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  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Promise Of His Presence

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,585 views

    ‘Jehovah Shammah’-‘The Lord Is There’. What an encouragement for the believer to know the presence of the Lord continually.

    The Promise of His Presence Matthew 1:23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"— which means, "God with us." I. HIS PRESENCE IS PROMISED John 14:20 & 23 On that day you will realise that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "learning To Lean On God’s Hands"

    Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 5, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,802 views

    Presbyterian

    In life we all face some setbacks in one way or another. We all experiences some pain, loneliness, disappointments, rejection, or sickness. But through it all, it is a sweet relief in knowing that the hand of the Lord is there to lean on. God molds us in to great vessels with his hands so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Declares His Mission Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,215 views

    Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

    Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Message 3 - Psalms Of The Sons Of Korah. Psalm 42 Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,397 views

    This concludes the study of Psalm 42 where the subject of depression is considered, along with the feeling that God has abandoned us. It looks at the importance of hope and trust in God.

    MESSAGE 3 - PSALMS OF THE SONS OF KORAH. PSALM 42 Part 3 Ron Ferguson ronaldf@aapt.net.au Let us read the last section of the Psalm – Psa 42 v 7 Deep calls to deep at the sound of Your waterfalls. All Your breakers and Your waves have rolled over me. Psa 42:8 The LORD will command His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If The Heart Were A Bone... I'd Be Crippled

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,841 views

    Seeing the Christ in our midst...

    I can remember being young and watching the play Peter Pan. In that play there is a scene in which Tinker Bell, who becomes jealous of Wendy, agrees to betray Peter Pan by identifying the location of his hiding place to Captain Hook. Captain Hook then sends a bomb to Peter Pan which is disguised ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Four Elements That Mark The Last Days

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    The last days.

    INTRO: A little-known fact from the life of Christopher Columbus is that he predicted the end of the world. He wrote a volume called The Book of Prophecies, in which he prophesied that the world would end in the year 1656. He even stated very definitely that "there is no doubt that the world must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fear Of God

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,638 views

    Should we fear God? Many of us have been brought up in a Christian climate where the fear of God is missing. We like to think of the nice comfortable side of God but not His fearful awesome side. Here is just a small insight into the awesomeness of God.

    Jacobs Ladder - How awesome is this place! Gen 28:10-22 Verse 17 “And he was afraid, and said, How fearful is this place! This is nothing but the house of God, and this is the gate of Heaven!” (Modern King James Version) How awesome is this place! The Fear of God came on him. The Holiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When I’ve Done My Best

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 14, 2025
     | 1,974 views

    Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody cares?”

    “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.” Have you ever reached a point where you said to yourself: “Lord, I’ve done all I know how to do—at home, in the marriage, in the ministry, and in my life—and it still seems like nobody ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Breaking Out Of The Box (The Second Commandment) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 14,031 views

    God is passionate about us worshipping him accurately and on his terms.

    It was an exciting week at our house. Our tadpoles changed into frogs this week, so we’ve all be reflecting on the wonder of metaphorphasis. You see, with four boys in our home we don’t have pet dogs and cats, but we end up with iguanas, skinks, lizards, and most recently a corn snake and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joseph Principle Tells The Real Christmas Story Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 29, 2021
     | 3,398 views

    A life changing lesson from Joseph, the Husband of Mary. The Joseph Principle will change your life TODAY if you let it.

    "But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Lest We Forget"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,792 views

    A Memorial Day Message. Joshua commanded that stones be set as a memorial at the crossing of the Jordan River. As "living stones", we also are a memorial to what Christ has done for us.

    “Lest We Forget” Joshua 4:1-9, 19-24 INTRODUCTION: Tomorrow isn’t just a holiday … a day set aside for picnics, family fun … a day off from work. Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The holiday was officially recognized in 1868, as a day, May 30, to honor those who died in the Civil War. Later, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Brokenhearted

    Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,492 views

    Jesus was sent to bind up the broken hearted, so why so many brokenhearted people?

    The Brokenhearted Isaiah 61:1-3The Spirit of the Lord GOD [is] upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to [them that are] bound; To proclaim the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Broken But Blessed

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    When it comes to prayer, a broken mirror limits our view of, and experience of Christ – and keeps us from becoming like him – which has tragic and far-reaching consequences.

    Room With A View: Broken But Blessed Today, we continue our series . . . Room With A View, Perspectives on Prayer. Last week we talked about the distractions that can keep us from getting into the room. They keep us from experiencing the very presence of God. Our theme passage comes from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Switchbacks On The Road Of Life Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    God weaves our lives through many turns on the upward call.

    Children’s Sermon Freight trains cannot climb very steep hills. In fact, 4% would be near the absolute limit of any freight train. (Show as 4 cm lift on meter ruler.) Steepest road in the United States? Canton Avenue, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a grade of 37%, meaning that for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Amazing Grace Of God! Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on May 1, 2013
     | 6,075 views

    This is the tenth and final message in our series on the book of Ruth. Today we discover the amazing grace of our God as he brings redemption to Ruth and Naomi, hope out of despair, and life out of death. This can be the story of our lives too!

    The Amazing Grace of God! - Ruth 4:9-22 - April 28, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #10 This morning we’re going to wrap up our series on the book of Ruth. And if you’ve been with us through this ten week journey you know it’s not been a ...read more

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