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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Dedication: Journey Back To God Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 9,592 views

    What pulls us from God?

    A. WHAT PULLS US FROM GOD? 1. Money, making it, spending it, not having it 2. Difficulties 3. Job 4. Striving for acceptance or recognition of people 5. Family problems, divorce, spouse, etc. 6. Sin 7. Addiction to sports, sex, porn, alcohol, etc. “God told Jacob to move his family back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can't Just Fake It!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 24, 2017
     | 6,763 views

    In the life of King Josiah he did all he could do to bring Judah back to worshiping and obeying the Lord God of Israel even to the point of calling them together to recommit to faithfully serving the Lord. Did they really commit??? Let's find out.

    Today we’ll be talking about Josiah and his striving to bring Judah back into fellowship with the Lord God Almighty and out of idolatry. Where does Josiah fall in the timeline of the history of Israel? - The Lord chooses Abram - The patriarchs - Bondage in Egypt - Moses and the Exodus - Wandering ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nobody Likes To Be Corrected Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,731 views

    God corrects those He loves. It's difficult to read the news and see events in the world today without seeing God's hand in some of the tragedies around us-calling us to repentance and change and restoration. This is a brief meditation on Proverbs 3:11-12

    (written October 2018) Proverbs 3 11 do not reject the correction of the GOD, my son, nor get sick of His punishment. 12 Because the person GOD loves, He judges, just as a father does his favourite son. Correction Nobody likes to be corrected. One hundred years ago today, the fighting of World ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Studying For Divine Approval

    Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 5, 2019
     | 8,490 views

    The apostolic charge to every preacher and teacher of the word is "study". Our ministry will lack the substance of divine approval and saving, sanctifying power without the diligent study of the Word of God on daily basis.

    STUDYING FOR DIVINE APPROVAL 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” Paul was Timothy’s mentor, pastor and leader. He understood perfectly Timothy’s shortcomings as a young pastor under his tutelage. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Walking In The Shadow Of Darkness

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Nov 19, 2020
     | 2,004 views

    When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness.

    When we walk in the shadow of darkness, we know right but choose to do wrong. We are sojourners who know the Word of God and are familiar with how deeds driven by the flesh can lead to ungodliness. People walking this leg of the journey are witnesses to the fact that “People's desires make ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Last Place

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2020
     | 3,730 views

    What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.

    What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Refiner's Fire

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2021
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    A sermon for the second Sunday in Advent, Year C

    December 5, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6 The Refiner’s Fire Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Children need to be challenged. Maturing from a child into an adult ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worshipping In A Time Of Crisis - The Christians Response.

    Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021
     | 1,888 views

    The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a barrage of unknowns – making it impossible for any of us to predict exactly what will happen next

    Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany( 2021) Year B. By. Rev. Reginald Knight For the past few Sundays we have met together through this medium, in compliance with the directives by our authorities and our Diocesan respectively. Yes, we as a church are feeling a certain degree of displacement. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Palm Sunday: Pathway To The Cross Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 26, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,268 views

    ON PALM SUNDAY THE CHURCH CELEBRATES A PIVITAL EVENT IN BIBLICAL HOSTORY WHEN JESUS PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE JOURNEY THAT WOULD CULMINATE IN ACHEIVING HIS DESTINY, GIVING HIS LIFE FOR MANKIND ON THE CROSS.

    PALM SUNDAY FPCC 3/28/2021 SERMON TITLE: “PALM SUNDAY: THE PATHWAY TO THE CROSS” TEXT: John 12:12-19 “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, and “Hosanna! Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Not From The Lofty Mountain But From The Level Plain

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,910 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

    February 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 6:17-26 Not from the Lofty Mountain but from the Level Plain Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you’re like me, you’ve been spending a lot of time watching the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Going All In For God

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 16, 2022
     | 1,767 views

    Jesus gave His life for our salvation. He bought the church with His own blood. You can trust Him. Are you ready to trust Him?

    Going All In For God By: Joe Mack Cherry Text: Mat. 13:44-46 I. Introduction A. Textual Background 1. Read Matt 13:34-36 / Psa. 78:2 2. Jesus was speaking parables to the multitude. a. Seed and the different types of ground it might fall on when sown. b. Enemy who sowed tares in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sweaty Arm Pits --- Personal Change

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015
     | 6,100 views

    At some point in the leaders life there was a change, Moses' rod becomes the ROD OF GOD... Moses needed a team ... Aaron and Hur stood neath Moses' arm pits until a total victory came.

    SWEATY ARM PITS?... COMPLETE VICTORY 7 WAYS TO HELP THE PREACHER ATTAIN THE MOVE OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. TEXT: Exodus 17:12 But Moses hands were heavy; they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat there upon; and Aaron and HUR STAYED UP HIS HANDS, the one on one side and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Our Refuge

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 10,975 views

    God Our Refuge

    Psalm 46 God Our Refuge 1. A REFUGE TO HIDE IN During Hezekiah's reign 700 BC Sennacherib and his Assyrian hosts invaded Judah. They had surrounded Jerusalem and were planning to take the city. Hezekiah prayed and the Lord sent an angel who killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "A Longing For Revival!"

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 3,009 views

    "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!"

    ISAIAH 64:1-9 "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!" 1. A REAL NEED FELT 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, There Is A Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Revival In Nineveh

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,789 views

    Revival In Nineveh

    Jonah 3 Revival In Nineveh 1. The Great Purpose 1. And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness