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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Jonah Nahum Judgment

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
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     | 9,737 views

    As God looks America, I look at how He dealt with Nineveh. He is slow to anger . . . but God does get there, America.

    July 15 2012 A In the ANE Nineveh was the capital city of the Assyrian Empire (modern day Iraq.) 1 The city was a wicked city, full of sinful people who practiced all kinds of sin. a This was a pagan, secular, lost city whom had never known of the Living God of Israel. aa The city was great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Of The Book

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2013
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    If we would be "People of the Book" we must weave the Word of God into the very fabric of our daily lives.

    Title: People of the Book Text: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6 and 8-10 (Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Psalm 119; James 1:22) Transition: And the thesis statement is: Thesis: If we would be People of the Book we must weave God’s Word into the very fabric of our daily lives. Introduction Following a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Binding And Loosening Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013
     | 5,972 views

    A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

    Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lord Jesus, Make Me Whole! Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 30, 2019
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     | 13,628 views

    In the beginning, man was perfect, complete and whole. But, when Adam and Eve sinned, the perfect design of man was destroyed. Wholeness is a gift of God, and free of cost to any who would ask.

    LORD JESUS, MAKE ME WHOLE! “And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.” Genesis 2:7. In the beginning, God created a physical body from the earth and then breathed His Spirit into it. The Spirit gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Cost Of The Call

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 2, 2019
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    This is a sermon for a candidate to be ordained in ministry who is from a poor run down city in OH called East Cleveland. God can choose the most unlikely of candidates.

    The Cost Of The Call Jeremiah 1:4-9 Luke 1:26-38 10/31/2019 Let me ask you something and try to be as honest as possible, when you hear the word East Cleveland, what comes to mind? Poverty, abandoned houses, crime, bad streets, dilapidated buildings, shootings, or place I don’t want ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019
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     | 6,293 views

    In the last chapter of 1 Thessalonians Paul gives us 12 marks of a mighty church.

    Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As I said in the beginning of this series, every local church is made up of sinners saved by God’s grace, so there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Thanksgiving 2015

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
     | 6,282 views

    In Psalm 95, the pslamist invites believers to give thanks for God's character, God's creation, and God's care.

    Thanksgiving 2015 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/15/2015 There is a lot to love about Thanksgiving. I love the turkey and stuffing. I love pumpkin pie. I love spending time with family and playing football in the backyard. But the best part of Thanksgiving is that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Being A Biblical Church (Part Four)

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 20, 2019
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    This is the 4th sermon in a short end of the year series on five elements that make up a Biblical Church. In this sermon we discuss worship and we look at various principles and commands given to us by God concerning proper worship.

    Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Worship) Text: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 A few weeks ago, we started a short series on five elements that make up a Biblical Church. We first talked about the need for the Church to be made up of truly converted, Biblical Christians. Then we said that it has to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Ability To Forgiveness Is The Most Powerful And Lifechanging Miracle We Could Ever Perform.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 24, 2019
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     | 5,041 views

    Here is a definitive sermon on forgiveness, and why we should see it as a power way of changing our lives and everything associated with us. I mention our subconscious mind, the Garden of Eden and the last words of Jesus to explain this life changing truth.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 29th November 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Jeremiah 23:1-6 Psalm 46 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 “Please join me in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Chris Cuthbertson avatar

    National Grandparents Day

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Dec 4, 2019
     | 6,706 views

    It’s National Grandparents Day. How did it all get started?

    Grandparents Day Sermon 2018 Genesis 5: 21 – 32 “21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 After he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked faithfully with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. 23 Altogether, Enoch lived a total of 365 years. 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Dec 5, 2019
     | 4,132 views

    In The Fourth Commandment God Gave Instructions About The Observance Of One Day In Our Week That Is More Than A Weekend. ''Remember The Sabbath Day.''

    4th commandment So Far In The Series:Review 1st 3 commandments Exodus 20 (NKJV)The Ten Commandments 20 And God spoke all these words, saying:2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of [a]bondage.3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.4 “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Christmas Signs

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 16, 2019
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     | 10,397 views

    Everywhere you look there are signs telling you it's the Christmas season. There were also some signs surrounding the first Christmas. Let's take a look at some of those and see what significance they hold for us.

    CHRISTMAS SIGNS Everywhere you look there are signs telling you it's the Christmas season. It could be a literal sign like one promoting a sale or a show, or simply an indicator like the decorations or music. Whether it's as big as a billboard or as small as a flyer, the signs about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Tired To Inspired

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2019
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    Asaph was an anointed Levite worship leader who wrote 12 psalms and was appointed by David as a leader at the Temple. Yet this anointed man of God suffered a time of discouragement. But by remembering God's deeds and wonders he was restored to fresh power.

    FROM TIRED TO INSPIRED Ps. 77 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NEW YEARS JOKES 1. A New Year's resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other. 2. In 2020, may your neighbors respect you, troubles neglect you, angels protect you, and heaven accept you. 3. May all your troubles ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What Are You Doing Here--It's A New Year?

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 11, 2020
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     | 6,930 views

    What do we expect God to do in our lives in the coming year. What can we expect from the new year that God brings to us. The Life of Elijah shows that God works even through our discouragement.

    “What Are You Doing Here” 1Kings 19:1-18 1 Peter 4:12-19 1/13/2020 Have you ever given someone an assignment to go and do something, and you thought they had left to do it. But then you turn around later and they are in the same spot, and you ask the question, “what are you doing here?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wisdom From God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 6, 2020
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     | 6,144 views

    The Lord gives wisdom and he is the author of wisdom. Wisdom was with God even before creation of the world. Wisdom is not easy to find. It remains a divine mystery in spite of its presence in all parts of the universe.

    Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:6-15 An angel appears at a meeting of religious leaders and tells their leader that in return for his unselfish and excellent behavior, God will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the leader selects infinite wisdom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational