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  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Many people live any way they want, and yet when a trial or tragedy comes their way, they wonder, "Where is God?" The fact is, sin still separates us from God, and deprives us of His presence and power.

    Where Is God? Text: Deut.31: 17; I Sam.4: 12-22 Intro: I would suppose that every Christian, who has at some point in their life found themselves frustrated and discouraged by trials, has silently asked the question, “Where is God?” Even as we asked that question, we knew in our hearts that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 8, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,861 views

    God’s love for His people is everlasting and unchanging.

    The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the New Testament. It has been called, “the skirt and boundary of Christianity.” Malachi announces the advent of the Great Messenger of the New Testament. He supports the labors of Ezra, the priest, and Nehemiah, the governor ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Worshiping God Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,686 views

    This sermon (bible study) presents the biblical paradigm of worship.

    Worshipping God Intro. A. The belief and worship of a Supreme Being is universal. Every people group in the world has this commonality. Whether in a civilized or uncivilized group of people, belief and worship of a deity is existent. There are, however, several differences of understanding on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Love

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    God of Wonders, Pt. 6

    GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,216 views

    Jesus came to make spiritually healthy.

    The Lamb of God Text: John 1:29-34 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dr. H.A. Ironside once shared a story that was the clearest illustration of the Gospel I have ever heard. He said that he was visiting in South Texas and had the opportunity to visit a sheep ranch. While he was there, he spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is The Creator Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,743 views

    Why are words of Genesis 1:1 the first verse in our Bible? And what can these words mean to us who trust in God for our hope and our salvation?

    (We opened with a youtube video featuring David Attenborough reciting the words to the famous Louis Armstrong song: “It’s a Wonderful World” for a BBC nature program commercial. It beautifully illustrates the splendor of God’s creation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEA5sX7W9Q). We do indeed live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,825 views

    There are 1000s of different churches with their various views on baptism. Can they all be right? Probably not, but why aren't they all "right"?

    There was an antique collector passing through a small village when he saw an old man chopping wood with an ancient ax. “That’s a mighty old ax you have there,” he remarked. “Yep,” said the villager, “it once belonged to George Washington.” “George Washington??? Not really!" gasped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Was God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,728 views

    Why was it important for God to become human? And why become a human baby?

    WE OPENED WITH VIDEO “O, What A Gift” (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=562729207881472) “I read the story of a woman who saw her friend at church and then, without thinking, said: “Happy Christmas!” The problem was… it was Easter. So, she quickly corrected herself and said, “I’m sorry. I meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,793 views

    Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

    The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Testing The Spirits-The Vision Of Ministry Of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,505 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter, Series B preached 5/10/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Audubon, Iowa.

    Easter 5A 1 John 4:1-11 “Testing the Spirits and The Vision of Ministry of OSLC” 5/10/2009 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa In our Epistle reading for this morning, we hear St. John, the last living Apostle, tell the church of his day: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Measure Upon Measure – Guilt And Shame – The Restoration Of God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 19, 2025
     | 111 views

    Guilt and shame flowed from Adam’s sinful disobedience, and has passed to all, making men sinful cowards. Gloriously, the Lord identified with our guilt and shame, becoming the guilty One and enduring the shame of the cross. We will see how God has brought us into glory.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – GUILT AND SHAME – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 2 We commenced a study on The Restoration of God where we have been looking at the consequences of Adam’s sin, and there are 6 consequences of sin we will consider. We continue with GUILT AND SHAME. THE SAVIOUR’S ROAD - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holinessof God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 580 ratings
     | 20,135 views

    Holiness

    If someone called you "holy" would you consider it to be a compliment? It would probably depend on two things. First, it would depend on whether another word was attached to the word holy, such as, "a holy roller" or "holier than thou" or a "Holy Joe". In these cases the term would be considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Love

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi.

    The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi. Malachi leaves us with feeling that the story is not yet finished. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Yet God Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
     | 6,178 views

    Our passage will explain why God remains faithful, and what he has done to overcome the faithlessness of his people.

    Psalm 78:38-39 Yet God 12/28/08 D. Marion Clark Introduction Psalm 78 opens with a determined declaration to tell of the Lord’s glorious deeds to the next generation. Even so, the very determination arises out of the failure of God’s people to do that very thing. Most of the psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hungering For God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,116 views

    Thus far all of the Beatitudes have expressed man's need, now comes a solution.

    “Hungering For God” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for right-eousness, For they shall be filled.” Nutritionists emphasize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist