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  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    Holy Is His Name

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 4, 2014
     | 7,435 views

    God is high and lifted up, separated from sin and He’s perfect!

    Psalm 99:1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved. 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. God is called many things throughout the Bible, a few of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon Asks For Signs Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2018
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     | 8,152 views

    Gideon doubted God’s promise. Did God really want him to lead God’s army? What did he know about warfare? After all he was only an ordinary farmer.

    Chapter 18.2.d: Gideon Asks for Signs Judges 6:37-40 Scripture 37 Behold, I will put a fleece of wool in the floor; and if the dew be on the fleece only, and it be dry upon all the earth beside, then shall I know that thou wilt save Israel by mine hand, as thou hast said. 38 And it was so: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the Strength Of The Ox."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2024
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     | 1,785 views

    Beloved, the ox is a metaphor for a pastor's need for freedom to lead and expand the Church's impact. Working together in unity and harmony as one body, we can make a substantial difference in our community by spreading love, hope, and kindness to those in need.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 14:4) “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” (Proverbs 15:17) “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,313 views

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unshakable In The Shaking

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025
     | 691 views

    Remaining unshakable in the shaking means standing firm in faith and trust in God despite life’s trials and uncertainties.

    UNSHAKABLE IN THE SHAKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:26-29 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:1-3, Matthew 7:24-27, Haggai 2:6-7, 1 Corinthians 15:58 INTRODUCTION: We live in a time of great shaking—politically, economically, spiritually, and even morally. Everything that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 214 ratings
     | 31,250 views

    Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

    The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms Beyond Your Control

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,448 views

    An encouraging message about finding stability in the middle of the storms of life.

    STORMS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. [36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being A Biblical Church (Part One)

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,219 views

    This is the first in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. We look at five areas that all churches need to be faithful in, so that they might be in accordance with biblical standards Christ sets for His Church.

    Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Christians) Text:Luke 8:4-15   Well, this morning we’re going to hit the pause button on our lessons from John’s Gospel for a little while.  There’s a few things on my heart that I want to share with you all, plus we’ll be doing a Thanksgiving focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trust The Seed

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 28, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,284 views

    The parable of the sower, or more appropriately the Seed, is a parable about truth and what happens when truth is rejected. Ultimately, it's a parable of encouragement.

    We’re going to be in Mark 4 this morning. Most historians agree that the book of Mark, in a sense, is Simon Peter’s autobiography. Mark wrote his epistles based on his conversations with Peter. So, when you read Mark look at how choppy it is. It’s not like the book of Luke which sacrifices few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Chrisian Hope Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,483 views

    our Christian hope is grounded in the faithfulness of God to his promises

    The Christian Hope The Invitation to Hope ¡V Matthew 221-14 Illustration: Wedding Invitation. Wedding invitations are quite simple. You are invited to either attend or to send your apologies for non-attendance. However let me read you another wedding invitation ¡V Read Matthew 221-14. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Works Of A Sower

    Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

    PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    End Time Confusion Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    When you are not well grounded, you are easily tossed to and fro.

    End Time Confusion (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4) 1. Ever since the days of the early Church, there have been False Teachings about the Coming of the Lord. Let me list just a few Deceptions. • In A.D.135, a man named Montanus proclaimed that the New Jerusalem would soon descend from heaven to earth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fifth Sunday Of Lent Year B; Grain Of Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,279 views

    We need the ground for all those negatives things to die.

    And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 He draws us, not forces us. Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Song of Songs 1:3, “Draw me after you.” He draws us by his suffering for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Do We Please God? - Pt 1

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    How do we please God? By regularly examining our motives and priorities against God’s standards.

    Recently someone in our congregation shared a photocopy of an article from the May 13, 1955 (that’s right, 1955) issue of Housekeeping Monthly entitled The Good Wife’s Guide that feature tips on how to please their husbands when they come home from work. Here are some excerpts: • Have dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Canadian Idols

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,413 views

    Canadian Idol looks at different idols we worshipping using the television program as the theme.

    You may think that the show Canadian Idol had it’s roots in the hit American Idol which debuted last summer on the Fox Network in the US. The truth however is that like many American television shows the concept was first seen in the UK. In this case it was a wildly popular British Program called ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan