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  • Jay Robison avatar

    Can We Depend On God

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 8,206 views

    In uncertain times can we depend on God? God is present with us, God knows all about us; including our strengths and weaknesses, God continues to call us forward

    CAN WE DEPEND ON GOD? September 2, 2012 Jay Robison GEN 28:10-17 PS 91:1-11 Though he’s remembered as hero, Jacob was surely a scoundrel He was not kind of person you’d want to go in business with Or the kind of man you’d want to marry your sister Jacob=heal grabber one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Searcy avatar

    Roommates, Bad Dates And Great Mates: Dating Series

    Contributed by Nelson Searcy on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,822 views

    Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are going to talk about dating. And as we begin, I want to be honest with you. I am very glad that I am now married because I was so bad at dating.

    ROOMMATES, BAD DATES & GREAT MATES Dating “. . .male and female He created them” I’m glad that you have chosen to be with us today as we continue our series Roommates, Bad Dates and Great Mates. Go ahead and pull out your message notes. Last week we talked about marriage. This week, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    You Have Circled This Mountain Long Enough!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 45,193 views

    Coming to Mt. Seir, Israel covetously circled the mountain, desiring to intimidate the inhabitants causing them to flee...hence God’s admonition.

    “YOU HAVE CIRCLED THIS MOUNTAIN LONG ENOUGH” “Then we turned and set out for the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea, as the Lord spoke to me, and circled Mount Seir for many days. And the Lord spoke to me, saying, ‘You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,872 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Strike The Rock Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 21,529 views

    Moses dealt with a difficult situation and prevailed because he kept his eyes on the right things.

    OPENING: A small boy dialed "O" and asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she couldn’t understand him. After repeating it four times, he blurted out, "You operators are dumb," and slammed down the receiver. Hearing this, his mother was shocked. She called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, And Acorns

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,199 views

    Don’t forget heaven. Don’t forget heaven!

    Wiggleworms, Dragonflies, and Acorns Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not true I would have told you. I GO TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU. 3. AND IF I GO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stock Market Jitters

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,630 views

    Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

    Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    A Blinded City

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,980 views

    Blinded eyes of people, family, the church, the religious crowd, to the wonerdful work of Christ.

    A Blinded City John 9:1-41 Introduction: But John, the writer of the Gospel, wasn’t just interested in one blind man receiving sight. He wanted us to "see" the metaphorical meaning of blindness. We all use metaphorical expressions like, "I can’t see the point . . . I can see how to do it . . . I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost - The Church Begins

    Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,195 views

    Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

    I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Fear Not: God's Presence In Our Journey Deuteronomy 31:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,437 views

    Deuteronomy 31:8 offers profound reassurance of God's unwavering presence in our lives. As we explore this passage, we will uncover the depth of God's commitment to us, His constant guidance, and the peace that comes from His presence.

    Fear Not: God's Presence in Our Journey Deuteronomy 31:8 Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful promise from the Old Testament, found in Deuteronomy 31:8. This verse offers profound reassurance of God's unwavering presence in our lives. As we explore this passage, we will uncover ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Metze avatar

    Secret Grace

    Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jun 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 377 views

    A sermon on God's gracious intervention on the plains of Shinar (Genesis 11:1-9)

    It’s been centuries — maybe longer — since the earth was flooded. The survivors, descendants of Noah, are restless. So they migrate, journeying eastward in search of something... more. Eventually, they settle on the plains of Shinar. And there — on those wide, open plains — they begin to envision ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    You Were Made For More Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 523 views

    Many people live beneath their divine potential, trapped by fear, failure, or limitations imposed by others. But God never designed us for mediocrity or stagnation—He designed us for greatness and increase.

    YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 3:20 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 54:2-3, Romans 8:37, Psalm 115:14 INTRODUCTION: Many people live beneath their divine potential, trapped by fear, failure, or limitations imposed by others. But God never designed us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Makes All Things New Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 30, 2025
     | 490 views

    God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or situation may be, the Almighty has the power and desire to renew and restore.

    THE GOD WHO MAKES ALL THINGS NEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:5 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Joel 2:25, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of new beginnings. No matter how broken, wasted, or damaged a life, relationship, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rich Young avatar

    Handles For The Hard Times (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 7,263 views

    Second in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

    "Handles for the Hard Times" (Part #2) TEXT: Gen 45:1-8 and 50:15-20 INTRODUCTION · One day Linus and Charlie Brown are walking along and chatting with one another. Linus says, "I don’t like to face problems head on. I think the best way to solve problems is to avoid them. In fact, this is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "How To Fall Into Defeat”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,378 views

    The factors that contributed to Israel’s defeat at Ai are the same which contribute to the defeat of God’s people today.

    The people of Israel had just experienced a miraculous victory over the city of Jericho. The next city for them to conquer was the city of Ai. The forces of Ai were much smaller than were the forces of Jericho, but much to the surprise of the army of Israel, rather than defeating the army of Ai, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist