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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    When God Seems Distant

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 10, 2007
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     | 14,611 views

    When God seems to be miles away He’s doing His best work!

    When God Seems Distant Text: Job 23:8-10 “Look, I go forward, but He is not there, And backward, but I cannot perceive Him; 9 When He works on the left hand, I cannot behold Him; When He turns to the right hand, I cannot see Him. 10 But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Blessings From The Father

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 17, 2007
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    There are spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God.

    Introduction The key thought in chapter one is the wealth of blessings we have as Christians. These spiritual blessings that are ours because we have been adopted into the family of God. Chapter one lets us know that each person that is in the family of God ahs been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved From God's Wrath Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019
     | 4,038 views

    Jesus paid the debt from our sins that we could not pay.

    Today, Palm Sunday, we observe Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We remember what the people cried out that day: Matthew 21:9 (NKJV) Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Fears That Keep Us From His Presence

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007
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    What fears cause us to back away from the Presence of the Lord? Fear that He will require more than you are willing to give? We can probably relate to some of the same fears that these people did many years earlier.

    June,2007 Fears that Keep Us from His Presence Luke 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Jesus did many miracles when He lived on earth. One of those miracles involved the deliverance of a demon-possessed man who had been living among the tombs for a long time. He was so out of control that he could no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Hope avatar

    Lessons From The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 22,340 views

    We learn from the Children of Israel that it’s in times when we are in our most despair that God wants to teach us something.

    It was a great day for the Children of Israel! They affirmed a new covenant with God, recognizing they were embarking on a new life. They were no longer slaves in Egypt. They could be their own nation again. But it would mean some changes. It would mean switching some thinking. It would mean new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Small Beginnings

    Contributed by Ronald Wise on Nov 2, 2012
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    Faith starts small and grows when we nurture our growth with God's unfailing Grace and Love

    From Small Beginnings… June 18, 2006 Mark 4:26-34 Sometimes things are not as they appear to be. This parable has long been used to describe the amount of faith one would need to be used by God. I want to submit to you today that this story is much more than that. Getting back to the first ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Godly Lessons From An Ungodly Leader Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 1, 2018
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    1. Evil will always rise when God is rejected (vs. 18-20). 2. Christ is in control (vs. 18-19). 3. We should always give glory to God (vs. 20-23). 4. We should always keep our minds on our mission (vs. 24-25).

    Godly Lessons from an Ungodly Leader Acts 12:18-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 13, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Tonight, we come to the surprising and gruesome end of a story that began with the murder of James the brother of John, and the arrest of the Apostle Peter. Peter was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Depths Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008
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     | 6,105 views

    Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

    Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Slaves To Siblings Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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    Do you realize how much God really loves you? The answer to that question has to be, "No." Because you can never comprehend the height, the breadth, and the depth of God's love for you.

    INTRODUCTION Unless you’re an only child, you grew up with siblings—brothers and sisters. I have an older sister and a younger brother. I’m a middle child, that’s why I’m so well adjusted. If you’re a middle child you know what I mean: In the petty fights that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    How To Always Get A Yes From God

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 31, 2021
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     | 2,660 views

    If God always grants what we request in His name then this would violate His sovereignty but if everything has already been written by God before the foundation of this world then why pray? To find out how to always get a YES from God keep reading!

    Intercessory Prayer Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Last week we learned the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective (James 5:16) for as we draw nearer (4:8) and approach God’s throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16) we as living sacrifices (Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Brings Help From Above Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
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    The God who brings help from above is willing, able, and ready to intervene in your life. His help is not like the help of men; it is perfect, powerful, and purposeful.

    THE GOD WHO BRINGS HELP FROM ABOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 – I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 54:4, Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From The Inside Out

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007
     | 9,821 views

    This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

    From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Decision About Jesus Christ We All Must Make Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 27, 2022
     | 1,459 views

    What part of Christ's message trips us up, makes us want to turn away?

    Fourth Sunday in Course We’ve been told that our incorporation into Christ, effected in faith and sacrament, remakes us in the image of Jesus, prophet, priest, and leader. So it may come as a shock to us to hear the Lord say to the synagogue of Nazareth, “no prophet is acceptable in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Daniel Villa avatar

    Be Born From Above Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,029 views

    Explains Jesus’ command to be born again in order to draw the unsaved to faith and repentance and the believers to thanksgiving and surrender to God.

    2. YOU MUST BE BORN FROM ABOVE OBEYING EVERYTHING JESUS DEMANDS John 3:1-15 Objective: Exalt the Triune God by preaching the gospel of NEW BIRTH. People who listen for the first time will be drawn to God in repentance and faith; and those who have been born-from above will lift their lives up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Philip Trent avatar

    Deliverence From Temptation

    Contributed by Philip Trent on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,710 views

    This sermon helps people understand that God has promised us deliverence from temptation...if only we will allow Him!

    “God Promises Deliverance from Temptation” I Corinthians 10:13 Tonight we talk about temptation. And lets begin by understanding temptation. Being tempted is not a sin. In the gospels we learn that even Jesus was tempted, so temptation cannot be a sin. It is the giving in to temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan