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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    How Could A Loving God...?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,903 views

    If you struggle to understand how a loving God can exist with all the suffering and pain of life. This message is for you.

    How Could a Loving God.... “God is Love” 1 John 4:7-10, 16 “God so loved that he gave” 9-10 7 Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 But anyone who does not love does not know God ? for God is love. 9 God showed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Rejected At Nazareth

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Apr 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,770 views

    An in depth understanding of the bible passage of Jesus' rejection in his home town and what message it has for us today.

    Our reading from Luke 4:16-30 is known as the Rejection at Nazareth. It takes place immediately after Jesus had been tempted by the devil in the Judean Desert and before he travels to Capernaum, where he teaches and performs many miracles. In it we find a fast moving story that turns from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not So The Wicked

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,177 views

    A sermonette that brings a message of hope, an understanding of what God does for us through Jesus Christ. Psalm One.

    The Psalm’s these ancient songs of praise and lament, joy, love, celebration and sometimes misery are great to reflect upon, great to read as prayers and they contain much wisdom, God given wisdom. In reality we live in the collected knowledge of those who have gone before and we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Missing Element

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    This powerful message will help you to understand why you need the Holy Spirit and how to receive the Holy Spirit!

    “The Missing Element” I. Introduction A missing element can make a world of difference. When something crucial is missing it can have devastating effects. If you don’t believe that ask: a. A Chemist b. Your mother when she is trying to make bread and discovers that the recipe calls for yeast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God’s Answers Are Always Appropriate Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,723 views

    The purpose of this message is to help us get an understanding that the sovereign God always speaks in such an appropriate manner to give guidance.

    GOD’S ANSWERS ARE ALWAYS APPROPRIATE Habakkuk 2:2-20 INTRODUCTION: A. If you have been here for the last few weeks you know, by now, that Habakkuk is having a rough go of things 1. He has been praying and God has been answering, but not in the way he would have liked a. Judah was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Maintenance Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,691 views

    This message is designed to help us understand how God expects us to maintain relationships within the family of God.

    CHURCH MAINTENANCE 1 Tim 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION: A. Maintenance can be a hard thing to do. 1. It is easier to buy something new, but eventually you have to do maintenance on it. 2. There are basically two types of maintenance: a. Preventive – this maintenance is do to preclude a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Type Of Church Are We? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    A message to bring to light the type of local church we have and to understand what God desires for us to be.

    What Type of Church Are We? Revelation 2-3 (the free powerpoint can be found at www.hueytownbaptist.com on the pastor’s sermon page) > The first time we hear Jesus mention the church is in Matthew 16. His words are, “I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Tongues, Interpretation And Prophecy

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,374 views

    What is the gift of Prophecy? Tongues? Interpretation? This clear and concise message brings clarity and understanding of the Holy Spirits gifts

    THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT The Gift of Prophecy, The Gift of Tongues, and The Gift of Interpretation Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Gift of Prophecy The gift of prophecy is the most predominate of the Gifts of the Spirit in that it is the gift manifested most often. In Acts 2, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 9, 2022
     | 1,232 views

    This passage has an explicit understanding of the salvation of Israel and the Gentiles. It reveals another important message that is the Call and Gifts are irrevocable.

    Romans 11:25-36 Hope of Israel This passage has an explicit understanding of the salvation of Israel and the Gentiles. It reveals another important message that is the Call and Gifts are irrevocable. Therefore, all have to glorify the triune God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Breaking The Barrier Of Delay Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 12, 2026
     | 99 views

    A revelatory message on understanding, confronting, and overcoming satanic and circumstantial delays in order to enter God’s appointed time.

    BREAKING THE BARRIER OF DELAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Habakkuk 2:3 Key Verse: “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” — Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Most Christians Do Not Know Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 16, 2025
     | 693 views

    This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. This message discusses what many Christians do not understand about their relationship with Christ.

    What Most Christians Do Not Know (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live Like You Have Arrived Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    Last of 5 messages on 1 Peter 1 & 2. This message is focused on who Jesus is and on who we are. The natural outgrowth of this understanding is the "telling" of the gospel and the "doing" of good.

    Voyage to Eternity Living like You Have Arrived 1 Peter 2:1-12 Voyage to Eternity What good is magic if it can’t save a unicorn? What use is magic if it can’t save a unicorn? - Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn What good is saving time if it won’t help you enjoy living? What good is money if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha In His Early Ministry – Part 1 - The Judgement Is Bad Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022
     | 1,532 views

    Men have become followers, not leaders. In too many cases men have abrogated their positions through a bad Christian walk, laziness; a careless, unconcerned walk with the Lord. A failure to be students of scripture with nothing that God can use, leaves a spiritual vacuum for the next generation.

    ELISHA IN HIS EARLY MINISTRY – PART 1 - THE JUDGEMENT IS BAD SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 3 [A]. THE UNDERSTANDING IS BAD 2Kings 2 v 15 [[Now when the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho opposite him saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Hawks avatar

    How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 270 ratings
     | 41,496 views

    A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

    THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    What If God Gave You A Message Like He Did The Angels?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    This sermon asks the question, what if God gave you a powerful message to proclaim, like He did the angels? WHat if God gave you the message to tell the world that the Son of God had been born?

    I. During a Christmas pagent, one child had been forced to be in the program by his parents. The young teen continued to voice his concerns as they practiced. He would mutter things like "How can people believe that Jesus is the Son of God?" and "just what makes everyone believe that this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist