink its waters because they were bitter; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A View From The Pulpit

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 27, 2018
     | 8,487 views

    Vision, Purpose, Mission, The Word of God

    A VIEW FROM THE INSIDE - A View from the Pulpit March 25, 2018 Nehemiah 8:1-12 (p. 338) Introduction: Life has a lot of disappointments. But I doubt if there is one any greater than the realization that you’ve been abused. Webster’s Dictionary defines abuse as “a deceitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    From Distress To Delight

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 2, 2015
     | 6,728 views

    Ps 73:26 – Divided into 3 parts 1.) Despair 2.) Dependence 3.) Delight

    Ps. 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. Background for Ps 73 - 2 Chron. 20 v.1-2 – Jehoshaphat's distress - Overwhelmed v.3-4 – Fear took hold – His only help is the Lord v. 6-13 – Jehoshaphat Prayed v.14-19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Voice From Heaven Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 25,186 views

    This is the 8th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#8] A VOICE FROM HEAVEN Luke 3:21-22 Introduction: We see a key moment in Scripture that starts Jesus' public ministry- His baptism in the Jordan River. As He is baptized, we witness not just an act of obedience but also a powerful message from God that speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,304 views

    If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

    Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    God Told Me

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 1, 2023
     | 2,430 views

    God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised!

    God Told Me January 1, 2023 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God always makes good on His promises; just make sure it’s Him Who promised! Focus Passage: Luke 2:21-38 Supplemental Passage: "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    If One Should Wander From The Truth Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 174 ratings
     | 28,516 views

    James tells us what to do with people who wander away from the truth of Christ. 1- Bring them back 2- Remember the good 3- Cover the sins

    INTRO.- ILL.- One time a friend from Missiouri visited our church on a Sunday morning. He was a good church member where I formerly preached. He was a hunter and I fished for bass. He use to say to me, “If you’d go turkey hunting with me you’d stop that bass fishing.” What was he saying? Was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ