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  • Willie Woodberry avatar

    A Woman Incognita

    Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 17, 2002
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    This sermon will be an encouragement to mothers.

    Introduction: Certainly the Bible Recognizes women in positions of power women who contributed to makinng the world a better place. Miraim who led the people in praising God after the crossing of the Red Sea (ex.15:21) Ruth who put God first and became the ancesteress of King David (Ruth.1:16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Plan For Getting In Shape Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
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    While many people will set new goals for getting in shape in the New Year, how many of us will set goals to get in spiritual shape as well?

    I. GETTING IN SHAPE: A PICTURE …. The Bible describes getting in spiritual shape as growing in GODLINESS________________. (1 Timothy 4:8) A. A Definition: Godliness is living a one’s life with a Godward focus and “a devotion to God which results in a life that is PLEASING___ to Him.” (Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Hard After God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2022
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    A feast of good things in a dry and thirsty land.

    FOLLOWING HARD AFTER GOD. Psalm 63:1-8. As we enter into Psalm 63, there is both an intimacy with God, and a yearning after God. It was as if David was saying, ‘I know thee, but would know thee more.’ The Psalmist is not just on the fringes of faith, like the boy’s father in Mark 9:24 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extraordinary Grace

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 4, 2025
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    Grace is the unmerited favour of God. It lifts the unqualified, beautifies the rejected, and establishes the forgotten. But when grace becomes extraordinary, it turns a lame beggar into a royal guest.

    EXTRAORDINARY GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 2 Samuel 9:3-11 Supporting Text: Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the unmerited favour of God. It lifts the unqualified, beautifies the rejected, and establishes the forgotten. But when grace becomes extraordinary, it turns a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Goliath Of Gath Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 19, 2022
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    Some of the most popular and enduring stories involve an underdog who overcomes tremendous obstacles and secures victory against the odds. Arguably the most famous of such stories is the unlikely triumph of David—the young Israelite shepherd—against the battle-hardened Philistine.

    Tom lowe 3/17/2022 bDavid and Goliath Goliath is a character in the biblical Book of Samuel, described as a Philistine giant defeated by the young David in single combat. The story signified Saul's unfitness to rule since Saul himself should have fought for Israel. Scholars today believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Feast For The Ages

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
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    I designed the whole service to be a celebration of the Jewish holiday Shavuot, with the NT fulfillment of Pentecost. Order of Service and transitional notes included.

    ORDER OF SERVICE – June 12, 2011 – Pentecost Welcome Scripture: Psalm 117:1-2 C172 – Come into His Presence Invocation Announcements, offering Pre-amble to Pentecost H272 – Thy Word H275 – How Firm a Foundation Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17 Waving bread loaves, giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Work In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 24, 2017
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    1. He sees our struggles (vs. 17-19; 34). 2. He develops us with detours (vs. 20-30; 35-36). 3. He wants to meet us in a miraculous way (vs. 30-33). 4. He has missions in mind for us (vs. 34). 5. He wants to save our souls (vs. 35-37).

    God's Work in Our Lives Acts 7:17-37 (Scripture Reading vs. 17-23) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 29, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 7 we continue our study of the trial of Stephen. He was a good, godly man, and one of the first deacons. But in this chapter, he was on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Things About God's Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2018
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    1. It puts us together with good people (vs. 10-11). 2. It helps us search the Scriptures (vs. 11-12). 3. It is destined to win the greatest war (vs. 13-15).

    The Book of Acts - Part 57 Acts 17:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 7, 2014 BACKGROUND: *In tonight's Scripture, Paul was still on his second missionary journey, leading a team that included Silas, Timothy and Luke. They left Philippi after being severely beaten. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genealogy - Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023
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    Grace is God’s unmerited favor given to us because God desires us to have it. Today, I want to talk about God’s grace in the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION The Bible has much to say about grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor given to us because God desires us to have it. Today, I want to talk about God’s grace in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. The more you learn about grace the more you realize that grace is indeed amazing. Amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Father's Day Blessing Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 20, 2020
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    A Father blesses his children and gives good gifts. Matt 7.11 How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT. Luke 11.13 The HEAVENLY FATHER's BLESSING Numbers 6.22-27

    2020.06.21.FATHERS DAY - THE SABBATH BLESSING William Akehurst, HSWC adapted from and email received from the Messianic Bible Project Key Points: • A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. • How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Little Is Big

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    God uses the insignificant and the unexpected to bring significance and purpose to our lives. [Christmas Eve Meditation]

    WHEN LITTLE IS BIG Luke 2.1-7 S: Christmas Eve C: Bethlehem Pr: GOD USES THE INSIGNIFICANT AND THE UNEXPECTED TO BRING SIGNIFICANCE AND PURPOSE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Topical; inductive I. PLACE OF SUFFERING (Genesis 35.16-20) II. PLACE OF REDEMPTION (Ruth 4.7-12) III. PLACE OF ROYALTY (I Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    Mothers Of Messiah-The Known And Unknown Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 1, 2021
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    The names of several women in the line or ancestry of Jesus, the Messiah, are listed in Scripture. Many other such mothers are not. No matter if they're mentioned by name or no, each of these ladies can someday rejoice that they were among the mothers of the Messiah!

    Introduction: some of the women who are in the line of Jesus, the Messiah, are well-known. Some are mentioned only by name and others aren’t mentioned at all. Regardless, the Lord knows each one of them—by name—and allowed each one to be part of His plan to bring salvation to a lost and dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of Good And Bad Choices Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
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    What influence does sin have on choices?

    A. WHY PEOPLE MAKE POOR CHOICES “Don’t ask me to leave you and go back to my old ways. Wherever you go, I will go. Wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Wherever you die, there I will be buried” (Ruth 1:16-17). 1. They guess – because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    God’s Intervention In Dry Situations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025
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    No matter how long your situation has remained dry, the power of God can breathe new life into it.

    GOD’S INTERVENTION IN DRY SITUATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:19, Joel 2:25-27, Romans 4:17, Psalm 126:1–6, Job 14:7-9 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when everything feels dry—hopes seem lost, strength is gone, opportunities are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Royal Lineage Of The Lord Jesus (Matthew 1:1-18)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 3, 2024
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     | 437 views

    We tend to skip the list of names in the first verses of Matthew's gospel, but each name is there for a reason, and it is to show the royal line of the Lord Jesus Christ and HIs right to the throne of David as King and Messiah.

    Matthew wastes no time in establishing his case to prove that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Promised Messiah and the heir to David's throne as the true king of Israel. His opening statement reads as follows: "The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist