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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    We Matter To God: An Exposition Of The 139th Psalm. A Sermon For The Second Sunday After The Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 11, 2020
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     | 8,256 views

    Whose life matters?

    We Matter to God: An Exposition of the 139th Psalm. There have been periods of relative peace and prosperity, but today is not to be included among them. 2020 may go down as one of the most tumultuous years in world history. We live in a time of the Coronavirus pandemic. China has also been hit by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Angel's Touch: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:22-32

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 22, 2020
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    Who is it that actually touched Jacob's thigh?

    The Angel’s Touch: An Exposition of Genesis 32:22-32 In the previous passage, we saw that Jacob dreaded meeting his twin brother, Esau. He should have been afraid, for Esau felt cheated out of the patriarchal blessing of the firstborn. The LORD had assured him that al would turn out well. Yet Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For Brethren To Dwell Together In Unity: An Exposition Of The 133rd Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 7, 2020
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     | 6,874 views

    We need to be lifted up from our troubles/

    For Brethren to Dwell together in Unity: An Exposition of Psalm 133 The 133rd Psalm is one of the shortest psalms in the Bible, yet it speaks a wonderful message. How pleasant it is when there is harmony in the household. The reason it stirs up such sentimentality is that it seldom works itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020
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    At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

    Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Helpers Of Joy

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 13, 2020
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    Though written during the Corona virus outbreak, this message is good for most any time. It is meant to encourage people to pray and help each other.

    Helpers of Joy 2 Corinthians 1:24 Intro. 2 Cor. 1:24 Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. Paul is writing to the Church at Corinth to encourage them. - He said he did not come to control I this time of trouble, we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Good Men And Women, Full Of Spirit And Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2019
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    If Christians disagree about strategies and persons to work with, that may just be God working with our weaknesses to write straight with crooked lines.

    Tuesday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of St. Barnabas I can’t imagine, at the end of one’s life, any better way to be thought of than what we read about the Apostle Barnabas: “he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.” What more does a man need in life? We’ll come back to the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Salt And Light Shaker

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 15, 2017
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    We are entrusted with the light of God’s truth, that truth is our Savior Jesus Christ. It behoves us to reach ever higher to come together in ever larger numbers so that the light of our individual candles becomes a beacon that penetrates the darkness

    The Salt and Light Shaker Matthew 5:13-16 Earlier this week our Adult Bible Study group took a look at how Jesus made reference to salt and light as He cautioned us about our need to stay salty and to uphold the light that illuminates our candles as His followers. We examined in depth how these ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Does God Really Have A Plan For Me? Series

    Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014
     | 8,029 views

    There are few verses in the Bible that get quoted more than Jeremiah 29:11. People really connect to it, but does it connect to them? What does this verse really have to say to me?

    INTRODUCTION A. Well, if you’re like me, the story made you angry – livid – it really raised my hackles 1. April – Michael Sharkey – thought his home was in good hands 2. Left to fight for our country in Afghanistan – but while gone – squatters –his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Valiant, Vicious, Victorious

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 12, 2013
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     | 4,978 views

    It doesn't matter so much about your past, though it may help or hinder someone else. Today is a matter in itself. But I need to be victorious from this point onward.

    Valiant, Vicious, and Victorious Romans 8:35-37 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? (KJV) 35 ¿Quién nos separará del amor de Cristo? ¿Tribulación, o angustia, o persecución, o hambre, o ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Less Than Perfect

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 18, 2013
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    God has a perfect plan for each of us. He never applies it all at once, rather little by little, He wants us to Walk by Faith not sight. Moses was a murderer, Rahab was a harlot... And yet these are among the Bible's greats; Clearly indicating that God us

    Quotes: “The maxim ‘Nothing but perfection’ may be spelled ‘Paralysis’.” - Winston Churchill “Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” - Alan Cohen “God has a perfect plan for each of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gods Not Enough, "He’s Way Too Much"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 13, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,364 views

    Ain’t nobody ever gonna Love you the way that God Loves you! Somebody ought to be given God a shout up in this place! Praise God!

    Gods Not Enough "He’s way Tooo Much!" First of all, I need to give credit to Jesse Duplantis for that sermon title, it may be a little over the top, but it certainly is true, Kind of like saying, "my Gods not ordinary, He’s Super Extraordinary!" And He is, in every way, shape and form, you don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    These Bricks Won't Break Me

    Contributed by J. R. Mcentyre on Feb 21, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,648 views

    The test of life can be burdensome, but thru it all we must not allow troubles to break our faith!

    These bricks won’t break me! Exodus 5 :1 And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. 2 And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Alegria Da Partilha

    Contributed by Alberto Matos on Mar 1, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    Todos nós estamos administrando a nossa vida. Como pessoas normais, descobrimos que não temos tudo para a nossa vida pessoal, familiar, profissional. Conseguimos diagnosticar acerca do que precisamos: Compartilhar os achados divnos em nossa vida!

    Introdução A) Ter coisas em nossas mãos é muito bom! Produz alegria intensa! B)Quem não se alegra por ter uma identidade? Uma vida? Uma formação acadêmica? Uma formação profissional? Uma vocação? C)Quem não se alegra pelo fato de possuir bens? Por poder possuir uma casa? Uma chácara? Um veículo? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partners In A Heavenly Calling

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jul 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,209 views

    As the people of God, we are called to work in partnership with Christ and with each other.

    I am always encouraged when people from congregations across Northern Oho can blend their gifts and energy for the good of the entire district and especially when we can worship together. Hebrews 2:12 says, “In the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” And that is what we want to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on May 19, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,877 views

    A look at the real importance of love

    The Importance of Love Well in case you are unaware… today is Valentine’s Day. The origin of the day is uncertain as there are several stories of how this day came into existence, but the origin is not really that important. We do realize that it is big business for greeting card ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational