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  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 16, 2018
     | 8,230 views

    Abram and Sarai are desperate for an heir. So desperate, in fact, that they are willing to try anything...and, do. As life spins out of control the impact of their poor choices affects more than just their own relationship. But, God shows up as a searching and seeking God.

    A Runaway Is Found, A Poor Decision Is Exposed, And Faithful People are Tested. Text: Genesis 16: 1-16 16 Sarai, Abram’s wife, hadn’t yet produced a child. She had an Egyptian maid named Hagar. Sarai said to Abram, “God has not seen fit to let me have a child. Sleep with my maid. Maybe I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Because You're Not Strong Enough Series

    Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 1, 2020
     | 5,757 views

    We cannot do anything apart from Jesus, even though we think we are in control. We must come to a place of surrender, willing to trust in the strength of our Father God. Portions of this outline and message are derived from notes on Church Edge

    Today, we’re beginning what I plan to be a 3 week message series entitled, Jesus Strong. The text for today’s message will be from the Letter to the Philippians, chapter 4, verse 13. That’s Philippians 4:13. You can go ahead and turn there in your Bible if you’d like and we’ll read it together ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time--32nd Sunday, Year A-- Byoo Bring Your Own Oil

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2020
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     | 2,195 views

    You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”

    Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Incapable, Yet Faithful Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 28, 2017
     | 13,283 views

    When it comes to reaping a harvest, we are very limited in what we have control over. All we can do is plant the seed, share the Gospel, but the harvest rests in the Lord's hands. We are not called to produce life, but sow the seed that leads to life.

    Incapable, yet Faithful Mark 4: 26-29 Our text today once again deals with sowing and harvest. While the sower must put forth sufficient effort in preparing the soil and sowing the seed, he has no control over the harvest. He can faithfully cultivate the ground, keeping the field free of weeds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    06 - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,955 views

    This is the 6th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and it talks about the importance of controlling the way we use our tongues, and the ill-effects of being careless with the use of our tongues. Special caution is suggested to those who are teachers of God's word.

    James 3:1-2 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. After talking about the importance of possessing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    That Same God – Part 4

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025
     | 606 views

    The same God who lifted the lowly, made a way where there was none, and fought battles for His people is still at work today. He does not change, and He is still in control of your situation. What He has done before, He will do again.

    THAT SAME GOD – PART 4 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 46 – Wild Creatures Take Over. The People Put Their God In The Correct Perspective - Lamentations 5:18-19 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 15, 2025
     | 165 views

    Desolation causes wild animals to thrive and that is what has happened. That is examined. The people are acknowledging they are under God’s control and God is placed on His throne, which is where He should have been all the time in the people’s hearts, but they were in rebellion.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 46 – WILD CREATURES TAKE OVER. THE PEOPLE PUT THEIR GOD IN THE CORRECT PERSPECTIVE - Lamentations 5:18-19 We are in the final verses and there are about three messages to go. The study of Lamentations has been very rewarding as we have delved into each verse. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Let Go And Let God

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,516 views

    Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go.” We have to stop allowing ourselves to be controlled by the things of this world that hinder our usefulness to Him. Letting go and letting God is called faith.

    Our sermon this evening is entitled “Let Go and Let God.” The title is derived from a popular statement used among Christians today. Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go,” or throw off the chains that hinder our usefulness to the Lord. We have to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Undefiled Marriage Bed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,470 views

    The call to purity must be iterated in this day if the people of God are to enjoy His power.

    “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.” [1] Listening to contemporary sociologists, one would conclude that marriage is a dying institution. Actually, one need not listen to sociologists ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,534 views

    Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

    Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Francis avatar

    Faith, Seeds And Life

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    God plants the seed of faith in our hearts, if we turn to Jesus it germinates and starts to grow. We need to surrender to mature to reach the fullness of what God wants us to be, to reach the lost, to change our communities to save nation, are your ready

    Matthew 17:20 He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ’Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.“ Faith – what is it? According to the Bible, "faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian's Rest Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,895 views

    Sinners who find the rest which is promised through having Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, have the Lord’s rest because they have responded to the Holy Spirit’s convincing influence with a right heart of repentance.

    Turn your Bibles to Matthew 11:28-30 Title: The Christian’s Rest Theme: Relief from Life’s Greatest Burdens Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In The Spirit 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 179 ratings
     | 17,899 views

    Life in the Spirit is more than we think.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The captain’s voice came over the PA system of the airplane. He said, "There’s no cause for alarm but we felt you passengers should know that for the last three hours we’ve been flying without the benefit of radio, compass, radar, or navigational beam due to the breakdown of some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Love God Not The World's Way! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,515 views

    The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

    1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Expectations For Godly Living-Part 6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,125 views

    6 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-VI—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: In order for God’s people to properly elevate & honor God thru Jesus Christ, there are certain ‘aspects’ of faithful living that that they are EXPECTED to fulfill! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist