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  • bala samson avatar

    It Was Lord

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2014
     | 3,058 views

    Friend, never feel that God has abandoned you, He would come at the right moment! His timing is impeccable!

    They knew it was the Lord! John 21:12”…Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.” I feel choked up with emotions already before I could type this message! Call me crazy if you will, but you would never know what it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Is

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,305 views

    THE GOOD SHEPHERD ,THE GREAT SHEPHERD AND THE CHEIF SHEPHERD

    GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD AND I NEED TO TELL YOU FAMILY ESPECIALLY IN TIMES LIKE THIS BECAUSE HE`S STILL SITTING HIGH AND LOOKING LOW LOOKING BEYOND OUR FAULTS BUT SUPPLYING OUR EVERY NEED AND WE THANK GOD FOR THE LIFE OF BRO/SIS _____________ AND WE ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Lord Is In It

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 27, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,625 views

    Often time we leave the Lord out of our problems, situation, issues because we do not trust Him to handle the situation, But if the Lord is in it; there is no limit.

    Payer: Salutation: Comments: Read text: State subject: If the Lord is in Introduction: The Book of Romans is written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome to resolve an issue that was causing other issues within the church family. This lets us know that even with the church we have to struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gregory Lilly avatar

    The Lord Is

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 8, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,731 views

    How would you define the God you serve? Here our Psalmist tells us a few things about our Great God.

    Psalm 145:8-9 Introduction: When you think about the Lord and Who He is, you can define Him in so many ways-good, great, gracious, merciful, loving, longsuffering, self-sacrificing, giving, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever present; just to name a few. Here David gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,400 views

    Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

    “I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Be In The Presence Of Jesus; The Fundamental Part Of Christianity

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2015
     | 5,247 views

    To be in the presence of Jesus is all we need. Yet simple message gets so distorted and confused. People need to return to what is important and that is Jesus. This sermon explains why. Read and enjoy!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 18th January 2015 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Welcome Today we shall return to our Gospel readings and the theme for today is to meet with, or be in the presence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    True Treasure

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
     | 7,424 views

    If we seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness – if we seek first to be in his kingdom, and if we seek first to live for his kingdom and as citizens of his kingdom, well, the rest works out.

    Matthew 6:19-34 True Treasure 6/27/10e D. Marion Clark Introduction Earlier today we presented Phil and Lisa Ryken with an original painting by artist Makoto Fujimura. On that painting the artist wrote in gold lettering the very passage we are considering tonight, up to verse part of verse 26, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Only When Connected To Our Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2018
     | 2,829 views

    In a real sense, St. Paul was the sheep that was lost, and Jesus left the heavens to seek him out and find him and turn him toward the truth.

    Thursday of 31st Week in Course At some point in the life of every Catholic theologian, like Saint Paul there comes a time of high clarity. St. Paul’s moment was a time when he realized that all his elevated Jewish theology was just a waste of time. In fact, in the light of Christ’s suffering and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Surely Not I, Lord!

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,154 views

    The story of Judas Iscariot, and his betrayal of Jesus, should remind us to examine ourselves. We need to avoid betraying Jesus in twenty-first century style. As Judas attempted to re-make Jesus and then abandon Him when He was not the "Jesus" Judas wan

    Surely Not I, Teacher? Those are the words of Judas as he was about to betray Jesus. We now approach the Easter season. In our culture Easter is a happy holiday with bunnies and candy. But the events leading up to what we could anachronistically call “the first Easter” were anything but happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Derrick Thompson, Sr. avatar

    Do You Really Love The Lord? And Is He First Place In Your Life?

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,369 views

    People like to talk about love, they like to say how much they love, but when the time comes to really demonstrate their love, sometimes they fail. Love should not be based on circumstances, but should be unconditional.

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, August 5th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome As we listen and watch the news during the course of last week, so much has happened. We have heard good news, bad news, baffling news, but amidst all the news, we are still alive, and still being kept by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Brown avatar

    Stumbling Into His Arms - Devotional For Lowcountry Assisted Living

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 1, 2023
     | 954 views

    This is a devotional for a local assisted living facility. The first half is from the book Golden Apples for Golden Agers.

    Stumbling into His arms It was cold. It was Paris. It was forty years ago. I recall the details vividly because my camera preserved the elderly couple on film. Their black-and-white image first emerged in my darkroom in the late 1960s. The image hasn’t faded, & neither has its power to evoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Beam avatar

    The Wine Maker

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 16, 2015
     | 7,550 views

    Don't seek miracles. Follow Jesus. And if you follow Him long enough and far enough, you'll find yourself in the middle of some miracles! The God who turned water into wine, can turn sadness to joy, fear to faith, and death to life.

    The Wine Maker Series: The Grave Robber John 2:1-11
 Everybody has days that will define the rest of their lives. Days that will leave us different than we were the day before. Choosing which college to attend or what to major in, getting married, having kids, the death of a loved one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 632 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking Jesus for spiritual nourishment and guidance, rather than for materialistic desires, and maintaining a God-centered mindset.

    Good morning, beloved. I am thrilled to share the Word of God with you today. As we gather in the house of our Lord, let's open our hearts and minds to the divine wisdom and guidance that the Holy Scripture has to offer. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in the teachings of John 6:28-34 ...read more

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    Pray Without Inhibition Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,019 views

    Pray Without Inhibition Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 21, 2019

    Pray Without Inhibition Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - July 21, 2019 #31 in series Luke 11:5-13 Intro I want to invite you to use your imagination with me for a moment. Imagine you are going up to the front door of a home. Now I am going to give you two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Has Truly Risen, Alleluia Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,013 views

    “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him” Mark 16:6.

    Theme: The Lord has truly risen, Alleluia Text: Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Cor. 15:1-11; Mk. 16:1-8 Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The world has heard many important messages, learned many great truths and experienced many dramatic and life-changing events. But none of them can come close to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed