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  • Sol Madlambayan avatar

    What Can I Give You?

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,292 views

    Our God gave everything including His precious Son our Lord Jesus Christ. In return what can we give You?

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US October 6, 2002 John 15: 12-14 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.” WHAT CAN I GIVE YOU? Good morning my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Tender Love Of God

    Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,278 views

    Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

    The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Witnessing The Difference

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 160 ratings
     | 11,709 views

    How was the early church able to grow so fast and steadily? They believed three key truths: Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, and Jesus is Returning!

    If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: ww.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Witnessing The Difference by Scott R. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "What Are The Signs Of The Last Days?"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
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    To see the soon return of our Lord, we just need to look at what the visible church, the established church will be like just before the Rapture.

    “What Are The Signs Of The Last Days? 2 Timothy 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE our series on “The Rapture”. Sunday Morning, we saw that Jesus is coming … He is coming quickly … AND … it could be SOON. In the meantime, we have a RESPONSIBILITY, as we await His return with JOYOUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    A Meal & A Promise Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,317 views

    What would you do if God came to dinner? Abraham gives his best to the Lord and receives fellowship, promise, and plans for the future in return.

    Two things are accomplished in this chapter - a visit from God Himself for two reasons: blessings and judgment. God is reminding Abraham - and especially Sarah - of the promised son, and to engage Abraham in a discussion about judging sin. It teaches about God’s character and intercession. Verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

    KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving And Living

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,149 views

    To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return.

    Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 32 – Joseph’s Dreams Come True – Genesis 42 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God fulfills ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Solid Investments

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,916 views

    With our economy in turmoil the stock market crashing and finacial companies filling bankruptcy we must make Solid Investments that will produce a positive return.

    “SOLID INVESTMENTS” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 6:19-21 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Thy Kingdom Come O Lord Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,225 views

    Advent is the season in which the Christian meditates on Christ coming into our lives bringing salvation if we repent, and on the return of Christ as judge and ruler in righteousness.

    Thy Kingdom Come AdventI (A_) Psalm 72__1-7 Sat, Dec 8, 2007 Sat of First Sunday in Advent First Reading: Isa 2:1-5Epistle: Rom 13:[8-10]11-14 Psalm 72 Gospel: Matt 21:1-11 or Matt 24:36-44 Invocation: In the name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us pray: ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,301 views

    God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return.

    Series: Restoration Sermon: First Love Thesis: God is the one who invented the term “First Love” it means that He loved us first before we ever loved Him in return. Introduction: Love is going to be our topic today. But that 4 letter word love needs to be redefined today to make sure we understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Father Welcomes Home Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,461 views

    In this message, part 6 in series Return of the Prodigal, based on Christ's parable of the prodigal son, Dave begins looking more closely at the father in the parable.

    The Father Welcomes Home The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 20, 2011 There are two brief texts I want to use to start our focus on the Father in Christ’s parable of the return of the prodigal son. First obviously is the text we’ll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Like A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 10,248 views

    Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return.

    Today I want to speak to you about a touchy subject; today we will be dealing with the issue of prophecy about the Lord’s return. But before proceeding I wish to make a clarification. I want it to be very clear that I’m not a prophet, and I definitely don’t know the date of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JS Collins avatar

    Strength For The Church

    Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,211 views

    Purpose; To give light, life and hope to Gods people during trying circumstances and to promote Spiritual revival in their hearts causing them to return to the Lord.

    Strength for the Church Zechariah 4:6-10 6. So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. 7. ‘Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Expository Study On The Backslidden Of Peter

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,488 views

    Peter denied Jesus, but he was able to repent and return back to Him. He therefore encourages us to guide against backslidding and denial of Jesus.

    EXPOSITORY STUDY ON THE BACKSLIDDEN OF PETER Study Text: 2 Peter 2: 20 - 22 INTRODUCTION - In 2Pet 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding - It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter... * For if anyone knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. # 65~19:1- Praises From Heaven Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,184 views

    At this point in our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, let us be aware that the 7- year Tribulation is coming to a close with the Lords return and the Battle of Armageddon.

    Rev. # 65~19:1- PRAISES FROM HEAVEN 7-31-10 At this point in our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, let us be aware that the 7- year Tribulation is coming to a close with the Lords return and the Battle of Armageddon. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist