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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Merciful And Majestic Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 18, 2021
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    Throughout the Bible, God is revealed as "good" and His "goodness" towards us is proclaimed

    God is the source and perfection of all good (2 Thess 1:11; see (Psalm 23:6; 68:10; 73:1; 119:65; 145:9; Lam 3:25; Luke 6:35; Rom 2:4; 11:22; Eph 2:7; Titus 3:4)). His goodness is the foundation of Scripture and is praised in the Psalms (25:8; 34:8; 86:5; 100:5; 118:1; 136:1; 145:9). Jesus affirms ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stanley Daniel avatar

    Anchored In The Eternal: Navigating Life's Changes With Steadfast Faith And Faithful Obedience

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
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    How one can navigate constant changes in our life with steadfast faith and faithful obedience, with the help of unchanging God using His unchanging Word

    Good morning. It is truly a blessing to be together this morning, gathered as the body of Christ. We live in a world that is constantly shifting beneath our feet. From the moment we are born until our final breath, life is a relentless process of change. Think about it: our bodies grow and change; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Be A Lifter Of The Arms And A Stone Mover

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006
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    There are blessings to claim. We need to develop the supportive roles in the church. Moses was a man of God but he needed help to lift his arms and move the rock.

    LIFTERS OF THE ARMS AND STONE MOVERS? CLAIM MORE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. How often do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tony Grant avatar

    Angel Gear

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005
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    On Easter Morning, we put ourselves in a kind of spiritual “angel gear.” We turn off all our mechanistic doubts. We refuse to put the brakes on the faith. We cling to the steering wheel of Easter.

    Angel Gear John 20:1-10, Matthew 28:1-10 03/27/05 1375 words 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    The Road To Success

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003
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    Encourages the way to success by seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.

    The Road to Success… MT 6:24-34 Intro: Any good father wants to provide a good, secure future for his children. In fact, I know the reason many of you came to the United States was to provide a good future for your children. And for that reason, we push our children to succeed. I believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Slythe avatar

    Get Out Of The Box

    Contributed by John Slythe on Feb 21, 2003
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    What happens when we take off the blinders of faith and really come to Jesus with the faith of a child who believes in the impossible?

    GET OUT OF THE BOX! A man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man’s predicament and said, “It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.” Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, “Let that man’s plight be a lesson to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Daniel Lawson avatar

    Focusing On The Big Picture Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Lawson on Jul 13, 2007
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    Many times we major on the minors, God wants us to get our focus on the big picture for the glory of His Kingdom!

    Focusing on the Big Picture Matthew 24:1-4 6/24/2007 A.M. Service New Bethel Baptist Church Intro: It is so easy to develop tunnel vision, to miss the big picture entirely, and to begin to major on the minors. In our self centered society, it is so easy for all attention to focus inward and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Sirmans avatar

    Rebellion Is As Witchcraft

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 2, 2010
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    If you are caught between two side being played at the same time, it is best just to hold you peace, because if you hold your peace, the truth will prevail from God

    Jeremiah 29 : 17 - 21 A minister by the name of Tawanna Jones told me once, shift the rudder! I said to her in so many ways what do that mean, and she said whatever magnifies who you really are that is what you need to pray for power over Everyman needs to pray for whatever is magnifying them of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Fire From Heaven! Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2013
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     | 8,487 views

    We cannot afford to be indifferent about God...there are consequences in this life and in the life-to-come.

    When I served with the Army’s Air Defense Artillery--both as an instructor at their Branch School, and as a Brigade Chaplain--I used to joke about my role in Air Defense by offering to arrange for fire from Heaven! So you might say this is a fire-and-brimstone sermon! King Ahaziah assumed ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • David Henderson avatar

    "What If We Give Up?

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 30, 2015
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     | 4,478 views

    For the Sunday after Christmas I asked this question..."what if no one told the story? What if we gave up? If those who came before us had given up we would not be where we are now.

    “What if we give Up? Luke 2:8-20 Most of us have seen this movie more times than we can count. George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart falls into some financial trouble and not knowing what to do, he suddenly wishes he had never been born. Clarence, his guardian angel decides to grant his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • patrick usifo avatar

    How To Overcome In A Crisis Situation Through Trusting In The Lord.

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 23, 2020
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     | 8,440 views

    When a crisis struck, what do we do? Do we look at the problems as a giant and ourselves as grasshoppers? Or do we look unto our God as the great and mighty one able to do above what we know and believe?

    All over the world the story is the same as people are facing hard times. The coronavirus outbreak has caused untold pains to many families, not only of the loved ones lost but economic difficulties as well. In that situation you might ask what to do to beat the odds? Or how do I cope with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    Roller Coaster Ride

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 11, 2022
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    A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year C

    April 10, 2022 Palm/Passion Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Phil. 2:5-11; Lk. 19:28-40; Lk. 22:14-23:56 Roller Coaster Ride Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Dale and I watched the NCAA Men’s Basketball final on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Nursing Home Devotional: Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023
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    A message on the talents for nursing home audience

    I’d like to share with you today a parable that Jesus taught during his ministry, called the parable of the talents. From Matthew chapter 25, verses 14-30. The scripture says this: “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    From Worship To Wavering

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 5, 2023
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    A sermon for Holy Trinity Sunday, Year A

    June 4, 2023 – Holy Trinity Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:16-20 From Worship to Wavering Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    When You Lose Sight Of The God Of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing The Miracles Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,847 views

    Miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from the circumstances of our lives. If we fixate on the troubles around us, it’s easy to miss God’s presence and His power at work.

    When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God Introduction Today’s message is titled: “When You Lose Sight of the God of Miracles, You Stop Experiencing the Miracles of God.” This title is a reminder that miracles flow from a relationship with God, not from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal